The NEW HD600!!

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[@Photo-Jay]

They have acknowledged it, it's due to aging molds, and gave them a chance to offer a new mold with a slightly newer design.

[@andrewalexander9508]

Yeah I was going to suggest something similar to this. Even if the molds weren't wearing out if Romania isn't just doing assembly and the chassis is being built there, you aren't going to want to move all the molds and manufacturing tools over it would probably be cheaper to make new ones. Bonus being that it is a dated design and just squaring it off and going with a flat color makes it look much much more modern.

[@grxyrxse]

These new ones look boring, I prefer the old ones 🫤

[@elanesh547]

DankPods: The Huh Duh Six Hundgos

[@piccolo3291]

By ol' mate Senny

[@itsbtunes]

The judge.

[@kaipopo11]

Y ol mate senny

[@lAR3l]

By Senn-

[@EliteXSoldier]

@@jacobler this is gold

[@jimstewart2242]

Just the fact that you've purchased 4 pairs is the highest recommendation.

[@dieenttauschung4124]

HUH DUH SIX HUNGO'S BY OL' MATE SENNY

[@aerodinamicaattiva1970]

Or in one vid Ol' mate upsidedownie

[@XGamin1]

@@aerodinamicaattiva1970 that was my fav vid from him. too bad the mic was bad in that one

[@indorr]

another clown

[@Nigel-nar53]

I'm currently listening on my 20yr old HD600's, I still love em, all they've ever had are new pads all round. 👍

[@matthewhilty4209]

Same

[@JonnyTenebrous]

Same here. I practically live in my 20yr-old HD600s... I've replaced the cable half a dozen times (HD650 cables are stronger), replaced the headband 4 times, and the earpads twice (due for a third time soon). If headphones get any better than these (with a decent amp), I'm not sure I even care to know - I'd happily use these forever.

[@keymind117]

@@JonnyTenebrous You seem like you have experience with the audio business. I'm torn between getting a pair of HD 598s or HD 6XX (which I heard are similar 600). I really enjoy the complexity of certain music and noticing every single piece of the song. I've never had any real experience with audiophile gear so I have no idea what to amplifier to pair them with.

[@JonnyTenebrous]

​@@keymind117 Well, I was studying music in university when I bought my HD600's all those years ago, though eventually went down a different career path - so I'm not in the audio business (just an enthusiast, who still mixes audio/music on occasion and enjoys critical listening!). I've owned several additional pairs of headphones since, for various uses, closed back vs open, etc... but I've not actually heard the HD 598s or HD 6XX. However, I've had a look and the HD 598's only have an impedance of 50 ohm (as opposed to 300 ohm for the HD600), which means you can drive them sufficiently through consumer audio equipment without an amplifier. This is similar to the HD 599's (which I bought for my wife), and honestly those sound great for listening to music... but they're not "neutral" like the HD600's so are less useful for mixing and very critical listening. Still - many people prefer a bit more bass and don't really want "reference" type headphones. The HD6XX is 300 ohm, just like the HD600, so it "requires" an amp to get the full benefit. However, between you and I, I don't absolutely always amp my HD600's... sometimes it's just inconvenient to use an amp. No, they don't sound nearly as good unamped, but they still sound really good compared to most (lesser/"consumer" class) headphones, imo. There's lots of amps out there, but lots of them don't push a 300 ohm load that well, so you'd have to do some research - I haven't been in the market for a long time, so don't know the current choices available. HD600 is so popular, you should have an easy time finding discussion of good amp choices to fit your budget. In my opinion, if you go for HD600's you should go the whole nine yards and source an amp. The HD6XX's look like a great deal that will offset the cost of adding an amp into the budget. Hope that was at all helpful ;).

[@keymind117]

@@JonnyTenebrous This was a super helpful reply! Still looking for a good amplifier, but I've decided to get both because they each offer a different sound profile and are relatively affordable.

