You know, I watched a billion reviews of the HD600s before I finally bought them. I saw this one as I was waiting for them to arrive, and it actually did by far the best job of making me feel like I made the right decision. Your honesty about your lack of knowldge in this area combined with your clear excitement about them made me realize, sometimes, it's simply better to leave the experts behind and remember we're all just humans that like what we like. And if one headphone or another is better, these still kick ass. Happy to report I love them!

I love this! When watching reviews, especially about sth as personal as sound, I like to discover the topic from as many perspectives as possible and this video offers a really honest and relatable perspective. Thanksss

Man this "Normal perspective" are things I always wanted to know about these expensive headphones. Like, I've heard about Open-backs, but I always wanted to see how it sounds for people around you to get an idea of much sound it actually bleeds out. Thank you for these unique informations!! Great review! Also just a small tip, I don't know if it was just me but I found myself constantly changing the volume because between the transitions where you make the music louder, it's way too loud compared to your voice. I was constantly increasing and decreasing the volume, not because the music is bad, just way too loud compared to your voice.

Man! what a great video. I just loved it.

I was looking for a video comparing these to "normie" headphones & im glad I found it. I know these are in a completely different league but when you have no point of reference as someone considering them its hard to make a choice.

Very useful and informative! Thank you for uploading this

Liked the vid! Love the personality and the review!

What you told as "soundstage" is actually "imaging" Imaging : The headphone gives you an idea where each and every instrument is placed in the room while recording Soundstage : How far away the sound is coming from. If its intimate soundstage, it would feel like the instrument is near your ear. If its wide soundstage, it would sound like the sound if coming 4 meter to your right.

Out of all the headphone I ever tried the hd600 sounds the best. I got the hifiman sundara, wh1000xm3 , kph30i. And I would dare to say that the koss kph30i is the best 30$ headphone to exist. Both the hd600 and kph30i are tuned to the neutral target. Clearly the kph30i is a hd600 but less detailed and clear but still a solid experience. I swapped many time between them and even when I got the hd600 ,I often grabbed the kph30i when going outside. Best part is that the hd600 and kph30i sound just fine on a smartphone dac. No need of an external amp/dac Respect your ears and get the kph30i if you are on a budget but still want a sound that Respect you

I really enjoyed the video and hope you can make more but I have seen some negative comments on this video and just wanted to say you did a amazing job and you have some reply good potential with this channel and I can see you getting millions of subscribers if you put in the work❤

Fantastic video that explains everything well

Thanks for this review! As an non-audiophile. I came the same conclusion after hours of reviews from Resolve, Joshua and Crin. Bought my HD600, but need an amp to push the sound and volume a little over....

Do you ever have issues where it sounds louder on one side. Off balance then mess with head placement and it’s ok?

Great video dude Also can you please say what the music in your video is? It sounds amazing

I changed the earcups on my Phillips Fidelio X2HR and now i love them .

did you use the 3.5mm jack on the BTR5, or the 2.5mm?

Thank you for keeping it simple. I'm an IEM only guy but would love to add pair of these to my audio gear arsenal.

good vid keep it up 👌

"Audiophile" can be a loaded and alienating term. The HD600 are for everyone that wants better than just average sound. They need not be the foo-foo pinky in the air type. They can be someone that enjoys the higher performance the HD600's offer vs ear buds.

I own a pair of AKG K-612 Pro's and I can confirm that those kinds of earpads can make your head itch enough for it to be annoying. The issue has however gone away after a couple weeks of usage probably due to wear and sweat. They sit just fine and really comfy now.

haha, that slide was clean!

HD600 is irreplaceable. There is nothing else in the world that sounds like them. Maybe Etymotic in-ears but essentially they're one of a kind, vocal-centric, heavenly experience.

Just a heads up, the BTR5 is only rated for up to 150 ohms. While you can run HD600’s out of a BTR5, you’re really pushing the limits of the poor thing. HD600’s have a 300 ohm impedance. I really recommend getting something like an audient id4 (it’s a DAC that has a built in amp that can run headphones up to 300 ohms no problem) or a separate DAC/AMP. You could also go the cheaper route and just get a replacement cable that terminates in a 2.5mm balanced over the standard 3.5mm. The BTR5 has 2 DAC’s in it, but they’re only both used if you’re using the balanced out. Balanced out on the BTR5 is something crazy; like 270mW of power. That should be enough to comfortably run HD600’s.

