The HD 600 is STILL one of the best headphones.

Resolve digs into the Sennheiser HD 600: Design, comfort, and performance. Just how well does this headphone from the 1990s hold up in 2023?
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00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Build, Design & Comfort
04:43 - Sound: Objective
09:05 - Sound: Subjective
10:14 - Comparisons
13:46 - Conclusion

[@sennheiser]

Ah, such beautiful detail shots. 😍 Thanks for this video! We're liiikely biased but would agree... STILL one of the best headphones, no doubt.

[@radioactivehalfrhyme]

It’s ol’ mate Senny!

[@sennheiser]

@@radioactivehalfrhyme Reporting for duty!

[@noquedaniuno]

For gamming, would an HD599 a good option for a newby?

[@williams9117]

Please make an affordable version of the HE-1 ! I am sure a simpler version can be made but with keeping as much as possible the sound signature and quality ! 🙏

[@zadsazhad]

​@@noquedaniunoit's quite fatigued for me, u need to try the sound signature

[@MrKeech666]

My OG 1997 HD 600 is still going strong. Everything but the driver and cup assembly has been replaced, and should last another 25 years. 😊

[@rene837]

Ah yes, the famous kitchen counter headphone xD

[@RafiGish]

Mine broke down after 1 year. Consider yourself lucky instead of thinking that you own the greatest headphone of the world (you seriously don't). Also, most owners of a HD600 lack proper gear and don't drive them properly, nor have they any clue what I just said as it's like their only headphone (...). Please tell me you're not one of those!

[@rene837]

@@RafiGish You must feel really smart now, huh?

[@sanjaykumar.v8139]

How much did the drivers cost?

[@PantsaBear]

​@@sanjaykumar.v8139They said they replaced everything except the drivers and cups, so its the original ones still

[@sidesaladaudio]

Probably one of the safest buys in headphones. Both in terms of sound, and also in build and longevity

[@hartyewh1]

I'd say the average consumer cares so much about bass that an X2HR for example would be preferred by the classless masses. I think and have heard so many times people being initially disappointed with these since the strengths might need a bit of an ear for them to begin with.

[@rene837]

Comparing the HD600 to something like the X2HR should be a crime.

[@hartyewh1]

@@rene837 True, but not for the average XM4/Bose person I believe and that's most. Also with a bit of EQ thw X2HR is really nice for metal especially that most cheaper cans can't do well at all.

[@rene837]

@@hartyewh1 The problem is that it has distortion issues due to resonance peaks in the treble and bad detail retrieval.

[@hartyewh1]

@@rene837 Seems fine for the price. Given the level of dynamics I can't think of a better option for about $100 that they have been recently.

[@williamsteven5613]

Its staggering that 25 years ago they came out wity a headphone so well tuned before any of current target adherence stuff even existed. Kinda sad there is so few headphones today that are so well tuned, while you can get iems tuned to practically every adherence target there is.

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

@@fisherman9435 then you must be 120.

[@PimpmasterMcGooby]

@@fisherman9435 My earliest memory was watching Joe Biden take his first pledge to drive the mongrel dogs of the British Empire from these lands.

[@Draggo.]

and yet, most IEM's still lack the timbre that the HD600 has.

[@williamsteven5613]

@@Draggo. thats definitely true, but the 600 is far from a perfect headphone and many iems around it price class do more things better for more genres. You'd only argue different if you think you listen to many genres of music, but in reality, you really don't at all.

[@CptMark]

Because Harman didn't invent the target. Sennheiser knew about it before.

[@JennyDarukat]

Another hugely underrated point about this line of headphones is the sheer longevity of the design and build, save for the padding (which is easy to replace and has ample availability in basically all markets). I have a second-hand, original HD 580 that is quite literally a year older than me and has been in day-to-day use for most of its lifetime, and still is. As with so many other things, we have a word for this in Germany: unkaputtbar 😌 Now compare this to Hifiman's spotty QC for the Sundara as well as frequent product iterations/subsequent improbability of spare parts into the distant future, and that alone is another massive additional selling point.

[@kato2395]

based, love germany products. I myself has an amp from germany which sounds godly and build wise I think it will last a lifetime, the Lake People G111 MK2

[@sennheiser]

Thank you for the compliment, and for keeping this classic in your rotation!

[@marcob.7801]

Guaranteed,....it wasn't made in Deutshland! And, BTW, the HD 580 has a "sterile" sound. sent mine back after 1 month. Also, it was very uncomfortable!

