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Neumann

Neumann NDH 30

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

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Sound

3.9/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

MDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

Key specs

Acoustic Design

Open-back

Closed-back57%Open-back35%Semi-open8%

Open-back appears on 35% of the 65 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 51 of 68 we've cataloged.

Frequency Response

12-34000 Hz

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm91%Wired-6.35mm9%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 91% of the 66 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Sound

Acoustic Design: Open-back
Impedance: 120 Ω
Frequency Response: 12-34000 Hz
Driver Size: 38 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic driver
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

SoundGuys review

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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.

✓What we like

✓Neutral reference sound

✓Aluminum build

✕What could be better

✕Price

✕Weight

✕Cloth ear pads

✕Lack of low and high frequencies

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Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Neumann NDH 30SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

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.

Passive isolation — measurement data

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