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Neumann

Neumann NDH 30

Name: Neumann NDH 30
Brand: Neumann
SKU: B0CCSY7H62
Price: 699.00 USD

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$699

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Sound

3.9/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

MDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Audio quality

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Key specs

Acoustic Design

Open-back

Closed-back56%Open-back36%Semi-open8%

Open-back appears on 36% of the 64 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Impedance

120 ΩAbove average

120 Ω

18 Ω120 Ω

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 55 of 68 we've cataloged.

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm92%Wired-6.35mm8%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 92% of the 66 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Weight

352 gAbove average

352 g

120 g550 g

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 57 of 68 we've cataloged.

Sound

Acoustic Design: Open-back
Impedance: 120 Ω
Driver Size: 38 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic driver
Frequency Response: 12-34000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 34000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 12 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: Neutral
Max Spl: 100 dB SPL
Sensitivity: 104 dB/mW

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired-3.5mm
Cable Type: 3.5mm single-ended, 6.35mm adapter

Design

Weight: 352 g
Color Options: Black, white aluminum
Detachable Cable: Yes
Foldable: Yes
Headband Type: Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary: Aluminum
Material Ear Cups: Cloth

Identity

Model Number: NDH 30

Microphone

Microphone: No

Release

Date: 2022
Msrp Usd: 649 USD
Year: 2022

Lab data

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Neumann NDH 30SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Neumann NDH 30: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	-5.7
25	-4.3
32	-3.2
40	-2.6
50	-2.4
63	-3.7
80	-2.9
100	-2.6
125	-3.2
160	-3.8
200	-3.9
250	-4.0
315	-3.8
400	-4.0
500	-3.0
630	-1.9
800	-1.0
1000	-0.1
1250	0.4
1600	1.4
2000	3.0
2500	4.6
3150	8.0
4000	8.6
5000	5.3
6300	3.6
8000	5.7
10000	0.5
12500	-11.2
16000	-13.3
20000	-16.6

Neumann NDH 30

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Neumann NDH 30: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-1.9
26	0.3
33	0.3
41	0.3
52	-0.2
65	0.7
82	-0.2
103	-0.1
130	-0.1
163	-0.2
205	-0.2
259	-0.3
325	-0.1
410	-0.4
516	-0.8
613	-0.9
772	-0.9
972	-0.9
1220	-0.9
1540	0.2
1940	2.1
2440	7.2
3070	13.0
3870	11.8
4870	13.1
6130	15.7
7720	15.6
9720	9.8
12200	5.0
15400	9.1
19400	10.2

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

6.2/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed March 2024

Isolation2.2

Comfort & fit7.0

Connectivity6.5

Design8.5

Portability5.0

Features6.0

The verdict

If you often mix on a studio monitor system, or are simply seeking a reference headphone, the Neumann NDH 30 are worth considering. They don't really have a wow factor, but they work well as a professional tool for picking out details in a mix.

✓Liked: Neutral reference sound, Aluminum build

✕Could be better: Price, Weight, Cloth ear pads, Lack of low and high frequencies

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