Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Meze Empyrean

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i and Meze Empyrean. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Meze Empyrean Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Meze Empyrean
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired
Series HD 2 -
Weight 262 g 430 g Sennheiser HD 2.30i are lighter than Sennheiser HD 2.30i headphones.
Colour Black | White Black copper
Body Material - Fibreglass-reinforced ABS
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i Meze Empyrean
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 2.30i can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 4 - 110000 Hz Meze Empyrean offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 2.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.1% Meze Empyrean have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 2.30i.
Sensitivity 115 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 22 Ohm 31.6 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Meze Empyrean
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i Meze Empyrean
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Meze Empyrean
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m -
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Meze Empyrean
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Meze Empyrean
Compatibility iPhone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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