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Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 81% of headphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 66%
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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
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £230
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.6
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium 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
6.7/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

6.7
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
35 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 35 mm, smaller driver size than 73.3% of headphones and equal to 0.4% 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
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% 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
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% 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
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% 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
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Sennheiser
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
190 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 190 g, lighter than 59.1% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
2.5
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 2.5, lower clamp force than 88.3% of headphones and equal to 3.7% of headphones.
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Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 18 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (120 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    120 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 1.8 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (2.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    2.5 vs 4.3
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Explicit DJ-oriented model or product line.
  • 0.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    2 m vs 1.2 m
  • 12.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (190 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    190 g vs 218 g
  • 17 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (120 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    120 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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
  • 1.8 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (2.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    2.5 vs 4.3
  • 0.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    2 m vs 1.2 m
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Explicit DJ-oriented model or product line.
  • 12.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (190 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    190 g vs 218 g
  • 18 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (120 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    120 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 17 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (120 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    120 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (35 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    35 mm vs 40 mm
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 5.87x less popular
    Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 8% worse value for money
    Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.73 vs 7.3).
    6.73 vs 7.27
  • 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.
  • 2.56x more expensive
    Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£230 vs £90).
    £230 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 8% worse value for money
    Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.73 vs 7.3).
    6.73 vs 7.27
  • 2.56x more expensive
    Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£230 vs £90).
    £230 vs £90
  • 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.
  • 5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (35 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    35 mm vs 40 mm
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

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

9.0
DJBooth Pro Audio
≈ estimated
06/01/2014
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and isolation tests
Verdict
Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is a light, accurate pair of monitoring headphones, ideal for DJs despite no folding and some leakage.
8.0
DJBooth Pro Audio
≈ estimated
20/12/2013
First impressions · unboxing and first fit
Verdict
Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium feels good and light, so its popularity with DJs is easy to understand; full review to follow.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

djworx.com
03/07/2013
Comparison review · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is a premium-feeling version of the classic HD 25, but its small sound gain is hard to hear outside side-by-side tests.
pcmag.com
20/11/2013
Expert review · Pro DJ headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is a comfortable, well-balanced DJ headphone that earns its high price, but ships with very few extras.
djbooth.net
06/01/2014
Review and demo · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is a durable, crisp-sounding DJ headphone that suits booth use, but it does not fold and leaks audible sound.
musictech.com
19/12/2013
Studio test · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is a sturdy, comfortable DJ headphone with full bass and detailed treble that suits long sessions.
au.pcmag.com
21/11/2013
Pro review · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is a comfortable DJ headphone with clear, well-balanced sound, but its price buys very few extras.
kopfhoerer.de
21/10/2015
Club-focused test · Closed-back on-ear
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is a loud, well-isolated club headphone that suits urban and pop music, though its stereo image is less spacious than studio models.
bonedo.de
05/11/2013
Detailed test · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is a deep-bassed, lightweight DJ headphone with a wide stereo field, but its mostly plastic build feels less premium than the price suggests.
bonedo.de
25/11/2013
Head-to-head test · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is a comfortable, well-isolated DJ headphone that handles high volume, but its bass tuning and missing spare ear pads count against it.
audiocasque.fr
14/02/2026
Full review · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is a clear, well-isolated DJ headphone that suits mixing and recording, though it's less suited to everyday commuting than the Momentum.
audioreview.nl
01/06/2025
Personal review · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is a light, durable DJ headphone that isolates well and mixes tightly, but it's no substitute for real studio monitors.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium

  • Improved sound quality with tighter, punchier bass and cleaner highs compared to the standard model
  • Extremely durable construction featuring earcups machined from solid aluminum
  • Fully modular design with almost every part (cables, pads, drivers) being user-replaceable
  • Lightweight and portable, making them excellent for mobile use and DJing
  • High sound pressure level (SPL) handling, allowing for loud monitoring without distortion
  • Effective passive noise isolation suitable for loud environments like DJ booths

What customers don't like about Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium

  • High clamping force can cause discomfort or 'ear fatigue' during long listening sessions
  • The on-ear (supra-aural) design may be less comfortable for users with glasses or larger ears
  • Heavier than the standard plastic HD 25 model (though only by approximately 40g)
  • Higher price point compared to the standard version, which some users find hard to justify for the subtle improvements
  • Does not fold or collapse for more compact storage
  • Narrow soundstage compared to open-back or larger over-ear headphones

Verdict

The Sennheiser HD 25 Aluminium is a premium anniversary edition of the iconic on-ear DJ headphones, featuring unibody ear cups individually lathed from solid blocks of high-grade aluminium for enhanced durability and superior resonance control. These closed-back dynamic headphones operate with a 70-ohm impedance, a broad frequency response of 16 Hz to 22,000 Hz, and a massive sound pressure level handling of up to 120 dB, making them ideal for high-noise environments. Main characteristics include a signature split-headband design for a secure fit, rotatable capsules for easy one-ear monitoring, and a 2-meter detachable steel cable. Pros include significantly improved rigidity, punchier bass with cleaner midrange detail compared to the standard plastic version, and fully modular, user-replaceable parts. However, cons include a slightly higher weight that can cause fatigue during long sessions, a non-folding design that limits portability, and a noticeably higher price point than the standard HD 25 models.

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