Bro why did you stop making reviews after this. I love the style of the video. I thought you had like 100k+ subs while watching.

i also have a btr5 2021, i run hd600s through the balanced output, it’s way stronger, also has two audio processors instead of one for the regular unbalanced 3.5 mm

Hey guys, what are the opinions around running the hd600 with the btr5 dac amp 🤔 Cheers

The HD600 don't even have a very good soundstage compared to most high quality headphones but they are still one of the best headphones ever made.

3:40 quick note plese...PLEASEEEE do not use impedence as a info on whether a headphone need amp or not...PLEASE look at sensitivity /mw instead as it more accurate on how loud the headphone can push at similar power output for example my he400se and akg k371 both have similar impedence but i wouldnt run he400se off mother board or phone dac..why? because the thing is pretty unsensitive similar story as my blessing 2 and kato...1 need a bit of volume while other can blow your ear if you push it a bit ..so why do manufacturer include them? because impedence swing (when 2 have drastically different impedence..ie your source to your headphone of choise) it can changes your frequency responce (changes in the frequency impedence curve)

Good work. I have the same setup (HD600 + BTR5) and is great enough IMO if You are not bass head but someone wants to LISTEN TO MUSIC.

I like that I can wear them with my glasses on without them hurting. I have another couple of headphones that sound good; beyerdynamic DT 880 Pros at 250 ohms, which I run from my pedal board when I'm practicing guitar or bass at night, and beyerdynamic 1990 Pros at 250 ohms that I use for critical listening when I need to shut out sound. However, the I cannot wear the 1990s with my glasses on. the 880s are fine and sound excellent, the 1990 sound good, but I need my glasses off. this isn't usually a big deal, but when I want to read 10 point type on my iMac, I need the glasses. I run the 500s (which are 300 ohms) and 1990s through a separate DAC and headphone output. I use the DAC in my pedalboard when I practice, and it isn't as good, it sometimes gets some jitter. I usually use the 600s because they sound good, are lightweight, and are comfortable. The 880s sound really good, but I don't want to spend a lot of time switching headphones from my DAC to the pedalboard. The 88os are ported, so they have some sound leakage, but not much.They do have good imaging; I can hear sounds that appear to be behind me. I use the 1990s if I need to block sound bleed. I bought a shielded extension cable that I use with my 600s, so I have enough cord length. My 1990s only have a regular plug, so I can't use them with my small shielded cable jack. They still sound good. I don't consider myself an audiophile, but I know sound I like and I don't like.

DankPods

“Honky” refers to when the upper mids seem too pronounced and therefore sounding uncomfortable and exaggerated, everyones ears are difference however and pinna response isnt the same for everyone

Greetings from Toronto ☕️☕️ Love my Sen’s 650’s on TUBES . The detail ,warmth, and soundstage are highlighted in that they bring out the best that the design has to offer.😋

HD 600 Pros : - Very clear and detailed, it feels snappy. - Neutral sound which is why many like this. - Vocal is clear and forward. Cons: - Bass is not impactful as you find in a lots of review. - Soundstage feels definitely narrow and restricted, I could confirm this after hours of usage. - Not as enjoyable for a casual/normal user. That laid back and smoothness is missing. HD 6xx Pros: - Much better based and sounds fuller. - Soundstage is definitely better. - Very smooth and laid back tune that could be used for hours without fatigue. - Vocals are darker and recessed, if you like that. Cons: - Not as clear or detailed as you may feel when compared with HD 650 - Not neutral sound signature as HD 650 As my HD 6xx got damaged I ordered HD 600 after so many wonderful recommendations online but in short it is not as enjoyable and non-fatiguing . So will try now HD 660s or something which is more enjoyable and return HD 600. Considering enjoyability aspect in mind might be Sennheiser sound engineers tuning the subsequent versions of 600 series (650, 660s, 660s2 etc.) - Kudos to them for these wonderful Open-backs.

Yes I have a pair purchased hd600 over 22 years ago!!!!

Sennheiser HD600 have very little bass,but you can EQ them a little whit a free software "APO" and "Peace" and you can get more low end bass out of the HD600 ;)

it sounds great, just make sure dac/amp have bass boost/tune option, just incase youre not satisfied

Im thinking to by BTR5 To Replace My BTR3K That Does Not Seem To Charge Right Anymore

My ears.. could you keep the volume more level during the transitions?

add a Schitt magni or vali with the Schitt modi dac... and you will be amazed how good they sound! (only works if you are listening at your desktop). cheers!

