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Adorama has Sennheiser HD 650 Reference Class Stereo Headphones for $249.95 after applying coupon code primeday at checkout. Shipping is free.

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Includes:
  • Sennheiser HD 650 Audiophile Dynamic Hi-Fi Stereo Headphone
  • Cable with 1/4 " Connector (Detachable)
Product Features:
  • High-quality titanium/silver finish
  • Band Style: Overhead Band
  • Cup Style: Open-back
  • Earpiece Style: Over-Ear

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Drop has 6xx on sale for $179. Additional $10 off of you have a new account.
6xx and 650 are identical drivers, but the 6xx just use the old plastic mold (rounder edges) and have a dark blue matte paint. The 6xx also come with a shorter cable than the Sennheiser branded 650s.

I have had the 6xx for years have been craving "the original" colorway with Sennheiser branding. I hopped on this deal even though they sound the exact same lol. More of a collector's mindset, but if anyone wants the save the cash the 6xx is absolutely the better buy, and even comes with more premium packaging.
To bring out the best of the 650, you should.

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10-11-2023 at 12:17 PM.

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10-11-2023 at 12:17 PM.
Drop has 6xx on sale for $179. Additional $10 off of you have a new account.
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10-11-2023 at 01:09 PM.
10-11-2023 at 01:09 PM.
Quote from srikvp :
Drop has 6xx on sale for $179. Additional $10 off of you have a new account.

drop had hd8xx for as low as $1099 with $200 credit (or even less), yet hd800 always sells well at $1150


they are different headphones with a different sound signature
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drop had hd8xx for as low as $1099 with $200 credit (or even less), yet hd800 always sells well at $1150


they are different headphones with a different sound signature

In the case of 800s/8xx, yes. They made tuning changes. For 6xx they did not. 650 has the advantage of a better build and Sennheiser warranty.
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In the case of 800s/8xx, yes. They made tuning changes. For 6xx they did not. 650 has the advantage of a better build and Sennheiser warranty.

ohh, so 6xx same drivers but lesser quality construction? interesting
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10-11-2023 at 01:50 PM.
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ohh, so 6xx same drivers but lesser quality construction? interesting
6xx and 650 are identical drivers, but the 6xx just use the old plastic mold (rounder edges) and have a dark blue matte paint. The 6xx also come with a shorter cable than the Sennheiser branded 650s.

I have had the 6xx for years have been craving "the original" colorway with Sennheiser branding. I hopped on this deal even though they sound the exact same lol. More of a collector's mindset, but if anyone wants the save the cash the 6xx is absolutely the better buy, and even comes with more premium packaging.
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10-11-2023 at 04:38 PM.
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Do you need an amplifier to use with this headphone?
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10-11-2023 at 04:44 PM.
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Quote from jadephan :
Do you need an amplifier to use with this headphone?

No, but they do better with one. I don't listen to loud music but a dedicated amp allows me to have more possible volume range from them.
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Do you need an amplifier to use with this headphone?
To bring out the best of the 650, you should.
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10-11-2023 at 04:53 PM.
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Quote from BrainDoc :
No, but I use one with them to boost the volume. I don't listen to loud music but a dedicated amp allows me to have more possible range from them.

Any recommendation for an affordable amplifier sir? And hd 650 or 660s2?
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10-11-2023 at 05:03 PM.
10-11-2023 at 05:03 PM.
Quote from nkarach :
6xx and 650 are identical drivers, but the 6xx just use the old plastic mold (rounder edges) and have a dark blue matte paint. The 6xx also come with a shorter cable than the Sennheiser branded 650s.

I have had the 6xx for years have been craving "the original" colorway with Sennheiser branding. I hopped on this deal even though they sound the exact same lol. More of a collector's mindset, but if anyone wants the save the cash the 6xx is absolutely the better buy, and even comes with more premium packaging.

I have the 6xx's. That cable doesn't need to be any longer lmao.

The only reason I could think of for a longer cable is if you were plugging in to a stack from halfway across your room.

I'll say this too, I've never actually held a Laird of 650's in person, but I can compare the 6xx's to Philips Fidelio L1's and X2HRs. the build quality on the Sennheisers is a definitely a step down compared to those two. premium metal and leather vs plastic.

BUT, the build quality on 6xx's are fine. I don't see where they'd fail unless you just squashed them with your butt or they take a super awkward fall on tile/concrete
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10-11-2023 at 05:06 PM.
10-11-2023 at 05:06 PM.
For those that care about this at all, the newer ones do not come with the headphone storage box. You just get the headphones in cardboard box.

Even the MassDrop HD6xx I got came with the storage box.

The HD6xx materials are good enough. But if you absolutely must have the Sennheiser HD650, don't care about no storage box, and willing to pay about $90 more, then this is a good deal.
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10-11-2023 at 05:08 PM.
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Quote from jadephan :
Any recommendation for an affordable amplifier sir? And hd 650 or 660s2?
Have a look at something like SMSL SH-9.
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Quote from nkarach :
6xx and 650 are identical drivers, but the 6xx just use the old plastic mold (rounder edges) and have a dark blue matte paint. The 6xx also come with a shorter cable than the Sennheiser branded 650s.

I have had the 6xx for years have been craving "the original" colorway with Sennheiser branding. I hopped on this deal even though they sound the exact same lol. More of a collector's mindset, but if anyone wants the save the cash the 6xx is absolutely the better buy, and even comes with more premium packaging.
Do you notice much difference in the material quality between the two?
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