expiredzedster posted Oct 03, 2022 04:26 AM
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expiredzedster posted Oct 03, 2022 04:26 AM
SENNHEISER HD 660 S - HiRes Audiophile Open Back Headphone - 309.34 $309.33
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I agree with the Rting review... these are not good for commutes... in the car or on the subway.
Make sure you get a decent headphone amplifier to get the most out of these headphones. (can even be something as cheap as $100)
Pair of cans like these require not only a proper amp but a DAC/AMP solution.
Whoever is listening to these straight out of a 3.5mm is doing it wrong even if you just buy a cheap dongle/dac for $100-150
https://www.rtings.com/headphones...sh
Some of their models are horrendously uncomfortable
HD58x even after stretch the metal bands carefully with my hands, leaving it on the box, it still is tight
Comparatively my HD560s have a much smaller clamping force
If you dont want clamping force, close this thread and avoid any Sennheiser product because they will have it.
For most clamping force isnt an issue but those with jaw/TMJ issues, headaches, and those that wear glasses are those affected most.
I dont want to dissuade any buyers but like the previous poster people should know what they are getting into from needing a DAC/AMP to recognizing clamping is present
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Some of their models are horrendously uncomfortable
HD58x even after stretch the metal bands carefully with my hands, leaving it on the box, it still is tight
Comparatively my HD560s have a much smaller clamping force
If you dont want clamping force, close this thread and avoid any Sennheiser product because they will have it.
For most clamping force isnt an issue but those with jaw/TMJ issues, headaches, and those that wear glasses are those affected most.
I dont want to dissuade any buyers but like the previous poster people should know what they are getting into from needing a DAC/AMP to recognizing clamping is present
I have a big face and sensitive ears and have tried the 599,560s,6xx, 600. They all fit fine.
The HD 660S is often compared to the HD 58X [drop.com] and some believe they share the same lower impedance driver.
Contrary to what others have said in this thread the 660 and 58X are lower impedance and made to use directly with your source, PC, AV, phone etc without additional amplification.
Everything I've seen says the HD 660S are worse than the 600/650 (I have the 600). 600 is $300 on sale at Amazon right now. 6xx is $280 on Drop, but was on sale for $220 about 2 weeks ago.
These headphones are open back and not designed for commute. Sennheiser calls these studio reference headphones and target these towards audiophiles.
These headphones have a 160ohm drivers (HD600/650/6XX have a 300ohm drivers), which can technically be powered by a phone, but I won't recommend it. I have used these with a Fiio Q3 MQA dac and a Topping EX-5 dac and these headphones come to life with more power. The Fiio Q3 was barely keeping up. Long story short, these are easier to drive than HD6XX/650/600. But I'd still highly recommend using a dac/amp.
Clamping force is a very real issue on these. But that can be easily fixed by literally bending the metal headbands straight. In my experience, the headband likes to bend back to original shape so I keep bending it straight again. After I stretch these to my liking these are pretty comfortable to wear all day.
It's an awesome deal by the way for anyone who has been waiting to get these.
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