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Sennheiser HD 600 Open Back Professional Headphone
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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/10
Total Reviews
477
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Sound Quality
54hear, hd600, classical, bass, schiit
+98%
-2%
" ... Best Audiophile headphones. ... "
" ... Open's are optimal for mixing as the sound isn't trapped which allows for a more natural / true playback experience. ... Sound quality is A+ and I suspect that these headphones will last for years to come. ... "
" ... I pair these with a Magni2 (by Schiit) and they sound incredible. ... The difference in sound is day and night: there are elements of my favorite musical works I could never fully appreciate, let alone pick-up on, with an inferior headset. ... The open back style headphones are honestly incredibly important for having a good quality sound, too, and I don't think I can ever go back to closed ones. ... "
" ... The audio quality is superb, with good detail and extremely flat response. ... The open design gives the sound plenty of room to breathe, resulting in a large, realistic soundscape. ... Sometimes the sound is so real I swear I can feel the floor rumble, and I've actually taken them off to make sure I muted the external speakers. ... "
" ... What I mean is you can close your eyes and enter into a dreamlike state with the right kind of music. ... "
" ... along with more well recorded jazz and classical, even some audiophile vinyl pressings of various albums. ... The 650's seemed to color the sound more without making it more enjoyable necessarily, while the 600's made me want to listen more even when the music sounded less than perfect. ... These actually sound pretty good through my Android phone streaming Tidal, too, although they will benefit from better amplification. ... The other pair of headphones I use regularly are Grado 225e, and the 600's are a nice compliment to those, a different sound for sure, and one that I prefer 90% of the time that I'm doing any serious listening. ... The best sounding amp I've heard with these is the Emotiva BasX A-100, but beware, that thing is powerful and almost too much for some sources like my cd transport. ... My phono stage is somewhat quiet at 38db of gain and works pretty well with it, and of course if you do computer audio you can adjust the volume that way. ... "
" ... The sound quality of these phones is nothing short of amazing. ... "
" ... So balanced with a revealing yet smooth sound signature. ... "
Comfort
23comfort, fatigue, tight, headband, hd600
+91%
-9%
" ... I can listen to these all day and not have any ear fatigue. ... "
" ... Love these headphones, the comfort is unparalleled and the sound is extraordinary. ... "
" ... I can only describe these headphones as smooth and just right compared to my other headphones. ... "
" ... Great sound, and very comfortable once they break in a bit. ... "
" ... Thankfully, they are still surprisingly comfortable due to the velvety soft ear cushions. ... "
" ... Comfort - These headphones are very lightweight, so it's easy to forget you're wearing them. ... "
" ... Whether the HD600 are the ones for you depends on why you're wearing them. ... "
" ... That's why, even after falling head over heels in love with the sound of the HD650, I ordered the HD600. ... "
Bass
22mids, vocals, soundstage, mids and highs, highs
+91%
-9%
" ... With closed headphones the bass is often accentuated altering the mix. ... "
" ... but these do very well at a low price: They have a well rounded bass, real staging of music, and clean well distributed range. ... "
" ... I find that in the case of audio-technica there is an obvious bass boost and sibilance in the high end. ... "
" ... They do seem to offer tight, clean (but not over-emphasized) bass and clean mids and highs. ... They're not perfect for hip-hop or rap or bass-heavy electronic music necessarily, nor will they satisfy those who crave a brilliant bright high end for classical music. ... "
" ... I hate phones with emphasized bass, but if there is deep bass, I want it to show up. ... "
" ... W/O Amp and DAC - The bass is very recessed on anything you listen to without a proper amp. ... Mids and highs are still good, but the sound isn't as full or realistic without a proper amp. ... Bass, mids, and highs all sound good with none over powering the other. ... "
" ... I'm using this to mix music that's heavy on the bass and they're perfect for that. ... I'll throw the mix on my big sound system when I want to *feel* the bass, but I can *hear* it clearly with the headphones which is awesome. ... "
" ... and if that music has a great deal of detail across the meaningful frequency spectrum ... Bass: These are headphones. ... However, there is a quality called "punch" that is a stand-in for bass where headphones are concerned. ... "
