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Sennheiser HD 650
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Sennheiser HD 650 · Photo source

Sennheiser

HD 650

Released 2003

The HD 650 are Sennheiser's open-back headphones from the HD 600 series with a warmer tuning than the HD 600, 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 detailed and clear, with full but unexaggerated bass, and that the headphones stay comfortable over long sessions. SoundGuys found the sub-bass rolls off, TechRadar heard slight colouration in the treble and found them warm on the ears, and RTINGS noted they block no noise and leak a lot, suiting quiet rooms only.

From soundguys.com, techradar.com and rtings.com

Sound

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Back
Open
Impedance
300 ohms
Bluetooth codecs
None (wired)
Drivers
Dynamic, diffuse-field equalised; 10 – 41,000 Hz (–10 dB); 103 dB SPL at 1 kHz (1 Vrms); THD ≤ 0.05% (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); long-term input power max. 500 mW (EN 60-268-7)

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 6.35 mm plug; 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm adapter

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 10 Hz to 41 kHz (–10 dB) with THD of 0.05% or less
  • 103 dB (1 Vrms) sensitivity, higher than the HD 600's 97 dB
  • Light at 260 g

Cons

  • 300-ohm impedance calls for a capable headphone amplifier
  • Open back leaks sound and lets outside noise in

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
Over-earNo––Wired285 g2003
Over-earNo––Wired235 g2005
Over-earYes35 h–Wired–2003

Sources

  1. uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-650
  2. cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hd-650/instructi…
  3. creativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/48-headphones-later-these-are-still-in…
  4. vintagesonics.com/reviews/headphones/sennheiser-hd650-review

Photo: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com

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