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New Drop Customers: Massdrop X Sennheiser HD 6XX Open-Back Headphones (Midnight Blue) on sale for
$159 when you follow the deal instructions below.
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Deal Instructions:
- Go to MassdropX Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones
- Click the "SIGN UP" button on the top right of the page. A new email address must be used for signup.
- 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)
- You will receive a unique $10 off promo link (click through "Hello, Here's $10 on us" in email)
- Add headphones to cart
- $10 discount will be automatically applied in cart
- Final price should be $159 + Free Shipping
Features:
- 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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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. The hd6xx have a decent amount of distortion in the bass region at high volumes, so don't be too heavy handed raising the bass through eq. Their soundstage and imaging are also generally considered middling for open backed headphones, though still superior to the majority of closed back headphones. Ultimately, the hd6xx shine when used to listen to well mastered music. While they're certainly highly competent for other purposes, such as gaming, that's not where their main strengths lie. Likewise, if you listen to poorly mastered or compressed music, the hd6xx are rather revealing and you'll likely find those flaws magnified.
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 both in a lower price bracket (drop + hifiman he-x4 @ $79 on an exceptional sale, hifiman 400se @ $109, sennheiser hd 560s @ $130 on a good sale, etc.) and a higher price bracket (hifiman edition xs @$269 on an exceptional sale, etc.) in the past several years, they still remain a compelling value proposition.
It's worth noting that the hifiman edition xs are on sale for amazon prime members at $269 right now, so if you're looking for something higher end those might be a better option: https://slickdeals.net/f/17626653-prime-members-hifiman-edition-xs-full-size-over-ear-open-back-planar-magnetic-hi-fi-headphones-269
Alternatively, if you're on a much tighter budget and already have an amp or high quality integrated audio solution, the drop + hifiman he-x4 on sale at $79 (with $10 new email signup coupon) is an extremely good value entry level option: https://slickdeals.net/f/17626866-drop-hifiman-he-x4-planar-magnetic-headphones-89-79-with-new-email-signup
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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. The hd6xx have a decent amount of distortion in the bass region at high volumes, so don't be too heavy handed raising the bass through eq. Their soundstage and imaging are also generally considered middling for open backed headphones, though still superior to the majority of closed back headphones. Ultimately, the hd6xx shine when used to listen to well mastered music. While they're certainly highly competent for other purposes, such as gaming, that's not where their main strengths lie. Likewise, if you listen to poorly mastered or compressed music, the hd6xx are rather revealing and you'll likely find those flaws magnified.
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 both in a lower price bracket (drop + hifiman he-x4 @ $79 on an exceptional sale, hifiman 400se @ $109, sennheiser hd 560s @ $130 on a good sale, etc.) and a higher price bracket (hifiman edition xs @$269 on an exceptional sale, etc.) in the past several years, they still remain a compelling value proposition.
It's worth noting that the hifiman edition xs are on sale for amazon prime members at $269 right now, so if you're looking for something higher end those might be a better option: https://slickdeals.net/f/17626653-prime-members-hifiman-edition-xs-full-size-over-ear-open-back-planar-magnetic-hi-fi-headphones-269
Alternatively, if you're on a much tighter budget and already have an amp or high quality integrated audio solution, the drop + hifiman he-x4 on sale at $79 (with $10 new email signup coupon) is an extremely good value entry level option: https://slickdeals.net/f/17626866-drop-hifiman-he-x4-planar-magnetic-headphones-89-79-with-new-email-signup
Now, I am not using a DSP, so driving these things from my iPhone via amp, or from my old PC sound card likely isn't ideal. I'm simply posting that there are likely better options for a non-audiophile who wants a decent setup with no fuss.
I don't really need another pair of headphones, I already have multiple pairs, from brands like AKG and Beyerdynamic, but I've never had a Sennheiser before and I've read a lot of good things about this model, so I'm going to add it to my arsenal of headphones.
I make music sometimes, so my use case for these headphones would primarily be for mixing music and listening to music.
Having said that, I LOVE these cans. They are super comfortable, sound excellent, and are a good value. I used to try new headphones at least once a year until I found these.
I don't plan on changing them out; they are fantastic.
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Amazing sound to them in gaming, music and movies. Not once have my ears or top of my head ever felt uncomfortable. Seriously NOT A SINGLE time was it ever uncomfortable or felt pressure spots, even on 16+ hour marathon days wearing them. I'm not an aduophile or headphone expert, but I'd be absolutely shocked if you could find a more comfortable, durable, better sounding headphones for this price range. I'm buying another just to have as a backup or to keep at a different location so I don't have to transfer.
I plan to use these headphones with my Mac and I plan to plug them directly into the machine, like I do with my other headphones that I use.
https://support.apple.c
You can connect high-impedance headphones directly to compatible Mac computers introduced in 2021 or later.
The 3.5 mm headphone jack on compatible Mac computers features DC load detection and adaptive voltage output. Your Mac can detect the impedance of the connected device and will adapt its output for low- and high-impedance headphones, as well as for line-level audio devices.
When you connect headphones with an impedance of less than 150 ohms, the headphone jack provides up to 1.25 volts RMS. For headphones with an impedance of 150 to 1k ohms, the headphone jack delivers 3 volts RMS. This may remove the need for an external headphone amplifier.
With impedance detection, adaptive voltage output, and a built-in digital-to-analog converter that supports sample rates of up to 96 kHz, you can enjoy high-fidelity, full-resolution audio directly from the headphone jack on your Mac.
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