Sennheiser HD 600 – Audiophile Hi-Res Open Back Dynamic Headphone

Product Description:
With the HD 650, audiophiles will experience truly unique natural sound. With sound this good, long concerts in the comfort of your home are a certainty, so the HD 650 also sets standards in comfort and convenience. The HD 650 is a genuine masterpiece, which will satisfy even the most demanding listener. HD 650 the Reference Class.
Lightweight aluminum voice coils ensure excellent transient response.Specific uses for product : Professional
Neodymium ferrous magnets maintain optimum sensitivity and excellent dynamics
Sophisticated design, elegantly finished in black and gray
High quality open metal mesh earpiece covers
Detachable, Kevlar reinforced oxygen free copper cable with very low handling noise
Connectivity technology : Wired

Product Summary:

Item Details:

Products Reviews:

Reviewer: L. Olson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Come Down the Rabbit Hole (So Worth It)
Review: These are the first step. Like anyone looking to make this kind of investment for headphones I did a lot of reading before buying. That is only going to get you so far. You need to hear these. Ten years ago I listened to a pair of HD600 straight off a disc-man with NO amp. I was completely blown away, I set out to find the perfect headphones for one hundred dollars, that was a mistake. I kept buying headphones in that range over the years and nothing came close. I was torn between these and the 600’s, but decided that I loved the look of these and a few reviews pushed me to get the 650’s. I highly suggest going to Guitar Center or some place that you can compare them, I believe the 600’s maybe the superior sounding ones (it’s always the ugly ones). It’s been said that a good set up is the Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear amp/HD600 using a 650 headphone cable. But there is no way I’m paying that kind of money for an amp…I’m not an expert and I don’t plan to collect anymore headphones (unless I end up with a pile of extra money). If you are just getting into quality sound, these will destroy what you thought was possible for home listening. Even without burn-in, and an expensive amp and listening to a 128kbps file in itunes, you will want to throw out your old headphones, you will look at them with disgust and you will start ripping everything you own at lossless. These only get better with everything you bring to them, they are hungry for better. More than likely I’ll be getting a Schiit amp as my first amp. Currently running these from an Apogee One for digtial or a Technics SA-5170 for vinyl and happy with this setup. I’d love to understand why people think these should have a dedicated amp.Things that you will notice when you listen. The sound stage will be expanded, the clarity and richness will be improved, the separation: you will hear things you never noticed (one voice will clearly become 3 layered voices, one piano will become 4, fingers will slide on strings) everything will become a personal concert. If you are on the fence about these don’t hesitate, it’s like going from and old TV to a HUGE HD one with bluray. If you are an audio pro, you probably already own these. If you didn’t like something about these and you think they need to be amped, you have more money than brains (or very good hearing). If you want to significantly improve your daily enjoyment of music, buy these now. Like everyone else says there are cons: The band is tight, they are open so you can hear everything in the room (ie keyboard clicks and talking) and people can hear the headphones. These are most likely for home use only. Good thing they look more comfortable than most of the furniture in my house. You should know by now what you are getting into with these.These come in a huge foam lined box, there was nothing to cut, no way to tell if it had ever been opened or not. The cord is kevlar (think bulletproof vests) and replaceable, one time I sucked them into the vacuum roller (not this pair), seemed bad but survived (HD 495). They are light and comfortable to wear for me (not as comfy as my HD 428). They look amazing, much better than the HD600’s. I think there is a lot that could be improved about how they are built (comfort and usability), but I’m insane when it comes to small details.You will want a multi-disc player or good quality digital music (big hard drive). What I listened to so far: NIN, Tool, The Cinematic Orchestra, Sam Prekop, Zoe Keating, Underworld, Aphex Twin, Miles Davis, Amadeus Soundtrack, Kodo, Led Zeppelin, Billy McLaughlin, Doomtree, Yo-Yo Ma, Alice in Chains (unplugged), Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Nirvana and Jimi. And I’ll go to bed after I listen to everything that exists…These shine with live and acoustic tracks.Don’t wait 10 years like I did. Get them now and start hearing your music for the first time. So worth it.On a side note, I’d consider getting a second pair of these rather than spending the money for a nice surround sound system. I figure the audio is as good but much cheaper. If Schiit is reading consider making an amp for movie buffs and their girlfriends to share. Update: I’d suggest the wireless HDR 120 for TV and Movies.Update: I recently found the Monolith Liquid Platinum amp for a great price as an open box almost half price from their own site. I also found XLR cables to swap for the headphones and for my CD player to the amp. I am extremely happy with this upgrade and was skeptical that it would make any difference but I am glad I invested. No regrets. A friend had recommended the Monolith Liquid Spark (probably a good option if you aren’t changing out the cables or have a lower budget), but once I found the deal on the Platinum I was determined to get that as my end game amp. I admit I should have made the investment sooner but it took me a few years too save up the money. Don’t waste these headphones maximize their potential with an amp.
