Had to return my Sennheiser Hd6XX :(

Submitted by wiggan1989 t3_z76yu1 in headphones

Only had them less than a week. Absolutely loved them. Basically, the right driver was making rattling noises at low bass frequencies. I saw on most forums is that there may be a hair on or near the driver. I did take the pads and the grill apart and did an inspection, no hairs or dust to be found but still cleaned them anyway, still no luck.

Now I have returned them I decided to buy the Sennheiser Hd600 as they were £10 more with a discount. Similar sound to the 6XXs but heard the mids are more detailed. Anyway they should arrive on Wednesday.

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PutPineappleOnPizza t1_iy5964n wrote

Ah well.. Both of these are so close in performance, I'm sure you will have a great time (if you remember then please tell me how you like them :) curious to hear about it as someone who loves the HD6XX)

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iy59kh0 wrote

That's the general consensus on here and other forums. I was so gutted they were defective. Actually preferred them to my Sundaras

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PutPineappleOnPizza t1_iy5agb8 wrote

I can imagine.. I imported my 6XX for quite a bit above what they cost now but I adore them and they were still worth it.

Like for me there is no need to get something else.. Except for ZMF cans, these are like a goal that's far away I'm saving up for. They look amazing.

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dirtyrabbitmk1 t1_iya0xy8 wrote

I do love my zmf's. They look amazing but it's also like putting little fluffy clouds on my ears. They are extraordinarily comfortable, I also picked mine up on here 2nd hand so keep your eyes peeled!

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PutPineappleOnPizza t1_iya7fjv wrote

Does the warranty still apply when getting them used?

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dirtyrabbitmk1 t1_iyaapjd wrote

I'll be honest I'm not sure. I have all of the original paperwork and tech sheet with it. I would probably have to email them and check but that's a good call.

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PutPineappleOnPizza t1_iyacik6 wrote

I hope you still have it :) pretty sure it will be fine.

I still have no idea which ZMF to save up for. Living in Europe make the decision even harder since Atriums cost 3k and more here. Customs fees and even some taxes on top and suddenly you're paying 500$ more :/

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michael2v t1_iy5sxk5 wrote

Why not just exchange then?

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iy5t0pi wrote

I got them from a seller on eBay

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michael2v t1_iy5t7hp wrote

That’s a good reason!

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iy5to6f wrote

If I got them from a retailer then I'd definitely get them exchanged. I bought the Hd600 from the a reputable retailer, so if they're any issues I can exchange them

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ProfessionalTune4357 t1_iy5mq37 wrote

Had it several times. The hair was always stuck in the foam pad

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hurtyewh t1_iy7z0wo wrote

HD600 is more neutral and don't have the added warmth and fullness of the HD6XX. Very similar though, but still splits people a lot. I highly suggest trying EQ (Oratory1990's preset) as, imo, that makes them so much better that it's ridiculous.

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iy81ho2 wrote

It's annoying that no reputable retailer stocks the 6XX in the UK. Had to resort getting mine from Ebay, still sealed though. This is the reason this time around I got the Hd600 a sit was £10 more and £100 less than the HD650 and 660

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hurtyewh t1_iy830rp wrote

6XX is a Drop product so no one else will have it. They're also getting these deals to push US sales and some of their versions of headphones by EU manufacturers can't even be shipped to Europe by Drop. Tricky business, literally.

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iy85a2k wrote

Seems like you guys have decent deals on headphones too.

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ExiledSanity t1_iy9i7wn wrote

With that much time in between listening you probably won't even be able to tell a difference.

They are very close.

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