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Sennheiser HD 400 vs Soul S-LIVE ANC: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Sennheiser HD 400 vs Soul S-LIVE ANC, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

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

Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Soul S-LIVE ANC

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Specifications

Specification comparison of Sennheiser HD 400 vs Soul S-LIVE ANC
SpecSennheiser HD 400Soul S-LIVE ANC
TypeOver-EarOver-Ear
Price (USD)$77$56
HearWiki score82 / 100 · GreatNot scored
Released-2024
Audio
DriverSennheiser dynamic drivers10mm
Driver size40 mm-
Drivers per side1-
Frequency response18Hz-20kHz-
Impedance120 Ω32 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth-5.3
Multipoint pairingNo-
Battery
Battery life-6 h
Wireless chargingNo-
Features
Active noise cancellingNo-
Controlsbuttons-
Design
Weight240 g4.8 g
Water resistancenone-
USB-CYes-
Calls
Microphones1-

What reviewers said

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

Soul S-LIVE ANC

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