[@devhen]

The HD650 has always been known as superior to the HD600? I've never heard anyone say that it is. What I've heard a lot of people say is that they prefer the HD650 because its slightly warmer but not many argue that its objectively superior, in fact the opposite is true. The whole reason the HD600 still exists (unlike the HD650) and probably will for many, many years to come is how insanely popular it is in the professional world for mixing and mastering where neutrality & accurate tonality are by far the most important considerations. In that world the HD650 is considered objectively inferior. Also, its pretty common for those of us who use speakers & headphones only for music enjoyment to refer to headphones as mid-forward when in fact they are just neutral. I've heard this happens with studio monitors as well. The HD600 is objectively superior to the other HD6xx models because the only objective differences between them are the neutrality and the tonal accuracy. The other models are "funner" and preferred by most people who are using them for music enjoyment but the HD600 is very hard to beat at what it was built to do which is mixing & mastering.

[@devhen]

@Wingnutt 1 I'm curious about what models you think are better for mastering these days. The world of high end headphones has exploded with hundreds of models that are quite good but when it comes to studio/professional equipment that is designed for high powered mixing boards rather than iPhones, and focused on neutrality and accuracy over all else, ... that world is still very much as it was 10 or 20 yrs ago and the HD600 is still one of the best there is for that audience IMO. I could be wrong. I use them for listening to music myself but they have been gathering dust for the last couple years because of their weak bass, until I put Dekoni Elite Velour pads (AKA Drop 6xx aftermarket pads) on them a few weeks ago which gives them the perfect amount (small but significant) of bass boost IMO. Now they are just about perfect for most music. Sort of the "best of both worlds" between the HD600 & 650/6xx.

[@fiogray]

I have both. I definitely consider the hd650 superior to the hd600.

[@vigd6298]

At the end your final listeners only use crappy audio source from iphone and sh*t airpods

[@jackykimes]

@Mike O'Horny Have you listened to both? Yes, the 600 could use a little bass boost to my ears. However, it is definitely the more neutral 'phone vs the 650 and exaggerated "veil."

[@matteopiccioni196]

diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/headphones/measurements/brands-s-se/hd600-2/ hd600 are the best in the hd6-- bunch from a tonality point of view..but remember that tonality accuracy can be achieved also on bad tuned headphones using a normal equalizer (like apo)

[@stampycatfan01lol]

Ah yes, the *huh duh six hundgeos* by *s e n n*

[@novaknight402]

S E N N

[@maxwell9561]

*by ol mate senny

[@maxwell9561]

@Dhanvin Kowlessur oh whoops didn't check the replies you beat me to it

[@napalmhardcore]

I bought the HD600s because pretty much everyone was saying that they were THE headphones to compare all others to in terms of neutrality and tonal accuracy. I can't help but feel you've understated the importance of this line of headphones (HD580, HD600, HD650) within the hobby.

[@enzog1078]

The 560s has taken that place

[@87detto]

@@enzog1078 Highly doubt that with its 4K-6K bump, slight lack of midbass and not as smooth treble response.

[@enzog1078]

@@87detto for the price? the headphone is insanely good. Easily the best headphone until you get to the hd600. The 600 is better, but more than twice the price.

[@87detto]

@@enzog1078 Oh definitely! I paid only 125€ for the HD 560S. With some EQ it really is a nice headphone and awesome price.

[@Kpaxlol]

Im getting 660s tomorrow wish me luck 😬🤯

[@Tripokaridos22]

Audiophiles must understand HD660s for clarity , imaging , seperation. HD650 for smoothness veiled sound and HD600 for neutrality. Thats it, all of them are great and have a purpose to fill same signature different taste.

[@chunkylover5367]

Maybe they got tired of the kitchen counter top and/or wanted a style a bit more cohesive to the rest of the 600 family.

[@Slavolko]

One of the reasons I chose the HD 600 was because I loved the marbled granite look. It looks nice, like a luxurious kitchen counter top. Of course, it's not for everyone.

[@bwalters7777777]

I think the marbled look is nice and I find them enjoyable with any style of music. The sound isn't flashy, it's just lovely.

[@rtlamb]

@@Slavolko I don't think I noticed the granite finish until I pulled mine out of the box! These replaced my 580's that I had for decades that finally had enough of me. I like the granite finish! And I LOVE my 600's!!

[@Slavolko]

@@rtlamb I love mine too. They go for insane prices these days, so I'm glad I got mine when I did. They're sturdy enough to handle me dropping them ocassionally, so I expect to keep them around for many more years. They run great.

