Compared several in this price range. Open back is more "open" sounding. Can be driven by IBASSO DX 160 well. Sounds crisp. Bass not overwhelming.

The Sennheiser HD 660 S is a direct successor to one of the most legendary hi-fi headphones of all time, the HD 650. With a price tag of $500/€500, does it have what it takes to carry on the legacy

"The legend continues…", said Sennheiser, upon the release of their HD660S dynamic open-back circumaural headphone, the successor to the venerable HD650 that has brought aural bliss to music lovers around the world for the...

At the end of the day, you're probably wonder where is the HD6XX line headed towards, and we feel it is headed towards greatness. Sennheiser has shown great respect for their customers, and they have shown improvements organic with their customers demands when releasing the HD660S, which is a more...

Build Quality; Bass Speed; Treble Extension; PRaT / ADSR (Textures) when properly amplified; Comfort after they loosen up a bit; Detail; Clarity; Resolving Ability; Scales well with a good AMP; Natural Soundstage; Good Dynamics; Quite Engaging; Effortless Sound; Good cables included in the package

Not very portable and mainly intended for desktop usage; AMP picky and pretty hard to drive; very openback

Going by Hollywood's release schedule, remaking old films is big business; forget novelty, it's about reinventing and reimagining the classics for a new generation. It's an approach that doesn't seem out of place with classic hi-fi, either, as that's exactly what Sennheiser has done with its latest...

pdating a much-loved product like the Sennheiser HD 650 is a tricky task. But having spent nearly 75 years in the audio business, Sennheiser understands the importance of reading the tealeaves.

I'm about to compare two of the best selling headphones in the $500 price range. But these two sets of cans sound vastly different. Which better suits your taste, and which one is objectively superior in overall sound performance?

Sound quality and comfort

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High-quality, neutral headphone with clean approachable sound quality. Pairs well with a portable headphone amp, but will work fine directly from a phone. Enjoy high-end audiophile performance at affordable price.

Good detail, solid soundstage, and clean neutral sound; Ideal for jazz and orchestral music lovers

No carrying case, no shorter mini-plug cable; A little shy on the bass and midrange richness

The Sennheiser HD 660 S are high-end open-back headphones. These are the kind you might use to listen to music at home, or to watch a movie late at night when you don't want to disturb anyone else.

Great soundstage; Comfortable; Dynamic and involving

Value enjoyment over tonal neutrality a little