Critical Listening and Mixing – In the Studio, At Home, On the Road
While many other closed-back headphones are marred by nasty resonances in the midband, making it difficult to come to reliable mix decisions, the NDH 20 offers an astonishingly detailed, well-balanced sound image, similar to Neumann’s acclaimed studio loudspeakers. Superior sonics along with large memory foam ear pads make the NDH 20 a pleasure to wear for long periods without fatigue.
The NDH 20 uses newly designed drivers (38 mm/1.5”) with high-gauss neodymium magnets to ensure high sensitivity and minimized distortion, thus allowing the user to listen to the pure audio signal without unwanted coloration. The mechanical construction, too, meets the highest standards. The adjustable headband is made of flexible steel while the ear cup covers are machined from lightweight aluminum. For easy transportation the headphone is foldable and can be placed into the supplied soft cloth bag. Two detachable cables (one straight, one coiled) and a 6.3 mm (1/4”) adapter are also included.
Applications
The NDH 20 is suited to all applications that require high sound isolation such as monitoring for musicians and engineers in the tracking room as well as FOH work. It is also an excellent choice for critical listening, free from disturbance from the outside world and, vice versa, without causing disturbance to people nearby due to leakage. Thanks to its extended frequency response ranging from 5 Hz to 30 kHz the NDH 20 is particularly helpful to check the upper and lower extremes of the audio band.
Unlike most other closed-back headphones, the Neumann NDH 20 is suited to mixing purposes too. An unusually even frequency response and natural stereo image allow for mixing with confidence and ensure compatibility to all playback systems. The NDH 20 is thus an indispensible tool for working on the road. Of course, it is also an excellent headphone for audiophile entertainment.
The NDH 20 is also available in black.
FeaturesStudio quality sound with outstanding resolution
High sound isolation in loud environments
Excellent comfort for extended listening sessions
High quality metal construction
Foldable design for easy transportation
Two detachable cables (straight/coiled
Tech Specs
Type: Wired
Open/Closed: Closed
Fit Style: Circumaural (Around the Ear)
Driver Size: 38mm
Noise Attenuation: 34dB, Passive Noise Isolating
Frequency Response: 5Hz-30kHz
Impedance: 150 ohms
Connectivity: 1/8" plug, 1/4" adapter
Cable Type: Coiled, Straight
Cable Length: 5-10' (coiled), 10' (straight)
Detachable Cable: Yes
Foldable: Yes
Color: White Aluminum, Gray
Material: Memory Foam Earpads
Case/Bag: Carry Bag
Weight: 0.86 lbs.