Allen Rowand Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 I'm thinking about getting new headphones- my HD 25-1s are somewhere around 15 years old and I don't have a spare pair. The HD 26s are interesting, but twice the price of HD 25s. I've never had cable issues with the 25s but I like the cable setup on the 26s. For anyone with experience with both, do you feel the sound and comfort of the 26 is worth the price premium over the 25? I'd obviously need to listen to them, but not if the higher price isn't worth it. I was also looking at the HD 300s but don't know if I want to switch to a circumaural design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillweii Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 Yes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 Absolutely yes 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 third that... been a user ever since they came out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilari Sivil Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 How are the HD-26s different from 25s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindrop Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 They sound very similar but don't have that ridiculous spade connector that starts going intermittent after a while that the HD25's have, for that alone HD26's are worth it for me. I've found HD26's to be much harder wearing than I thought they would be, nothing is showing any signs of weaing out in over 18 months of heavy use, which is also excellent. HD26's are a liitle heavier and bulkier than 25's so putting them on with one hand is slightly less easy, but more confortable once they're on. I like HD26's and I've finally escaped that fiddling with spade connectors that used to drive me nuts on the HD25's (five pairs, I tried hard with HD25's!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRaymond Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 I actually prefer the sound of the 25-II. The HD26 are by far better built and more durable, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Rowand Posted January 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 I picked up a set, I'll be using them on their first job tomorrow. So far I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Visser Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 I haven't compared the 26, but am a 25-II user myself and even though the connector is a constant issue - I feel like at this point I don't feel like bothering to learn a new set of cans. Some day I may solder some banana jacks on mine or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 The 25-11 have gold plated springs that the blades connect to Also replacement leads and pads can be bought in Ebay for a fraction of retail price Make you wonder where they are made!!! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckcareder Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Add a little bit of solder to the two prongs. It will last you for quite a long while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Stalder Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 17 hours ago, mikewest said: The 25-11 have gold plated springs that the blades connect to Also replacement leads and pads can be bought in Ebay for a fraction of retail price Make you wonder where they are made!!! mike Is it possible that the replacement leads sold on ebay are copies and only a fraction of the quality... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate C Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 The HD26 definitely have far less bass boost which is better for judging dialogue. I find if I have to run/quick waddle with them on, I get a bit of a thud with each footstep. Not sure if it's cable bound, through the cup or if I just have a weird head shape. Not sure if you can get velour ear cups for them either. It's summer here and the leatherette can get nasty. All the same I dig 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 What is the problem with the 25s?? I never had any issue, is anything I have to be aware of? I got recently the original velour pads and they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13324 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 1/17/2019 at 9:49 PM, Nate C said: Not sure if you can get velour ear cups for them either. Yep, you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickveigel Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/21/2019 at 8:12 PM, Daniel Ignacio said: Yep, you can. Have you got a source? I don't find them on the Sennheiser web page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvark Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 I was pretty disappointed by the fact that they have a straight jack, instead of the 90 degree angle on the HD25. That stupid dipswitch for turning the high db protection on and off breaks pretty instantly as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Rowand Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 So far I like them. HD25s now live in my tool bag for more bash-prone jobs. The jack doesn't bother me, if it does I'll put a new one on. Don't think I'll need to touch the limiter switch again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 On 1/17/2019 at 1:49 PM, Nate C said: Not sure if you can get velour ear cups for [HD26 headphones] either. It's summer here and the leatherette can get nasty. All the same I dig 'em. Garfield Headphone Softies come in two sizes. "Normal" for 7506 and their ilk, and "Small" which I think are designed for HD25-sized headphones. I use and like the normal-sized Softies. Your LLAD (local location audio dealer) should be able to tell you if the Small size Softies will work with HD25 and 26. Or perhaps PSC, a/the distributor: http://www.professionalsound.com/specs/garfield.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 10 hours ago, Jim Feeley said: Garfield Headphone Softies come in two sizes. "Normal" for 7506 and their ilk, and "Small" which I think are designed for HD25-sized headphones. I use and like the normal-sized Softies. Your LLAD (local location audio dealer) should be able to tell you if the Small size Softies will work with HD25 and 26. Or perhaps PSC, a/the distributor: http://www.professionalsound.com/specs/garfield.htm Didn't know they had two sizes. I am using the Garfields with my 7506, and have the original Senn velour pads for my 25ers. Happy with both solutions, I do like the blue Garfields on my 7506 though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate C Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 On 1/26/2019 at 3:14 AM, Daniel Ignacio said: My mistake – double-checked the ear pads we have at work, and they aren’t velour. Sorry about that. getting my hopes up like that. Shame. All good brother thanks for checking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Capulli Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 after using 25s for years I recently upgraded to 26 because the plug was driving me nuts - slightly heavier but the same sound signature - much better isolation - built in limiter - well worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 1/17/2019 at 1:49 PM, Nate C said: The HD26 definitely have far less bass boost which is better for judging dialogue. I find if I have to run/quick waddle with them on, I get a bit of a thud with each footstep. Not sure if it's cable bound, through the cup or if I just have a weird head shape. Not sure if you can get velour ear cups for them either. It's summer here and the leatherette can get nasty. All the same I dig 'em. You need the exaugurated low end to judge low end problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundpod Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 My HD26's just fell apart at the hinge on the left hand side. I had to do a quick tape job with transpore as turnover had just been called. Not a great look. Just over a year old, they have a 2 year warranty so I sent them back in today and will wait to see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKintama Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 The HD26 definitely have far less bass boost which is better for judging dialogue. I find if I have to run/quick waddle with them on, I get a bit of a thud with each footstep. Not sure if it's cable bound, through the cup or if I just have a weird head shape. Not sure if you can get velour ear cups for them either. It's summer here and the leatherette can get nasty. All the same I dig 'em. Yes you can get velours for the HD26, but they are NOT sold in the USA, only overseas, like UK and Europe (which of course they DON'T ship to the US). The only place that will sell to the US is moogaudio.com, but they are a whopping $57 (Canadian dollars)! (32 pounds in the UK) And shipping is another $19. (Geez, if I can spend $319 for the HD26, what's another almost $78 ?) https://www.moogaudio.com/en/sennheiser-ear-pads-velours-for-hd-26-pair I love the HD26, they sound just as good as my HD25s which I use for work and home. Both my HD25 (70 ohm and aluminum version) have velour ear pads from Yaxi and Zomo. The Sennheiser ones are fine, but they get worn out after a year. Buy the higher priced ones from Zomo (heard Yaxi stopped making theirs). I'm still on the fence of buying the velours for my HD26... may end up saving my pennies for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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