At a glance
Sennheiser HD 4.30 in 5 facts
- Type: Over-ear headphones, wired
- Frequency response: 18 Hz to 22 kHz
- Impedance: 18 Ω
- Driver type: Dynamic
- HiFi Specs score: 8.5/10, the average of 9 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
I recently conducted a comprehensive review of Sennheiser HD 4.30 headphones. The headphones possess a solid and sleek design, primarily made of a quality matte plastic with a stylish metallic grey accent. Inside the headband is a rubber lining and although there's minimal padding, they're comfortable to wear for extended periods. The ear cups pivot smoothly for easy adjustments but the size of the headphones is somewhat bulky. The ear pads, made from leatherette, are generously cushioned but they do have a narrow oval shape which could be problematic for users with larger ears. In terms of functionality, the headphones feature a tangle-free flat cable with a user-friendly, three-button remote and a microphone that ensured clear voice calls. The main praise of these headphones is their sound quality, equipped with 32-millimeter drivers and a closed-back design, they deliver a rich, dynamic bass with clear detail in the mids and highs. Despite a few minor drawbacks, the headphones provide exceptional value for money, offering excellent build, comfort, and sound quality under $100. HiFi Specs score from 9 rated aspects · compared across 20 headphones
Datasheet
The numbers
- Wearing style
- Over-ear
- Design
- Closed-back
- Driver type
- Dynamic
- Frequency response
- 18 Hz to 22 kHz
- Impedance
- 18 Ω
- Maximum SPL
- 120 dB
- Distortion (THD)
- 0.5 %
Connections
Connectivity & battery
- Connectivity
- Wired
- Wireless
- No
- Noise cancellation
- Passive Isolation only
- Cable
- Detachable
- Cable length
- 1.4 m 4.6 ft
- Controls
- Physical Buttons
- Built-in microphone
- Yes
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Foldable
- Yes
- Replaceable earpads
- Yes
- Width
- 4.5 in 114 mm
- Depth
- 7.5 in 191 mm
- Weight
- 515 g 18.2 oz
- Colors
- Black White
Compared across 20 headphones
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The Sennheiser HD 4.30 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Sennheiser HD 400S.
Why this one: Closed back wired over ear at the same budget price tier as the HD 4.30
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