The latest addition to Sennheiser's HD 600 headphone range, the HDB 630, a closed-back model with adaptive noise reduction, is equipped with a 42 mm dynamic transducer designed in the transducer factory in Tullamore, Ireland.
Sennheiser HDB630, Bluetooth 5.2 APT-X Adaptive and adaptive active noise reduction££££
Inheriting the Momentum 4 Wifreless model in terms of design, it has a lightweight design complemented by a headband made of Japanese protein leatherette, Ideatex. The acoustic system is custom-designed, designed for both wired ([abc]USB[/abc]-C or analog) and wireless listening, in [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.2 associated with the APT-X Adaptive codec. Whether connected via USB-C or analog, 96 kHz/24-bit file management is standard, as is [abc]Hi-Res Audio[/abc] certification. The Sennheiser HDB630 features adaptive noise reduction technology and a Transparency mode to reconnect with your environment with a single gesture.
Sennheiser HDB630, Bluetooth transmitter dongle included££££
In this regard, the headphones come with a USB-C Bluetooth transmitter dongle that transforms any suitable source (smartphone or tablet, etc.) into a high-resolution transmitter compatible with APT-X Adaptive. Useful, considering that a small proportion of current smartphones natively support high-resolution wireless audio.
Sennheiser HDB630, Smart Control Plus app££££
A good point about the dedicated Smart Control Plus app, which not only offers a five-band equalizer, but also the Crossfeed function (inspired by the HE 1 headphones) which mixes the left and right channels to recreate a soundstage close to listening on speakers. Also present is a new parametric equalizer to amplify or attenuate frequencies with precision. Finally, note that the battery life reaches up to 60 hours per charge and a quick charge function offers 7 hours of listening in just 10 minutes.
The floor to Wee Hong Kuan, Senior Product Manager Sennheiser ££££
"We wanted to offer audiophiles an alternative capable of preserving the level of quality they are accustomed to with their wired headphones, while allowing them to enjoy them everywhere," explains Wee Hong Kuan, Senior Product Manager. From the very first use, the HDB 630 offers a unique combination of fidelity and personalization." Note that the Sennheirser HDB 630 comes with a hard carrying case, a USB-C cable and a 3.5 m mini-jack analog cable and an airplane adapter, not to mention the Bluetooth dongle already mentioned.
Available. Recommended price: 499.90 euros.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the Sennheiser HDB 630:
• Type: circumaural headphones
• Speakers: 42 mm diameter
• Frequency response: 6 - 40,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 105 dB
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 0.2%
• Connectivity: [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.2 APT-X Adaptive
• Supported Bluetooth profiles: HFP, AVRCP, A2DP
• Codecs: AAC, SBC, APT-X, APT-X Adaptive, APT-X HD
• Active noise reduction: yes, Adaptive ANC
• Battery life: 60 hours with active noise reduction
• Charging time: 2 hours
• Other(s): quick charge (10 min for 7 hours of additional listening)
• Weight: 311 g