Price
19price range, price point, studio, hd600, cans
+95%
-5%
" ... These headphones are incredible for their price range. ... "
" ... The best under $1k for studio monitoring. ... "
" ... Unless you have purchased in the $250+ range before (I have never before), you will most likely not regret this purchase. ... "
" ... These are the best headphones you can buy at the price point. ... A good buy price point is $288 or $286 they drop this low fairly often. ... "
" ... Gives more expensive Sennheisers a run for their money. ... "
" ... What great headphones for the money! ... "
" ... TL:DR - These headphones are great, especially for the price. ... "
" ... $300 is about as much as I'd ever spend on a set of headphones regardless of how good their specifications. ... "
Frequencies
16soundstage, mids and highs, bass, treble, highs
+94%
-6%
" ... They do seem to offer tight, clean (but not over-emphasized) bass and clean mids and highs. ... "
" ... Mids and highs are still good, but the sound isn't as full or realistic without a proper amp. ... Bass, mids, and highs all sound good with none over powering the other. ... "
" ... and if that music has a great deal of detail across the meaningful frequency spectrum ... Midrange: spot on ... "
" ... Vocals can sound oddly recessed, even far away. ... While there's a valid SUBJECTIVE argument for preferring the sound of the 600, the 650 has an objectively better driver that improves on its predecessor in every way: higher sensitivity, lower distortion, and better power handling. ... Frequency response (-10db): 12 – 38,000 Hz (HD600), 10 – 39,500 Hz (HD650) ... "
" ... Bass isn't emphasized here like it is with a lot of other headphones so vocals come out clear rather than being drowned out by the bass. ... "
" ... Mid and Treble are wonderful. ... "
" ... -can't beat the soundstage from the AKG K712pro ... "
" ... The Phillips had good bass, but like the DT-990’s they lacked the mid-range clarity, which I felt was still better on my 598’s. ... The mid-range reproduction really allows me to savor my favorite vocal performances. ... "
Resolution
12sennheiser, hd, sennheiser hd 600, hd 600s, 650
+100%
" ... I've owned a number of "studio standard" headphones over the last 15 years, including the Sennheiser HD-280 Pro, Sony MDR-7506, and the Yamaha RH5MA. ... But by far, the best sounding set I've owned is the Sennheiser HD-600. ... But for mixing, mastering, and just all-around enjoyment, the HD-600 is really hard to beat. ... "
" ... I've been shopping for some new headphones now for nearly a year to replace my aging Sennheiser HD 525s that I probably bought close to 20 years ago. ... But they're also pretty flexible, which this HD 600 set does not seem to be at all. ... "
" ... My first set of high quality headphones were DT770s and boy can you hear the higher quality in the HD 600s. ... The HD 600s are worth every penny and I haven't even acquired my Schiit stack yet. ... "
" ... Sennheiser HD 600 headphones arrived reliably. ... This makes hi-res remasters more worthwhile (e.g. ... "
" ... Despite a hiccup with my first pair of HD 600's, I liked the sound so much I got a second pair once the first was returned. ... "
" ... In the studio I have a very nice pair of Meyer HD-1 monitors along with four other sets of speakers for checking how my mix translates to other speakers. ... "
" ... I love this HD-600. ... "
" ... I first purchased a pair of Sennheiser HD 598 Cs on a black Friday sale, as an impulse purchase. ... "
Build Quality
10plastic, clamp, pads, loosen, look
+90%
-10%
" ... The materials are pristine and the headset still hold tight. ... "
" ... however, I imagine using a denser material would add weight, and apart from the 'squeeze' I can't even tell these things are on. ... "
" ... The clamp force is strong for larger-headed folks. ... "
" ... Second, the build quality as new seems on par with the current asking price, but I do wonder about long term longevity since the plastic, while thick, feels kind of brittle. ... "
" ... I like these headphones a lot, the open air construction sounds smooth and open, much more so than with the ATM-50 which have a deeper and more punchy "rock" sort of sound. ... "
" ... And if you have experience with Sennheiser, then you know they are designed for quality first, durability and longevity second. ... "
" ... Probably not, but you will be hard-pressed to do better without dropping a lot more coin. ... "
" ... Using a flashlight I could see there were no metal contacts inside one hole on the left plug, so some idiot probably tried to force the cable in backwards, pushing the contacts into the housing. ... "
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