Looking for an over ear alternative to my Sennheiser HD 25

Headphones - Open Back

Hello all,

Basically, title. I currently have only a pair of Sennheiser HD 25 headphones that are my go-to for everything, be it on the go or at my desktop.

I really like their sound profile. It's not that I shopped around much, and, to be honest, I don't really want to - I like what I like, I'm more of the "never change a running system" kind of person.

However, over time, and with me wearing them for longer and longer hours, they press a bit too much on my head. I've tried in-ears, but I find them uncomfortable. Maybe I haven't gotten the right ones, but I'm generally not a fan of sticking stuff in my ears.

So, over-ears it is. Open or closed - idk. It seems like there's more open back options, so that's what I'm looking for, but I'm not married to the idea. Sound profile wise, I'd love to stay close to the HD25s.

Budget - well, new HD25s are around 120€ where I am, so I'll take that as a starting point. I'd like to stay under 200 if possible, but if not, I'll probably reconsider. I currently have no DAC or similar to drive headphones, so in case that's needed, I'd love some recommendations for one as well.

Thanks for reading.

Posted Dec 7, 2025, 11:44 PM UTC

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