Sennheiser HD 660S2 over-ear headphones

Description: Product highlightsover-the-ear design open-back, metal mesh covered ear cups for proper ventilation and transparent sound part of Sennheiser's legendary HD600 series headphones streamlined design with timeless matte black finish and gold accents designed in Germany, made at Sennheiser's "audiophile center of excellence" facility in Ireland we recommend a separate headphone amplifier for proper power and the best possible sound 38mm dynamic drivers deliver a smooth, articulate sound with extended bass response intimate, layered soundstage with precise imaging vented magnet design for tightly controlled diaphragm movement soft diaphragm lined with stainless steel mesh for even airflow ultralight aluminum voice coils ensure precise impulse control and fast transient response snug, cushioned fit generous velour ear pads and soft headband padding Two detachable 6-foot oxygen-free copper cables: balanced cable with 4.4mm headphone plug unbalanced cable with 1/4" headphone plug includes 3.5mm mini plug adapter frequency response: 8-41,500 Hz sensitivity: 104 dB impedance: 300 ohms weight: 9.2 oz. (without cable) warranty: 2 years What's in the boxOver-ear headphones 69" Unbalanced audio cable with two 2-pin connectors on one end and 1/4" plug on other end (installed) 69" Balanced audio cable with two 2-pin connectors on one end and 4.4mm connector on other end 9" Audio adapter cable (female 1/4" jack on one end and male 3.5mm plug on other end) Cloth storage bag with drawstring closure User Information Quality Certificate About this itemWritten by Crutchfield's Jeff Miller High-grade 38mm soft diaphragms with steel mesh damping material and vented magnet system for clean, low-distortion sound. Iconic headphone design with an updated sound tuning Meet the newest version of Sennheiser's legendary "HD 600" series. The HD 660S2 headphones sport a similar look and feel to their predecessors, but offer some sonic tweaks. From early listening impressions — and my time listening side-by-side with older "600" models at CanJam NYC — I enjoyed the deeper bass extension and slightly larger soundstage. These open-back headphones offer the intimate, forward sound presentation that the "600" line is known for — versus the more spacious soundstage from the angled drivers of Sennheiser's 560S 'phones. But it stretches a tad further outside the head, giving some space to really appreciate the separation and sense of direction offered by quick-moving dynamic drivers. Mids and vocals come throught distinct and realistic, while the highs are at once smooth and vivid in that way Sennheiser can expertly pull off — clarity without too much sizzle. Our "most comfortable audiophile headphones" Years ago, we did a deep dive on headphone comfort and asked 20 employees to test and score over 50 popular headphones. The original HD 660S was named our most comfortable set of audiophile headphones. Sennheiser has only slightly tweaked the design here, softening the headband padding that hugs the crown of your head. Velvet-soft ear pads hold the HD 660S2 headphones into place without squeezing too tightly. While the HD 660S2 features larger earcups than most “general purpose” headphones, the weight is distributed nicely. Our testers said that the previous generation felt lighter than other large audiophile headphones. The velour ear pads press gently on the side of your head and give your ears plenty of room to breathe. They also fit snugly and stay in place well. And we learned that "security and stability" were the most important comfort and fit traits to our testers. Several ways to connect These headphones include two cables, one with 4.4mm balanced headphone plug, which has become the new industry standard connection for balanced headphone operation. I've found that the thumb-drive-sized iFi Audio GO Bar DAC/amp combo pairs up really nicely with the HD 660S2 'phones. Since the headphones are 300 ohms, I thought I might need a larger, heavy-duty amp to drive them. But I found the GO Bar offered plenty of power and gave me more incremental control over the volume than the larger desktop amp I had on-hand. The iFi/Sennheiser combo delivered that classic immediate HD 600 sound signature — but with an extra level of depth. (For more traditional headphone connections, Sennheiser includes another cable with an unbalanced 1/4" plug and a 3.5mm miniplug adapter.)

Price: 499.95 USD

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

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