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Sennheiser HD 1 Edition Pink Floyd Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:22 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Sennheiser HD 1 Edition Pink Floyd Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▲Better than 84% of headphones
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▲Better than 73%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

52%

8.4

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

7.1

Connectivity

6%

5.2

Battery

4%

8.7

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 85%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £400
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sennheiser HD 1 Edition Pink Floyd

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components:

52%

8.4

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

7.1

Connectivity

6%

5.2

Battery

4%

8.7

Calls & Controls

7.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sennheiser HD 1 Edition Pink Floyd has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.8
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
16 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 16 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 54.1% of headphones and equal to 4.2% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4, newer Bluetooth version than 57.3% of headphones and equal to 4.9% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
40 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 40 ms, lower audio latency than 77.2% of headphones and equal to 14.6% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
22 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 22 hours, lower battery life than 62.8% of headphones and equal to 2.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
22 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 22 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 69.6% of headphones and equal to 3.7% of headphones.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
600 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 600 mAh, higher battery capacity than 50.2% of headphones and equal to 7.9% of headphones.
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Brand name
Sennheiser
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
270 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 270 g, heavier than 70.2% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
3.6
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 3.6, lower clamp force than 60.4% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
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Sennheiser HD 1 Edition Pink Floyd vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Fast pairing support
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 23.9% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (270 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    270 g vs 218 g
  • 8 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (22 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    22 hours vs 30 hours
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Sennheiser HD 1 Edition Pink Floyd is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (22 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    22 hours vs 30 hours
  • 5.87x less popular
    Sennheiser HD 1 Edition Pink Floyd is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Sennheiser HD 1 Edition Pink Floyd is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Sennheiser HD 1 Edition Pink Floyd is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 23.9% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (270 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    270 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 8 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (22 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    22 hours vs 30 hours
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (22 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    22 hours vs 30 hours

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Pink Floyd Collectors
≈ estimated
07/01/2022
Unboxing · collectible edition and value notes
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 1 Edition Pink Floyd is a good purchase and investment if you look after it, though it is not top end.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techaeris.com
22/12/2017
Hands-on review · Wireless over-ear
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD1 Wireless Pink Floyd edition is comfortable, sounds great and lasts a long time, and is worth the premium only for dedicated fans.
stuff.tv
30/11/2017
Hands-on review · Retro headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD1 Pink Floyd edition is stylish and comfortable with punchy bass, but its noise cancelling is only average and you pay extra for the Floyd look.
digitaltrends.com
25/04/2023
Hands-on review · Wireless over-ear
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD1 Wireless Pink Floyd edition has a vast, detailed soundstage and a wireless connection with few issues, but its noise cancelling trails the Bose QC35.
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lesnumeriques.com
28/05/2017
Summary of the review
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless: a Pink Floyd special edition
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techaeris.com
22/12/2017
Hands-on review · Wireless over-ear
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD1 Wireless Pink Floyd edition is comfortable, sounds great and lasts a long time, and is worth the premium only for dedicated fans.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sennheiser HD 1 Edition Pink Floyd

  • Exclusive aesthetic design featuring Pink Floyd 'The Dark Side of the Moon' pyramid artwork and multi-coloured rainbow stitching on the headband
  • Premium build quality using luxury materials like stainless steel sliders and soft leather
  • Highly comfortable memory foam earpads that are suitable for long listening sessions
  • Excellent sound performance with punchy bass, clear mids, and impressive spatial dynamics
  • Exceptional Bluetooth range and stable connection, often exceeding standard distances
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth with aptX support and a passive wired mode

What customers don't like about Sennheiser HD 1 Edition Pink Floyd

  • Significantly higher price tag compared to the standard HD1 or Momentum 2.0 models for purely cosmetic differences
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) cannot be turned off while using Bluetooth mode
  • ANC performance is considered less effective than major competitors like Bose or Sony
  • Headband padding is minimal, which some users find firm or uncomfortable over time
  • The single power/pairing button and volume slider can be difficult to locate or distinguish by touch alone
  • Micro-USB charging is outdated compared to modern USB-C standards found on newer models

Verdict

The Sennheiser HD1 Edition Pink Floyd is a premium over-ear wireless headphone commemorating the “Their Mortal Remains” exhibition, featuring distinctive rainbow headband stitching and engraved ear-cup prisms. Technically, it offers a broad frequency response of 16Hz–22,000Hz, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX for high-resolution audio, and a low passive impedance of 28 ohms. Its main characteristics include NoiseGard hybrid active noise cancellation, VoiceMax dual-microphone technology for clear calls, and a foldable stainless steel frame with real leather ear pads. Pros include an expansive, airy soundstage, detailed mid-range, and a durable 22-hour battery life. However, notable cons include the inability to disable noise cancellation while in Bluetooth mode, a higher price point than the standard HD1, and noise cancellation that is less effective against high-frequency sounds compared to leading competitors.

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