AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ vs Sennheiser HD 25: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 25 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Sennheiser HD 25 - Outstanding overall at around $110.

On-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Sennheiser HD 25 leads on 4 of 4 measures.

AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ
Sennheiser HD 25

HearWiki score

Sound

6.4

7.8

Value

6.0

8.0

Price (USD)

$140

$110

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

TMA-2 DJ20262 yr newer
HD 252024

Specifications

TMA-2 DJHD 25

Type: On-Ear; On-Ear
Price (USD): $140; $110
HearWiki score: 63; 81
Released: 2026; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 40 mm driver; dynamic
Driver type: -; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; -
Drivers per side: 1; -
Frequency response: 10 Hz - 40 kHz; 16 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 70 Ω
Sensitivity: 97 dB/mW; 120 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms): -; 120.4
Active noise cancelling: No; No
Controls: -; none
Weight: 190 g; 140 g
Detachable cable: Yes; Yes
USB-C: No; No
Connector: 6.35 mm; -

Specification comparison of AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ vs Sennheiser HD 25
Spec	AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ	Sennheiser HD 25
Type	On-Ear	On-Ear
Price (USD)	$140	$110
HearWiki score	63 / 100 Good	81 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2026	2024
Audio
Driver	40 mm driver	dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	-
Drivers per side	1	-
Frequency response	10 Hz - 40 kHz	16 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	70 Ω
Sensitivity	97 dB/mW	120 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)	-	120.4
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
Controls	-	none
Design
Weight	190 g	140 g
Detachable cable	Yes	Yes
USB-C	No	No
Connector	6.35 mm	-

What reviewers said

AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ

The AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ is a wired, on-ear headphone built around a modular design, letting you swap components to suit your needs. It delivers a warm, bass-heavy sound with low distortion, making it a strong pick for DJing and studio work, though its lack of wireless or noise-canceling features limits its versatility for travel and casual use.

Pro:Modular and repairable design for long-term use
Pro:Warm, punchy bass with low distortion
Pro:Comfortable memory-foam ear pads

Con:No Bluetooth or active noise cancellation
Con:On-ear fit may not suit all listeners
Con:Wired-only limits portability and sports use

Sennheiser HD 25

The Sennheiser HD 25 is a lightweight, wired on-ear headphone built for professional tasks like DJing, broadcasting, and field recording. It offers a neutral, accurate sound with good separation and a durable, modular design, though its lack of ANC and limited passive isolation make it less suited for travel or office use. Comfort can be an issue during long sessions, and the cable connection at the earcup is a known weak point.

Pro:Accurate, neutral sound with good separation
Pro:Lightweight and stable fit for active use
Pro:Durable, modular build with detachable cable

Con:Comfort declines during extended wear
Con:Weak passive isolation without ANC
Con:Cable connection at earcup is fragile

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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