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HD 600
The HD 600 are Sennheiser's long-running open-back reference headphones, diffuse-field equalised for neutral, analytical listening, suited to home listeners with a headphone amplifier.
- Type
- Over-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Battery
- –
- With case
- –
- Best codec
- Wired
- Weight
- 260 g
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the sound is accurate and detailed with a flat, neutral balance, and that the headphones are comfortable. Both found the deep bass rolled off and noted no isolation; RTINGS found the fit a little tight on larger heads and said a dedicated amplifier is needed for enough volume, while SoundGuys thought one often isn't necessary.
From soundguys.com and rtings.com
Specifications
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- Type
- Over-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Back
- Open
- Impedance
- 300 ohms
- Bluetooth codecs
- None (wired)
- Drivers
- Dynamic, diffuse-field equalised; 12 – 40,500 Hz (–10 dB); 97 dB SPL at 1 kHz (1 Vrms); THD ≤ 0.1% (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); long-term input power 0.2 W (DIN 45580)
Battery
- Listening time (maker's claim)
- No battery (wired)
Design
- Weight
- 260 g
- Headphone cable
- Yes
- Fit and ear tips
- Circumaural, open-back; contact pressure approx. 6.0 N
- Works with
- Detachable 3 m oxygen-free copper cable with 3.5 mm plug; 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter
- In the box
- HD 600 headphones with cable, 6.35 mm adapter
Pros and cons
Pros
- Neutral, diffuse-field equalised tuning; 12 Hz to 40.5 kHz (–10 dB)
- Light at 260 g
- Detachable OFC cable with 3.5 mm plug and 6.35 mm adapter
Cons
- 300-ohm impedance calls for a capable headphone amplifier
- Open back leaks sound and lets outside noise in
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Noise cancelling | Battery | With case | Best codec | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 230 g | 1991 | |
| Over-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 400 g | 1991 | |
| Over-ear | Yes | 80 h | – | Wired | – | 2000 |
Sources
- uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600
- cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hd-600/instructi…
- homestudiobasics.com/the-sennheiser-hd600
- overearmania.wordpress.com/2019/01/24/sennheiser-hd600
Photo: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com
- Side view with grille, cable and headband section: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/files/Sennheiser_HD_600_Wired_Audiophile_Hea…
- Headband and earcup grille detail: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/files/Sennheiser_HD_600_Wired_Audiophile_Hea…
- Front view with earpads and attached cable: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/files/Sennheiser_HD_600_Wired_Audiophile_Hea…
- HD 600 retail packaging: au.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/files/HD_600_product_pack_shot.jpg
- HD 600 in speckled dark finish, front three-quarter view: nz.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/products/hd_600_01_sq_sennheiser.png
- Headphones lying flat with attached cable: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/files/Sennheiser_HD_600_Wired_Audiophile_Hea…
- Sennheiser HD 600 resting beside a turntable: Sennheiser official HD 600 product-page photograph; pictured dark-grey HD 600 configuration. Complete published lifestyle scene and framing retained.
- Sennheiser HD 600 worn while playing a piano: Sennheiser official HD 600 product-page photograph; pictured dark-grey HD 600 configuration. Complete published lifestyle scene and framing retained.
- Sennheiser HD 600 worn by a seated listener holding a phone: Sennheiser official HD 600 product-page photograph; pictured dark-grey HD 600 configuration. Complete published lifestyle scene and framing retained.
- Sennheiser HD 600 worn while using turntables and a laptop: Sennheiser official HD 600 product-page photograph; pictured dark-grey HD 600 configuration. Complete published lifestyle scene and framing retained.