[@Noisa]

I am with the other commenters. I dig the blue marble look. A few scratches and chips in it from being reckless with them, but they've held up so well and only recently had to change the ear cups after a fair amount of use. Hope the newer version holds up just as well.

[@blkluvla]

Just got the HD 600 and I agree, the midrange is VERY smooth and “buttery,” as you put it. It may seem to lack bass, but I’ve always been a fan of Sennheiser’s understated bass, which is cleaner for me than others.

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

yeah its just people used to smth overly bassy prior to buying this

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

but just in case prepare smth like bass boost

[@Zerviscos]

@4:55 I'm pretty sure it's the opposite. There are more people who thinks the 600 is the superior headphone over the 650. Even Tyll recommended the 600 over the 650 more so. Thing is, there's a thing about the 600 being neutral, but at the same time not being too fatiguing nor analytical. It's why a lot of people say there's no true upgrade from the 600, it just really is.

[@adams5389]

The 650 has more low end extension and more detail in the highs, I prefer to use it for casual listening. But many audio engineers have noted that the 600 translates better to other systems, and as you mentioned, it is less fatiguing which helps when mixing late into the night when for whatever reason you can’t use speakers. It is an irreplaceable tool for many, myself included.

[@terraincognitagaming]

@Jacob 650 is veiled/muffled in comparison listen to some sound demos comparing the 2.

[@JuanAuribus]

@Jacob 650 is measurably more midbassy and dark lol

[@JuanAuribus]

@Jacob but hd600 already has a midbass tilt and rolled treble... What are you on about lol?

[@JuanAuribus]

@Jacob I know what Harman is.

[@VeeHausen]

Mate....josh has come such a long way in his audio journey and it shows with this hd600 review. Great stuff mate.

[@danielee8418]

I have the new version. It looks gorgeous! It is about 80% similar to my ER2SE with HD600 being a little darker and recessed. Both sound perfect to me.

[@BrZi38501]

Any other headphone that come closer to the sound of ER2SE?? Those etymotics are my favorite sound and I would love to find a headphone equivalet of it…

[@joko49perez]

@@BrZi38501 use EQ and a headphone that doesn't have a mountain range on the treble (or anywhere).

[@yannik246]

I mostly use studio monitors so when I want insane details I can have them. However on many songs i prefer the HD600 because they even make old recordings sound really good without actually losing details that are supposed to be there. The only way I can explain it is that I fell the driver is very detailed in the midrange and looses some of that in the treble region, since most artifacts are there. This might also be the reason the HD600 doesn't have any sibilance problems without sounding dark.

[@uraxii2944]

The kitchen counter look was one of the reasons I originally looked into the HD600.

[@joshbritton3268]

They let almost half the staff go at the Irish site and ended up with court orders due to lacking redundancy packages

[@Ilost11]

They have moved a moderate amount of their production to Romania as well.

[@boristrejos9169]

Joshua you´ve simply become my favorite reviewer. Your reviews are straight to the point, simple and very useful when it comes to making the right purchase decision. Needless to say, your videos quality is top-notch and a joy to watch! Thanks for the wonderful work you do.

[@cstrongman]

Okay, 3 month update owning these puppies. These headphones... are very special. You forget you have them on. Your ears can breathe well (open back design) so they just kind of disappear. Music sounds very "analog" and like, rounded... I can't describe them any other way than that, for me, they are very special. They aren't "fancy". They don't have a gimmick, and they aren't gimmicky at all. You feel like you're wearing something that was deigned for you to JUST LISTEN to the music, in a very focused and sincere way. No hype or weird stuff going on. If these headphones were an element, you'd say they are like wood. Natural, robust, strong sound, clear. Makes you feel like you own something that was designed just to let you disappear into music, designed to make you forget you are wearing headphones. Just a beautiful, pure, organic sound. No regrets.

[@Roshea]

underrated comment

[@kbeau937]

The LCD 2C has had a silent revision too. There is a wire mesh underneath the grilles. Looks great

[@ErgonomicChair]

Yeah, and it's not shit. You know, like any Sennheiser.

[@leviathan5207]

@@ErgonomicChair "if i do not like it, it is shit" is a great way to seem like an arse.

[@MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING]

Pretty sure they have that on all of their models

[@Sineseol]

@@ErgonomicChair Actually even this HD600 easily beat the LCD2C in almost everything...

