Neumann NDH 30
Best reference headphones for professional audio engineers.
These open-back cans bring the surgical precision of high-end studio monitors directly to your desk. You sacrifice the isolation of closed-back designs, but in exchange, you get a transparent, linear soundstage that ensures your mixes finally translate exactly as intended.
$514.99
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Alto Music
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Who it's for
- Audio engineers and producers requiring precise sound monitoring
- Mixers and mastering engineers needing accurate stereo imaging
- Professionals spending many hours in critical listening
Who should skip it
- Commuters or users in shared, noisy workspaces
- Casual listeners without a dedicated audio interface or amp
- Budget-conscious individuals or hobbyists seeking entry-level gear
Performance breakdown
Frequency Linearity
Delivers a transparent, uncolored sound profile essential for critical mix decisions.
Spatial Imaging
High resolution allows for pinpoint placement of elements within the stereo field.
Transient Response
Fast, accurate attack reproduction ensures precise monitoring of dynamics and transients.
Build Durability
Robust spring steel and aluminum construction withstands rigorous daily studio use.
Ergonomic Comfort
Designed for fatigue-free listening during long mixing and mastering sessions.
Studio Compatibility
Seamlessly matches the sonic signature of Neumann’s professional KH-Line studio monitors.
Key Specs
Frequency Range
12 ... 34,000 Hz
Acoustic Principle
Dynamic open
Wearing Style
Headband
Foldable
Yes
Ear Coupling
Circumaural
Transducer Diameter
38 mm
Transducer Magnet
Neodymium
Nominal Impedance
120 Ohms
Sensitivity at 1 kHz/1 Vrms
104 dB SPL
Max Input Power Handling
1000 mW
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