On-Ear
Beyerdynamic DTX 501p
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$99
Full review dataBeyerdynamic DTX 501p vs Sennheiser HD 25: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beyerdynamic DTX 501p vs Sennheiser HD 25, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
On-Ear
Sennheiser HD 25
81Outstanding
$110
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser HD 25 leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Beyerdynamic DTX 501p
- Sennheiser HD 25
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
7.8
Value
-
8.0
Price (USD)
$99
$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 Sennheiser HD 25 is 12 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. For 12 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- DTX 501p2012
- HD 25202412 yr newer
Specifications
DTX 501pHD 25
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $110
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 81
- Released
- 2012
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 32 mm dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 32 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 16 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 70 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
- 120 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 120.4
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- none
- none
- Weight
- 105 g
- 140 g
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- No
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic DTX 501p
A lightweight, foldable on-ear headphone that delivers an open, spacious sound with articulate highs and solid low-end extension. Its wired-only design and lack of built-in controls keep things simple, making it a straightforward choice for listeners who prioritize audio clarity over extra features.
- Pro:Open, airy soundstage
- Pro:Full-bodied bass response
- Pro:Lightweight and portable
- Con:No inline controls
- Con:Wired connection only
- Con:No noise cancellation
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
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