The Headphones to Buy. Period. - HD6XX Review

These headphones used to retail for close to $500. Nowadays, they're $200, and that makes them one of the most sensible choices in the category...

Intro Screen Music Credit:
Title: Laszlo - Supernova

[tallsz]

“THEY ARE NOT A FASHION STATEMENT”—what? I think these are some of the most beautiful headphones under 300$.Period.

[karkinissan]

That's not a shot of Linus, that's a shot of Colton.

[lolmanbob]

"Not a fashion statement"
Iunno, bud. They look pretty sleek.

[annoymouscoward]

We once met Linus; many years ago at NCIX's first outlet store's grandopening door crasher sale in Ontario. I was struggling to balance a pair of GTX 460's in one hand, while trying to figure out how to grab two Acer 120hz gaming monitors with the other. You approached me and applauded my purchase, having reviewed the hardware yourself already; we had a brief chat as the chaos of the doorcrasher continued.

Anyways, I've always felt you had a good taste in value and hardware -- I think this video proves it yet again. I personally like using the Senn 373d's for my computer use, as the microphone comes in handy, but I also have the HD 650's and I think they are the best headphones you can get for at home listening. I use them for watching movies mainly.

I now also have the HD 6XX -- ordered them early on in the drop sale. $298 CAD. Glad to see we still share the same eye for value and performance.

[ゼロワンそれが俺の名だ]

4 years later and it's still one of the best value headphones out there imo. Very few sound as good and detailed as these do at this price range even with all the new headphones on the market. Only two that I can think of are the HD560s also by Sennheiser and the Hifiman HE400se.

[woopygoman]

1. HD 6XX is a remake of the HD 650. Not the HD 600.
2. The HD 650 came to market in 2003.
3. HD 600 is neutral. HD 650 is natural and laid back.
Just stating facts.

[TSVStriFe]

Sennheiser stays imo still the best brand for headphones!

[JinX]

Can absolutely confirm: the Hurr Durr Six Hungeos by Old Mate Senny is one of the headphones of ALL TIME!

[PredCaliber]

Still have my HD650 for over 7/8 years now in 2021. I liked them over a more expensive Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro (500+$). Also had the HD660s, but I dont find them necessarily any better than my HD650 in comparison. Getting the HD6xx for 200$ or less is an absolute no brainer. Really, really insane for that price even in 2021! Despite they surely run on a mobile device, if you listen on a pc, make sure you get a good DAC/AMP since they scale very well. (I had an AudioEngine D1 DAC/AMP, and for everyday use I have a Soundblaster X7 external DAC/AMP) Like Linus says as well, also they are so super comfortable, Cant go wrong with these!

[trentsmith]

Absolutely amazing review Linus! You made some points in this video and have answered some questions I've had that no other review of this product was able to deliver.

[Zaratoth]

Video drops after product is no longer available. Amazing troll Linus. Thumbs up.

[omfgblondie]

I like that Colton has gone from to LTT Model

[tapthestickman]

0:01 it's actually the huh duh six hundgeo's by SENN

[DanielDuarteSza]

0:25 that guy is typing absolutely nothing.

[zeromailss]

I'm tired of this "my headphone are $X and they sound good/better" comment, no they dont

cut the crap, this is not Beets by farmer dre, hd6xx are worthy of the $200, maybe even more than that if you compare it to other headphone on that price point as they are better

[RonRivet]

Bought a pair for $300 CDN which included shipping and am very happy with them. Excellent soundstage, warmth and detail. The lack of bass is insignificant due to the fact that they do everything else so well as well as being very comfy to wear. And with that being bass is actually quite good. Highly recommended! Thanks for posting!

[bitterbuffalo]

Hd650 one of the best headphones ever made. I have headphones that cost $2, 000+ and still use my hd650 daily.

[kzjd]

I just got my HD6XX's in the other day and coupled it to a Schitt DAC & Schitt Amp.
So far they sound awesome!!

[natenate]

i love how these are 7 years old and this review hasnt aged a day. its still the best headphone for under 300

[alexrydin]

Bought the 650 when it was still like $700. No regrets, it’s the only thing I’ve used basically daily for the last decade.