[@veryDave]

Are the pads on the band also replaceable? This is an especially troublesome problem for me as a bald man, the eventual crumbling of pu leather exposed to skin is frustrating

[@JennyDarukat]

@@veryDave You can replace the headband padding too, yes. It's not leather or protein leather though so it doesn't flake, it just flattens out.

[@Patraquashe]

I've had mine for 20 years now (and I bought them used, production date is 1997). Still going strong.

[@robk5745]

Owned this 15 years ago when I was into headphones and it was my fav after trying many of them. happy to hear It’s still considered amazing. Must sound sick with the new age dacs and balanced amps!

[@liammadridista2395]

I literally ordered the hd600 today after receiving some advice from listener a few days ago.

[@FroL_Onn]

Looking forward to the comparison video!

[@beskimo2]

In 1999 I had no idea what I was ordering without hearing first. I still have the same one and have gone through 3 sets of ear cushions and a couple head cushions. I think at least two sets of cables in addition to a set of Oyaide silver ones I got when I lived in Japan. I still enjoy them a lot! The other main set I use is a LCD5 for a little over a year. Currently fed from a RME ADI 2 Pro FS. Oh and currently have Dekoni pads. Top tier in my book. Thanks for another great video. One regret is I wish I still had the original box.

[@lolilollolilol7773]

Proud owner of a pair since 2000 and they are still going strong. The pair stayed in the box for 7 years in an area of the apartment subject to fairly large changes of temperature (from 12°C in the winter to 35°C in the summer), but I only had to change the pads and it was good to go. The plastic shows no signs of cracks despite the pair falling on the floor from the top of my PC tower on a regular basis. It's just a good sounding, no fuss headphone.

[@brockercheddlie]

I'd love to see a review of the HD 580 Precision. Obviously it hasn't been in production for years, but I think it would just be a very entertaining video. I'd love to see it included in the comparison video as well as the HD 58X!

[@d9xd425]

Brother! this type of information videos is what I absolutely like! NO background annoying soothing/music

[@FlatTire]

I got hd600 recently. The amount of detail is unbelievable!

[@Nhmusicoffish]

I just got some for mixing and mastering. Cant wait to get them!

[@PimpmasterMcGooby]

I had a bit of a wild journey with open-backs. Starting at the X2HR years ago, before taking the jump to a Sundara and HD650 combo in 2022 (wanted to try them both), then acquiring an AKG K702 (just wanted to know what soundstage was like), and then selling the Sundaras in favor of Meze 109s. Eventually I picked up an Edition XS (Did not like the Sundaras too much, but missed certain planar characteristics), which I enjoyed a lot more than the 109 Pros, and then finally a pair of HD600s to see what they were like compared to HD650 and my other headphones. I had always used the HD650s as my "everyday" sort of headphone, but really only attributed to the comfort, I never really wanted to use them over Ed. XS or 109 Pros, I was expecting the HD600s to be so similar to 650 that they would also fall into the same kind of use case for me. But to my surprise, I enjoyed the HD600s tremendously. Compared to the HD650, it was as if the 650s had the stage curtains closed between you and the performers, while the HD600 was presented with them wide-open. Suddenly I started liking an HD6** pair for more than just comfort, and began questioning why I had spent so much money on headphones when the HD600s at $300 were my preferred sound signature, I think mid-range just matters more to me than low-end and treble. After much deliberation, I finally went through the effort of selling the K702s, 109 Pros, and the HD650s, ending up with "just" two open-back headphones. The HD600s which I use nearly all the time, and the Edition XS which I pretty much use exclusively for gaming, good orchestra recordings where I want some more staging, and high-energy music where bass makes a difference. I think they are a really good combo, however, while I can see myself eventually upgrading my Edition XS to a more expensive Hifiman or maybe even Audeze, I think the HD600s are here to stay.

[@PimpmasterMcGooby]

@@fisherman9435 I am on my three months sober badge, haven't bought any headphones since the HD600. (IEMS AND CLOSED BACKS DON'T COUNT!!)

[@kentbergstrom3020]

HD 600 is definitely special, I love them, I also have HD800s when bigger soundstage are preferred, they complement each other perfect imo.

[@sennheiser]

Wow this is a great compliment. Thank you! As reliably as the sun rising and setting, the HD 600 appreciates you trusting them with your audio.

