Sennheiser HD 206 Closed-Back Over Ear Headphones

Evidently Sennheiser has replaced the venerable HD-201 with this HD-206. The HD-201 was one of the few inexpensive headphones available with a reasonably flat frequency response that would not hype any particular frequency range. The HD-201 didn't sound exciting, but it did give you a reasonably accurate version of what a recording was intended to sound like. A very useful tool for people creating sound products. The HD-206 is similar, with improved imaging and detail. However Sennheiser couldn't resist also hyping the bass a little. That may make it more popular with casual listeners. But it is no longer quite as neutral as the HD-201. However it is still a bargain if you are seeking an un-hyped sound.

These closed back, over ear full range cans are perfect for my task - monitoring music playback and practising my bass guitar. They reject a surprising level of ambient noise: wearing them in my living room I cannot hear my wife asking me questions from the next sofa (ha ha).The sound balance from the HD206 is clear and open. There is a good level of dynamics, following live drum mixes very well without ringing or splashy sibilance on the crash cymbals.The bass is dry and solid, again with very good dynamics and no artificial colouring or boominess. Synth work like CHVRCHES deep deep bass lacks the full extension of expensive open back reference 'phones, but is still enjoyable and accurate.Over all, an accurate and open sound with good ambient rejection. I'm a ... MoreThese closed back, over ear full range cans are perfect for my task - monitoring music playback and practising my bass guitar. They reject a surprising level of ambient noise: wearing them in my living room I cannot hear my wife asking me questions from the next sofa (ha ha).The sound balance from the HD206 is clear and open. There is a good level of dynamics, following live drum mixes very well without ringing or splashy sibilance on the crash cymbals.The bass is dry and solid, again with very good dynamics and no artificial colouring or boominess. Synth work like CHVRCHES deep deep bass lacks the full extension of expensive open back reference 'phones, but is still enjoyable and accurate.Over all, an accurate and open sound with good ambient rejection. I'm a fan.

Sennheiser HD 206 stereo headphones are an entry level of the Sennheiser range of headphones. I bought these to use with the TV and they are perfect for that purpose. they come with a long 3 metre cable, allowing the listener to sit far enough away from the TV to be able to watch the programm comfortably. As you would expect from Sennheiser the sound quality is pretty good, the top end, middle range are fine, however, I have found that the bass and lower tones are a little overpowering on some TV programmes, although, I appreciate that may be down to programm maker or transmitter, however when there was a program that incorporated, big pipe organ music, then they behaved as I would expect from a Sennheiser product. The build quality is good and they are comfortable ... MoreSennheiser HD 206 stereo headphones are an entry level of the Sennheiser range of headphones. I bought these to use with the TV and they are perfect for that purpose. they come with a long 3 metre cable, allowing the listener to sit far enough away from the TV to be able to watch the programm comfortably. As you would expect from Sennheiser the sound quality is pretty good, the top end, middle range are fine, however, I have found that the bass and lower tones are a little overpowering on some TV programmes, although, I appreciate that may be down to programm maker or transmitter, however when there was a program that incorporated, big pipe organ music, then they behaved as I would expect from a Sennheiser product. The build quality is good and they are comfortable over extended periods of time, having large over the ear cups and being very light weight. The only downside that I can see at the moment is, the cable that connects the headphones to the TV/Amplifier and the foam cushions on the cups looks like they are fixed, unlike on more expensive Sennheiser headphones and they are the components that usually wear out first and are usually available for replacement from Sennheiser. I guess because these are an entry level, then to save production costs, this model has no replaceable parts, however, I would expect them to last years.