Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Headphones Review: True Hi-Fi Without Compromise
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TL;DR:
- $499.95 wireless headphone delivering audiophile-grade sound quality with neutral, reference-tuning inspired by the legendary HD 560
- Class-leading 60-hour battery life and convenient fast charging
- Exceptional all-day comfort with premium Japanese leatherette materials, fingerprint-resistant matte finish, and travel-friendly folding design
- Advanced features include parametric EQ for surgical sound customization, crossfeed for classical music, and powerful adaptive ANC that rivals Sony
- Wide soundstage with excellent detail retrieval makes it ideal for vocals, acoustic, rock, alternative, and classical genres
Setting a New Standard In Wireless Audio
For years, audiophiles have been told that if you want high-resolution, neutral sound, you need to stay clear of wireless headphones. But Sennheiser just proved that you can have audiophile-grade tonality AND the freedom of wireless–without spending over five hundred dollars on competitors that still can't match this performance.
At $499.95, the Sennheiser HDB 630 Closed-Back Wireless Headphones arrive as a compelling answer to what seemed like an impossible challenge. The HDB 630 represents a more neutral, refined take on Sennheiser's wireless sound signature, delivering the kind of accuracy and detail that audiophiles demand while maintaining the convenience that makes wireless technology so appealing for everyday use. Whether you’re comparing high-end Bluetooth headphones from Bose, Bowers & Wilkins, or Sony, the HDB 630 stands out as a true audiophile solution.
PROS
- A more natural, refined take on Sennheiser's wireless sound
- Outstanding battery life and fast charging
- Hours of fatigue-free listening with travel-friendly design
CONS
- Bass response may not satisfy bass-heads
- 3.5mm termination on the included audio cable
Design
The HDB 630 borrows its chassis from Sennheiser's best-selling Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones, which means you're getting a proven, comfortable design right out of the box. I'm a big fan of the Momentum 4s, and while I assumed a Momentum 5 was the next natural evolution in the wireless line, Sennheiser had other plans, unveiling the beauty that is the HDB 630–and honestly, I couldn't be happier.
While the two models retain a very similar design at first glance, there are subtle tweaks and improvements in the HDB 630 that go a long way. The build quality is exceptional–the yokes are sturdy and well-engineered, while the HDB 630's matte black finish is fingerprint-free–no matter how sweaty or greasy your fingers may be when you touch them. The generously sized earpads are made from Japanese Protein Leatherette, sporting a soft, breathable, and durable fit. That same premium Leatherette wraps the headband, creating a cohesive look that's just as comfortable as the ear pads.
At 311 grams (11 oz), the HDB 630 is incredibly comfortable. I was able to wear them for multiple hours at a time and didn't experience ear fatigue, hot, sweaty ears, or a headache from tight clamping. No qualms here when it comes to comfort and fit–these are genuinely built for all-day wear.
Sennheiser deserves a lot of credit for the thought put into making the HDB 630 travel-friendly. They fold flat for travel, come with an included hard-shell carrying case, and are lightweight yet durable enough to withstand heavy use. Alongside the carrying case, the HDB 630 comes with an in-flight adapter, two audio cables (one USB-C audio and charging cable and one 3.5mm headphone cable for those who prefer wired headphones), and Sennheiser's BTD 700 Bluetooth USB-C dongle.
With up to 60 hours of playback on a single charge, you can literally listen for days without needing to reach for a cable. Even when using the included BTD 700 Bluetooth dongle (more on that below), you'll still get up to 45 hours of runtime. A full charge takes approximately two hours via USB-C, but the fast charging feature is a lifesaver. Just 10 minutes of charging gives you seven hours of playback.
The HDB 630 supports Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive with up to 24-bit/96kHz sampling rate. While it doesn't support aptX Lossless, the high-res codec support is more than sufficient for delivering audiophile sound quality. You can pair up to two devices simultaneously–whether iPhone or Android– and the headphones can store up to six paired devices in memory for easy switching. Low-latency performance makes them suitable as a headset for calls and video conferencing.
