Head to head · for music listening
Sennheiser HD 600 vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO
More people recommend the Sennheiser HD 600 overall (116 vs 96). None of the 14 comments that name both says outright which one to buy, so read the loves and complaints and decide by taste.
- Comments naming both
- 14
- Say they own both
- 1
- Choose the HD 600
- 0
- Choose the DT 770 PRO
- 0
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.
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $300 | $160cheaper |
| Overall rank | #3higher | #5 |
| People who recommend it | 116more | 96 |
| Say they own it | 151more | 144 |
| Mentions | 1,240more | 892 |
| Type | open-back wired | closed-back wired |
| Known for | NeutralVocalsLong sessions | Closed-backBassBuilt to last |
| Best for | The reference headphone for people who care about accurate, fatigue-free music listening. | Closed-back for people who want something that lasts a decade and blocks the room out. |
| Buy | Amazon · $300 | Amazon · $160 |
#3 overall
Sennheiser HD 600
2 of the 14 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.
What owners love
- The most natural, neutral mid-range people can name; a 25-year reference
- Super comfortable for long sessions
- Timbre and tone that owners call perfect for acoustic, classical and vocals
- Owners who tried many others keep coming back to it
The complaints
- Needs a decent amp to open up; weak from phones and laptops
- Small, intimate soundstage; some call it boring
- Bass does not go deep
In their words
“My favorite headphones are my painted hd600s with a custom matching cable”
A commenter under Crinacle's ULTIMATE Guide to Headphones (crinacle) · Dec 2024
“After trying all other options, we highly recommend the HD 600”
A commenter under Why You SHOULDN'T Buy HD 600... & What To Get Instead (The Headphone Show) · Sep 2025
“I love my HD600 but have to compensate for the weak bass”
A commenter under Almost all headphones are inaccurate. Only these are good. (AP Mastering) · Dec 2024
#5 overall
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohm)
1 of the 14 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
“I use the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro and can highly recommend them”
A commenter under Audio Technica ATH-M50X Review! (Marques Brownlee) · Feb 2014
“I use the DT 770 Limited's and I absolutely love them”
A commenter under Why Do All Streamers Use These Headphones? (Dagwummy) · Jul 2023
“Love them even more than my DT 770 Pro Limited Edition”
A commenter under 🟥Philips SHP9500 (AKA F'n Amazeballs) (Z Reviews) · Sep 2015