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Sennheiser HD 650 Open Back Professional Headphone
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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706
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Sound Quality
132650, dac, hear, hd650, listening
+98%
-2%
" ... I'm not an audiophile by any means, but these headphones are amazing. ... "
" ... I am not an audiophile, but these headphones sound amazing ... "
" ... This means that they keep getting better and better with better source, dac, amp etc . ... "
" ... For the best listening enjoyment I am using mostly .FLAC cut from Vinyl. ... "
" ... With high marks in these categories, the HD 650s ensures a happy listening experience for you. ... The open-backed style of these headphones offers a massive soundstage for your listening experience ... They really offer a new dimension to sound itself. ... The dynamic range of these cans is the most balanced and widest you will ever hear. ... Over all, the HD 650s offer a very full-resolution sound that will allow you to discriminate each area of sound you hear. ... "
" ... Buy yourself a good sound card that can utilize these and you're now using them as they should. ... "
" ... The audio sound for these headphones is amazing, I purchased an external DAC and AMP as my PC was able to produce the quality of sound that these headphones can handle. ... "
" ... headphone sounds good though/ ... "
Comfort
58headband, comfort, clamping, clamp, velour
+79%
-21%
" ... The circumaural, or around-the-ear, design also offers extra breathing room for your ears for additional comfort. ... The headband even accounts for the natural curvature of the skull with an ergonomically-recessed center for more comfort. ... The velour pads and headband will last even longer. ... "
" ... I got my hands on them in an assortment of ways) ... "
" ... This is my first set of open ear headphones, and I absolutely enjoy them for PC gaming. ... "
" ... However comfort on these headphones is very good otherwise. ... "
" ... What I can say to everyone is you can wear these puppies for hours and hours and they are still really comfortable. ... "
" ... Like your ears have gone to Heaven!! ... "
" ... They are also very comfortable to wear for extended periods, with large, soft velour pads that completely surround my ears. ... "
" ... It appears that the external body of the headphones is designed for long lasting wear and use. ... The inside of the headband also has nicely padded foam that provides a comfortable feel while wearing the headphones. ... "
Bass
41highs, mids, treble, soundstage, vocals
+95%
-5%
" ... The bass is nice and warm without being overpowering, and the mids are lush. ... "
" ... bass, mids, treble is all there - bass is there when called for - treble is not as bright as beyers - sometimes i just want a warmer sound - but these fall in between warm and bright . ... "
" ... There is a mid bass hump and the treble is slightly rolled off (some would consider these qualities as positive). ... "
" ... I also own a pair of the Sony xb500 big bass and that is what I would recommend for bass. ... "
" ... Bass could be a little stronger, but the sound is super clear and I can always boost bass with programs later. ... "
" ... I've never heard music so warm and clear - not too much bass, or treble. ... "
" ... The bass has a nice deep sound, clear punch presence, but not too loud. ... "
" ... Yes, they are ever so slightly colored, have a little extra bump of sub-bass, that is the real bass from a well-produced track. ... "
Price
39315, price range, 499, son, much
+95%
-5%
" ... After almost 2 years of owning these headphones I can say that without a doubt, they offer the best sound in this price range bar none. ... "
" ... It did so very much, but when I finally earned enough money, I wanted to try the HD 650's. ... Most headphones I had tried were under $200. ... "
" ... Really like it - it was what I wanted and what I was willing to pay. ... For people shooting/editing this alone makes them worth the money. ... "
" ... other than that has reasonable sound and comfort for the price. ... "
" ... The price is modest and reasonable when the current market for high end headphones is considered. ... One of best at midrange regardless of price. ... "
" ... these are a go all day, im glad i waited for the price drop. ... "
" ... If anything, for what you get, these are quite a bargain at less than $400. ... "
" ... For 374.99 $ this headphones is steal. ... "
Resolution
32hd 650s, hd, sennheiser hd 650, sennheiser, hd 598
+97%
-3%
" ... These headphones have incredible scaling depending on amp/dac choice, well beyond what their price reflects. ... "