[@lucasmachado6202]

I now have the Edition XS and was considering the purchase of the HD600 for a more natural presentation. You comment pushed me even more so in the direction of doing it, seeing they complement each other well. Also, I know exactly what you mean when you say the XSs are good for orchestra recordings. I can't get enough of it for classical listening. That presence emphasis works really well for strings. Jazz also shines.

[@mikafoxx2717]

I've been holding on to my 600's and Sundaras and deliberating at large, but I really think the Sundaras get the cutting block. They have better subbass, or really, any at all. But the Sundara just has a sucked out midrange to me and just a little bright. If I just compare side to side, the Sundaras feel more impressive, but it's always the six hungeos I go for when I grab one. They're a keeper. They've aged better than I have, despite the kitchen countertop, which I happen to like. Maybe it's 90's nostalgia.

[@bobsykes]

You're not kidding. I bought one of these shortly after they came out, just before Y2K, and they are the only audio componant that I still have and use from back then. (Currently my top headphone is the Audeze LCD-5). For exceptional midrange -- think recording or mixing a Jazz vocalist, acoustic instrument ensemble,, that sort of thing -- they are shockingly accurate and translate exceptionally well to any high-end playback system. If you like music where pounding deep bass is not in the mix, these are hard to beat even at a way, way higher price. I'll be interested in your coming comparison!

[@rogerhuston8287]

Thank you, it has been a long time since I've listened to my HD600's. I've pulled them out today to listen to them. Two points, I feel worth mentioning. 1. TUBES. These things do fantastic when tubed. 2. They scale very well. Their flavor changes a bit from amp to amp, which is fun for an audiophile who likes to change the sound a bit depending on their mood.

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

I have the OG HD600 plus the HD650,HD660s, HD660 S2,HD58X Jubilee, and if I only had to keep one it would still be the 600🙏 Plugged into My Tube Rolled Dark Voice they still have been my End game Listening experience. Simply Stunning Sound all around in my opinion and the Tube Amp Sound actually helps the Bass.

[@Dan.M821]

What is the diffrence in comparison to 58x ?

[@sennheiser]

🏆 we can't thank you enough for making these a part of your daily life, several times over! 🙏🙏

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

@@Dan.M821 Price mainly especially as the Drivers in the 58x are basically the same drivers as in the Original HD660.Remove the Foam inserts behind the Outer Grilles and you have a very cheap pair of HD660 that I really cannot tell the difference (sound wise) and that’s a fact.The HD58x Jubilee are a steal at the price and even more so when I bought mine when they first launched. The HD650 are as everyone knows a Darker Sound yet undeniably the same Sound as the HD6xx (which is why I’ve not bought them) yet the HD600 (originals) just have to be listened to to appreciate their Brilliance and difference to the the rest of the models I’ve listed as yes they have something special all the others lack.

[@wookiepuff8631]

Hey, maybe you will help me. I had 58x and i really love it, now looking for new pair and considering 600 or 660s2. How would you compare these two? Is it worth to pay more for 660s2??

[@themastroiannis]

got them after watching some of your reviews and how often you mentioned them as one of your all time favorites... i use them for mixing and mastering (classical, jazz and world music) along with a pair of Audeze lcd-x 2021, powered by a Rupert Neve RNHP Precision headphone amplifier. I have to say i prefer to use the Sennheisers for critical listening! they are that good! sure, i won't get the level of detail and bass the Audeze offer (they are also awesome for studio use, no question!) but being so intimate and neutral on the mid frequencies is a delight; you just have to dial your mixes perfectly to sound great on the sennheisers! ...and once you achieve that, chances are your mixes will sound GREAT anywhere! they are Not fatiguing and ridiculously transparent! thanks so much for what you do... still would like you or any of your colleagues to review the Neumann NDH 30 under that critical listening (professional use) perspective! maybe one day?

[@coachafella]

Had mine for about 25 years and never desired any other headphones I've tried over the 600s. I've replaced pads of course, also the cables and drivers once. That's another nice feature, easy to find and replace parts. For tonal balance and detail the 600 is all I want.

[@bullboykennels]

love my marble blue HD600 have been using them for gaming for several years, and just replaced my earpads cause I wore them out. I always recommend it to my friends all the time.

[@CODEDSOUNDS]

great content. Succinct well articulated and super informative. Fabulous

[@smaganas]

Man this guy has knowledge. Thanks for all the information!

[@ItsElvis56]

Next year will be 10 years for my pair. Still works and still is absolutely amazing. I got it for $350 at that time and it still is worth every penny even back then. It really is great for more vocal music and footsteps in games. I love them.

