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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 660S2

More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO overall (121 vs 60). None of the 16 comments that name both says outright which one to buy, so read the loves and complaints and decide by taste.

Comments naming both
16
Say they own both
5
Choose the DT 770 PRO
0
Choose the HD 660S2
0

Preference evidence:Limited0 explicit choices among 16 comments naming both.What the levels mean

Counted across 11 review videos, harvested Sep 2026. A comment counts as a choice only when it says so in plain words (prefer X over Y, upgraded from Y to X); questions never count. Quotes are whole sentences of 12 words or fewer, linked to where they were said. How we count.

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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROSennheiser HD 660S2
Typical price$160cheaper$680
Overall rank#3higher#12
People who recommend it121more60
Say they own it184more90
Mentions988more688
Typeclosed-back wiredopen-back wired
Known forClosed-backBassBuilt to lastWarmVocalsUpgrade
Best forRecommended as a closed-back that lasts a decade and blocks the room out.Recommended as the modern Sennheiser 6-series by vocal-first listeners who found the HD 600 too lean.
BuyAmazon · $160Amazon · $680Direct

#3 overall

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohm)

6 of the 16 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.

What owners love

  • Built like a tank; the standard answer when durability is the priority
  • Good bass and isolation for a closed headphone
  • One owner replaced the pads once in three years and it is still going
  • Wide-sounding for a closed design

The complaints

  • Beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some
  • Non-detachable cable on the classic version
  • Clamp is tight for larger heads

In their words

#12 overall

Sennheiser HD 660S2

6 of the 16 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.

What owners love

  • Vocals and mids: owners who compared it with the Sundara and DT 1990 give it the win on voices
  • Smoother, less fatiguing than bright rivals; long sessions without ear pain
  • Large cups that fit big ears; light for hours of use
  • The S2 adds the bass the original 660S was criticised for

The complaints

  • Bass is still modest next to planars
  • Some units creak
  • Price: owners often call it a little overpriced against the HD 600/650 or the 58X

In their words

Questions people ask about this pair

Every answer is built from the counts on this page, not from our own listening.

Is the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO better than the Sennheiser HD 660S2?
None of the 16 comments naming both says outright which one to buy. Overall, 121 people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 60 the Sennheiser HD 660S2. Read what owners love and complain about below and decide by taste.
Which is cheaper, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the Sennheiser HD 660S2?
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is cheaper: $160 against $680 when we last checked. Prices move, so the buy buttons show the live price.
Which do more people recommend, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the Sennheiser HD 660S2?
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: 121 people recommend it against 60. On the site-wide leaderboard the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is #3 and the Sennheiser HD 660S2 is #12.
Do people own both the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the Sennheiser HD 660S2?
Yes. 5 of the 16 comments that name both come from people who say they own both pairs. 6 say they own the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 6 the Sennheiser HD 660S2.
What do owners complain about on the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the Sennheiser HD 660S2?
The most repeated complaint about the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some. About the Sennheiser HD 660S2: bass is still modest next to planars. The full lists are on each side below.

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