Head to head · for music listening
Sennheiser HD 600 vs HD 660S2
More people recommend the Sennheiser HD 600 overall (117 vs 60). Only 1 of the 82 comments naming both explicitly choose one (0 for the Sennheiser HD 600, 1 for the Sennheiser HD 660S2), too few to call a winner.
- Comments naming both
- 82
- Say they own both
- 4
- Choose the HD 600
- 0
- Choose the HD 660S2
- 1
Counted across 20 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 | $300cheaper | $680 |
| Overall rank | #4higher | #12 |
| People who recommend it | 117more | 60 |
| Say they own it | 150more | 90 |
| Mentions | 1,279more | 688 |
| Type | open-back wired | open-back wired |
| Known for | NeutralVocalsLong sessions | WarmVocalsUpgrade |
| Best for | The reference headphone for people who care about accurate, fatigue-free music listening. | The modern Sennheiser 6-series for vocal-first listeners who found the HD 600 too lean. |
| Buy | Amazon · $300 | Amazon · $680Direct |
People who mention both, in their own words
“I much prefer the HD660S over HD600”
Picks the HD 660S2A commenter under The HD 600 is STILL one of the best headphones. (The Headphone Show) · Jun 2023
#4 overall
Sennheiser HD 600
9 of the 82 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
#12 overall
Sennheiser HD 660S2
4 of the 82 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
“Love my hd660S, couldn't imagine switching to anything else but the 660S2”
A commenter under Why You SHOULDN'T Buy HD 600... & What To Get Instead (The Headphone Show) · Sep 2025
“using the sennheiser hd 660s for gaming and i absolutely LOVE them”
A commenter under 5 of the Best Headphones Under $500 (Joshua Valour) · Feb 2020
“I recently bought the Sennheiser HD660S and I LOVE them”
A commenter under Open vs Closed Back Headphones for GAMING - Which Is Best? (Hardware Canucks) · Jul 2019