Reviewer: Patrick Walker
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I cant believe how good these are at this price.
Review: Simply amazing. I have been a headphone guy for years. I almost always exclusively use open back headphones. I have had some closed back headphones in the past that cost multiple times as much as these do and there has always been a sense of claustrophobia in the music making it unrealistically difficult to get a grasp on the spacial qualities of the songs. Out of the box these changed my perception on closed back headphones and the more I use them the better they get. Also, there’s nothing wring with that claustrophobic right-next-to-your-head sound, its what I get and expect from Bluetooth wireless headphones, even the nicer ones. The way those create spacial qualities in music is usually with DSP, digital signal processing. That makes the fun happen for sure but its not realistic. The wireless headphones spend much more time on tech in the digital realm than good old sound quality.What the Sennheiser HD620s do, to my ears, is a revelation in the closed back headphone market. Are there others that sound better, I’m sure there are, the HIFI world is vast and insane. What these do is give me everything I want in a closed back headphone at a price anyone can either afford or save up to. I mean that across the board, it’s everything I want. Clarity is nice, mids are Sennheiser’s specialty so they are realistic and nice, bass is there when needed but not too deep. The highs are not to pingy and insane and the bass is not so deep that it distracts from the music.The Sennheiser HD600, as many people know, is possibly the best all around headphone on the market. This is why they have bene unchanged for decades and continue to sell super well. Again, there are many that are better but at the price point the HD600 does everything so well that it is often one of the price point benchmarks that other headphone manufacturers try to beat. Nothing sounds bad on it. It’s my go to swiss army knife ol reliable and it scales incredibly well sounding better and better the more the listener invests in their chain. I reach to it often and I have many headphones that are MUCH more expensive. Tons of people feel the same.The Sennheiser HD620s does not sound like the HD600 so don’t expect that. What the HD620s represents to me is the same idea as the HD600, the headphone that will sound great all the time no matter what it connect it to, just this time as a closed back. It’s wonderful. It is easier to drive than the HD600, I would assume you could use it from the iphone dongle or the headphone out on a laptop, I have not tried this, but I would HIGHLY recommend using an external dac, amp, or dac/amp. The HD620s, much like the HD600, scales very well and sound better and better higher quality the chain is.
