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Sennheiser HD 438

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The respectable sound from Sennheiser's HD 438 isn't quite as loud as their obnoxious bling styling.Read more
These cheap Sennheiser headphones may be gaudy, but they're sturdy and sound decentRead more
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Cons

  • HD 438 is not like a lot of headphones

Key specs

  • 24 Ω
  • 17, 22500 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired
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Sennheiser HD 438 - Technical Overview

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24 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
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394 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

Sennheiser HD 438 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight13.9 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length1.4
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance24.0 Ω
Frequency range17 - 22500
Driver technologyDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %
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Sennheiser HD 438 Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (2)

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Sennheiser HD 438 Sennheiser HD 438 Review | Digital Trends
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Published: 06.10.2009
Sennheiser HD 438 Review | Digital Trends

The respectable sound from Sennheiser's HD 438 isn't quite as loud as their obnoxious bling styling.

7 minute read
Sennheiser HD 438 Sennheiser HD 438 headphones
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Sennheiser HD 438 headphones
3.5

These cheap Sennheiser headphones may be gaudy, but they're sturdy and sound decent

By Campbell Simpson
7 minute read

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