Neumann NDH 20 Over Ear Closed-Back Studio Monitoring Headphones

The Neumann NDH 20 is a closed-back headphone combining excellent isolation with the carefully balanced sound image and outstanding resolution you’d expect from a Neumann product. The NDH 20 is thus ideally suited to monitoring and mixing tasks, even in loud and noisy environments. Circumaural memory foam ear pads offer high long-term comfort.

Key Features

• Studio 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)

Technical Specifications

Wearing style
Headband
Foldable
Yes
Ear coupling
Circumaural
Acoustic principle
Dynamic Closed
Transducer diameter
38 mm (1 1/2")
Transducer magnet
Neodymium
Diaphragm material
Duofol
Transducer protection
Cloth covered grille
Nominal Impedance
150 Ohms
Frequency response
5 ... 30,000 Hz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz/1 Vrms
114 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
Max input power handling
1000 mW
Continuous input power handling
200 mW
THD at 1 kHz and 100 dB SPL
<0.10%
Sound isolation
>34 dB (>4 kHz)
Cable entry
Single sided, right ear cup
Connectivity
3.5 mm (1/8") TRS jack plug (straight), adapter for 6.3 mm (1/4")
Cable length
Spiraled 1.5 - 3.0 m (5' - 10'), Straight 3.0 m (10')
Cable weight
Spiraled 100 g (3.5 oz), Straight 60 g (2.1 oz)
Ear cup contact pressure
5.5-6.8 N
Weight excluding cable
390 g (13 3/4 oz)
Detachable cable
Yes
Replaceable earpads
Yes
Colours headband
RAL 9006 White Aluminium / RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey
Colours - ear cups
RAL 9006 White Aluminium
Colours - ear pads
RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey / RAL 2011 Deep orange
Colours cable
RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey
Materials headband
Spring steel strip, aluminium and plastic fittings, plastic trimming
Materials - ear cups
Aluminium
Materials - ear pads
Cloth covered memory foam
Operating conditions
+10° C to +40° C (+50° F to +104° F); <90% RH, non-condensing
Transport/storage conditions
-25° C to +70° C (-13° F to 158° F); <90% RH; non-condensing
Packed dimensions (height x width x depth), mm (inches)
245 x 255 x 85 mm (9 5/8" x 10" x 3 3/8")
Packed weight
1.22 kg (2 lbs 11 oz)
Packed cube
0.005 m³