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New Drop Customers: Massdrop X Sennheiser HD 6XX Open-Back Headphones (Blue)

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Drop has for New Drop Customers: Massdrop X Sennheiser HD 6XX Open-Back Headphones (Midnight Blue) on sale for $179 - $10 = $169 when you follow the deal instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member BeigeRoad455 for sharing this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to MassdropX Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones
  2. A pop-up will appear after scrolling down the webpage offering $10 off your first order on qualifying products (must use a new email address to signup)
  3. Email with subject "Thanks for Joining Drop" typically arrives in up to 15 minutes (Check spam folder if it hasn't arrived in inbox after this time)
  4. You will receive a unique $10 off promo link (click through "Hello, Here's $10 on us" in email)
  5. $10 discount will be automatically applied in cart
  6. Final price should be $169 + Free Shipping
Features:
  • Color: Midnight blue
  • Transducer principle: Open, dynamic
  • Frequency response: 10 Hz – 41 kHz
  • THD: < 0.05%
  • Nominal impedance: 300 ohm
  • Cable length: 6' (1.8 m)
  • Connector: ⅛'' (3.5 mm)
  • Weight without cable: 9.2 oz (260 g)
  • Includes ⅛–¼'' (3.5–6.35 mm) adapter

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this item:
    • Includes 2-Year Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Drop.com offers a 30-Day Return Policy
  • Additional Note:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Drop has for New Drop Customers: Massdrop X Sennheiser HD 6XX Open-Back Headphones (Midnight Blue) on sale for $179 - $10 = $169 when you follow the deal instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member BeigeRoad455 for sharing this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to MassdropX Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones
  2. A pop-up will appear after scrolling down the webpage offering $10 off your first order on qualifying products (must use a new email address to signup)
  3. Email with subject "Thanks for Joining Drop" typically arrives in up to 15 minutes (Check spam folder if it hasn't arrived in inbox after this time)
  4. You will receive a unique $10 off promo link (click through "Hello, Here's $10 on us" in email)
  5. $10 discount will be automatically applied in cart
  6. Final price should be $169 + Free Shipping
Features:
  • Color: Midnight blue
  • Transducer principle: Open, dynamic
  • Frequency response: 10 Hz – 41 kHz
  • THD: < 0.05%
  • Nominal impedance: 300 ohm
  • Cable length: 6' (1.8 m)
  • Connector: ⅛'' (3.5 mm)
  • Weight without cable: 9.2 oz (260 g)
  • Includes ⅛–¼'' (3.5–6.35 mm) adapter

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this item:
    • Includes 2-Year Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Drop.com offers a 30-Day Return Policy
  • Additional Note:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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A few basics to get out of the way first, since I know people wander onto these headphone deals not realizing these are audiophile cans for critical listening: these headphones are wired only (no bluetooth or wireless connections of any kind), have no form of active noise cancelling, have extremely poor sound isolation (you can hear whats going on around you, and everyone around you can hear what you're listening too), and are moderately heavy and bulky. They are designed to be used at home with a dedicated audio setup.

With a high impedance and only moderately high sensitivity these headphones are fairly difficult to drive. I would only recommend purchasing these headphones if you already have a headphone amplifier or plan to purchase one, your motherboards 3.5mm output or a phone dongle will not be able to drive the hd6xx well at standard listening volumes. If you plan to use eq (equalization) at all this is even more relevant, as the necessary negative preamp to prevent clipping means these headphones will require even more power.

The hd6xx (and the hd 650, which is functionally identical) are widely regarded as baseline audiophile headphones. They are near universally acclaimed for their sound and build quality in their price bracket. The hd6xx are renowned for having exceptionally balanced and detailed mids, and having an overall laid back sound signature that the vast majority of people find pleasant. That being said, the hd6xx has fairly deficient bass and a mildly restrained treble, so those who prefer a more v-shaped sound profile would likely be better served looking elsewhere. Their soundstage and imaging are also middling for open backed headphones, though still superior to the majority of closed back headphones.

The build quality of the hd6xx is very good, they have an excellent reputation for longevity. The cable included with the hd6xx is supposedly somewhat worse than the one included with the hd 650, but I haven't heard any major complaints regarding it. The hd6xx is made in Ireland, and I believe it uses the older slightly different plastic molding than that which is used in the current silent revision of the hd 650. Regardless, the pads, drivers, and entire driver/cup assembly are identical between the hd6xx and hd650, and measurements between the two headphones fall within expected unit to unit variation. Those with larger heads may find the clamping force to be somewhat high, this can easily be rectified by stretching out the headband.