[@sennheiser]

Can't argue with the math: about $35 a year to connect with your music and games on the deepest level, whenever you want 😎 Thanks for being a great customer through the years!

[@crylune]

@@sennheiser Would you guys give me a HE-1 if I said pretty please 🥺

[@sennheiser]

@@crylune We sent one but nobody was home, so UPS returned it

[@robstivers1994]

If you can get past the boy racer mag wheel styling, the FT3 by FiiO is a really nice example of an open-backed headphone with a balanced sound signature and sub bass extension. I love my HD600's, but I haven't been reaching for them since i got the FT3's. Incredible package for the price, too. Not sure why more people aren't talking about them.

[@onlyusernameleft2]

I got these on an open-box sale on your website and I couldn't be happier. $130 off. They were brand new, someone cut the seal on the box and didn't even take them out! 10/10 Would buy again.

[@davehood1514]

Old but gold, love mine, perfect match for my chord mojo dac 👍

[@MonTadas]

Definitely in my top 3 of headphones I'd like to hear and probably own

[@asan1050]

Thanks Much !.......for the review.

[@jakestoneshow]

Fellow creative professional here. Thank you SOO much for this review. I subscribed just becuase I enjoy how you explain things and you don't sound as biased in one way or another. I was referred to these headphones after asking someone for the best bang for my buck and level sounding headphones and this is the video that popped up right away. I wont be able to snag through the headphones site due to back order. I'm moving back to Europe and need to snag them ASAP Thanks again !! - jake

[@rogerhuston8287]

These are fantastic headphones, even to those of us with high-end headphones. When I sold my mid-level headphones to get my Susvara, I kept the HD600 because it just offers a great listening experience. Add Tubes for a bit of flavor, even a Schitt Vali 2 is fantastic.

[@sennheiser]

Great combo, and thanks for sharing your story here. Tubes RULE!

[@stevie_tv]

The Sundara was my 1st dive into hifi last year. I recently got the HD600 and it's been amazing. When paired with my Fiio K9 and Shanling M3 Ultra, I can't get over how good it sounds and how well it scales with my gear. I can see why it has been around for this long. Great buy and an easy 1st recommendation!

[@sennheiser]

Thank you for spreading the good word about the 600 🙏🙏

[@keegan8517]

What’s hifi

[@stevie_tv]

@@keegan8517 short for high fidelity

[@hypnogri5457]

How does it compare to the Sundara after EQ?

[@thevindictive6145]

Hi I have the fiio K5 with 1.4 watts per channel. Will it be enough to drive these headphones?

[@garythompson2517]

I purchased my 600's in the nineties. Rebuilt them with the inside foam, headband and ear covers. Transformed. Love them again. The old pads and headband were basically flat.

[@sheezy2526]

These are the most comfy headphones I owned. Upgraded from ATH M40x and then upgraded again to Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro which is a bit clampy and heavy. I can wear the HD 6XX all day with no issues.

[@SteelyDanUnofficial]

I own older HD580s black silk version, they are most expensive headphones in my collection and I love how it is so old, but still so good.

[@FloppyBread]

love mine as well, make sure to get a capra strap

[@crylune]

I just got them. My first 'real' headphones and my first open backs. I'm in love. Both bass and soundstage (which are just fine for me in the first place) can be improved significantly if you get an iFi ZEN stack, preferrably Signature. The Xbass and Xspace on my CAN Signature amplifier make these headphones sound sublime. Also, definitely recommend ZMF subpads for them, particularly the Perforated Suede ones - they improve both SQ and comfort. And a balanced cable won't hurt either, personally using the Hart Audio HC-5 Dual Senn cable.

[@stephencook2368]

6:12 I’ve always love the brand form my first pair HD 414 in 1970 on up through the 6XX, and a few in between. Thank you for the great review of a great piece of headphone tech

[@sennheiser]

Thank you @stephencook2368 for being a part of this chapter in our story. You rock!

[@simonzinc-trumpetharris852]

I have only ever used sennheisers.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

Appreciate you stating what is EQable and what isn't. So many "purist audiophile" reviewers leave that out. It's literally a way to alter the dynamics of the sound and can be extremely beneficial. Good review mate.

[@filippsklyarov9154]

Definitely agree. Even though there are slight FR changes I like to make, this always sounds the most "correct" to me. My opinion always gets reaffirmed at CanJam shows when I can listen to headphones at many price points.

