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Sennheiser Launches $500 HDB 630 Headphones With Hi‑Res Audio and a USB‑C Dongle

An included USB‑C transmitter enables aptX Adaptive streaming on devices without native support.

Overview

  • Preorders are open at $499.95 with shipping scheduled for October 21, 2025.
  • Bluetooth aptX Adaptive is supported, and an included USB‑C transmitter brings hi‑res wireless to phones and tablets lacking the codec, which only a minority of smartphones natively support.
  • Wired playback reaches up to 24‑bit/96 kHz through USB‑C or a 3.5 mm connection.
  • Custom 42 mm drivers and a new acoustic system built in Tullamore, Ireland, target a neutral, studio‑focused sound profile with active noise cancelation.
  • Sennheiser claims up to 60 hours of battery life with about seven hours from a 10‑minute charge, and the Smart Control Plus app adds a parametric EQ with bandwidth/Q and A/B testing, Crossfeed, and planned QR preset sharing.