Sennheiser HD 600 - Audiophile Hi-Res Open Back Dynamic Headphone

These headphones are game changers. I have an acoustically treated room with studio monitors. For 10+ years I refused to use headphones for listening and audio engineering as I loved the experience of the music blasting in front of me and typically would get very uncomfortable with headphones after a while (maybe I have a big head). That has all changed. Combined with my Asus Essence STX 2, these headphones brought out detail that even my studio-class monitors did not. On top of that, theyre so comfortable that I started leisurely listening to all my music with them. Sitting down and listening to my old vinyl records while closing my eyes with the HD600 is an amazing experience. Its already been established just how wonderful these are for mixing and mastering music, but I wanted to emphasize that these headphones have somehow increased my already tremendously high appreciation for music. Theres a reason theyre so loved.

The sound quality of these phones is nothing short of amazing. They are also incredibly light weight and attractive looking. Highly recommended.

Looking for quality headphones to mix? These are it!!

Since there is so many reviews for this, I will keep it mildly simple. The sound is amazing, its price is fair and I use it with the sound blaster X7.

These headphones sounded very good with linear sound and excellent detail. Unfortunately, the left cannel would intermittently drop out. I would have to wiggle the plug at the earpiece to get it to work.

The best under $1k for studio monitoring.

Be carful, dac can brake the drivers

incredible good quality, they gives you the impression to be in the recording room with the band

I knew what I was in for, and honestly I shouldnt have bought them. Because these headphones arent for me. But I have the shp 9500s and I was looking to upgrade from them. Honestly, I like the sound of my shp 9500s more than these. These are what some people call neutral, but to me the highs sound veiled. Overall, the sound just kind of sounds distant from my head (highs and vocals) and a little boxed in. Personally, I prefer some high end sparkle. These headphones did make me realize what soundstage is. And honestly, I also prefer the shp 9500s for being more intimate. These make the sounds come further from your head, but it isnt magical. It doesnt make things sound more 3d. Just.. honestly sounds more distant. Listening to my shp 9500s after these, does make me realize a few flaws with them. They do have some treble peaks that are a bit fatiguing after a while, but Ive gotten used to their sound signature, I like my ears to hurt a bit while I listen to music. Also, the shp 9500s have that treble grain, but thats the only reason why Im looking to upgrade from them. Also would be nice to have bass that doesnt roll off. Which both these headphones have that problem. Audiophiles say that you dont need that deep bass, but that is just simply not true. You have to be kidding yourself if you think bass isnt important to music.

I do not like how the cords Y shape coming down catches my chin when I remove these headphones. Ive had to change the way I take them off so this doesnt happen. Sometimes taking them off I pull my own hair a little bit, this can be prevented by training myself to remove them differently.