From Sennheiser’s HD 2 series comes the Sennheiser HD 2.30 – a relatively compact, yet powerful set of headphones, that is sure to appeal to the masses.
The HD 2.30 is advertised as “a compact, extremely lightweight pair of headphones that makes it easy to get the most out of portable devices,” and Sennheiser stays true to this. I was surprised at the sound quality that I got out of something relatively small and so utterly light. It packs a lot in a small, aesthetically pleasing package.
Performance
For its size, the HD 2.30 delivers a stunning bass and crisp acoustics without compromising the sound quality even a little bit. The headphones do isolate you, but that’s only if they’re adjusted perfectly and snug around your ears. But even without the sound isolation, it’s still a pleasure to listen to the fast paced sounds and upbeat bass from bands like the Foo Fighters – a mesmerising experience, in my honest opinion.
The headphones do leak a little bit of noise, but that’s expected as soon as you see the earcups, which are on ear and not circumaural. However, the premium leatherette earcups are extremely comfortable and soft around the ears, even if they’re adjusted tightly, which does take quite a bit to get right. At times, I found myself having to hold the earcups to my ears just to hear the full effect of the headphones.
Noise cancellation with these headphones is prominent, as I found myself staring at my family while they talked around me and I couldn’t even hear a single word. Although, that could be because my volume was up high.
Speaking of volume, I found that the Sennheiser HD 2.30 was loud enough without me needing to go over half the volume on my smartphone! That’s something I’m always glad to find.
Comfort & Design
As was aforementioned, the earcups of the Sennheiser HD 2.30 are extremely soft and they don’t get uncomfortable even after prolonged use! Understandably, the HD 2.30 is lightweight, even when worn, and offers a simple design for even the most self-conscious audiophile such as myself. Wearing them in public didn’t make me uncomfortable at all, and because they’re relatively thin in size, I was okay walking around with them all day.
The HD 2.30 comes with a detachable 3.5mm cable, that has a 3-button inline remote plus microphone which also lets you control your music accordingly. It also comes with a carrying case if you’re taking them on the go, but the HD 2.30 is extremely portable even without the case since you can fold them up and make it compact.
I personally think the Sennheiser HD 2.30 is one of Sennheiser’s most unsuspecting, yet best headphones to date. It’s priced at AED 349, and I definitely think you should check it out if you’re in the market for new headphones.
With plenty of brand new models flooding headphone market, Sennheiser has many options to choose from. For bass enthusiasts desiring portability, though, three models in particular rise to the occasion. But among those three models – the HD 2.10, the HD 2.20, and the HD 2.30 – which one should you choose?
All three HD 2 models feature an on-ear design with pad-like cushions. The headbands are slim and flexible without feeling cheap or flimsy. Comfort is decent, too, and while the on-ear design can be fatiguing for listeners with larger ears, the soft pleather padding on the earcups does much to prevent such unpleasantness.
All three models feature a 4.6 ft [1.4 m] fixed cable. While the HD 2.10 features no remote, the HD 2.20 features a single-button remote and in-line mic optimized for various smartphones and tablets. The HD 2.30 offers a three-button remote and in-line mic for iOS or Samsung Galaxy devices [designated as the 2.30i or 2.30G, respectively].
Specs
HD 2.10 HD 2.20 HD 2.30 Price $49.95 $69.95 $89.95 Frequency Range 18-18000 Hz 18-18000 Hz 18-22000 Hz Impedance 26 ohms 26 ohms 22 ohms Speaker Pressure Level [SPL] 110 dB 112 dB 115 dB Total Harmonic Distortion [THD]