The included BTD 700 Bluetooth dongle is a game-changer, effectively upgrading any USB-C device into a hi-res aptX Adaptive transmitter. Whether your smartphone, tablet, or laptop natively supports these advanced codecs or not, the BTD 700 ensures you can enjoy aptX Adaptive streaming. The pink LED indicator lets you know when it's actively transmitting, and you'll need to activate hi-res mode in the Smart Control Plus App to maximize audio quality. For iOS devices with a Lightning port, users will need a compatible USB-C to Lightning adapter that supports audio. Sennheiser recommends MFi-certified adapters.
With intuitive touch controls and smart features, multitasking and using the HDB 630 is a breeze. You can switch between active noise cancellation and transparency mode with a double tap on the right ear cup's touchpad. You can also check battery levels though your smartphone display, the Sennheiser Smart Control Plus app, or by pressing the multi-function button twice for voice feedback.
Sound
Neutral precision meets natural warmth with the Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Headphones. While these headphones share the Momentum 4's chassis, Sennheiser took a completely different sonic direction, drawing inspiration from the legendary HD 560 instead. The HDB 630's tuning is all about balance: Fast and extended bass, clear, lifelike mids, and controlled treble that keeps the music feeling open and natural. Sennheiser hit the nail on the head, delivering a level of clarity, detail, and spaciousness that audiophiles demand. Unlike open-back designs, the HDB 630 achieves this soundstage within a closed-back form factor—impressive for any over-ear headphones.
The HDB 630 arrives at an interesting point in the audiophile wireless market. A few years ago, premium noise cancelling headphones like the Sony WH-1000XM5, Sennheiser Momentum 4, and Focal Bathys all leaned into the warmer, bass-forward sound with big dynamics and bold presentation–designed to impress on first listen. But something's changed. Focal was among the first to shift direction with the Bathys MG, delivering a more detailed, articulate, and natural sound. Sony followed suit with the WH-1000XM6 earlier this year, and the difference was striking: tighter bass, more neutral tuning, less "wow" factor. The HDB 630 continues this trend, prioritizing accuracy and resolution over bass impact and added excitement. It seems manufacturers are finally catering to serious audiophiles who value transparency and detail over the bass-heavy signature that dominates mainstream consumer wireless headphones and earbuds. Is this the way of the future or merely a trend for 2025? Only time will tell.
Diving deeper into the HDB 630's sound quality, I was immediately impressed by the midrange presence and dialed-back bass response. The frequency response has been specially tuned for speed and clarity across the spectrum. The sub-bass and mid-bass are quick and controlled, straying from the Momentum 4's boosted bass response. As a bass lover, I thought I would miss the sub-bass rumble, but to my surprise, I enjoyed the refined bass response more–I could actually hear everything, and I didn't get fatigued. The HDB 630's sub-bass is still deep, but it's punchier than it is visceral and thumpy. The mid-bass, though, is the true star of the show. The low end is present but never overpowering, making these ideal for listeners who don't need a bass boost to enjoy their music.
British indie rock band Glass Animals' song Your Love (Déjà vu) blends hip-hop-inspired beats, tropical synths, and layered vocals to create a hypnotic and hazy feel. You get a flute-like melody with heavy drum kicks and slinky guitar lines–a melody that the HDB 630 handled like a champ. Those mid-bass reproduced the song's percussion perfectly. It was full-bodied and punchy without obscuring vocal detail, and I didn't feel like my brain was going to rattle out of my skull. Moving to Tokyo Drifting, another funky beat by Glass Animals on my playlist, I enjoyed more of that quick and punchy mid-bass.
The HDB 630's new tuning makes ample room for mid-range vocals and detail retrieval to shine. The timbre is natural and accurate, making instruments sound true-to-life. The treble region is balanced with just the perfect amount of air and space that made Lana Del Rey's vocals in Young and Beautiful sound weightless. Her vocals are breathy and ethereal, and the HDB 630 articulated them without any fatigue or harshness. The soundstage is wider than that of the Momentum 4. Instruments have the room to breathe, and individual elements are clearly defined. No one is competing for space and attention here. Classical music lovers will greatly appreciate the wide soundstage and the way the HDB 630 renders orchestral depth. While I can't say this is the ultimate headphone for bass-centric EDM and hip-hop tracks, it is a great choice for vocal-focused genres, acoustic, rock, alternative/indie, country, and folk.
