Sennheiser - HD 600 - Hi-Res Audiophile Open Back Headphone - Pioneered with Controlled Airflow and Optimised Transducer - Black
About this product
The HD 600 is the audio purist’s choice for reference playback. An instrument of Sennheiser’s passion for perfect sound, it is globally recognised as the standard for analytical high-fidelity listening - even 20-plus years after its release. The foundation of the extraordinarily clear sound of the HD 600 is its’ open acoustic design and the revolutionary transducer, which has been computer-optimized to reduce partial vibrations, which are responsible for a multitude of distortions.
Features
A wide frequency response
(12 to 40,500 Hz) that’s acoustically transparent for analytical high-fidelity listening.
Open-back earcups
Open-back earcups facilitate the natural expansion of sound waves for a hi-fidelity spacious soundstage.
42mm transducers
42mm transducers use computer-based optimization to minimize harmonic and intermodulation distortion to <0.1%.
Elliptical earcups
Elliptical earcups and luxuriously comfortable velour pads for hours of fatigue-free listening.
Detachable para-aramid reinforced cables
Detachable para-aramid reinforced cables with OFC copper ensure signal integrity and a very low handling noise.
Specifications
- Connection TypeWired, WiredHeadphone FitOver-the-Ear, Over-the-Ear
Reviews
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 5 reviews
Top Mentions
- Sound Quality (5)
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| Pros for Sennheiser - HD 600 - Hi-Res Audiophile Open Back Headphone - Pioneered with Controlled Airflow and Optimised Transducer - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality | Sound Quality, Comfort, Bass, Weight, Fit | Sound Quality, Comfort, Battery Life, Portability, Heat Dissipation | Sound Quality, Bass, Comfort, Open Back |
| Cons for Sennheiser - HD 600 - Hi-Res Audiophile Open Back Headphone - Pioneered with Controlled Airflow and Optimised Transducer - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Cable Length, Clamping Force | Control Interface | There were no cons for this product— |















































