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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

Preference evidence:Limited1 explicit choice among 82 comments naming both.What the levels mean

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.

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Sennheiser HD 600Sennheiser HD 660S2
Typical price$300cheaper$680
Overall rank#4higher#12
People who recommend it117more60
Say they own it149more90
Mentions1,279more688
Typeopen-back wiredopen-back wired
Known forNeutralVocalsLong sessionsWarmVocalsUpgrade
Best forRecommended as the reference headphone by people who care about accurate, fatigue-free music listening.Recommended as the modern Sennheiser 6-series by vocal-first listeners who found the HD 600 too lean.
BuyAmazon · $300Amazon · $680Direct

People who mention both, in their own words

#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

#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

Questions people ask about this pair

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

Is the Sennheiser HD 600 better than the Sennheiser HD 660S2?
Only 1 of the 82 comments naming both choose one (0 for the Sennheiser HD 600, 1 for the Sennheiser HD 660S2), too few to call a winner. Overall, 117 people recommend the Sennheiser HD 600 and 60 the Sennheiser HD 660S2.
Which is cheaper, the Sennheiser HD 600 or the Sennheiser HD 660S2?
The Sennheiser HD 600 is cheaper: $300 against $680 when we last checked. Prices move, so the buy buttons show the live price.
Which do more people recommend, the Sennheiser HD 600 or the Sennheiser HD 660S2?
The Sennheiser HD 600: 117 people recommend it against 60. On the site-wide leaderboard the Sennheiser HD 600 is #4 and the Sennheiser HD 660S2 is #12.
Do people own both the Sennheiser HD 600 and the Sennheiser HD 660S2?
Yes. 4 of the 82 comments that name both come from people who say they own both pairs. 9 say they own the Sennheiser HD 600 and 4 the Sennheiser HD 660S2.
What do owners complain about on the Sennheiser HD 600 and the Sennheiser HD 660S2?
The most repeated complaint about the Sennheiser HD 600: needs a decent amp to open up; weak from phones and laptops. About the Sennheiser HD 660S2: bass is still modest next to planars. The full lists are on each side below.

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