[@wandernogueira1682]

My first headphone, truly beloved, still in my collection in company with Focal Utopia, Hifiman HEK V2, He6, HD800S.

[@sennheiser]

Thank you for keeping this classic in your stable!

[@Wordsalad69420]

I don’t mean to throw shade, but why do you have so many headphones? Do you use each for different genres?

[@kiavaxxaskew]

@@Wordsalad69420 each headphone is like a woman. They're different, and you love every single one of them.

[@crylune]

@@Wordsalad69420 I have the HD600 and my beloved Hifiman HE1000 Stealth, and will probably soon get the Focal Bathys. It just happens.

[@Kelo-bu4nr]

As a music producer these headphones have absolutely changed the game for me being able to hear compression propperly and being able to place elements are great i pair these cans with my studio monitors and dam. Just awesome. Great set of headphones

[@rustygates3367]

I've had the HD650 as my baseline reference since the start of my audio journey some 13 years ago. Its the headphone that has outlasted many others which have come and gone, and scales immensely as I upgrade my electronics. 20 years since the HD650's release, itself and the 600 are timeless, highly reliable workhorses and are legendary status HPs that are worth much more than their price.

[@phaselead_dj]

I bought HD600 more than 10 years ago and this is still my main daily driver. Definitely the BEST purchase I've ever made. Purchasing of a HD-25, my go-to headphone for DJ gigs for years, can get close, but nothing else.

[@camoturtle18]

Marble kitchen countertop version gang WHERE YOU AT!!?? That blue color is POPPING! Looks way better than the plain boring new version.

[@johanekelof2971]

Just got myself a pair of HD650 which I absolutely LOVE. Now I must buy a HD600 as well. :)

[@jasonjansen9831]

I can tell by just the sound of your mic and the overall production quality, you have good ears. Subbed. Also, HD600s are awesome.

[@capomover]

Bought my HD600 ages ago when they were first released and still admire the midrange for reproduction of classical recordings over just about everything else I've tried but suggest you try the Final Sonorous III with the B type pads for comparison. The ability to have a wider stage and more satisfying bass energy from the III vs the 600 is something that I value greatly. Being able to hear clearly the bass lines of the music so prominently presented without undue intrusion over the mids is something you may enjoy as well. See the hifiplus and 6moons reviews of the III. The open box HiFiMan HE6SEV2 (that I bought before the price went up) with a worthy amp rivals the midrange of the HD600 and I find the 6SEV2 more engaging overall than either the HD600 or the Sonorous III.

[@user-hg4bz9bn8i]

Love your videos. Always articulate and thorough. Would this be good for KZbin podcast live streams as well as video editing? Thank you.

[@TheHEADPHONEShow]

Yes, absolutely

[@chasenhorizons]

Still rock my Senns HD 380’s for that neutral output/monitoring when I’m doing video/audio edits. The 600’s are just another level of fantastic

[@CLaudiusClemensJimmy]

agree, hope that near future the legendary hd600 would have some nice round looow

[@evilvirtuoso9408]

This is hardly a mystery. It is still great now. And it will still be next year, and yet I'm sure it will be revisited by someone by then. That's a sign of a true legend.

[@sennheiser]

You are a legend for continuing the legend, my legend friend.

[@meshica7]

When researching a pair of headphones for mixing purposes, time and time again the HD600s popped up as the "classic standard". I got the newer, black models (yes, they do look better than the old marble bands) and they are, I must say, a very transparent and flat sound.

[@GoufinAround_]

This was the first pair of audiophile headphones I ever bought and they hit what I like from a sound signature position so well that since then I’ve only bought iem’s lol

[@themastroiannis]

Hoping you will compare the HD 600 with Neumann NDH 30 (for what i've read, Neumann, being part of Sennheiser, took a lot from the HD600 &650 to produce the NDH 30). If anyone owns both, would love your take!!

[@imabeliever85]

Great video! I love my HD 600. It sounds right. I use an iPhone 13 to listen to Apple hi-fi. I have an Ifi Hip Dac 2 and a Vahalla 2. Apple doesn’t really let you eq much. But having said that, with equipment I have had in the past, I have very rarely come across an EQ setting I preferred over the stock tuning of the 600, or for most of my headphones for that matter.

[@leogomez424]

Hello. The hip dac 2 works fine with the hd 600?

[@imabeliever85]

@@leogomez424 it works fine with it. Very well. But, I prefer the sound of my Fiio E12.

