street Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Ok, so I just picked up a pair of Sennheiser HD-25's and thought I'd compare them to my much beloved XD-53's as these 2 are the main heavy-weights in the DJ scene. These are the main characteristics I noticed when comparing the two.HD-25's:- Larger bass frequency presence.- Kick punches through the mix a little harder.- Better demonstrates the stereo imaging of the music. Sounds which are designed to sit wide on the headphones/speakers sit wider.- Better isolationXD-53's- As a whole, the frequencies sound a fair bit crisper/cleaner.- Very crispy hi-end frequency presence.- Louder by a small margin (although this doesn't really matter that much).- Snare is more natural sounding, and cuts through the mix a bit more.I'm no expert, and if you're considering buying either of these I recommend you test them both out yourself, but I'd just thought Id give my little assessment of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Nice little writeup street. A lot of people would be stuck deciding between these two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I have found the HD 25's take a while to "Wear in" That first week is quite painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 good write upspeaker wear in is a load of shit sol lol before your headphones leave the factory they turn them up to maximum volume to make sure they have the right specs just like the others, probly get put threw stress tests to find faults, so you treating them like a baby for a week isnt gonna do anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I meant to stretch the headband, it kinda digs in to the sides of your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditz Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I have found the HD 25's take a while to "Wear in" That first week is quite painful. Didn't you buy yours second hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I have found the HD 25's take a while to "Wear in" That first week is quite painful. Didn't you buy yours second hand? Mine were fine.Have never had a problem, and I wear them sometimes for up to 6 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditz Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Yeah never had a problem with mine either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydc Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I tested both of these for quite some time at DJ warehouse, as well as the HDJ2000. I had every intention of buying the 2000s or the hd25s before I got there, based on other people's reviews.after about an hour of solid listening (and hogging the djm2000 on display, which had just come out and every WHALE wanted to play on it while i was there ) I tested various aspects of all three, and ended up walking out with the XD53s.I prefered the sound of the XDs, especially the low frequency stuff because of the larger driver. The HDs sounded pretty good too, but my preference went with the over ear headphones.the HDJs are by far the most comfy of the lot, but didn't sound as nice.anyway, it's largely personal preference.... forget brands and reviews, go test them out and see what works for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 anyway, it's largely personal preference.... forget brands and reviews, go test them out and see what works for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ill_spector Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 hd25> all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobberz Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Nice review Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 i was blown away at how good the isolation is (hd-25's) even though they are open ear, when i tried my mates on i was like "wtf just happened" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 They are closed ear, Just on ear instead of over ear like xd's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 sorry, thats what i meant on ear not open ear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 All g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 i have to say, these hd-25s are very easy to wear for long periods, so light weight, i think i might be slowly converting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 I reckon HDs are better for mixing, but the rest of the time XDs are the go for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Considering buying one of these headphones but still unsure which. May have to test nek time In melb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Do it Fudd.And then we can go drink beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 On le weekend of future possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydc Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 i have to say, these hd-25s are very easy to wear for long periods, so light weight, i think i might be slowly convertingNOOOOOOO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dflux4 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 i have to say, these hd-25s are very easy to wear for long periods, so light weight, i think i might be slowly convertingNOOOOOOO!!!!KEK, proof is in le pudding bra....But its still up to personal preference as they all do they same thing, some just feel different to others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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