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Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Open-Back Headphones (Midnight Blue)
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Drop has Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Open-Back Headphones (Midnight Blue) on sale for $169 - Extra $20 Off $100+ w/ discount code JAN26 (apply in cart) = $149. Shipping is free.
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- This is the best/lowest price available. Previously, we've promoted this deal for $159+
- About the Deal
- Revision of the popular all-rounder, the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX, great sound plus a few updates & highly rated; product is made in Ireland
- Offer valid while promotional discount/supplies last
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- Product is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery (in new, unused condition)
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Drop has Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Open-Back Headphones (Midnight Blue) on sale for $169 - Extra $20 Off $100+ w/ discount code JAN26 (apply in cart) = $149. Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member shivster1796 for finding this deal
Note, must apply the listed discount code in cart for discount to apply
Thanks to community member shivster1796 for finding this deal
Note, must apply the listed discount code in cart for discount to apply
Editor's Notes
Written by Discombobulated | Staff- Price Research
- This is the best/lowest price available. Previously, we've promoted this deal for $159+
- About the Deal
- Revision of the popular all-rounder, the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX, great sound plus a few updates & highly rated; product is made in Ireland
- Offer valid while promotional discount/supplies last
- Additional Details
- Product is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery (in new, unused condition)
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The HD 6XX comes across as a classic open back headphone with a sound that lands close to the HD 650 and is especially strong for vocals. It is praised as a rare new deal at this price, with long term durability, easy pad and cord replacement, and a reputation for lasting for years. The main catch is power, since the high impedance makes an amp or capable dongle important, and the clamp can feel tight at first. A solid pick if you want the 650 style sound and can drive it properly.
listeners who already own (or plan to buy) an amp for higher-impedance headphones because multiple commenters say the HD6XX "have higher impedance so they need an amp," and one notes they're kept for vocals specifically with an amp.
audio hobbyists who want a classic open-back upgrade at a rare sub-$150 price because commenters say they "rarely see them new at this price point" and that they're a great buy at this cost.
people considering moving from HD599 to HD6XX because one commenter said it's "not a huge price increase" from a prior $99.95 HD599 deal and they were weighing the switch.
buyers who want long-term durability and easy maintenance because one commenter says they bought HD6XX about 10 years ago and it's still going strong, with modular pad/cord replacements.
people who are okay adding a dongle and balanced cables to drive them properly because commenters say it's "unlikely to drive the HD6xx properly with a phone or Apple headphone dongle," and that a Hidizs S9 Pro dongle plus balanced cables drove them well (at added cost).
people who plan to run them straight from a phone or Apple headphone dongle because commenters say you'll be "unlikely to drive the HD6xx properly" that way and that they needed a dedicated dongle plus balanced cables to get them to work well.
buyers who don't use an amp and expect a big step up from other headphones because one commenter returned the HD6XX and said they "don't notice much difference" versus their Philips while also not using an amp.
people who are sensitive to tight clamping force because one commenter said the clamping force "never loosened" for them and that stretching it made it "slowly become too much clamping force."
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Wondering if I should switch to these, not a huge price increase.
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Wondering if I should switch to these, not a huge price increase.
Only thing I would say is you will be unlikely to drive the HD6xx properly with a phone or Apple headphone dongle. I ended up getting a Hidizs S9 Pro dongle and a set of balanced cables (running balanced cables effectively doubles the output for electronics reasons I dont fully understand) that drives them very well. This unfortunately adds to the cost of everything but the whole set is an absolute treat.
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Wondering if I should switch to these, not a huge price increase.
I tried the HD600, HD650 and the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro. For me the HD600 lacked bass, the DT 770 had bloated bass, but the HD650 was just right. I ended up buying the HD6xx and was unable to decern any difference in sound between them and the HD650.
Only thing I would say is you will be unlikely to drive the HD6xx properly with a phone or Apple headphone dongle. I ended up getting a Hidizs S9 Pro dongle and a set of balanced cables (running balanced cables effectively doubles the output for electronics reasons I dont fully understand) that drives them very well. This unfortunately adds to the cost of everything but the whole set is an absolute treat.
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The K702 and K7xx have a huge sound stage. The K702 is tuned a bit bright so excels in sound separation in jazz, instrumental music(classical guitar etc), they EQ really well so they can be tuned down or up. Out the box they are a bit weak on bass. They EQ really well, again, it's amazing. They are phenomenal for gaming, the positional audio cues in games makes it a game changer. The K7XX fixes a lot of the chief complaints in the K702s without EQ but these EQ well as well. I use tube amps and a DAC to correct the K series sound to my liking and added a bit of warmth. The K series also have a VERY low noise floor. It exposes really bad input sources so keep that in mind when pairing with a tube amp(hissing). Construction on the K702 I dislike, too many moving parts. Within a year my plastic guides for the elastic has broke which doesn't affect the fit or function, it just feels cheap like a Koss or something which sucks. It's comfortable though for hours of use. The K7XX have since replaced my K702s but I'd use either.
The HD6XX have a 'veil' over them if you come from brighter headphones. I find them pleasant and easy to listen too. Great clarity and more of a personal sound to them compared to the K series. I use these for work when listening to podcasts, videos, and media, nothing critical. They are also easy to drive and just a overall really pleasant sound. I have not done critical listening with them and only have a small USB Fiio KA3 amp(which honestly it doesn't need). Has a high noise floor. Also very comfortable. Better built as well.
I don't think you can go wrong if you have different use cases for them. I have two PCs so i have different use cases. Maybe that would fit for you too.
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