midrange forward presentation. Think "Neutral" .. So, you have nice clarity, sparkle, "airy"....definitely not a wet, lush, or round, tone.

Hearing that the Neumann NDH 30 intended to incorporate that MA-1 sound in a pair of headphones got me curious. I have to admit that I’m a big fan of Neumann’s MA-1 Monitor alignment system. I use it in my studio as well as my home studio. The MA-1 has been the most significant upgrade to my monitoring setup and allows me to work in different rooms – always having that same neutral and well-balanced sound. Also, my mixes translate perfectly well to the outside world. Some have speculated that the driver is the same as in Sennheiser HD558 and HD598 headphones, as the chassis bears the same model number. While much of the driver might be the same, it is evident that the voice coil has been rewound to 120 Ohm nominal impedance. Keep in mind that these are neutral and midrange forward, and are designed to let you EQ them, as you use them in a Studio. UNCOMPROMISING PRECISION​The NDH 30 owes its superior linearity, among other things, to frequency-selective absorbers that eliminate the overemphasis in the high frequencies that leads to incorrect mixing decisions in many other headphones. For example, the NDH 30 will accurately reveal whether a voice sounds muffled or needs a de-esser.NEW 4-pole] NDH Cloth Cov. Symmetric Cable (1.2 m) terminates in 6.3mm & 3.5mm but you could have the amp end of the cable re-terminated assuming there are enough conductors in the cable.

Nach den ersten Versuchen mit dem NDH 30 bin ich positiv überrascht: Unbestritten gibt es große klangliche Verwandtschaft zu meinem eigenen MA-1 System bestehend aus KH120 und KH750 Monitoren. Having previously owned a pair of the Neumann NDH 20s, I had some expectations in regard to what I would likely encounter with the NDH 30; the Neumann sonic signature is much more linear compared to other studio headphones in the market and it would be fair to describe them as slightly lean sounding.The Neumann NDH 30 definitely leaves a remarkable impression. Since almost all edges are rounded off, it is comfortable to handle the Neumann NDH 30. The support pads below the headband are pleasantly soft, as are the fabric-covered ear pads. These are, of course, replaceable by the user.