Reviewer: Ahmed Sadek Mohamed Tawfik
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This one is amazing .. magnificent sound quality .. and you have to have a trained ear like mine to realize that 🙂
Reviewer: 浮雲
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 使用時間も500時間を超えたのでレビューさせて頂きます。対抗馬のオーディオテクニカ「ATH-AD2000」と比較しながら、良し悪しの感想を雑記。▼デザイン　◇HD650　　外国製品特有、一見して業務用のヘッドフォンような感じに見える。　　だがシンプル性も高く綺麗に纏まっており、けして安っぽくない。　◇ATH-AD2000　　金メッキの光沢と金属の黒のコントラストが美しい。　　ヘッドバンドの銅線のラインも繊細で高級感、所有感ならこちらが上。▼音質・得意ジャンル　◇HD650　　厚みのある低音、中音域を表現出来る。　　苦手な音域も無く、空間が演出される音と相性が良い。　　オーケストラ、ジャズ、レゲエ、オペラ、ゴスペル系が得意。　◇ATH-AD2000　　ベースライン、高音域の表現が素晴らしい。　　打ち込み系、ロック系、アニソン、邦楽、洋楽はHD650よりも得意。　　ドンシャリ系の音楽を聴くのなら断然、こちらが相性が良い。▼フィット感　◇HD650　　購入時の側圧は強めだが、すぐに慣れる。　　ヘッドバンドも安定。ズレに強く、ガッチリとした装着感がある。　　頭に乗っている感じの重量感が少ない。　　　◇ATH-AD2000エクセーヌ製のイヤパッドは柔らかく、全体的にふんわりしている。　　若干蒸れやすい為、夏場、風呂上がり時は注意。▼長時間使用　◇HD650　　朝から夜中までヘッドフォンを付けている私ですが、　　個人的にHD650の最優秀点は長時間使用時にあると思う。　　膨らみある音なので鼓膜の負担も少なく、ずっと装着していても疲れない。　◇ATH-AD2000　　人によるが、ドライバーユニットが耳に当たる。自分はかなり痛かった。　　音もドンシャリ系なので、連続使用時間は３時間くらいが限界。▼耐久性　◇HD650　　ガッチリ作られている為、なかなか丈夫な印象。　　ヘッドバンド部分の根元がたまにずれるが、負担にはならない。　◇ATH-AD2000　　ヘッドバンド部分の銅線が脆い、というか折れました。　　両手で持ち、大事に扱った方が吉。▼エージング時間　説明書に72時間以上エージングしてください、と書いてあるようですね。　エージング無しでも音質は良好、実力が出始めるのは20時間くらいからでしょうか。▼その他特徴　HD650は音に曇りがあると聞きますが、ドンシャリ系が得意では無い為。　単体の音質ならば「ATH-AD2000」が一枚上手でしょう。　現在、以下の環境で使用しています。—　サウンドカード「SE-200PCI LTD」＋　光端子接続（付属品のケーブル）＋　AVアンプ　　　「SA-205HD」＋　ヘッドフォン　「HD650」—　HD650特有の音の曇りも無くなりました。　苦手だった解放感のあるドンシャリ系も気持ち良く鳴っており、満足。　しかも長時間使用しても疲れない。　空が晴れたかのように音が解放。　単体使用に比べ、二段階以上も飛び越えた高品質の音を出してくれるようになりました。　自分好み、長時間使用状況に合ったヘッドフォンです。
Reviewer: B.R.C.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Ho sentito spesso parlare di queste cuffie, ma avevo troppi pregiudizi riguardo al classico suono sennheiser. Ora vi parlo della mia esperienza dopo circa 1 mese di ascolto. Iniziamo da un aspetto molto importante: il confort.Qualche giorno prima di ricevere le hd600 mi sono arrivate le hd58x le quali mi davano fastidio dopo pochi minuti di ascolto. Ho dovuto fare delle piccole “modifiche” per non avere fastidio! (trovate online) .Ero pronto a scrivere le peggiori cose contro la sennheiser, ma sorprendentemente non ho avuto problemi con le hd600 anzi devo dire che attualmente sono tra le cuffie più comode che possiedo, seconde solo alle 1540. Sembrano costruite molto bene, i cavi sono sottili, ma molto confortevoli al tatto. La qualità del suono è sorprendente, non immaginavo di dirlo, non pensavo che ci fosse questo piacere nell’ascoltare con queste cuffie. I bassi ci sono, sono veloci e non profondi, ma ci sono. Ottimi i medi ed eccellenti gli alti. E’ la cuffia con cui ascolto più dettagli in assoluto, in particolare con il suono della chitarra.Confronto con Shure srh 1540.Le 1540 sono cuffie chiuse per cui già questo fa capire quanto siano importanti queste cuffie se confrontate con le hd600 aperte. Il confort è leggermente migliore per le 1540. Il suono è diverso: le 1540 hanno bassi molto più potenti, se ascoltate film o videogiochi con le 1540 noterete una sorta di effetto surround che non ho mai sentito in altre cuffie. I medi sono alla pari, forse leggermente meglio hd600, per quanto riguarda gli alti vincono nettamente le hd600, purtroppo gli alti della 1540 si addensano…cioè è come se perdessero di palcoscenico e quindi di dettaglio. Altro aspetto molto importante da tenere in considerazione è che le 1540 hanno un suono più stancante delle hd600. Ho notato che le HD600 non stancano l’ascoltatore con le 1540, soprattutto a volume alto, stancano dopo qualche tempo. Il suono delle HD600 è più raffinato con un palcoscenico sonoro leggermente più ampio delle 1540. A volumi alti le HD600 suonano meglio. Secondo me sono due cuffie complementari, da usare in situazioni differenti.Confronto con sennheiser HD58x.Sono più diverse di quanto possano sembrare. Hd600 molto più confortevoli e sembrano costruite con materiali migliori.La qualità del suono delle hd58x è da best buy considerando il prezzo, soprattutto se vi trovate negli USA.Sostanzialmente ci sono diverse differenze di ascolto tra le due: le hd58x hanno più bassi, la voce è decisamente più in avanti delle hd600, hanno un palcoscenico sonoro inferiore, c’è meno spazio tra gli strumenti e gli alti sono meno dettagliati delle hd600. Preferisco le HD600 anche se in alcune situazioni potrei andare di 58x. Da notare che costano mediamente circa la metà delle HD600!In conclusione sono d’accordo col fatto che le Sennheiser hd600 siano delle cuffie leggendarie! Anche nel 2021, naturalmente se usate con un buon amplificatore! Consigliato per gli ascoltatori raffinati.