While the hd6xx are no longer the absolute undisputed value kings they used to be due to the advent of several competitive headphones in a similar price bracket (hifiman 400se @ $109, sennheiser hd 560s @ $130, etc.) in the past several years, they still remain a compelling value proposition.
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A few basics to get out of the way first, since I know people wander onto these headphone deals not realizing these are audiophile cans for critical listening: these headphones are wired only (no bluetooth or wireless connections of any kind), have no form of active noise cancelling, have extremely poor sound isolation (you can hear whats going on around you, and everyone around you can hear what you're listening too), and are moderately heavy and bulky. They are designed to be used at home with a dedicated audio setup.

With a high impedance and only moderately high sensitivity these headphones are fairly difficult to drive. I would only recommend purchasing these headphones if you already have a headphone amplifier or plan to purchase one, your motherboards 3.5mm output or a phone dongle will not be able to drive the hd6xx well at standard listening volumes. If you plan to use eq (equalization) at all this is even more relevant, as the necessary negative preamp to prevent clipping means these headphones will require even more power.

The hd6xx (and the hd 650, which is functionally identical) are widely regarded as baseline audiophile headphones. They are near universally acclaimed for their sound and build quality in their price bracket. The hd6xx are renowned for having exceptionally balanced and detailed mids, and having an overall laid back sound signature that the vast majority of people find pleasant. That being said, the hd6xx has fairly deficient bass and a mildly restrained treble, so those who prefer a more v-shaped sound profile would likely be better served looking elsewhere. Their soundstage and imaging are also middling for open backed headphones, though still superior to the majority of closed back headphones.

The build quality of the hd6xx is very good, they have an excellent reputation for longevity. The cable included with the hd6xx is supposedly somewhat worse than the one included with the hd 650, but I haven't heard any major complaints regarding it. The hd6xx is made in Ireland, and I believe it uses the older slightly different plastic molding than that which is used in the current silent revision of the hd 650. Regardless, the pads, drivers, and entire driver/cup assembly are identical between the hd6xx and hd650, and measurements between the two headphones fall within expected unit to unit variation. Those with larger heads may find the clamping force to be somewhat high, this can easily be rectified by stretching out the headband.

While the hd6xx are no longer the absolute undisputed value kings they used to be due to the advent of several competitive headphones in a similar price bracket (hifiman 400se @ $109, sennheiser hd 560s @ $130, etc.) in the past several years, they still remain a compelling value proposition.
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halfnhalf702
May 17, 2024
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Excellent value and I love the sound, but be weary... These are heavy! At least the heaviest of the 3 Senheissers I've owned. Not ideal for long sessions imo. Legitimately think this could cause a dent in your head over the long term.
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Quote from BeigeRoad455 :
A few basics to get out of the way first, since I know people wander onto these headphone deals not realizing these are audiophile cans for critical listening: these headphones are wired only (no bluetooth or wireless connections of any kind), have no form of active noise cancelling, have extremely poor sound isolation (you can hear whats going on around you, and everyone around you can hear what you're listening too), and are moderately heavy and bulky. They are designed to be used at home with a dedicated audio setup.

With a high impedance and only moderately high sensitivity these headphones are fairly difficult to drive. I would only recommend purchasing these headphones if you already have a headphone amplifier or plan to purchase one, your motherboards 3.5mm output or a phone dongle will not be able to drive the hd6xx well at standard listening volumes. If you plan to use eq (equalization) at all this is even more relevant, as the necessary negative preamp to prevent clipping means these headphones will require even more power.

The hd6xx (and the hd 650, which is functionally identical) are widely regarded as baseline audiophile headphones. They are near universally acclaimed for their sound and build quality in their price bracket. The hd6xx are renowned for having exceptionally balanced and detailed mids, and having an overall laid back sound signature that the vast majority of people find pleasant. That being said, the hd6xx has fairly deficient bass and a mildly restrained treble, so those who prefer a more v-shaped sound profile would likely be better served looking elsewhere. Their soundstage and imaging are also middling for open backed headphones, though still superior to the majority of closed back headphones.

