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xtel9 t1_j5wiswv wrote

They really are just a fantastic set of headphones that maintain a certain response and timbre that despite having access to what others may say are “better” or even headphones that are absolutely better in certain areas… You’ll always, at least I always find my way back to these headphones for a proper sense of balance in audio and to calibrate “how things should sound” or rather it’s how I would like them to sound and they have never been completely outdone - side by doe against any headphones you might find another set more to your liking but the venerable HD600 IMO is really a headphone that is never really “bested” by any other - Cheers and Congratulations

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xGuacamolly OP t1_j5wjrti wrote

"Sense of balance" is exactly how i feel about this headphone. Not the best but still very satisfied while it's on my head 🙂.

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SoupFlavouredTea t1_j5xdd72 wrote

Opinions on the hd560s vs hd600? I've owned a variety of headphones from quite a few different manufacturers but none have caught my ear like Sennheiser. I've heard the 560s is a more neutral 600 with better bass extension but for whatever reason I've never been able to try the 600.

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TiffanLeeway t1_j5xjrnj wrote

Personally I'd say the HD560s is a bit less neutral sounding than the HD600 because of its elevated treble and slightly distant sounding mids, although the bass and mid-bass balance is great and better than the HD600. I found that the presence boost and natural soundstage of the HD560s gives some instruments a boosted spatial sound to them, which you may or may not enjoy.

The HD600 in comparison is more forward and detailed sounding in the mids, with balanced treble that isn't hyped. It does lack sub bass and has a very slight mid-bass boost. All of which makes it sound a bit more closed in and analytical as a result. I use mine every day but the reason I like them is because they're a reliable boring workhorse as opposed to a fun or exciting sounding headphone.

Another headphone I'd recommend that is somewhere between a HD560s and HD600 is the AKG K612, which I think is AKG's best headphone by far.

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ibizzet t1_j5xwt9w wrote

Great review. Can I bother you for a recommendation? I like electronic music and am in the market for a "fun" or "exciting" headphone that has excellent sub-bass (20hz-120hz). What would you recommend?

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FrankieWilde11 t1_j5y74ez wrote

not sure how fun it is for others, but i love my Neumann NDH-30.

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xtel9 t1_j5z36pf wrote

Really really nice set of headphones pleasure to listen to even in critical situationss

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xtel9 t1_j5z1rnz wrote

HIgh End Sony Maybe even thier Professional Series - Look MDR Z702

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xtel9 t1_j5z34jj wrote

HIgh End Sony Maybe even thier Professional Series - Look at MDR Z7M2

Specially designed drivers

How else do these headphones produce sound so accurately and powerfully? For one, the dynamic drivers are huge — 70mm to be exact. And new to this second-generation model: strong, aluminum-coated diaphragms that can move fluidly.

Sony also included a supersized neodymium magnet that doubles the circumference of the magnet used in the original MDR-Z27. That means the large, ultralight diaphragms start and stop quickly to reproduce mids and vocals with even greater precision and detail.

Rather than use a traditional grille, Sony opted for a Fibonacci pattern that helps keep air flowing in a specific way that lowers resonance.

It also helps produce smoother highs without harsh peaks.

Large vents on the bottom of both ear cups help accentuate the bass.

To be honest for the price of some of the best headphones I’ve ever heard I would be hard-pressed to choose the venerable HD 600 over them.

and just as a general guidance, these aren’t like talking about Sony XM fives or something this is like they’re very high-end, audiophile grade level headphone line

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Lane4Imaging t1_j617pxq wrote

I own both and appreciate them both. HD600 for classical, opera and jazz. Sony for everything else!

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xtel9 t1_j627oa0 wrote

I’m inclined to say I have similar preferences for headphones as you it would seem

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xtel9 t1_j5yy8wu wrote

That’s interesting I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on the differences between the AKG k612 and the AKG 701

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8day t1_j5zrlhf wrote

Do you think HD600 are that much noticeably better than HD660/HD6XX? I'd like to buy either one of them, but not sure if HD600/HD660 are worth x2 the price of HD6XX. On the other hand I have HD215 and been using them almost every day for 15 years (built better than a tank), so I think that even if I consider HD600 to be expensive, they may be worth the investment.

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Kevin0o0 t1_j609miz wrote

I bought the 6xx first but evenutally sold them for the 600 since I liked that the 600 had more treble/less midbass.

To me even though the 6xx sounds great I thought it was a little too relaxing and I wanted something a bit more exciting and the 600 did that for me. It is a minor change though so if you dont like the 6xx you wont like the 600 imo.

If you want the 600 I would encourage buying used since I agree its good amount more expensive than the 6xx. Either are worth the money since they will last forever.

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xGuacamolly OP t1_j60vqem wrote

I had the 6XX for a very long time but as soon as i tried the 600, it was a no brainer. 600 wins for me even if It's twice the price. If it sounds better then i prefer to pay the extra $$ and be happy. I'd always put back the 650 on the stand after 2-3 songs but with the 600 i can keep it for hours.

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xtel9 t1_j5yxoip wrote

in my personal opinion and listening experience HD 560s are definitely great headphones and certainly sounds great I would never say that they didn’t I just cannot imagine a scenario where somebody would listen to a pair of 560s and then put on a pair of HD 600’s back to back and say well it’s obvious I’m gonna walk away with a 560’s.

Indeed, I can’t even think of anybody’s opinion on Fidelity that I trust that would ever choose a pair of 560s over 600s after listening back to back.

Again not at the 560 just don’t have a certain flavor and signature character that’s quite pleasant- if I had to provide a word to describe, it would be very warm and almost colored like warm butterscotch.

However, the 560 will never have the driver reaction response in the low end of the six hundredths in terms of speed, nor tightness nor the firmness in the upper mid range, and especially not the very present clarity in the higher end that is just almost as perfect as a headphone can do just sloped at the absolute perfect point to retain accuracy yet almost obliterate any harshness and mind you it does all of this on probably the widest variety of musical source material that I can say but any other headphone has ever come close to retaining its character, strengths, and predictability as the 600’s in this regard.

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RB181 t1_j62pdfa wrote

I did the unimaginable.

I tried the HD 600 before I did the HD 560S. I was disappointed in the former (but eventually bought a pair anyway, because reasons), and loved the latter. A few months of owning both and I haven't changed my mind.

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