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At a glance
- Brand
- Yamaha
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2018
The Yamaha HPH-MT220 is a professional over-ear, closed-back headphone with a 45mm dynamic driver, designed for studio monitoring and critical listening. It offers a frequency response of 15 Hz to 28 kHz and a maximum input of 1600 mW.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Yamaha HPH-MT220 is a wired, closed-back over-ear headphone built for studio monitoring and detailed listening. Its 45mm dynamic drivers deliver a wide frequency range from deep bass to crisp highs, making it a solid choice for critical audio work without any wireless or noise-canceling features.
What works
- Accurate, neutral sound for monitoring
- Wide frequency response (15 Hz–28 kHz)
- Sturdy, professional build quality
- High power handling for loud playback
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation (wired-only design)
- Heavier than many portable headphones
- Requires a separate amp for best performance
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 45 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 45 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz - 28 kHz |
| Impedance | 37 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 45 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 45 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz - 28 kHz |
| Impedance | 37 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 415 g |
|---|---|
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
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