The build quality of the hd6xx is very good, they have an excellent reputation for longevity. The cable included with the hd6xx is supposedly somewhat worse than the one included with the hd 650, but I haven't heard any major complaints regarding it. The hd6xx is made in Ireland, and I believe it uses the older slightly different plastic molding than that which is used in the current silent revision of the hd 650. Regardless, the pads, drivers, and entire driver/cup assembly are identical between the hd6xx and hd650, and measurements between the two headphones fall within expected unit to unit variation. Those with larger heads may find the clamping force to be somewhat high, this can easily be rectified by stretching out the headband.

While the hd6xx are no longer the absolute undisputed value kings they used to be due to the advent of several competitive headphones in a similar price bracket (hifiman 400se @ $109, sennheiser hd 560s @ $130, etc.) in the past several years, they still remain a compelling value proposition.
If everyone wrote product reviews like this, the world would be a much better place!
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May 17, 2024
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Quote from BeigeRoad455 :
A few basics to get out of the way first, since I know people wander onto these headphone deals not realizing these are audiophile cans for critical listening: these headphones are wired only (no bluetooth or wireless connections of any kind), have no form of active noise cancelling, have extremely poor sound isolation (you can hear whats going on around you, and everyone around you can hear what you're listening too), and are moderately heavy and bulky. They are designed to be used at home with a dedicated audio setup.

With a high impedance and only moderately high sensitivity these headphones are fairly difficult to drive. I would only recommend purchasing these headphones if you already have a headphone amplifier or plan to purchase one, your motherboards 3.5mm output or a phone dongle will not be able to drive the hd6xx well at standard listening volumes. If you plan to use eq (equalization) at all this is even more relevant, as the necessary negative preamp to prevent clipping means these headphones will require even more power.

The hd6xx (and the hd 650, which is functionally identical) are widely regarded as baseline audiophile headphones. They are near universally acclaimed for their sound and build quality in their price bracket. The hd6xx are renowned for having exceptionally balanced and detailed mids, and having an overall laid back sound signature that the vast majority of people find pleasant. That being said, the hd6xx has fairly deficient bass and a mildly restrained treble, so those who prefer a more v-shaped sound profile would likely be better served looking elsewhere. Their soundstage and imaging are also middling for open backed headphones, though still superior to the majority of closed back headphones.

The build quality of the hd6xx is very good, they have an excellent reputation for longevity. The cable included with the hd6xx is supposedly somewhat worse than the one included with the hd 650, but I haven't heard any major complaints regarding it. The hd6xx is made in Ireland, and I believe it uses the older slightly different plastic molding than that which is used in the current silent revision of the hd 650. Regardless, the pads, drivers, and entire driver/cup assembly are identical between the hd6xx and hd650, and measurements between the two headphones fall within expected unit to unit variation. Those with larger heads may find the clamping force to be somewhat high, this can easily be rectified by stretching out the headband.

While the hd6xx are no longer the absolute undisputed value kings they used to be due to the advent of several competitive headphones in a similar price bracket (hifiman 400se @ $109, sennheiser hd 560s @ $130, etc.) in the past several years, they still remain a compelling value proposition.
Not sure why someone would pick up 560s when 599s go on sale for $90 -$100.

The 599s are more versatile because their sound stage is wider and more actuate. But I can hear more details with the 6xxs in music.
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I have super big head, Apple pro max still make me headache, is this one bigger?
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raidenwow
May 17, 2024
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As BeigeRoad455 said, I can attest that the highs are accurate, but the mids are definitely more pronounced than the highs on this set.

I prefer a V equalizer slope and when I listen to the HD6xx/HD650, I turn the treble up on the equalizer.

The bass on these headphones is not very boomy, but it is punchy and accurate as well.

These are great all-around music listening headphones if you want to hear people speak, and great for classical music.
If you are looking for rap/rock/heavy bass, maybe others have better bass and highs.

These headphones are very "flat" to me, they sound amazing, but I would only use them to get an authentic music listening experience and not for every-day listening.
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May 17, 2024
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These are the best audiophile headphones you can buy for this price range. I have owned this exact pair for 5 years now and they still kick like they're brand new. They are relatively flat but I appreciate the balance of these since you can modify them with an external equalizer. If you are interested in the audiophile space but don't want to spend thousands, this is the starter pair you should own. Pair it with a Schiit Stack for around $250 and you'll have an mind-blowing experience to a new realm of sounds for $400 altogether.

