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At 8.3, its noise cancelling beats 54% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 61 of the 238 we've cataloged.
A 4.6 puts its audio quality in the top quarter of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 44 of the 238 we've cataloged.
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above average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 238 we've cataloged.
Usb-c is the most common — on 89% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).
5.2 appears on 16% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 198 of 238 we've cataloged.
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
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.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 4.5 |
| 25 | 4.5 |
| 32 | 4.3 |
| 40 | 3.9 |
| 50 | 3.1 |
| 63 | 2.3 |
| 80 | 1.6 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 125 | -1.2 |
| 160 | -2.1 |
| 200 | -2.9 |
| 250 | -3.4 |
| 315 | -3.5 |
| 400 | -3.7 |
| 500 | -2.9 |
| 630 | -2.6 |
| 800 | -2.1 |
| 1000 | -0.0 |
| 1250 | 0.7 |
| 1600 | 0.6 |
| 2000 | -0.6 |
| 2500 | 1.9 |
| 3150 | 7.0 |
| 4000 | 5.5 |
| 5000 | 5.0 |
| 6300 | 1.3 |
| 8000 | 1.2 |
| 10000 | -1.6 |
| 12500 | -9.5 |
| 16000 | -9.2 |
| 20000 | -11.8 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 0.3 |
| 26 | 2.1 |
| 33 | 3.0 |
| 41 | 2.8 |
| 52 | 3.4 |
| 65 | 4.3 |
| 82 | 5.2 |
| 103 | 7.1 |
| 130 | 7.9 |
| 163 | 8.3 |
| 205 | 8.8 |
| 259 | 10.9 |
| 325 | 13.0 |
| 410 | 9.5 |
| 516 | 10.1 |
| 613 | 11.5 |
| 772 | 16.5 |
| 972 | 18.1 |
| 1220 | 24.4 |
| 1540 | 29.3 |
| 1940 | 35.7 |
| 2440 | 34.5 |
| 3070 | 24.7 |
| 3870 | 30.6 |
| 4870 | 39.9 |
| 6130 | 43.4 |
| 7720 | 45.2 |
| 9720 | 47.3 |
| 12200 | 38.5 |
| 15400 | 44.0 |
| 19400 | 40.0 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 9.4 |
| 26 | 16.3 |
| 33 | 20.4 |
| 41 | 17.1 |
| 52 | 16.2 |
| 65 | 18.0 |
| 82 | 20.4 |
| 103 | 23.6 |
| 130 | 27.3 |
| 163 | 29.2 |
| 205 | 32.8 |
| 259 | 28.6 |
| 325 | 27.6 |
| 410 | 19.1 |
| 516 | 15.9 |
| 613 | 14.7 |
| 772 | 19.8 |
| 972 | 18.1 |
| 1220 | 27.5 |
| 1540 | 29.6 |
| 1940 | 37.0 |
| 2440 | 33.9 |
| 3070 | 22.8 |
| 3870 | 30.6 |
| 4870 | 42.5 |
| 6130 | 41.8 |
| 7720 | 48.1 |
| 9720 | 42.9 |
| 12200 | 40.0 |
| 15400 | 45.9 |
| 19400 | 41.4 |
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The verdict
If you want some of the best-sounding ANC headphones of all time, the Sennheiser HDB 630 fit the bill. With excellent sound quality, comfort, and connection options, these cans should be in the conversation for anyone's next headphones.
✓Liked: Excellent sound quality, Connection options, Included dongle, Durable case
✕Could be better: Price, Somewhat weak ANC
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Comfort over long sessions — as expected



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Comfort over long sessions — worse than expected




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