[@RelaxingWalks]

How do these compare to the PC 360? I plan to replace them with something similar and am considering these.

[@SigmaChirality]

I've had my HD 650s for years now, they are basically a part of my body now. Highly recommend them. Now if only I could stop the wire from snagging perfectly on the frame of my Aeron when i get up from my desk..

[@mattbettinson4576]

I have the exact same issue

[@laika25]

Have them. Love them!!

[@rafa6684]

Great vid! I also love the HD600. They are still the best in the whole HD6xx line. The HD650 are too dark, the HD660S2 are less natural (but maybe a little more fun).

[@yiwanye1221]

I got the mable countertop version! This is my go to home office headphones. Using them since 2010

[@carminedesanto6746]

Still rocking Sen’s 65O’s 🤟🏽

[@kentbergstrom3020]

The HD600 is one of the best headphones you can buy regardless of price, I highly recommend them.

[@paulthiebaut]

100% agree on every points you've made on these headphones. To me the biggest downside is definitely the dynamics, they can sound a bit compressed on heavy transient music. I don't exactly know how they were built but I reckon this might simply be explained by a small driver.

[@Kamakazi1122]

Would love the 600 series comparison video out soon please 🙏

[@ampstudios]

I have these , I use them for everything in the studio. They are a great headphones top to bottom.

[@Jacques_HiFiGuide]

Even though they may be outclassed in certain categories, I find that midrange performance and timbre tend to be two of the most important aspects of listening to Hi-Fi and the HD600 series definitely deliver on that front.

[@GadZookz]

Great review and thanks for wearing a hat!👍🏼

[@Downhuman74]

Marble countertop version owner here. You're right, they are gaudy. I got them for free, though, so I can't complain. Only had to replace the earpads and head-pad - both badly worn.

[@raga375]

Thank you for the detailed review! I wonder if you could provide the info for the amps that you use together with the headphone?

[@PhoggHawk]

As a 90s teenager, my mall had that 90s countertop look to it everywhere. If I had a pair of the Huh Duh Six Hungeos, I'd want the countertop look for the nostalgia.

[@fergusfurlong]

Hello, great review - I'm looking for a more V shaped sound as you mention here - what would you recommend for that?

[@DavidGoodall-ud4zo]

Great review is the imaging good on these??

[@dpmusic21]

So I've got a plethora of common studio headphones... audio techica ATH-M50X, Sony 7506, Senn HD600, Byerdynamic DT990 Avantone MP-1 and a few other mid grade consumer based headphones including Audio technica ATH-A550z (which are actually my favorites for just regular music listening. Of these headphones, the HD600s are the cans that offer the most consistent 1:1 transition to my studio monitors. I use Dynaudio LYD48s and Neumann KH120 in my studio by the way.. With the HD600, whatever changes i make in either monitor sounds the same on the cans and vice versa! My previous monitors which were basically budget project studio monitors were a nightmare to get a somewhat consistent translation with my headphones. This was compounded by each of those headphones having a totally different sound profile. This led to me to not being sure which listening device i could trust. The HD600s more closely resembles what I'm hearing in my LYDs and Neumanns. As a result I'm rarely picking up the other headphones to check mixes on. If i get it sounding right on the HD600s i know it will work on my studio monitors and vice versa. I'm not saying they are the best headphones out there, but the tonality and balance just seems to work well for me. No matter what headphones you have, i think it's definitely worth having a pair of these in your headphone locker. 💯💯💯

[@ryo-kai8587]

Good to know. I'm finally breaking into open-backs with the Hifiman Deva Pro on the way, due to its versatility (Bluetooth OR wired), great reviews and an excellent sale price. My go-to sound right now is a pair of Event 20/20 BAS studio monitors, which I love. Eventually I'll probably get the HD600s as a true, accurate and pleasant headphone, sort of how I think of my 20/20s. Have you heard the Deva Pro, and as a planar magnetic set vs the HD600's moving coil design, what can you say about the sound difference?

[@monochromios]

Great spot on the HD600. As much as I love some "colour" in my headphones listening, having a 600 means you can have a strong reference of the overall sound of a recording, a point from which you can decide about sound quality. Sundara is a lovely headphone and paired with a 600 gives you a very strong base from which you can develop your headphones journey in time

[@alyxoj1361]

I mean you say it is a very strong base but for many the HD 600 is their endgame. Also, many go on a very long expensive journey trying to find something that can replace it and never do lol

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@alyxoj1361I think the only thing that could replace it was the OG Clear. But it had horrible reliability and was discontinued, the MG is wonkier tuned.

