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FiiO Jt3 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 Jt3
Sound6.5
Value7.0
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of FiiO Jt3 vs Sennheiser HD 400
SpecFiiO Jt3Sennheiser HD 400
TypeOver-EarOver-Ear
Price (USD)$70$77
HearWiki score62 / 100 · Average82 / 100 · Great
Released--
Audio
DriverdynamicSennheiser dynamic drivers
Driver size50 mm40 mm
Drivers per side21
Frequency response10Hz-35kHz18Hz-20kHz
Impedance80 Ω120 Ω
Sensitivity97 dB/mW-
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)110-
Wireless
Multipoint pairing-No
Battery
Wireless charging-No
Features
Active noise cancelling-No
Controlsbuttonsbuttons
Design
Weight330 g240 g
Water resistance-none
Detachable cableYes-
USB-CNoYes
Balanced connectionYes-
Calls
Microphones-1

What reviewers said

FiiO Jt3

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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