Sennheiser HMD 300 X3K1

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Sennheiser HMD 300 X3K1

Sennheiser

HMD 300 X3K1

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597172
Model: HMD 300 X3K1
Price: $383.90

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The Sennheiser HMD 300 is a solid, workhorse headset geared towards broadcast, podcasting, or serious voice-over work. The dynamic headphone drivers offer a balanced, fatigue-free listening experience, and the hypercardioid mic is a real asset for minimizing background noise. It's a premium-priced option, but the build quality and performance justify the investment for professionals needing reliable audio capture and monitoring.

Product Description

  • Sennheiser HMD 300 X3K1
  • Listening-Speaking Combination Headset
  • Wired
  • Circumaural
  • Closed-back design
  • Dynamic
  • Headphone frequency range: 60 Hz - 25
  • 000 Hz
  • Impedance: 64 Ohm
  • Sound pressure level: 96 dB SPL @ 1000Hz
  • Built-in ActiveGuard limiter (switchable: 110 dB)
  • Microphone conenction: XLR
  • Headphone connection: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Includes X43K1 cable

BMD 434-300 Microphone: Dynamic, Hyper-cardioid polar pattern, 40 Hz - 18,000 Hz, Impedance: 300 ohm, Weight (without cable): 320 g

PROS
  • • Robust, all-steel headband construction ensures long-term durability.
  • • Dynamic headphone drivers deliver a surprisingly detailed, neutral sound signature.
  • • Hypercardioid mic rejects off-axis noise exceptionally well for clean recordings.
  • • ActiveGuard limiter prevents sudden peaks, protecting your ears and equipment.
CONS
  • • The 300ohm mic impedance requires a preamp or substantial gain for optimal recording.
  • • Circumaural design can feel bulky and hot during extended use, especially in warmer climates.
  • • 6.3mm headphone jack limits compatibility with modern devices without an adapter.

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Key Features

Headphone Type Circumaural, Closed-back
Driver Size Likely 32mm - common for this class of Sennheiser dynamic drivers
Mic Type Dynamic
Mic Pattern Hyper-cardioid
Connector XLR (Mic), 6.3mm Stereo Jack (Headphone)
Weight 320 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

Generally no, the 300-ohm impedance will require a preamp or a high-gain input to achieve a usable signal level.
It's a straightforward brick-wall limiter, offering a safety net against sudden peaks, but lacks the more nuanced response of a program-style limiter.
Yes, the closed-back design does create a more intimate and less expansive soundstage compared to open-back headphones, which might be a consideration for critical listening.

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