I have been a fan of the Sennheiser HD600 series for a long time. I have owned the HD650 for over 10 years - and it is still working great and I love them... However, I have wanted to obtain the HD600 for mixing and mastering since it is so neutral - and I am glad I finally did. They both sound similar but the HD600 sounds so natural and "complete" in its sound signature. Plenty of every frequency when amplified properly and a beautiful sound that does not fatigue at all. Hear exactly what the sound engineer expects you to hear. Also,these prefer an OTL tube amplifier - you have not heard their full potential until you do.

I've always enjoyed Sennheiser products, having owned many and none of them can hold of to these. Pros: - Fantastic clarity, I've heard instruments I wasn't even aware were part of the songs I've listen to for years. - Amazing vocal performance, mids are the cleanest I've ever heard. - Bass isn't punchy but is clear enough that even in low volumes you can hear a full range. - Super light, I have worn them for 18h sessions with no discomfort at all they don't hurt to wear at all. - Fully repairable, you can buy any replacement part for this headphone at all, they will last for many many years. - When paired with a good headphone amp, without experiencing a good set of cans; it's like rediscovering you favorite songs again. Cons: - Almost no Sub-Bass response, but ... MoreI've always enjoyed Sennheiser products, having owned many and none of them can hold of to these. Pros: - Fantastic clarity, I've heard instruments I wasn't even aware were part of the songs I've listen to for years. - Amazing vocal performance, mids are the cleanest I've ever heard. - Bass isn't punchy but is clear enough that even in low volumes you can hear a full range. - Super light, I have worn them for 18h sessions with no discomfort at all they don't hurt to wear at all. - Fully repairable, you can buy any replacement part for this headphone at all, they will last for many many years. - When paired with a good headphone amp, without experiencing a good set of cans; it's like rediscovering you favorite songs again. Cons: - Almost no Sub-Bass response, but that's expected due to being open backs. - The default cable can be a bit flimsy. - The lack of punchy bass makes some genres a bit flat. - Without a proper amp to drive these, they are very quiet due to the impedance and will not suit phones or some onboard soundcards very well.

That reputation has been well deserved! Got these as I have been looking to up my game in recording/mixing. The special was too good to ignore! The sound is just present but not like normal headphones or speakers it is like you are just hearing normal sounds/music with your own ears being there could be the experession. These are my new favorite open backs. It has been noted in some reviews these are hard buggers to drive, and some of my own equipment cant drive them properly, I have found although my phone is a little quiet, still present sounding Samsung S10. Things like my Audio Interface, I use for recording, these things are very reviling. Any way those who know will know and will get if they want, they may not be for mare mortals! they only ever get used ... MoreThat reputation has been well deserved! Got these as I have been looking to up my game in recording/mixing. The special was too good to ignore! The sound is just present but not like normal headphones or speakers it is like you are just hearing normal sounds/music with your own ears being there could be the experession. These are my new favorite open backs. It has been noted in some reviews these are hard buggers to drive, and some of my own equipment cant drive them properly, I have found although my phone is a little quiet, still present sounding Samsung S10. Things like my Audio Interface, I use for recording, these things are very reviling. Any way those who know will know and will get if they want, they may not be for mare mortals! they only ever get used inside at home and studio.

I actually own the HD 58X model done through a Massdrop x Sennheiser collab. They're very similar to the HD 600s. They're open back meaning others can hear what you are listening to but it also creates a sound stage that feels similar to being at a concert. Had them for over 2 years now and still in great condition. Given with head phones for this price point, I'd rather take care of them then beat them around.

