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Sennheiser HD 229

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
15 %
2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.9 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
Sennheiser has been in the Audio Electronics industry for almost half a decade. The name…Read more
We recently received a new pair of headphones from Sennheiser that is now the subject of this review - the Sennheiser HD 229. Changing just the color, this on-ear dynamic headset packs the same specifications as the Sennheiser 228. Here is our take on it!Read more
Sennheiser throws off the shackles of its colour swabs to bring us its new loud, colourful and proud version of the classic HD 228.Read more
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Pros

  • range and portability they are very good
  • nice crisp tone with good enough bass
  • mids are warm and adds color to the overall soundstage with good distinction

Cons

  • It does not look like the cable or the vinyl ear pieces are replaceable
  • they can be uncomfortable
  • the wire and the plug

Key specs

  • 16 Ω
  • 18, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Sennheiser HD 229 - Pros & Cons

Sennheiser HD 229

Pros

  • range and portability they are very good
  • nice crisp tone with good enough bass
  • mids are warm and adds color to the overall soundstage with good distinction
  • The headband is very light and durable
  • fairly simple and tasteful
  • pretty-much identical sound and build - as well as a classier look
  • bright
  • detailed treble and overall warmth

Cons

  • It does not look like the cable or the vinyl ear pieces are replaceable
  • they can be uncomfortable
  • the wire and the plug
  • not a dominant feature

Sennheiser HD 229 - Technical Overview

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16 Ω
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226 g
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Sennheiser HD 229 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight7.97 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.4
Type of connector3.5mm
Detachable cableno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,Red
  • Orange,White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Faux leather
  • Plastic
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance16.0 Ω
Frequency range18 - 22000
Diaphragm diameter0.0 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.5 %
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