Sennheiser HD-600?
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ryans
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HD-600 are a great 'neutral' headphone.. mixes should translate well. I love their natural sound, accurate mids, the highs are BEAUTIFUL.. smooth and never harsh, can listen to them for hours. I find them comfortable.
Weaknesses: not much sub bass, narrow stereo image.. and the imaging isn't as precise as other headphones...
I love to mix on them.. and also just listen to music on them, everything just sounds natural and (correct?). But for precise analysis I usually choose a different headphone.. or monitors.
Ryan
Weaknesses: not much sub bass, narrow stereo image.. and the imaging isn't as precise as other headphones...
I love to mix on them.. and also just listen to music on them, everything just sounds natural and (correct?). But for precise analysis I usually choose a different headphone.. or monitors.
Ryan
Vonk
Active Member
I really like my HD650 for mixing. Here's a comparison between the two that might be of interest.
https://www.leadsrating.com/headphone-reviews/headphone-comparisons/sennheiser-hd600-vs-hd650/
https://www.leadsrating.com/headphone-reviews/headphone-comparisons/sennheiser-hd600-vs-hd650/
heisenberg
having uncertain feelings
I have owned HD-600s for at least twenty years. They do have a pristine sound as mentioned but I wouldn't mix on them because the presentation is too good and too thin on the lower end.It will hide tons of issues when mixing. Ryan's comments ring true for me.
There is also the issue of where you are coming from. Say if you are mixing on JBLs with bass bins and you move to ADAM nearfields, your reference point is going to be way off once you switch.
I would go to a music store and try on a bunch of them and see what you like in comparison to some standard nearfields, like Adam, Genelec & Dynaudio which are known for having close to a neutral sound.
Having said that the HD600 are a lovely headphone but you want something for mixing.
There is also the issue of where you are coming from. Say if you are mixing on JBLs with bass bins and you move to ADAM nearfields, your reference point is going to be way off once you switch.
I would go to a music store and try on a bunch of them and see what you like in comparison to some standard nearfields, like Adam, Genelec & Dynaudio which are known for having close to a neutral sound.
Having said that the HD600 are a lovely headphone but you want something for mixing.
David Kudell
Senior Member
This is what I have: The Drop.com Sennheiser HD6xx, which are HD650's just with a different color. Such a great value at $195 as opposed to $400. They're a great headphone, and one of the most neutral, as measured by Sonarworks.
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Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX | Top Rated Open-Back Headphones | Drop
Our all-time best selling open-back audiophile headphones, the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX is a replacement to the original HD 650 with a refreshed aesthetic & improved utility.
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sostenuto
AKA _ doubtingtom37
Fairly confusing after narrowing down to Sennheiser HD600 and Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro.
Have Yamaha powered monitors, but aging ears with hi-freq fall-off. Hoping newer headphones can help. Was warned about 'bassiness' of HD650, thus HD 600. Senns notably pricier than Beyers .... in Cart now @ $168.
Really disappointing to have Beyers fall out of consideration at this late point. :(
Have Yamaha powered monitors, but aging ears with hi-freq fall-off. Hoping newer headphones can help. Was warned about 'bassiness' of HD650, thus HD 600. Senns notably pricier than Beyers .... in Cart now @ $168.
Really disappointing to have Beyers fall out of consideration at this late point. :(
Instrugramm
All of the samples? Yes please!
HD 600s are definitely the way to go, the HD6XX/ 650s have way to much mid bass, so really bad for mixing but great for monitoring when you play piano as the sound is mellow and laid back. If you should like the sound signature of the 600s, get the 58X Jubilees and "felt mod" them, they're great for just listening and having fun.
If you need closed backs for mixing, you might want to check out the Shure 1540s or the Ether CXs on Massdrop, but open backs are definitely the more ideal solution.
I'll start posting more reviews on my facebook page soon but the ones for the HD6XX and 58xJubilee are online already. -> https://www.facebook.com/sonostuff
Ps. The HD600s are my work horses, if I want to listen to music, grab something else f. ex Sendy Aivas, 58Xs, 177X GOs, Meze Noirs etc.
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VladK
Active Member
You can't go wrong with Sennheiser. I play piano with 650 and 800S all the time. You might choose between specific models depending on your taste, but they all sound great and are very reliable.
I would say that 650 would be a good match for 8" monitors, 600 is more like thinner 5" monitors. Just remember, these are high impedance phones, is your amp able to handle them?
I would say that 650 would be a good match for 8" monitors, 600 is more like thinner 5" monitors. Just remember, these are high impedance phones, is your amp able to handle them?