" ... For the audiophile in search of a high tier pair of headphones, look no further than the Sennheiser HD 650s. ... With high marks in these categories, the HD 650s ensures a happy listening experience for you. ... Over all, the HD 650s offer a very full-resolution sound that will allow you to discriminate each area of sound you hear. ... That will not happen to the HD 650s. ... "
" ... It did so very much, but when I finally earned enough money, I wanted to try the HD 650's. ... "
" ... yes i know that the HD-6XX are HD-650s - so what - i like the looks of these better. ... "
" ... I previously used Grado's 80's for 99$ Which while blissful are nowhere near as accurate as my Hd 650's. ... I attached a JDS Labs element DAC/AMP to my 650's which improves how they sound immensely which I should say the hd 650's require an amp to perform well so if you want them at their best be prepared to spend an extra 200$ or so on an AMP/Dac if you use it with a Pc/Digital content. ... "
" ... The Sennheiser HD 650 is a audiophile class reference headset. ... The Sennheiser HD 650 is a step up from the well regarded Sennheiser HD 600. ... The drivers for the HD 650 are a bit different from the HD 600. ... Both headphones are similar in ability and appearance, but the HD 650 is just a bit better in every aspect. ... The Sennheiser HD 650 produces stellar, outstanding sound on well made, well mixed and well produced Cd's. ... The HD 650 pick up the peripheral sounds. ... Once you start to use the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones, you will most likely feel that this was one of the best music listening headphones at the price point of approximately $400.00 to $500.00. ... To obtain the maximum sound quality of the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones, you will need a good quality stereo pre-amp and or stereo amplifier to power the headphones. ... "
" ... I knew I need some sort of USB Audio Advanced DAC something to convert my DSD files Natively & Hi-Res Audio max out of resolution doesn't make sense have 24 bit 192 khz lossless file when your device DAC only can reproduce 96 khz can only output 48 khz max so you got my point. ... Sennheiser HD 650 Sound Quality & Resolution ----------- Second batch of this product which is currently Amazon.com selling have frequency response up to 10 - 41.000 hz ( Hi - Res Audio Certified By Japan Audio Society) it has sticker on box, Sound quality resolution everything crystal clear bass in there ( Mids Vocals I've never heard anything like this they are magical & very straight forward & intimidate this headphones only woth buying just for listening female vocals they sounds so precious ... Sennheiser HD 650 - value build quality --------------- This headphones lightweight for it own class so you couldn't expect this thing being build from any metal it have metal where durability matter Driver Grills made from metal headband clamping sides made from metal, rest of the Unit it is high quality plastic. ... If you take a good care about your equipment I didn't think it will be broken anytime soon some people using HD 600 now over 15 years & nothing got broken during this time except pads & cable this is normal. ... "
" ... I previously had the hd 598 and what an improvement these are. ... "
Build Quality
25headband, head, clamp, build quality, sennheiser
+80%
-20%
" ... These headphones can handle tons of abuse. ... The velour pads and headband will last even longer. ... "
" ... Though, whenever I found headphones I had fallen in love with, I would take amazing care of them and watch them break. ... "
" ... Even for death metal. ... "
" ... Although made mostly from plastics (grills are metal), the build quality fit and finish are quite good. ... "
" ... these are a go all day, im glad i waited for the price drop. ... "
" ... If you're going to put in the money for these boss headphones, put in the money for a solid DAC. ... "
" ... The external headphone ear cups are made of highly durable plastic material and the outside headband is also made of this material. ... The headphones also come with a upscale foam encased padded storage case. ... "
" ... Trust me build quality it is top notch. ... "
Product Reliability
24hd650, owned, years ago, sennheiser, returned
+83%
-17%
" ... Got these ten years ago and they're still going strong. ... "
" ... After a year of ownership they still impress me with their detail, and I discover new things in music I've listened to for years. ... "
" ... I am a musician that studied audio engineering and worked in pro audio sales for several years. ... "
" ... Since I started using it at home like it was designed I have no problems. ... "
" ... After 15 years in hobby, the hd650 remains a classic and the best purchase I can make for those getting started with headphones. ... "
" ... your life will change. ... "
