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Sennheiser HD 660S2 vs Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO
More people recommend the Sennheiser HD 660S2 overall (60 vs 38). None of the 59 comments that name both says outright which one to buy, so read the loves and complaints and decide by taste.
- Comments naming both
- 59
- Say they own both
- 7
- Choose the HD 660S2
- 0
- Choose the DT 1990 PRO
- 0
Preference evidence:Limited0 explicit choices among 59 comments naming both.What the levels mean
Counted across 16 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 | $680cheaper | $700 |
| Overall rank | #12higher | #17 |
| People who recommend it | 60more | 38 |
| Say they own it | 90more | 51 |
| Mentions | 688more | 470 |
| Type | open-back wired | open-back wired |
| Known for | WarmVocalsUpgrade | DetailTwo pad setsNeeds amp |
| Best for | Recommended as the modern Sennheiser 6-series by vocal-first listeners who found the HD 600 too lean. | Recommended to detail-first listeners and home producers who want a headphone that will outlast several amps. |
| Buy | Amazon · $680Direct | Amazon · $700Direct |
People who mention both, in their own words
“I got Beyerdynamic DT 1990 and adding these 660s to my list”
Owns bothA commenter under 🟥Sennheiser HD660s (The Best Sennheiser Can.... .) (Z Reviews) · Feb 2018
#12 overall
Sennheiser HD 660S2
9 of the 59 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
#17 overall
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO (now sold as MKII)
8 of the 59 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.
What owners love
- Build quality owners describe as the best in its class; metal, made in Germany, everything replaceable
- Detail and technical precision that producers and mixers pick it for
- Comes with two pad sets (analytical and balanced) that genuinely change the sound
The complaints
- Treble peaks: the reason most people who move on from it give
- Heavy and warm on the head after long sessions; pads flatten over time
- 250 ohm, needs an amp
In their words
“I got the DT-1990 mkiis and I love them”
A commenter under Almost all headphones are inaccurate. Only these are good. (AP Mastering) · Dec 2024
“These DT 1990 are worth every penny”
A commenter under Z Review - Beyer-Dynamic DT1990 [Like a German Porno...] (Z Reviews) · Mar 2017
“I love my DT 1990 Pros :)”
A commenter under Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro Review: Big, Built, but TOO Bright?? (BadSeed Tech) · Oct 2019
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 660S2 better than the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO?
- None of the 59 comments naming both says outright which one to buy. Overall, 60 people recommend the Sennheiser HD 660S2 and 38 the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO. Read what owners love and complain about below and decide by taste.
- Which is cheaper, the Sennheiser HD 660S2 or the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO?
- The Sennheiser HD 660S2 is cheaper: $680 against $700 when we last checked. Prices move, so the buy buttons show the live price.
- Which do more people recommend, the Sennheiser HD 660S2 or the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO?
- The Sennheiser HD 660S2: 60 people recommend it against 38. On the site-wide leaderboard the Sennheiser HD 660S2 is #12 and the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO is #17.
- Do people own both the Sennheiser HD 660S2 and the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO?
- Yes. 7 of the 59 comments that name both come from people who say they own both pairs. 9 say they own the Sennheiser HD 660S2 and 8 the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO.
- What do owners complain about on the Sennheiser HD 660S2 and the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO?
- The most repeated complaint about the Sennheiser HD 660S2: bass is still modest next to planars. About the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO: treble peaks: the reason most people who move on from it give. The full lists are on each side below.