[@crylune]

@@alyxoj1361 My Hifiman HE1000 Stealth definitely replaced my HD600 as the endgame, but I definitely didn't stop listening to them. The HD600 are still one of my all time favorites and some songs just sound better with them, paired with the iFi ZEN Signature stack.

[@crylune]

@@mikafoxx2717 HE1KS doing great at replacing it for me...

[@DICARLOPRODUCTIONS]

I have a a pair of the HD-580 the predecessor to the HD-600. They are great!!! But, they are quite old, and I´m thinking of replacing them with the HD-600, or HD-650. What are your thoughts? Have you any experience with the HD-580, which by they way aren´t made anymore. Also, what are your thoughts on the Neumann, which are also owned by Sennheiser? Thanks for the great review!!!

[@makunohatsu]

Forgot to mention Audio Technica ATH R70X. Similar price, mostly Natural tuning with an ever so slight accent of warmth

[@tomdavis6371]

I bought my 1st pair in 1998 and after about a year my son managed to sneak them into the bottom of the dishwasher, probably while my wife had her back turned while doing something else. She didn't see it happen and so she closed the door and started it up. I came home from work hours later and didn't listen to music that night and so I didn't discover it until the next day. It didn't work out so well! I then purchased a cheaper pair but bought my 2nd HD 600 about 10 years ago. I've got them dressed up in the headband of a 650 though because I didn't want to relive that 90's faux granite look again, and the finish was all chipping away anyway. It's a great headphone to this day and it looks much better in that gun metal gray color, I think. I have just added the HD 660S2 which is, to my eyes the best looking of the series. I don't have much time into them at this point but I like the bump in the bass and seem to hear less of that veil as well. I haven't had the chance yet to hear it on tubes, where I expect it to shine as does the 600.

[@sennheiser]

If the dishes look suspicious, double check with the Mrs. The wet earpads might have some squishes, but in the future, you'll revisit them for the blisses. Thanks for being an awesome "rinse and repeat" customer :) 😘Kisses -Sennheiser

[@shadowhawk]

I have the marbletop version and IT'S WAY BETTER LOOKING and I'm watching this video with it right now. Ok, now I can continue watching the rest of the video hahaha

[@marks.2909]

I think it was 2003 I bought David Bernings OTL headphone amplifier to drive the HD 600 that was my first experience listening to a quality headphone system, watching this video I’d like to experience that system again ,

[@user-gg4is6db4u]

I still use my original HD 595s - just ordered their first new set of ear pads.

[@777metal]

My EQ settings for the 6XX is simple. +2.5-3+db low shelf at 200 hz. Much better slam and more pleasing, richer mids . Just seems more balanced to my ears. This is on a Zen stack and Schitt Valhalla 2

[@kenmosholder1935]

Great Review. I have one question and it's a bit nerdy. I have a pair of Bose Soundlinks that I absolutely cannot get the earpads replaced. They have a groove that I can't get the pads into. I've seem many videos' that show that the Sennheiser pads just pop into place with a little pressure. I just want to confirm this. Ready to buy but don't want to spend $300 if I'm going to not be able to replace the pads. Thanks much for a response. Much appreciated.

[@beepover]

Tried many headphones and now into chifi iems. All these 15 + years the hd600 is my goto headphones. Fantastic comfort. The HD Series is most comfortable headphones ive tried. Bose qc series had fantastic comfort but they are not audiophile.

[@phobiedufromage2433]

Iems are dogshit

[@garyluciani1082]

I agree with the comfort of bose qc series. I have the qc 35ii. I have large oversize ears yet the qc 35ii are soooo comfortable. They may not be audiophile, but I really like their sound signatures for a closed back headphone. I overall prefer their sound to my senn momentum 3 (wireless), audio technica m40x, akg k371, creative aurvama live se (cal se), and long out of circulation senn amperior. I know most audiophiles will think I have cloth ears.

[@blairswanson44]

WAY back when, I started with the HD540 reference 600 ohm, then the 580 , then the 600 (you guessed it - blue marble which I still have ) & now a 2nd new 600. I use Dekoni fenestrated sheepskin pads on the marble for added "something" for my home movie experience & stock pads on the new one for more neutrality. Do you happen to know why they would advertise 1.8 mT magnetic field strength (Edit: neodymium mags). Is that bragging OR warning? Thanks for the great vid.