[@AlanGonzalez-ev6ur]

@@Sineseol thats definitely not true

[@johantheron4282]

In August of 2019 I have noticed that the speckled version became scarce. So fearing that the HD600 would be discontinued, I bought a second pair as a backup for my first pair which I had since 2000. Still a wonderful headphone and I don’t think I will upgrade to something else until both pairs have to be replaced. Nothing beats the HD600 for vocals!

[@shaggyfeng9110]

they are the super cheap he90

[@midoriwind276]

Hehehe Ad2000 for female vocals :)

[@Kpaxlol]

how about the Hd660s

[@squidwardstesticles5914]

Wow, I actually love the new design. The old one is iconic, but I never liked it and this new simpler design is way cleaner

[@elpincheflores3154]

Just came across your videos, digging the vibe and content!

[@olivwild7]

Good job 👍🏼 Enjoyed the video. Thanks

[@mrk131324]

Bought my HD600 in 2000, at this time my first expensive audio gear expense (500 DM, yes that was pre Euro times). It became that legend of a headphone and the de facto reference gear for all headphones to be compared to later. Still use it daily, still proud to be an “early adaptor”.

[@cjay2]

Me too.

[@youcrockyvence]

Damn reading your comment makes me feel like I hit the lottery. Amazon had a price error this afternoon and it lasted for 1 minute. I got it for $99 before they corrected it to $299. Hoping it ships!

[@maxred371]

@@youcrockyvence did it ship?

[@therealwhite]

@@maxred371 Most likely. One dude found that same error and bought 3 of them for the price of one

[@RAMII19780529]

I have had the original HD600 for years. I'm glad they got rid of the bluish marble treatment. It chips away after years of use and makes the headphones look old.

[@christopherrichardson5352]

I still own and listen to my first generation Sennheiser HD-600's which I bought for $600 back in 1998. They still sound fantastic and the only thing I've done to them in 23 years is replace the ear pads, the headband pad and upgraded the stock cable to a better aftermarket one. Since 1998 I have added a pair of Beyerdynamic Tesla T1's and most recently a pair of Hifiman HE1000's to my stable. I can't say there is a great difference between my HD-600's and the Tesla T1's. The He1000's are a whole different story. They blow my Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic headphones clear out of the water!!! Still my HD-600's are a great little headphone and I believe, even in today's world of hi-end headphones, still have relevance. As far as the HD-600 to the HD-650 I've always preferred the HD-600. I think they will always have a place in the market because of their great original design. They wouldn't still be made 24 years later for no reason.

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Thx, good review!

[@matteopiccioni196]

Great, could you compare with the older model? Do they sound the same despite the different look? On the official website they tell "yes only the look is different,not anymore".Can you confirm?

[@mikealaskelton7679]

Thanks for this video! I'm considering purchasing a pair of these and this was really informative.

[@MacTX]

Silent revisions in the electronics industry often times get done when improvement in manufacturing allows the product to be made cheaper thus increasing profits. The HD600 has been around for so long that it doesn't make sense that they'd do this revision now, after 2 decades. You're probably right that this was probably a cost cutting measure. Not being made in Ireland but in Romania probably makes it cheaper to manufacturer. Taking out the speckle part of the manufacturing process would save money, probably not much per individual units but adds up over the entire production run. The lighter plastic is probably cheaper plastic. The only thing to worry about is if the new quality is as good as the old version. I like the older textured speckled look. I'm glad that I bought my replacement last year when my old one from more than a decade back finally started to give out, right driver started to go. I don't agree on the part about a lot of people preferring the 650 over the 600. If that were the case and Sennheiser was losing sufficient amounts of 600 sales to the 650, the 600 wouldn't have been kept around for as long as it has and this silent revision wouldn't have been necessary. My guess is that the 650 was meant to replace the 600 but when sales didn't quite match expectation, they kept both around.

[@pasi123567]

Pss the HD600 had many revisions.