Reviewer: Just Reviewing
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Overview:The Sennheiser HD 600 headphones have completely transformed my listening experience. These headphones stand out as a benchmark for neutral sound quality, and after a week of use, I can confidently say they are worth every penny for anyone who values accurate sound reproduction.Audio Quality:The HD 600 delivers an exceptionally neutral sound signature, ideal for audiophiles and those looking for authentic audio. Unlike headphones with exaggerated bass or treble, these provide balanced and realistic sound. The midrange is where they truly shine: vocals, string instruments, and acoustic tracks come through with incredible detail. Listening to genres like classical, jazz, or even acoustic rock feels like being in a live studio session.I tested these headphones with albums such as “The Last Resort” by Trentemøller, “We Are the Night” by The Chemical Brothers, “OK Computer” by Radiohead, “The Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd, Symphony No. 7 (Shostakovich), and Mozart’s “Requiem” (edited by Beyer). The headphones excelled in every genre, revealing every detail, including recording imperfections or artifacts that were previously inaudible. While all music sounds superb, these headphones truly shine with vocal and classical music. The soundstage is wide, creating an immersive effect, and the imaging is precise, making it easy to pinpoint each instrument’s position in the mix.These headphones perform especially well with a good amplifier/DAC due to their 300-ohm impedance. Directly connecting them to a PC or another source without a preamp will not allow them to reach their full potential. I paired them with the S.M.S.L DL100, which allowed them to fully reveal their potential, providing excellent clarity and dynamic sound.Build Quality and Design:The build quality is solid yet understated. The lightweight plastic frame keeps them comfortable for long listening sessions, while the metal mesh earcups add durability and elegance. However, the design might feel less “premium” compared to higher-end models like the HD 800.Comfort:Comfort is an area where the HD 600 excels over most other models. The velour earpads are soft and breathable, preventing discomfort during extended use. That said, users with larger heads or thick hair might find the clamping force slightly strong at first, but this eases over time as the headband adjusts. Compared to my previous headphones, such as the Audio-Technica M50x, the HD 600 causes significantly less ear fatigue, even during long listening sessions.Who Are These For?- Audiophiles who prioritize sound accuracy over bass-heavy tuning.- Those who enjoy genres like classical, jazz, acoustic, and vocal-heavy music.- Users willing to invest in a good DAC/amp to unlock their full potential.If you prefer headphones with a bass emphasis or “fun” tuning, these might not be the best choice for you. However, for analytical listening, mixing, or simply enjoying music as the artist intended, these are near-perfect.Value:For their price, the HD 600 remains a gold standard in open-back headphones. While you can find cheaper options with decent sound quality, very few headphones in this range offer the same level of detail, balance, and longevity. Paired with the right setup, they can compete with much more expensive models.Final Thoughts:Would I recommend the Sennheiser HD 600 headphones? Absolutely. For anyone serious about sound quality, these headphones are a must-have. They’ve redefined how I listen to music and made me revisit my entire library with fresh ears. If you’re on the fence, know that this is an investment in audio that will last you for years to come.