Love these open back headphones. I find they are not too bassy and give you plenty of detail on the high end - great for hearing instruments you wouldn't normally catch on conventional headphones. Being open backed these are best used in a quiet environment but once you are listening you'll hear details you've never heard before in songs you've played a million times. The packaging is simple and gives you only what you need, however given these headphones are pretty powerful you will want to pick up a DAC to amplify the sound (Fiio are a good brand to take a look at) and maybe a balanced cable to make the most of the sound. The HD600s are a great entry point to audiophile products at an affordable price and will stay good for as long as you look after them! Good for ... MoreLove these open back headphones. I find they are not too bassy and give you plenty of detail on the high end - great for hearing instruments you wouldn't normally catch on conventional headphones. Being open backed these are best used in a quiet environment but once you are listening you'll hear details you've never heard before in songs you've played a million times. The packaging is simple and gives you only what you need, however given these headphones are pretty powerful you will want to pick up a DAC to amplify the sound (Fiio are a good brand to take a look at) and maybe a balanced cable to make the most of the sound. The HD600s are a great entry point to audiophile products at an affordable price and will stay good for as long as you look after them! Good for a Christmas present for those who love their music.

A Dependable Reference For Mixing

We create audio campaigns for entertainment clients and, like many in our business, we've scattered to the winds during the pandemic. I am currently producing work from my dining table without the benefit of loudspeakers, let alone a purpose-built mixing environment. My available headphone supply included the Beyer DT 770, Sony 7506, and Sennheiser HD 280, none of which translate mixes particularly well to other platforms. After some back and forth, I settled on the HD 600s and bought two pair. While they run a little less rich than the HD 650, they paint a more neutral picture with enough detail in the middle and top end that I feel confident setting levels, EQs, and pans. They are light, and more than comfortable enough to wear for an hour at a time. Most ... MoreWe create audio campaigns for entertainment clients and, like many in our business, we've scattered to the winds during the pandemic. I am currently producing work from my dining table without the benefit of loudspeakers, let alone a purpose-built mixing environment. My available headphone supply included the Beyer DT 770, Sony 7506, and Sennheiser HD 280, none of which translate mixes particularly well to other platforms. After some back and forth, I settled on the HD 600s and bought two pair. While they run a little less rich than the HD 650, they paint a more neutral picture with enough detail in the middle and top end that I feel confident setting levels, EQs, and pans. They are light, and more than comfortable enough to wear for an hour at a time. Most important, I've heard my work played back on terrestrial radio and streaming sites, and it presents exactly what I intended. Before getting too serious, I broke them in with white noise at moderate levels for 48 hours, which loosened them up nicely. I bought the HD 600s from B&H to use professionally, and they are useful, dependable tools. They're not cheap, but you can get quickly carried away by pricey, exotic headphones without improving the quality of your work. If you're forced to mix with cans these days, I recommend the HD 600 without reservation.

Amazing Headphones that are the standard for high definition audio.

The Sennheiser HD 600 is a very good headphone, its comfortable and light at only 260 g, far lighter than most headsets its price point. The Velour pads and cushioned headband are soft and supple when broken in, and the clamp while initially strong loosens up over time. The HD 600 is quite similar to the HD650 which I also own and after testing both I observed the 600's have less clamp than the 650's. The 600's do not have the same durability as the 650's however as the 650's have a more stronger and dent resistant grill and better cables. The sound of the 600's are more detailed when vocals are concerned, although bass is not as precise. The 650's on the other hand have better bass and soundstage but at the cost of lack of treble energy so voices do not sound as ... MoreThe Sennheiser HD 600 is a very good headphone, its comfortable and light at only 260 g, far lighter than most headsets its price point. The Velour pads and cushioned headband are soft and supple when broken in, and the clamp while initially strong loosens up over time. The HD 600 is quite similar to the HD650 which I also own and after testing both I observed the 600's have less clamp than the 650's. The 600's do not have the same durability as the 650's however as the 650's have a more stronger and dent resistant grill and better cables. The sound of the 600's are more detailed when vocals are concerned, although bass is not as precise. The 650's on the other hand have better bass and soundstage but at the cost of lack of treble energy so voices do not sound as concise as the 600's. They both benefit from an Amp and Dac. In summary if you were to consider either of these headphones some points to consider are:- HD 600's are better for heavy vocal music, rock, metal, classical,violin, which do not place an emphasis on bass. The HD 650's are better with almost everything but shine well with trap, dubstep, EDM, Hip Hop and other genres that need bass to bring out the best in the music. Overall these are a very solid choice of headphones that are the standard in the audiophileand music industry for years from 1997 till today.