[@HiFiMaan]

I'm longtime user of HD650 and Today I received HD600 previous version made in Ireland. Used a couple of hours so in mint condition. I feel they are a bit more bright and very very little worse bass in comparision with HD650. For vocal, instruments, jazz, pop I would vote for HD600. For electro, techno, house HD650. Or in other way if you are fresh and reeady for more bright emotions choose HD600 if you are tired after work or need laidback listen to all kind of music choose HD650. Both are outstanding great. I have listen to many other Sennheiser, Sony, Hifiman and with good dac/amp HD600 & HD650 are my favourite. They produce pro sound not fancy/unnatural. The longer you listen to them, the more you appreciate them and not, as with others, that you find faults! Previous irish made wasvisually better in my opinion.

[@LordBDL5]

Nice scenario update!

[@Funkbutterfly]

What is your use for headphones, josh? Do you mix with them or use them to enjoy listening to music?

[@TylersEclectic]

We should do a live stream on the headphone show! I’m helping Resolve as an extra person to bounce comments and questions off of. Also, digging on the purple accent light!

[@victorwilliams6690]

What type of listening do you base your opinions on? I am looking for a pair of studio monitoring headphones.

[@Lucaat]

Sennheiser mostly doesnt outsource. They own the factory in Romania. They simply go for higher profits, lower wages, and possibly tax benefits, I think Ireland offered those tax benefits maaaany years ago. Maybe that has expired. I think their marketing office in Singapore is also a tax thing.

[@Noisa]

Hey man, excellent review. Out of curiosity, what aftermarket cables are you using with the 600s? Thinking of finally swapping out my million foot cable. Thanks 👍🏼

[@Frank_Pods]

This is the best way to listen to the tune "Walk Through the Park" by TrackTribe

[@Crusher91]

hi josh, i know is not related to the video itself, but i saw your speakers stands at the background and i have 2 speakers as well on top of my desk, can you tell me which stands are those please, thank you in advance

[@deadandburied7626]

Bought a pair for vocal performances, thanks for a great review.

[@leviathan5207]

"silent revision", also called a "facelift" in the car industry.

[@DarkPa1adin]

how about a refresh in cpu/gpu industry? 14nm++++++++?

[@yeehaawjuice6987]

Nobody asked

[@Alby911]

Completely false. A "facelift" in the automotive industry is considered to be an evolutionary design step. There is no such thing as a silent revision when it comes to cars; any bump in power; design and handling is heavily marketed.

[@mushi_k]

Love how everyone's so quick to point out that they know better. A casual comparison works just fine. Tho in this case i think face-lift isn't quite appropriate since there's no obvious change in design like new grills or headband shape and all that. Also, bla bla bla forget what I just said Leviathan :)

[@albhem_eh]

@@Alby911 idk how people could even compare a facelift to a silent revision😂.. like the HD600 is not any design overhaul.

[@JioFreedOfOphan]

So long as I'm able to buy replacement factory pads and parts if need be I will keep my HD 600's forever.

[@Yeah11101]

It’s the huh duh 6 hungeos by ol’ mate senni

[@monochromios]

Great video and knowing the headphones you talked about I know you perfectly described the differences. Being a pro photographer who returned to film photography I appreciated very much you comparison of the HD600 to a movie recorded on film. The HD660s on a photography film comparison would be a Fuji Neopan: great contrast, great resolution, great emulsion stability, no problems pushing or pulling the exposure. The HD600 are like a film that hasn't all those great qualities but has that smootness, that fine tonal passages that the other film misses like a (now unicorn) Agfa Scala 200 iso positive film. Thank you for sharing.

[@orendamangata6283]

The good old Huh Duh Six Hungeos by ol mate senny

[@ignasivila1879]

Nice review! You think the HD600 can move ok without a preamp or dac in a macbook M1 pro?

[@Titanius1066]

Bought a pair of HD600 back in 2006 and loved them but had to sell them when things got tight in 2008. Bought some AKG k701 a few years later and still have those. My primary use is mixing. I like the k701but I preferred the sound of the HD600. Think I'm going pick them up again after all this time.

[@harackmw]

The HD600 is also much loved by those into classical music, or acoustic instruments.

[@TimSwensen]

Absolutely! As a classical musician, the open and transparent midrange is fantastic on the HD 600, and feels superior to the HD 6XX for acoustic music. The on downside being the weaker bass response. A beautiful headphone I don’t want to be without.

[@amirulirfan6015]

The analogy to the film cameras and digital cameras is absolutely accurate to how it feels with the HD600 it is actually insane that you came up with that.