Wrapping up my listening impressions, it's apparent that the Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Headphones deliver on their promise of an open and natural sound quality. The lower mids are smooth and even, keeping vocals present and lifelike, while a carefully crafted upper midrange and treble let you hear exactly what the artist intended.
Compared to the Momentum 4, the HDB 630 represents a more analytical, audiophile-oriented approach. Where the Momentum 4 might color the sound with a touch of warmth and a heavy-hitting bass, the HDB 630 prioritizes accuracy and transparency.
Sennheiser said it best: "It's a more neutral, refined take on Sennheiser's wireless sound that makes long sessions and critical listening a unique pleasure."
2 AM
By Slightly Stoopid
(Chronchitis)
Your Love (Déjà Vu)
By Glass Animals
(Dreamland)
Wonderful Nothing
By Glass Animals
(I Love You So F***ing Much)
Marshmallow World
By Darlene Love
(A Christmas Gift For You)
Features
- Sennheiser’s in-house 42 mm transducer delivers neutral sound with lifelike mids, stunning detail, and a wide soundstage.
- Enjoy high resolution with support for aptX™ HD and aptX™ Adaptive, especially when paired with the included BTD 700 Bluetooth® USB C Dongle
- For the purest signal, connect via USB C or analog input for lossless listening at up to 24 bit/96 kHz.
- Parametric equalizer for advanced equalization and the crossfeed feature give you complete control of your sound.
- Powerful adaptive noise cancellation blocks distractions without degrading clarity, dynamics, or balance.
- Listen for days, not hours, with up to 60 hours of battery operation.
Engineered Precision: The Driver and Acoustic System
The HDB 630 is built around a custom 42mm dynamic transducer manufactured at Sennheiser's state-of-the-art Tullamore production facility in Ireland. But the driver is only part of the story. What makes these headphones truly special is how every element of the acoustic chain has been optimized to work in perfect harmony.
Achieving this level of neutral, high-resolution sound required Sennheiser's engineering team to carefully balance every piece of the puzzle. From the in-house transducer itself to the transparent mesh in the baffle, each component was designed to complement the others with exceptional balance and clarity. The specs reflect this meticulous engineering, with frequency response extending from 6 Hz to 40 kHz when using high-res connections.
The acoustic system features several key innovations: Enhanced damping through an updated dust cover provides relative acoustic transparency that complements higher frequencies without coloration. A new acoustic mesh on the magnet hole shapes the upper mid-range and controls the target treble, enabling more effective DSP tuning. Meanwhile, a deeper back volume was engineered to complement the acoustic mesh, ensuring a high level of consistency across the entire frequency range. The result is something you rarely encounter in a closed-back headphone, and a wireless one at that: a natural, balanced sound quality with an open, spacious soundstage.
Equalization and Customization
The parametric equalizer is a standout feature of the HDB 630 and one of the reasons why it's so impressive at this price point. Unlike simple preset EQs, this gives you surgical precision to adjust specific frequency ranges, control bandwidth (narrow or wide adjustments), and choose filter types for exact tonal shaping. Falsettos sounding a little too pitchy? No problem! You can tailor vocals, adjust brightness, and even fine-tune the bass response down to the smallest detail without affecting the rest of the music. It offers the kind of versatility that would normally require owning multiple pairs of headphones, all from a single set of cans.
The crossfeed feature deserves a special mention for classical music enthusiasts. When enabled, it takes hard-panned instruments concentrated on one channel and balances them out, creating a more natural, speaker-like listening experience. There are times when the panning of instrumentation from one channel to the other is great, but for the times when it's not, this is a handy feature to have.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
As a writer with a poor attention span, silence has become a necessity for me. We writers like to joke about writer's block, but it is a very real thing, so during bursts of inspiration, I need to tune out everything and everyone and hone in. Up to this point, the Momentum 4 Headphones were my go-to for complete immersion, and the HDB 630 is no different. These ANC headphones deliver exceptional noise isolation.