" ... I've had these for like 4 or 5 months now and intend on using them for as long as I possibly can. ... "
" ... After many years of relying on 20-year-old Grado SR200's, I thought it was time for a headphone upgrade. ... "
Frequencies
22highs, bass, mids, vocals, soundstage
+91%
-9%
" ... There is a mid bass hump and the treble is slightly rolled off (some would consider these qualities as positive). ... "
" ... I've never heard music so warm and clear - not too much bass, or treble. ... "
" ... The vocals and the instruments ... horns, guitar, drums, cymbals and strings are extremely well balanced and crystal clear. ... "
" ... Masterpiece for Jazz, Vocals, & 80's. ... "
" ... They still sounds great but only goes to frequency response 28 KHZ max. ... "
" ... Sweet highs and mids. ... "
" ... The bass is incredibly precise, the treble is on point and everything just sounds so natural and clear. ... "
" ... After you get over the clamp, you realize how smooth and forward the mids are. ... "
Design
18finish, build quality, neutral, metal, hd650
+94%
-6%
" ... Even for death metal. ... "
" ... Although made mostly from plastics (grills are metal), the build quality fit and finish are quite good. ... "
" ... The build quality is good and while it does use a lot of plastic it feels durable. ... The design of the HD650 has been used from at least the HD600 and longer than most millennials have been alive. ... In fact they kept the tried an true design for their new HD660s so they’ll have parts for years to come. ... They do have a small raised L and R respectively on each side and the raised letters are meant to face outward. ... "
" ... you just can tell it's something that takes effort and it's beautiful. ... "
" ... A German made gorgeous truly delivers original and uncompromising tones. ... "
" ... If you want a more neutral sound, I would look elsewhere. ... "
" ... They look nice, at least to me. ... "
" ... As for the build quality: they have no premium look, the plastic may be sturdy but looks cheap. ... DT770 PROs look much better. ... "
Cables
16cord, aftermarket, sennheiser, cable, usb
+75%
-25%
" ... This cord lasted me about five years, and that is the lowest lifetime of any part of these headphones. ... "
" ... Cords and ear pads can be removed and replaced, so they can be maintained in good shape. ... "
" ... The headphones were nice enough to put the Braille letter L on the left side but the cable has no such thing. ... "
" ... I also recommend a shorter replacement cable so your'e not walking around with 8 feet of cable in your pocket. ... "
" ... The OG cable isn't bad, but it's 10 feet long. ... "
" ... The supplied cord is long enough to move around while plugged in. ... "
" ... The cable is replaceable too. ... "
" ... I will be using a balanced cable with the new amp. ... "
Fit
16clamp, tight, pressure, metal, hd650
+69%
-31%
" ... the clamp is good - not too tight but not too lose either. ... "
" ... Although made mostly from plastics (grills are metal), the build quality fit and finish are quite good. ... "
" ... If the clamp is too strong or not either way you’ll end up with a very nice and comfortable fit. ... I really like that it has a small gap right at the top of your head to prevent that from being a hot spot of discomfort right on all of the blood flow in that area. ... The best way to do this is to grab the metal portion towards the ear cup and pull away from the headband. ... "
" ... They seem a little tight fitting at first but sound quality is excellent as expected. ... "
" ... I have huge ears and these actually fit nicely. ... "
" ... Both headphones got loser in two weeks and fit just right. ... "
" ... I would now describe the fit as snug. ... "
" ... That's why, even after falling head over heels in love with the sound of the HD650, I ordered the HD600. ... "
Gaming
12music, listening, game, signature, mic
+100%
" ... I use these primarily for gaming and music. ... "
" ... This is my first set of open ear headphones, and I absolutely enjoy them for PC gaming. ... "
" ... are these end game? ... "
" ... Sennheisers 650's are great for music or gaming. ... "
" ... In addition if you do want to use these as gaming headphones I recommend getting an attachable mic and setting it to omni directional and they shouldn't be able to hear you if you keep the volume at a reasonable level. ... "
" ... Amazing sounding headphones I use them everyday from gaming to listening to music and watching youtube. ... "
" ... Got these to replace my HD600's, I find these to be better for my gaming/casual listening needs and I still use the 600's for mixing/referencing. ... "
" ... Honestly, these could be your end game if you prefer the sound signature. ... "
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