[@kode3]

@9:31 what cable is that and would it work on the 6XX?

[@99Zimbo]

Where do you get your Flac files from for Foobar? Do you cust rip them from CDs?

[@Cypeq]

650 is no better to 600, they are two sides of the same coin. 600 was build for studio neutral accuracy, 650 was tuned for warm pleasant sound, still senn didn't compromise on the design and they remain very detailed, just like their older brother. They are what Sennheiser is... and I hope to never see that duo gone from market.

[@BillyBobDingledorf]

I was trying to formulate a similar response, but you articulated it well enough that I'll just say ditto.

[@dex4sure361]

600 is more for studio reference use and 650 is more for consumer hifi use.

[@kurt120032002]

Well, I just ordered mine right now. I got My first tube amp, a WA6-se and came to this review specially for the tube part. :D

[@jacobcharters6614]

I'll still keep using my original 600s probably the most natural sound signature you can get!

[@noth606]

Try the HD580 Precision if you get a chance, old one, not to be confused with the HD58x which is a totally different driver. I haven't A/B compared them but my HD580's are just incredible in their detail. They have been slightly upgraded over the years, to HD650 pads for earcups, HD600 pads for headband, HD650 cable and inlay foams, but no grill swap. The best part is they don't ever sound over analytical, but bad recordings sound terrible on them because they don't "smooth over" the sound in any way, what you hear is what the source gives.

[@doritos6548]

@@noth606 This dude frankensteined himself a headphone lmao thats nutty

[@MrAhuraMazda]

The iFi Zen has an INCREDIBLE bass boost function. That and the insanely good volume knob alone are worth the price of that unit. But I can't justify any Sennheiser 600 series with the existence of the 58x and 6xx, they need to adjust the price down to 250-300.

[@JB-ut7mu]

I have both 600 and 6xx and i love them both . They are amazing on tubes especially on Bottlehead Crack . I love hd600 with Bottlehead Crack more then my hifiman arya or any other headphone . Hd600 in my hrart FOREVER. Press F to pay respects to OG hd600.

[@stevemayvisuals]

I do adore my HD600 but I primarily use them for mixing an mastering. They're comfortable, pleasing, and revealing. Pretty much everything I wanted from them

[@kurt7937]

I have never had good headphones. Is there a reason people say they like them for mixing but not for enjoyment? Isnt the end goal of a good headphone to accurately recreate the live version? So clarity would be best for enjoyment? Also, not arguing, genuinely asking.

[@stevemayvisuals]

@@kurt7937 think of it like a color accurate display. It’s great for editing since it translates really well but it’s super flat to look at when you compare it to vibrant Samsung OLEDs and the like. Same with the headphones. Some are really meant for listening to certain frequencies and details, kinda like audio magnifying glasses, but listening to music with that much focus on certain frequencies can be exhausting. Listening headphones is all personal taste but you need some objectively neutral stuff for mixing or to really know your gear. Even my cIEMs suck for music listening but they give me all the clarity I need for being on stage

[@MaxFromSydney1]

Treat yourself, Kurt. Like you, I had never owned decent headphones, then I bought the HD600 a few days ago after comparing them against the HD660S2 in a headphone shop. Plugged into my Marantz integrated amp at home, the HD600 sounds great. I should’ve bought these headphones years ago.

[@kurt7937]

@@MaxFromSydney1 You had a $2000 amp but no cans? Haha. I just bought them yesterday, they should arrive soon. :) The best headphones I’ve had prior to this was some bass bloated mainstream garbage, akin to beats, and I’m well past listening to bass-y music. I just need an amp and dac then I’m good. Have you tried any tube amps, Max?

[@rolarocka]

Wich one of those 6s do you recommend for producing electronic music on a laptop?

[@tomperry21]

What Tube amp would you recommend for the HD 600s? Budget is around 3-$400. New to the audiophile world. Looking at Schiit, JDLabs , Little dot mkii's . Looking to improve bass / soundstage, and really just drive my hd 600s as well as possible. Will be listening music and running through my desktop computer only.

[@miladesn]

is the 600 headband more comfy than 650/6xx style? They can be changed and I was wondering if its an improvement.