Thundercat
Senior Member
I did this too - and I use the Kat SonarWorks software to make them neutral when I'm making critical mixing decisions.This is what I have: The Drop.com Sennheiser HD6xx, which are HD650's just with a different color. Such a great value at $195 as opposed to $400. They're a great headphone, and one of the most neutral, as measured by Sonarworks.
Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX | Top Rated Open-Back Headphones | Drop
Our all-time best selling open-back audiophile headphones, the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX is a replacement to the original HD 650 with a refreshed aesthetic & improved utility.
Wonderful headphones, terrific price.
Mike
David Kudell
Senior Member
Yes I have Sonarworks too. The low frequency extension on the HD6xx is quite satisfying when turned on!
Thundercat
Senior Member
I'm quite pleased with the two together as well. Although I'm not familiar with the "low frequency extension" you speak of.
One thing I've got to do in Logic is change the Audio preferences NOT to use SonarWorks while recording as it introduces horrific latency. I usually just change it to use my audio interface instead (Apogee Quartet) while recording, and then switch it back to SonarWorks when mixing/mastering. Seems to work well.
Best,
Mike
Instrugramm
All of the samples? Yes please!
Oh I nearly forgot, if you do actually produce electronic music or cinematic stuff, you should either consider one of the Beyerdynamics (strongly advise to get the 1990s or 177x GOs with perforated XXL Pads by Brainwavz to get rid of the slight mid bass bump) or (if you need stay on a smaller budget) the 58Xs just to check the sub bass, the other Sennheisers (6XX/650, 600s and even 660S') can't get that low and your mix may end up muddy, since you can't actually set up compression adequatly when side chaining your kick/ bass drum.
The 58Xs will however need Sonarworks, Morphit and/or Can opener of which I'm not too much of a fan, digitally correcting headphones can produce a lot of incoherencies when actually mixing, better just buy neutral ones right off the bat. The best Jack of all traits headphones might be the 1990s for open (although my mixes turned out better with the 600s, so the 1990s had to leave) and/ or the Ether CXs for closed listening (although they'll probably make you mad with their in your face detail).
The 58Xs will however need Sonarworks, Morphit and/or Can opener of which I'm not too much of a fan, digitally correcting headphones can produce a lot of incoherencies when actually mixing, better just buy neutral ones right off the bat. The best Jack of all traits headphones might be the 1990s for open (although my mixes turned out better with the 600s, so the 1990s had to leave) and/ or the Ether CXs for closed listening (although they'll probably make you mad with their in your face detail).
shomynik
Active Member
After using K702 for many years I recently got both HD600 and DT880 pro as well as some Lake People headphone amp.
The HD600 is most neutral by far and sound the most "clear" (less distortion?). I believe those reasons are why I keep reaching for them first when doing headphone checks. But I do agree they seem somehow fairly forgiving, so it's important to be aware of that.
The HD600 is most neutral by far and sound the most "clear" (less distortion?). I believe those reasons are why I keep reaching for them first when doing headphone checks. But I do agree they seem somehow fairly forgiving, so it's important to be aware of that.
Instrugramm
All of the samples? Yes please!
Yup, definitely needed, commented on that fact in another thread on here, I d' suggest getting the Magni 3+ or the Heresy by Shiit.
shomynik
Active Member
Oh yes, I agree. It definitely improved sound on all 3 pairs of mine comparing to driving them with RME Aio headphone amp. It's just somehow easier to hear things, somehow greater clarity but density as well.
Ben
VSL
I currently use the DT-880 and very happy with them. I've added an EQ to the output of my interface to get a more linear sound. Regarding interface: A good interface is as important as good headphones imo. I noticed a big improvement back when I upgraded from my small ~120€ interface to the RME UFX II.
Today I've ordered the Adam Studio Pro SP-5 because they are currently on sale 150€ below the list price and my colleagues praised them for an outstanding and detailed sound. Already excited to compare these two
Today I've ordered the Adam Studio Pro SP-5 because they are currently on sale 150€ below the list price and my colleagues praised them for an outstanding and detailed sound. Already excited to compare these two
barteredbride
Hello and hola...a Brit in Spain
Soooo....now I´m confused!
I was set on getting some HD600s for mixing, but if it misses low bass frequencies, what can I do?
Is there any headphones like the HD600, but with bass detail?
I was set on getting some HD600s for mixing, but if it misses low bass frequencies, what can I do?
Is there any headphones like the HD600, but with bass detail?