Amazingly accurate cans

I have been reading about these beauties for some time. I have a home studio with no shortage of high quality headphones for tracking but they are all closed-back style for noise isolation. Many pros insist that open-back headphones are best for mixing because of accuracy, a lack of bass buildup and reduced ear fatigue. Although the HD600s are advertised as "audiophile" phones, I have repeatedly seen them reviewed as being some of the most accurate units around for professional mixing as well. B&H had them on a special and I took the leap. When they arrived, like all new transducers, they were a little stiff and needed some breaking in. After running music through them for about two days, they really opened up. Now, I totally agree with the reviews I've seen. These ... MoreI have been reading about these beauties for some time. I have a home studio with no shortage of high quality headphones for tracking but they are all closed-back style for noise isolation. Many pros insist that open-back headphones are best for mixing because of accuracy, a lack of bass buildup and reduced ear fatigue. Although the HD600s are advertised as "audiophile" phones, I have repeatedly seen them reviewed as being some of the most accurate units around for professional mixing as well. B&H had them on a special and I took the leap. When they arrived, like all new transducers, they were a little stiff and needed some breaking in. After running music through them for about two days, they really opened up. Now, I totally agree with the reviews I've seen. These babies are spot-on accurate. There is a slight bass boost which would be distracting if these were closed-back because the energy couldn't dissipate but with the open-back design it's present but not really noticeable. What really shines with these are everything above about 50 Hz which is ruler flat all the way up. I use SonarWorks Reference to fine tune the response and the "averaged" response compensation curve for the HD600s is within 3 dB through the mids and highs - the flattest curve for any phones modeled in the software. OK, now my ONLY gripe is that they have separate wiring to each earcup rather than the more conventional single sided cable input but that's a minor thing compared to the amazing sound. If you're serious about mixing and need accurate headphones, these are the ones.

Classics for a reason

Amazing timbre, generally pleasing tonality, light weight and great comfort. Only a few nitpicks. Firstly, There is a level of midrange shout that is apparent. It does not hurt the experience too much, and will vary from person to person, but the elevations in frequency response at 1-2kHz and 3-4kHz will irritate some ears. These elevations are better left alone in my opinion, as EQing them leads to some nasal-y vocal timbre. Testing so far was done without a dedicated amp, so with most any amp results may differ. From a comfort perspective, if you have ears that stick out a bit the earpads may not be deep enough to accommodate your ears. This means that your ears will hit the foam and the driver baffle behind it, which hinders comfort over long listening sessions. ... MoreAmazing timbre, generally pleasing tonality, light weight and great comfort. Only a few nitpicks. Firstly, There is a level of midrange shout that is apparent. It does not hurt the experience too much, and will vary from person to person, but the elevations in frequency response at 1-2kHz and 3-4kHz will irritate some ears. These elevations are better left alone in my opinion, as EQing them leads to some nasal-y vocal timbre. Testing so far was done without a dedicated amp, so with most any amp results may differ. From a comfort perspective, if you have ears that stick out a bit the earpads may not be deep enough to accommodate your ears. This means that your ears will hit the foam and the driver baffle behind it, which hinders comfort over long listening sessions. Again, not a problem everyone will face. Overall these are great headphones, and there is a reason that Sennheiser has been able to sell them mostly unchanged since 1993.

Nice Sound Detail

A long time ago I had HD 250 Linear headphones, which I remember liking better. You can hear the bass frequencies fine with these, but I like them with more punch. There isn't a lot of isolation. I could still hear knocking at the door in the same room with the volume on medium. I'm pleased with the sound detail and the overall sound quality. I'd agree with any of the positive comments I've read in reviews regarding it. I know I have a good audiophile product. I say they are not comfortable because after listening to about four songs, I feel them squeezing my (thin) head too tightly. I haven't noticed a way to adjust it for that.