[@KaizerPalpatine]

mind if I ask what kind of shelf that is? looks like something I have been searching for

[@kevintemido]

Which Model do you recommend for gaming?

[@2Big2Sexy]

I just bought the HD599 from Amazon $157.00 new Amazing sound the mids and highs are great !

[@nikandjack]

Well the 600 paired with a proper tube amp can make someone really feel and connect with the music vs the other Senn variants. I suspect why the revision now is because there are more younger crowds getting into the audiophile hobby and this refreshed 600 color will market and sell very well vs the original granite countertop color that was released in the 90's.

[@Micouniverse]

Thank you very much for your video. Yes, Sennheiser HD 600 are very good headphones when you do prefer the signals that have been recorded, Bought a pair of. 🍀🖖🏽

[@SKY11211213]

I like the fact my 58x is still made in Ireland. I only use it to referrence when not sure whats off in the audio source. Got the Tin Hifi P1 today but for something like that I use NDH20 for audio differences. Audio Source tests with Sennheiser; Sound differences headphone-wise only NDH20

[@JohnDoe-dx7sk]

Would love to see how the 660S compared to the Ollo S4 in terms of analytical and neutrality for mixing purposes. What you think will be better choice of this too? Thanks

[@LeanBackMac]

This was my first Audiophile headphone with a schiit stack. Love the headphone for music but the sound stage has left a little to be desired for gaming. Just picked up a pair of the 560s for gaming and both are incredible headphones. Really thinking of saving my pennies for the HD800s to complete my collection. Then need to venture out of senn I think 😂😂

[@astro143_]

Watched while listening from my 6XX's. These are my current endgame, for now...

[@kostiskimis]

with very high volume and bassy songs there is a distorttion something like the limits of drivers..is this normal?

[@victorwilson1337]

I just bought a set of HD600 and HD650 to compare. I ended up returning the HD600 because it had less bass response and the sound stage was much narrower than the HD650s (which are in turn narrower than my DT990 Premiums).

[@AlmostHomeSounds]

anyone have a recommendation on where to go after getting tired of the finicky DT990 Pros? My other pair are M-100s which I usually prefer to the 990s. I'm trying to get into some cans that really feel more like an audiophile experience.

[@niciie100]

What audio interface will work great for the hd600?

[@Pringa]

i went to massdrop to check out hd6xx which i already own. on my pair it says made in ireland, while on massdrop site it now says made in romania...wondered why, now i guess hd6xx gets refresh aswell?

[@tazeru]

Probably not, this factory in Romania was manufacturing 58X and 6XX for a while now and they are exactly the same in design. Josh was speculating after all, maybe Sennheiser just wanted to change the design, maybe it was just cheaper. I don't know how difficult manufacturing a spotted piece of plastic can possibly be :)

[@fortunateturtle8988]

would the schiit Hel be capable of powering these headphones properly? or would i need something more like a schiit magni 3 or is that not even enough?

[@dannybos7024]

A Magni3+ is enough but it scales very well with amps.

[@imabeliever85]

I have had this for 10 years and it still sounds amazing

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

cant say much abt this, kind of 64 situation

[@clayton8816]

I just got my HD 600s today, which is 10/15/2023 (15/10/2023 for the UK people) and it's a pretty big step forward from my AKG K240s that have been pad swapped. Also running them through an FX-Audio DAC-X6 with a Sparkos Labs op amp. And my HD 600s are made in Ireland as well.

[@opiekrumpus4182]

I modded my original hd600 be taking the outer foam and removed the spider cage. The foam on the inside i removed. Covered the exposed driver with a piece of pantyhose. For me these now sound much better. They have opened up in sound. And bassresponse is better. With these drivers getting more air they are opened up and can breathe better. And soundstage is more open and imaging is good. For my ears this is a good mod that benefits overall sound .

[@dwightline]

I think it looks awesome.... I might wanna get it now.

[@wettf3034]

listening on HD650's and i agree about the bass response, but the treble's are amazing.

[@kipling1957]

How can you tell which version you are buying online? Hard to tell from photos.

