Sennheiser HD435 first impressions

[neuroking]

Holy bass, Batman! Just got these for review from Sennheiser, and they are definitely very good. Of course, gotta burn them in for a couple days, but nice strong, almost too strong, bass. Highs are clear, mids a little less so. But, I was listening to a song I've heard 100 times, just to play with em, and suddenly I noticed a new intrument. That was odd, but in a good way. Design-wise, they look great, comfy, light, etc. Very open design - almost no attenuation of outside noise. And these thigns are relatively cheap ($60-ish).

Sweeeet.

[Ioman]

Here is a picture. Kinda of a different look to them eh?

http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/resources/DBAB0B279107CF41C125706F00501204/$File/HD_435_199px.jpg

Can you post the specs?

[neuroking]

let's see - detachable cord on the left earpiece (3.5mm), comes with a carrying bag and plug adapter (6.3mm)...

Dynamic-open, sura-aural, 18-19,500 Hz, 110 dB freq resp, <.3% THD, 32 Ohm impedance.

The earpads are weird, and when i looked at them i thought i would hate them. They're completely flat (no indentation), but they're actually really comfy. A little snug, but not bad at all. They feel 'firm' rather than 'clamping' if that maeks any sense.

Good soundstage, too. Mids are a little far off, though. Can't wait to try these out gaming...

[seans]

yet again the headphone makers of the world screw the eyeglasses wearing people out of lightweight phones. The no indentation ear cup design pinch the glasses arms into your ears after a while and they end up hurting :( Bastards! Its a conspericy with the lasik doctors I say!

Or did they get around this design flaw with this design? An all day stairing at the screen eye glasses wearer wants to know.

[neuroking]

I should have mentioned I wear glasses... :)

I didn't find it uncomfortable for the 15 minutes I was wearing them. And yeah I know what you're talking about.

[seans]

*dances with your domo

I hope they work out, I really want a good lightweight set of phones for the office.