Two very important thing you left out about the HD600 and HD650. They both perform much better when driven with an amp. The HD600 at 300Ohms really performs well with a tube amp. The HD650 at 150Ohms will work with most any amp.
On the bright side though, good thing he released the video now. Means another person won't have to be sad about the same thing. So sad you got yours before he released the comparison.
I had the 280's and sorta loved how insanely long the cable was. I wound up getting the 300 once I either broke or lost the others, and I think I literally broke the 300's bc the cable was so much shorter I stood up from my computer and ripped the chord out of my computer totally damaging the wires
@@theaudioasylum4328 I can't tell if you thought I meant the AKG's were $500 lol. They were about $60. Best headphones I've ever bought, other than the fact that they have a wire that can stretch across my room.
@@jdkarchivos my guitar teacher has one and recommended. is it really that good? i hear its very comfortable though the circular shape doesn’t seem comfy at all
Had some AKG K371’s they were also the best headphones I’ve ever used for 3 months until the right side just died. Sure, I probably don’t need $500 headphones, But I need headphones that will last. sep 29th 2022 edit: I've recently purchased a Sennheiser HD25 and they have been going very well so far for the first month of usage. no signs of damage or any change in sound
Nice presentation except , HD600 reproduces the bas instrument much more life like than 650. The midrange on 650 is pushed back so bass quantity comes forward as a result, but, there is no definition to the bass instrument playing like HD 600 does. This is my result of owning 5 pairs of each model through 4 years, with class A and tube headphone amps. So, my choice is HD600 powered with OTL tubes.
I had a pair of HD 200 Pro headphones which was my first "studio" headphone. It is underwhelming, and lacks clarity and definition. Had to switch to a pair of MDR-7506's, which in my opinion, sounds WAY better with better defintion for mixing.
I love my Massdrop Sennheiser HD6XX that I bought for a steal at $200, but it always wants an amp to sound amazing. The HD 300 Pro set that I inherited from my dad is a good stand in though and is a solid competitor to the IEMs I use for workouts (KZ-AS12)
HD6XX is what I would recommend the most. You essentially get the same build- and sound quality as HD650 but 250$ cheaper. It's worth the purchase even if you don't live in the US.
Awesome Headphones, Do you think the Samson Sr850 are good for Mixing and Mastering, If not what do you Recommend at it's price range? I really need a pair of headphone for Mixing and Mastering but can't afford the one's I have seen in your series of reviews, so far so good the best recommendation I have had which I believe I can afford for the time being are the Samson's SR850's.
I slightly preferred the HD300 over the 280, and despite the downhill response I was able to achieve a reasonable mix - mostly eq-ing old records TBH these days. I felt the HD 650's would have an ideal balance but were open backed -so after listening ad nausium on various sites I opted for a pair of Beyer DT 700 ProX these straight away stuck me as a good and natural balance and I forget about them and focus on the music
Great comparison review - I have the HD 300 currently and toggle, sometimes, between them and a pair of Beyer DT 250 which maybe are a tad more neutral. The sound of the HD 650 looks like it would be ideal for me - however I don't want open back as I want to havethe isolation and privacy too - is there a headphone that matcheds the 650 but is closed back?
I'm a speaker guy, not a headphone guy. I always have been, and always will be. But, like any proper audiophile, I felt the need to have a set of decent headphones in my arsenal, just in case I ever had a "wild hair" up my ass. After auditioning 14 different headphones from 8 different manufacturers (ranging from $100 to $1,000), I firmly landed on the Sennheiser HD650. IMHO they are the absolute best, most . . . "musical" headphones you can buy for the money.
Has anyone pointed out to you yet that you said "800" when talking about the price of the 280 pros despite your own timestamps saying they're only $99?
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$200 - $300 for a headphone is super duper high for me. I have never owned a headphone costing more than $10, really. $1 equals Rs. 72 here in India, so a headphone costing $10 = Rs. 720 is very good.
As I am from India I would for sure say that Rs. 5000 ($69 nice) gives the best value for money. I would surely recommend you to try a little pricier headphones. I have the Audiotechnica ATH-M20x
@@omkardaivajna My friend has the m20x and it's very good for the money. I myself have Beyerdynamic 990DT's (around 200 dollars). And even though I don't have an interface yet, I still make very clean mixes imo. Before you ask why I don't have an interface for these headphones, well, the truth is that I got it from my grandpa, he's an inventor and he worked with audio a lot back in the day and he still had these. Despite being more than 15 years old I believe, they still sound amazing
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HD280 - horrible, horrible sounding headphone. Veiled, tubby. Will make you want to give up audio/ mixing. HD600 - makes everything sound great. If mixing with them...really...REALLY hard to dial in a BAD sound. Everything is layered in a warm nice blanket. Virtually impossible to get good mixes if you don't seriously know what you're doing. Beginners...if you've heard the HD600/650 are the holt grail of mixing...they're NOT. Don't waste your money.
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Thanks for the comparison! I love my HD 280 Pros too!
Two very important thing you left out about the HD600 and HD650. They both perform much better when driven with an amp. The HD600 at 300Ohms really performs well with a tube amp. The HD650 at 150Ohms will work with most any amp.
I found a vast majority of headphones are like that regardless of impedance.
The 650 is 300 ohms
I like that you showed the response graphs and gave some compare. nice job.
Maybe you should have uploaded that a little bit earlier. Now I've bought one.....
And happy birthday too ED.
On the bright side though, good thing he released the video now. Means another person won't have to be sad about the same thing. So sad you got yours before he released the comparison.