[@mikecoshan3752]

Excellent video, I auditioned both the old design & the new design of the HD600 (the new design is fractionally more comfortable in my opinion but it doesn’t come with the presentation box) they both sound so similar that I couldn’t perceive any difference. I auditioned them alongside the HD660s which I preferred as it gave slightly more definition in instruments and tighter bass (in my opinion)... other ears may come to different conclusions. I’m using them with a JDS LABS atom headphone amp & a topping D50S DAC. Would you be so kind as to let me know where you buy the headphone cables for the hd600/660s from please🤔

[@nytiger]

The sound on this content video is so good. From the intro music to your voice, so clear and full. What’s the secret??

[@zosmanovic9763]

DMT

[@Cooliewhistles]

fiber and cigarettes

[@tenasantiago8218]

What budget amp would you recommend?

[@tomdavis6371]

Josh, I own the HD600 in all of it's 90's flavor and my pair is the second purchase. My first pair somehow wound up in the dishwasher shortly after I purchased them back in the day. I was working a second shift job and my son was beginning to get moving around quickly and I don't think my wife noticed. Well it didn't work out so well! I love these headphones and I use them along with an inexpensive Chinese built tube amplifier and an Emotiva DAC. I am very much please with the set-up even if not super high end. I have upgraded my tubes and the combination is really nice, plenty powerful and delivers enough bass extension to please my ears. And believe it or not, there are times when I am fooled by sounds which do in fact seem to come from outside of the ear cups and force me to replay a part of the music once again in order to see if it repeats. It always does. I try to take care of my gear and have never worried about build quality. I have heard the 650 and I liked them but I had borred them and didn't feel a desire to purchase a similar pair of cans. To each his/her own I guess.

[@UnknownS0und]

Great vid as always Joshua. I've come to the conclusion all 6 series are really variations on a theme. If you are a poly-HF seeker then different brands / tech (ala Planar) is a better way to go to help match mood / genre. Having said that, I do own the 6xx and 580. Ahh the HD580...FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS!

[@Glockodile]

What headphones do you reccomend at this price point?

[@TheSteve57]

Would the bass boost on the ifi Zen Dac work well on these ???

[@bilkillenbilkillen4609]

Yes

[@proteus1]

What's the best headphones for use with daws..

[@majestyk3337]

I don't think it was mentioned in the video but the Romania HD600's do not come with the nice heavy foam box. They just come in a cheap cardboard package.

[@roman9711]

Hello! Can somebody help me to choose proper portable Dac/amp for mixing with Sennheiser HD600 cause I bought Dragonfly Cobalt for them but now really disappointed about it cause its not loud enough for me

[@grantmagner5786]

I have an old pair of Sennheiser HD 595's (which primarily are used for gaming). How do the HD 600 compare for gaming? Do you think it'll be an upgrade or downgrade?

[@InfestedScapegoat]

I have had the HD650 for over a decade. This revision gives me an excuse to finally pull the trigger on a HD600 as well! Looking forward to comparing the two myself, finally.

[@drewmorg.]

And? :)

[@vasichis6054]

Can someone help me with an answer that can determine me in purchasing the Sennheiser HD 600: Can I drive them directly from headphone output of a dedicated sound card from my PC? (in my case M-Audio Revolution 5.1) Thank you.

[@adrrda6091]

Does anyone know what a pair of Sennheiser 600 would give me, if I currently use a Meze99? Would I feel I've had a major upgrade?

[@mistersurrealist]

UPDATE: The entire 600 series is being manufactured in Ireland again.

[@PedroOliveira1987]

They changed the box? It is now a hd25 like box instead of the traditional HD6** classy box inside?

[@iielysiumx5811]

i LOVE the look of the new HD600, a big improvement pn the old model asthetically

[@iielysiumx5811]

phillip martin yeah me too, I have a pair of HD600s and while I have headphones and IEMS that sound better they have a certain charm to them and they present music in such an unique way

[@bigyeetus2866]

@phillip martin If they changed the drivers then they wouldn't be HD 600

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

yes!!!!

[@fabianstanislaus5925]

Well, it's much cheaper to manufacture it with raw plastic surfaces and the beautiful hinged box that it came with is gone too. That leaves us with a lot less for the same money! But hey if that's what you're into ; )

[@Terra101]

No, the OLD version is the supreme version and should never have been changed :(

[@b1zzler]

pretty sure the plush has been upgraded to the new 660s style that doesn't crush large ears