Reviewer: Anónimo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Editado el 21 de junio de 2023: Llevo siete años con estos auriculares (desde 2016) y siguen siendo mis favoritos. He probado otros auriculares más caros (HIFIMAN Edition XS, Sennheiser HD 660S2) pero no hay otros que tengan este timbre tan realista, la neutralidad que ofrecen y la respuesta de agudos tan refinada. Lo único que puedo aconsejar para mejorarlos un poquito más es amplificar con ecualizador los subgraves (por debajo de 100 Hz). Estos auriculares son una maravilla que vale cada euro y que te pueden durar más de diez años sólo cambiando las almohadillas.—–Editado el 25 de septiembre de 2020: Han pasado cuatro años y medio desde que los compré , y todavía los disfruto muchísimo. Hoy los he estado comparando con unos Fidelio X2HR de Philips y he podido comprobar cómo estos Sennheiser tienen los agudos más refinados que he escuchado en unos auriculares. La única pega que he tenido con los HD 600 es que he tenido que cambiar las almohadillas este año, y son bastante caras… Aun así éstas aguantan hasta 3 años de uso exhaustivo. He añadido la imagen de una medición de la respuesta de frecuencias en el rango de los agudos, comparándola con otros modelos como los Philips X2HR y los Beyerdynamic DT 880. Esta es una de las razones por las que me gustan tanto los HD 600. La respuesta de los agudos se siente de buena calidad, suave y detallada, porque no sufre ningún pico irregular, al contrario de tantos otros modelos.—–Después de haber usando los Beyerdynamic DT880 durante tres años, hace un mes decidí probar estos auriculares, ya que había leído que eran sinónimo de neutralidad. Me arrepiento de no haber comprado estos tres años atrás.Me han encantado desde el primer momento. La comodidad es excelente (los DT880 son también muy cómodos, pero prefiero estos por ser completamente abiertos). El sonido es tan detallado como en los Beyerdynamic pero, además, puedo disfrutar de una respuesta de frecuencias neutra.Estoy de acuerdo en que algunas producciones pueden parecer planas, “aburridas”, pero desde mi punto de vista eso es problema de la producción y no de los auriculares. Además, siempre se puede remediar con un ajuste de ecualización.Estos auriculares ganan presencia en los medios comparado con los DT 880 y no me cabe duda en que el sonido es en su conjunto más natural. No producen nada de fatiga auditiva.El único público al que no recomendaría estos auriculares es a quienes buscan sólamente bajos explosivos de pistas electrónicas. No estoy diciendo que estos auriculares tengan mala respuesta de bajos, de hecho me parece correcta, pero de ningún modo llegan a ofrecer sub-bajos “aniquilantes”.En esta opinión intento ser objetivo, pero tened en cuenta que en el mundo del sonido toman también mucha importancia los gustos, y si bien yo disfruto los HD 600 por encima de los Beyerdynamic DT 880 y los considero una mejor opción, a otra persona le puede parecer lo contrario. Pero no cabe duda de que los Sennheiser ofrecen una respuesta más neutra. Y, desde el punto de vista objetivo, neutralidad y fidelidad son sinónimos.Añado que en realidad no son tan llamativos como parece en la fotografía, sino que son más discretos y elegantes. El color azul es muy suave, casi gris. Esto para mí ha sido una agradable sorpresa (esto lo escribí hace años, ahora el diseño es gris oscuro…).