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GnarlyDavidson
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tempting except for the bass comments. any alternatives with better bass and still decent soundstage at this price point?
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CptSmith
May 17, 2024
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Curious if anyone has any thoughts on how these would compare to the HD58X or PC38X in the context of gaming. Not concerned about the lack of mic, could always use a mod mic or similar in that regard.
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Quote from CptSmith :
Curious if anyone has any thoughts on how these would compare to the HD58X or PC38X in the context of gaming. Not concerned about the lack of mic, could always use a mod mic or similar in that regard.
Went from PC 363d's, similar to the 38x, to the 6XX about 5 years ago. Personally, I didn't notice much of a change from a gaming standpoint. However, other forms of media did sounds a fair bit better.

If you are looking for improvements in a gaming sound performance, this likely isn't going to be a good purchase.
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HippieJohnny
May 17, 2024
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These are a steal. I got a pair of these a few months ago for mixing an album. I find they are excellent for that purpose because of how neutral and detailed they are. Tonal imbalances and noise can't hide. Only flaw is a bass rolloff after 80 hz — have to do a lot of bass level checks on other sources. Have wound up over/undershooting the bass level on my mixes a number of times; serves me right for mixing on headphones, but them's the breaks.

I wouldn't say they are "fun," but if you're like me and have listened to everything on flat response headphones for years, you eventually get used to that and the hi-fi curve sounds weird and fatiguing. The high end can sound a little veiled/choked. Because of the detail and accuracy of these, modern music can sound a bit noisy, compressed, and gross because of the bad mastering. They don't really smooth stuff out. But if you are listening to stuff that is recorded, mixed, and mastered *very very well* they are an absolute pleasure to listen to. Check out Joni Mitchell's Hejira on these, Steely Dan's Aja, Bill Callahan's Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle. Anything with a high dynamic range really sings in audiophile cans.
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Quote from GreenMask800 :
Not sure why someone would pick up 560s when 599s go on sale for $90 -$100.

The 599s are more versatile because their sound stage is wider and more actuate. But I can hear more details with the 6xxs in music.
apparently you have not seen how poorly the HD599 (released by Sennheiser in 2016) measure - there is a reason why Sennheiser updated their tuning in 2020 with the release of the HD560S
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Quote from BeigeRoad455 :
A few basics to get out of the way first, since I know people wander onto these headphone deals not realizing these are audiophile cans for critical listening: these headphones are wired only (no bluetooth or wireless connections of any kind), have no form of active noise cancelling, have extremely poor sound isolation (you can hear whats going on around you, and everyone around you can hear what you're listening too), and are moderately heavy and bulky. They are designed to be used at home with a dedicated audio setup.

With a high impedance and only moderately high sensitivity these headphones are fairly difficult to drive. I would only recommend purchasing these headphones if you already have a headphone amplifier or plan to purchase one, your motherboards 3.5mm output or a phone dongle will not be able to drive the hd6xx well at standard listening volumes. If you plan to use eq (equalization) at all this is even more relevant, as the necessary negative preamp to prevent clipping means these headphones will require even more power.

The hd6xx (and the hd 650, which is functionally identical) are widely regarded as baseline audiophile headphones. They are near universally acclaimed for their sound and build quality in their price bracket. The hd6xx are renowned for having exceptionally balanced and detailed mids, and having an overall laid back sound signature that the vast majority of people find pleasant. That being said, the hd6xx has fairly deficient bass and a mildly restrained treble, so those who prefer a more v-shaped sound profile would likely be better served looking elsewhere. Their soundstage and imaging are also middling for open backed headphones, though still superior to the majority of closed back headphones.

The build quality of the hd6xx is very good, they have an excellent reputation for longevity. The cable included with the hd6xx is supposedly somewhat worse than the one included with the hd 650, but I haven't heard any major complaints regarding it. The hd6xx is made in Ireland, and I believe it uses the older slightly different plastic molding than that which is used in the current silent revision of the hd 650. Regardless, the pads, drivers, and entire driver/cup assembly are identical between the hd6xx and hd650, and measurements between the two headphones fall within expected unit to unit variation. Those with larger heads may find the clamping force to be somewhat high, this can easily be rectified by stretching out the headband.

While the hd6xx are no longer the absolute undisputed value kings they used to be due to the advent of several competitive headphones in a similar price bracket (hifiman 400se @ $109, sennheiser hd 560s @ $130, etc.) in the past several years, they still remain a compelling value proposition.
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Excellent pair of headphones I paid $200 for these about 6-8 years ago, great price (especially as everything else is going up in general)
tempted to get a backup

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