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Sennheiser HD 600

The HD 600 is an audiophile quality open dynamic hi-fi/professional stereo headphone. The advanced diaphragm design eliminates standing waves in the diaphragm material. The HD 600 can be connected directly to hi-fi systems of the highest quality, in particular DAT, DCC and CD players. This headphone is an ideal choice for the professional recording engineer recording classical music.

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Sennheiser HD600
MSRP $450.00
Release date January, 2009
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Detailed sound
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Fantastic mid range response
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Bass response is perfect for casual or analytical listening
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Clear high range, without getting to bright
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Detachable / replaceable cables and ear cushions
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Open, circumaural design is not only good for the soundquality, with the used materials it is so comfortable, you can 'wear' it a full work day, without noticing it.
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A dedicated headphone amplifier isn't needed with most sources.
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The Price is only an option when your going for this kind of sound quality
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The quality of the standard cable, it tends to break just under the ear-parts.
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Not all mp3-players and laptop soundcards can power this headphones, which can result in (a verry noticable) loss of sound quality. (no problems with the higher branded sources)
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Features

  • High-quality open metal mesh earpiece covers for an extremely transparent sound
  • Computer optimized magnet systems minimize harmonic and intermodulation distortion
  • Extremely lightweight aluminum voice coils ensure excellent transient response
  • Neodymium ferrous magnet systems ensure optimum sensitivity and an excellent dynamic response
  • Exceptionally natural, spatial and accurate sound
  • Detachable, Kevlar reinforced, OFC copper cable

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Sennheiser HD 600

• Sennheiser HD600 Over-Ear Open Dynamic Hi-Fi Professional Stereo Headphones (Black)

UPC: 615104044654

EAN: 4012418044657

MPN: HD600

Competitors

AKG K 701

AKG K 701

MSRP  $400.00    Released  January, 2001
Pros
  • was the top-of-the-line AKG headphone until the recent addition of the K702
  • some of the best highs of any headphone
  • Very detailed sound.
Cons
  • Needs a dedicated headphone amp to shine.
  • 1000+ hours of break-in time.
  • The auto adjusting headband is great but has a plastic strip which threatins to break.
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Sennheiser HD 650

Sennheiser HD 650

MSRP  $549.00    Released  --
Pros
  • Detailed sound.
  • Bass response is perfect for casual or analytical listening.
  • Fantastic mid range response.
  • No too bright so as to make them fatiguing in long sessions.
  • Needs an amp to shine but does not a must.
Cons
  • Not the best looking headphones out there.
ProSCORE
1 review
86
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Sennheiser HD 580

Sennheiser HD 580

MSRP  $260.00    Released  --

The HD 580 is a top class open dynamic stereo HiFi/professional headphone. The advanced design of the diaphragm avoids resonant frequencies. The HD 580 can be connected directly to HiFi systems of the highest quality, in particular DAT, DCC, and CD players. This headphone is an ideal choice for the professional recording engineer recording...

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AKG K 702

AKG K 702

MSRP  $539.99    Released  August, 2008
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Grado RS2

Grado RS2

MSRP  $500.00    Released  --
Pros
  • gorgeous headphone - truly classic
Cons
  • very expensive
  • can dent more easily than the plastic or metal of cheaper models
ProSCORE
1 review
33
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Comments

1.  avatar listener said:

I really love my headphones.
At day time in a noisy environment they are nice to wear al day during study or desk-work due to the comfort, great (real) sound while still in contact with your environment. But at night, when it's quiet, listening goes to a new level. It changed and widened my music taste.

I have them for 4 years now. The only problem I have are the cables, I just broke my second cable. Which means the copper inside of the cable breaks, which results in loss of sound on one side. The first (after about 2.5 years) had a rough live (stuck under chairs etc). Because I paied 25 euro for a new cable I was really careful with it, it still looks new...
But I do miss the sound, so I have to buy a new cable again.

Nov 04, 2009 6:37pm
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Pros

  • Detailed sound
  • Fantastic mid range response
  • Bass response is perfect for casual or analytical listening
  • Clear high range, without getting to bright
  • Detachable / replaceable cables and ear cushions
  • Open, circumaural design is not only good for the soundquality, with the used materials it is so comfortable, you can 'wear' it a full work day, without noticing it.
  • A dedicated headphone amplifier isn't needed with most sources.

Cons

  • The looks
  • The Price is only an option when your going for this kind of sound quality
  • The quality of the standard cable, it tends to break just under the ear-parts.
  • Not all mp3-players and laptop soundcards can power this headphones, which can result in (a verry noticable) loss of sound quality. (no problems with the higher branded sources)

Comments

"

I really love my headphones.
At day time in a noisy environment they are nice to wear al day during study or desk-work due to the comfort, great (real) sound while still in contact with your environment. But at night, when it's quiet, listening goes to a new level. It changed and widened my music taste.

I have them for 4 years now. The only problem I have are the cables, I just broke my second cable. Which means the copper inside of the cable breaks, which results in loss of sound on one side. The first (after about 2.5 years) had a rough live (stuck under chairs etc). Because I paied 25 euro for a new cable I was really careful with it, it still looks new...
But I do miss the sound, so I have to buy a new cable again.

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