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FiiO Jt1 vs Sennheiser HD 400: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 400 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Sennheiser HD 400 - Great overall at around $77.

Score breakdown

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

FiiO Jt1
Sound7.0
Calls5.5
Value7.5
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of FiiO Jt1 vs Sennheiser HD 400
SpecFiiO Jt1Sennheiser HD 400
TypeOver-EarOver-Ear
Price (USD)$80$77
HearWiki score68 / 100 · Good82 / 100 · Great
Released2023-
Audio
DriverdynamicSennheiser dynamic drivers
Driver size50 mm40 mm
Drivers per side11
Frequency response15Hz-30kHz18Hz-20kHz
Impedance32 Ω120 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB/mW-
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)117-
Wireless
Multipoint pairing-No
Battery
Wireless charging-No
Features
Active noise cancelling-No
Controlsbuttonsbuttons
Design
Weight355 g240 g
Water resistance-none
Detachable cableYes-
USB-C-Yes
Balanced connectionYes-
Calls
Microphones11

What reviewers said

FiiO Jt1

No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.

Sennheiser HD 400

These over-ear Sennheiser headphones are built around a neutral, open-back design aimed at studio work, delivering a wide soundstage and detailed, transparent audio for critical listening. They are lightweight and comfortable for long sessions, with a high-impedance driver setup that helps maintain low distortion, though they lack isolation and come without a carry case. Wired connectivity via USB-C and detachable cables adds versatility, but the open-back nature means sound leaks both ways.

  • Pro:Accurate, transparent sound with wide soundstage
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
  • Pro:Detachable cables and USB-C connectivity
  • Con:No included carry case or spare ear pads
  • Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
  • Con:High impedance may require a dedicated amplifier for best results

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

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