I take my hd 600s everywhere with just my iPhone. I just got like a 3 foot cable. They are pretty portable if you ask me.

The ear cups could change the sound, in the other part, the cable shouldn't.

Hey man just a note, the clips of the music over b-roll are way louder than clips with you talking. Otherwise, great video

if you want portable good audio then just get IEMs, if not there are some steadily really good TWS earbuds coming out like the new galaxy buds pro 2. But for wireless headphones not so much.

As a normal person, i can confirm it's good.

Ok no beats are better than the airpods but maybe to your ears they sound better I can't dismiss that, everybody's ears are different and pick up sound different as a result With the soundstage part, the hd600 are very intimate but the imaging ie the precision of where sounds are coming from within the stage maybe gives the illusion of a wide stage

You could buy the 6xx which is the same thing but 250 or the hd58x’s which are 200-170 depending on if They are on sale and they sound similar but hold in more bass

You know you can simply bunch up the cable and tie it down with a ziptie or anything else right?

I like the video, just some tips 1. Lighter transition/ background music. 2. Clip on rode mice for less echo 3. Slow down just a tiny bit. You’re going through your points so fast i dont get to take them into consideration

I love mine

just a note: make sure adjustments are identical on both sides or else channel balance will get affected. Also btr5 is massively holding them back. I'll highly recommend Questyle M15 with a balanced cable on the affordable side. Best if you can pair them with a OTL and dac combo. Feliks echo mk2 + rme adi 2 for example

What about for listening to Techno for like 5+hrs. non-stop or several hours off and on throughout the entire day? Is the bass response good like 990 Pro or 900 Pro X or even the MDR-7506? Can i wear them with my eyeglasses for hours in comfort, or will they hurt?

If you want an out and about headphone thats closed back and wont break the bank a little more bass and subbass but still clear try the DT770 Pros either as 80ohm or 250ohm as you have the btr5 you wont regret it at all

Can someone help me with an answer that can determine me in purchasing the Sennheiser HD 600: Can I drive them directly from headphone output of a dedicated sound card from my PC? (in my case M-Audio Revolution 5.1) Thank you.

Id be using my hidizs s9 pro dac amp dongle and fiio btr7 to listen via ldac

I respect that ur wearing a red kippah during the vid 😂im more of a blue kippah kind of guy

Why can’t you take these headphones to school or anywhere else?

Putting them on Bluetooth kills the whole point of them Bluetooth is lossy and not lossless

I already have a mint hd5i0, and a mint second hand hd 660s, but today I bought a new hd600. Price was £215. On nain sennheiser web site plus code.

those sing with more power. i dont think your BTR5 is enough. but looking at the BTR5 specs they have more power via the balanced connector. get yourself a balanced cable.

bro sounds like xqc

Hd 600 are extremely unengaging with stuff like btr5. Its a shame that people have not heard hd 600/650 in their full glory. An otl is a must with them

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Huh duh six hundos

A wireless dac🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️, just get the dragonfly black or cobalt and have gotten yourself a real dac

There's no such thing as a 'normal' person.

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My PHILLIPS X2HR Are Open Back And Produce An AweSomeNess PerSoNiFied Bass Using My Fiio BTR7 and Tidal

from cheap to high end sound. If your using streaming for music with avg bitrate stick to mainstream headsets or earbuds. The sound is only as good as your source. most people aren't paying for high bitrate audio for every single track or albums. Most audiophile barely speak on the "Source" of audio you need. Be Honest with viewers on what comes in the territory chasing the dragon of high end sound.

Their HD 58X sound almost identical to the 600s. For a lot less.

Mate, could you talk faster?

do you need eyedrops you're blinking a lot

Turn down that damn music. Seriously

Useless

dud you need at least Fiio Q11 with balanced cable to power hd600 or new Fiio KA15 with balanced cable, Q11 with balanced output is like 5 times more power than BTR5.............lol......your video is not even funny, hello????????? you are not hearing HD600 through BTR5, you are hearing just noise...................please educate yourself on power and impedance and sensitivity................lol

It's funny that you think you're a normal person.

😂 If you want portability get Sennheiser Momentum lolz. Apples is just garage next to Sennheiser