While wearing these during a writing session, my colleague took multiple phone calls in our shared office–none of which penetrated the HDB 630's noise isolation. Color me impressed. Curious to see just how effective the noise cancellation really is, I subjected them to the ultimate test: the notoriously loud bathroom hand dryer. While they didn't block out the sound entirely, they did an excellent job at muffling it enough so I could still hear and enjoy my music while drying my hands.
Sony has long reigned as the ANC champion in the wireless audio market, but Sennheiser has proved itself to be a formidable rival, delivering active noise cancellation that doesn't feel constricting or fatiguing on the ears. The HDB 630's active noise cancellation technology is powerful and adaptive, using integrated microphones to quiet the world without affecting music quality. And those microphones come especially in handy during phone calls, which you can take with the HDB 630's on and hear both ends of the call as clear as day.
In manual mode, you have full control over ANC and transparency settings. In adaptive mode, the headphones automatically adjust based on your environment–e.g., the complete silence in the bathroom, yet the ability to hear my colleague when they asked me a question from across our office. Or you can turn it off entirely if you prefer to listen without additional processing.
Smart Control Plus App: Your Perfect Sound, Just a Few Clicks Away
The Smart Control Plus App unlocks the HDB 630's full potential. Not to be mistaken with the Smart Control App, which is not compatible with the HDB 630. Think of it as the brain of your headphone, the source of truth where you can pair new devices, access features like the parametric equalizer, crossfeed, ANC, advanced sound quality settings, and download and install firmware updates.
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Verdict
At $499.95, the Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Headphones deliver a more neutral, refined take on Sennheiser's wireless sound that caters to audiophiles who refuse to compromise. These headphones are destroying the competition in the premium wireless category–You no longer have to spend a fortune to enjoy genuine audiophile-grade sound quality anymore.
With exceptional comfort for all-day wear, class-leading 60-hour battery life, comprehensive codec support including the BTD 700 dongle, and a neutral yet engaging sound signature, the HDB 630 represents the sweet spot where audiophile performance meets everyday convenience. Whether you're working long hours, embarking on week-long trips, or simply enjoying music at home, the Sennheiser HDB 630 is your daily driver, no matter where you enjoy your music.
Now, if you want to take that wired listening experience even further, we recommend upgrading to our Bronze Dragon Portable Headphone Cable. This cable is specifically designed for on-the-go listening with single-entry connection headphones like the HDB 630. And if you want even more advanced features like USB DAC mode, the Focal Bathys MG Wireless Closed-Back Headphones are the natural next step up—but for most audiophiles, the HDB 630 delivers everything you need at an unbeatable price.
For anyone seeking wireless headphones that can truly have your fidelity and carry it too, the Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Headphones should be at the top of your list.
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What's in the Box
- HDB 630 Closed-back Wireless Headphones
- BTD 700 Bluetooth USB-C Dongle
- 1.20m USB-C Audio and Charging Cable
- 1.20m Audio Cable with 3.5mm Plug
- In-flight Adapter
- Carrying Case
Specifications
Resolution: Up to 24-bit/ 96 kHz with USB-C, analog input, or BTD 700 Bluetooth USB-C Dongle
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
Codec Support: aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Frequency Response: USB: 6 Hz - 40 kHz (only when using Line-In, USB (96 kHz) or Bluetooth with aptX adaptive (96 kHz)), 6 Hz - 22 kHz otherwise
Nominal Impedance: Active 480 Ohms
Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 105 dB (1 kHz / 0 dBFS)
THD, Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.2% (1 kHz / 100 dB SPL)
Transducer: Electrodynamic (moving coil)
Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Weight: 311 g without cable
Ear Coupling: Over-ear
Ear Pad Material: Leatherette (synthetic)
Audio Cable: 1.20m cable with 3.5mm plug, detachable, right side
USB Cable: 1.20m with C-to-C connection