[@metal571]

But how can we be sure

[@Justfillintheblank]

Only because of the insanely natural timbre they possess. They're legend!

[@metal571]

ChatGPT proompt: explain how timbre can be calculated as a double precision floating point score out of 100.0 from B&K 5128 raw measurement data

[@AZREDFERN]

I think it’s one of the best headphones, period. I have a HD800s. But I find myself using my HD650 most of the time, because they’re so good with vocals while having a very close soundstage. I still prefer the HD800s for music and games. But 90% of the time I’m using headphones, it’s watching KZbin or hanging out in Discord, and they’re easy to talk in. I would say they’re even better for TV shows and series, because they’re commentary focused. Even listening to podcasts around the house if you have a balanced Bluetooth DAC/AMP. And the open backs still allow you to hear what you’re doing.

[@mahoslash]

I find daily drivers are different from those you use to listen music. You really need something that sounds comfortable to you for daily drivers instead of top of the line headphones for enjoying music. In my case, the Grado GS-2000e is a beast in my collection, but I find it distracting with too much information coming in when I just need a simple good pair of headphones for daily use or casual listening. I reverted to a 1st gen Grado SR-225 equivilant (a 1st gen SR-80 that's got a SR-225i driver and cable mod ) for my daily driver in the end as the $200-300 price point just hits the right spot of "everything is balanced". There's just a sweetspot the $200-300 class headphones do particularly well as daily drivers that can wow people unexpectingly.

[@PinePizza]

I'd guess that my copper modded and pad rolled 6XX on tubes is basically the same thing, but a little more bassy. I am super happy and just love it. I have listened to the HD800 multiple times, still love my pair more, because it's so laid back and chill. Btw, I'd love to see someone else talking about 650/6XX/600 mods. I would like to hear how they are from someone who hasn't developed the mod (Copper mod for example). I guess I'm not missing out on too much, but I'd love to hear the HD600 one day.

[@KennyRain]

What mic are you using… I love it

[@kithanakodah]

still rocking the marble headband for over 10 years.

[@SomeoneWitSkill]

I was worried about these headphone when i bought them back in 2021, the clamp force was insane at first, made me miss my HD 598's. But after stretching them out, could use books or anything that will slowly stretch them, they became the best sounding, and the most comfortable headphones I have ever had.

[@Darkred11]

Hi, I tried the HD600 at a local store. It was balanced, but my right ear hurt from the treble, also, I felt like the HD600 was a little bit grainy. Is this normal, or maybe I tried a faulty unit? I also tried the HD650 which was not grainy and did not hurt my ears, but it wasn't flat and the vocals got pushed back. I was also thinking about trying the AKG k361/371, but read/heard that the perceived frequency response on this models changes noticeably depending on the position on the head, compared to other headphones. I need it mainly for mixing (closed or/and opened), and any insights will help me. Thanks!

[@adrianmor75able]

For a distraction I lost my HD600 after more than 6 years to have and enjoy a lot with them. So nice that if I buy them again I will experience the same as I have been doing. Thanks

[@Nordi1_0745]

Any recommendation about a good dac/amp combo for HD600? Thinking about Mojo 2 but too expensive? Which do you prefer? Thanks

[@TheJediJoker]

I'd love an HD 600-series comparison! Please don't forget to include the HD580 Precision and HD 58X Jubilee!

[@Elder7]

Greetings to you! Please advise the top 3 full-size headphones up to $ 700 in your opinion to purchase. Need universal headphones for Music, movies and games.Thanks for the advice! 🤝

[@nickmiller9422]

Since nobody is sharing EQ settings, I will just add that I am listening now with just a +11.8 peak @ 23Hz Q=0.5 (-11.8 pre) and I love it. Also my dac is the original Chord Mojo.

[@sheezy2526]

My cable broke in about 2 years and the headphones developed a rattle. But the rattle was from hairs going inside and vibrating in the diaphragm which can be very easily cleaned off.

[@diemman70]

So the 660s2 and the 600 are around the same price right now. Which would you buy? Note that I own the 650 and the 660s. On just about every review someone mentions how great the 600 are and so I keep thinking that I need to listen to them. Thoughts?

[@eliasmodernell3348]

Hi! I'm in love with my 560s. Would the 600 be an upgrade? Mostly from the classical music point of view. I really like wide soundstage. Thanks

[@soulfulfool]

nope from sennheiser line up your only option is hd800s so better save some money