@@emmagenation same
I had the 280's and sorta loved how insanely long the cable was. I wound up getting the 300 once I either broke or lost the others, and I think I literally broke the 300's bc the cable was so much shorter I stood up from my computer and ripped the chord out of my computer totally damaging the wires
Honestly, I just went with the AKG K72's and called it a day. I don't need $500 headphones
$500 for headphones? Git the heck outta here. Sony 7506’s . Money well spent.
@@theaudioasylum4328 I can't tell if you thought I meant the AKG's were $500 lol. They were about $60. Best headphones I've ever bought, other than the fact that they have a wire that can stretch across my room.
@@jdkarchivos my guitar teacher has one and recommended. is it really that good? i hear its very comfortable though the circular shape doesn’t seem comfy at all
Had some AKG K371’s they were also the best headphones I’ve ever used for 3 months until the right side just died.
Sure, I probably don’t need $500 headphones, But I need headphones that will last.
sep 29th 2022 edit: I've recently purchased a Sennheiser HD25 and they have been going very well so far for the first month of usage. no signs of damage or any change in sound
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really like the bass in the 280, is it true that the 300 has less bass?*
Excellent Review HD 650 Pro "sounds" like the way to go if you've got the $$$. Thank You!!!❤
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Nice presentation except , HD600 reproduces the bas instrument much more life like than 650. The midrange on 650 is pushed back so bass quantity comes forward as a result, but, there is no definition to the bass instrument playing like HD 600 does. This is my result of owning 5 pairs of each model through 4 years, with class A and tube headphone amps. So, my choice is HD600 powered with OTL tubes.
I had a pair of HD 200 Pro headphones which was my first "studio" headphone. It is underwhelming, and lacks clarity and definition. Had to switch to a pair of MDR-7506's, which in my opinion, sounds WAY better with better defintion for mixing.
I love my Massdrop Sennheiser HD6XX that I bought for a steal at $200, but it always wants an amp to sound amazing. The HD 300 Pro set that I inherited from my dad is a good stand in though and is a solid competitor to the IEMs I use for workouts (KZ-AS12)
HD6XX is what I would recommend the most. You essentially get the same build- and sound quality as HD650 but 250$ cheaper. It's worth the purchase even if you don't live in the US.
Thats another awesome video. I wish i could have one too 🙂
Awesome Headphones, Do you think the Samson Sr850 are good for Mixing and Mastering, If not what do you Recommend at it's price range? I really need a pair of headphone for Mixing and Mastering but can't afford the one's I have seen in your series of reviews, so far so good the best recommendation I have had which I believe I can afford for the time being are the Samson's SR850's.
What do you think about HD 599??
Good knowledge video,
Thanks!!
Best mid range Sennheisers(or any other) are HD 400pro/hd560s. Both are same headphones, 400 pros are slightly re marketed
Happy birthday! Btw. Does all of these headphones can be paired to al audio interface (presonus, scarlett, etc.)?
Thanks man! Yes, all can connect to audio interface 👌🏻
For open back headphones for mixing HD800S is the only choice😄 have you ever try it? It is really amazing 😻
I like senheiser HD 600
I slightly preferred the HD300 over the 280, and despite the downhill response I was able to achieve a reasonable mix - mostly eq-ing old records TBH these days. I felt the HD 650's would have an ideal balance but were open backed -so after listening ad nausium on various sites I opted for a pair of Beyer DT 700 ProX these straight away stuck me as a good and natural balance and I forget about them and focus on the music
Great comparison review - I have the HD 300 currently and toggle, sometimes, between them and a pair of Beyer DT 250 which maybe are a tad more neutral. The sound of the HD 650 looks like it would be ideal for me - however I don't want open back as I want to havethe isolation and privacy too - is there a headphone that matcheds the 650 but is closed back?
my mix is always with too much mids and bass not ok with the hd600 ..... i dont have this problem with hd280.
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Those headphones are all good
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I'm a speaker guy, not a headphone guy. I always have been, and always will be. But, like any proper audiophile, I felt the need to have a set of decent headphones in my arsenal, just in case I ever had a "wild hair" up my ass. After auditioning 14 different headphones from 8 different manufacturers (ranging from $100 to $1,000), I firmly landed on the Sennheiser HD650. IMHO they are the absolute best, most . . . "musical" headphones you can buy for the money.
Are the Drop 6xx a modification of the HD600 or the HD650? Also how does the 6xx compare to the HD600 and HD650?
The drop 6xx is exactly the same as a 650.its just a different color. So basically a 650
600 for sure
Love my HD58x Jubilee :v
What's about the sound ?
Has anyone pointed out to you yet that you said "800" when talking about the price of the 280 pros despite your own timestamps saying they're only $99?
I said “a $100”… I know it sounds like $800
@@EdwardSmithMusic Sounds like
A. Might need that pair for slightly better listening, or
B. I'm so used to "uh-hundred" that "a-hundred" sounds off.
i don't know where you got them bogus graphs from!
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Whats the best for gaming tho? 6xx or 600?
For gaming you might want something with a mic. All of these would be incredible for gaming though.
I choose hd280
Sony 7506 the best headphones bar none…hands down!
if i mix on my sony .... my final mix will miss trebles .... and the bass not very good.
HD 560s is miles better than that and any others in the price range
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Fai dei test audio con una testa binaurale perché le spiegazioni di "come sono fatte le cuffie" ,del filo o di come sono costruite sinceramente, non interessa, anche perché sono osservazioni personali...
58x Jubilee, I've compared them all.
660?
HD200pros are junk. The rest are real tools, and HD650 is a gem, be it as a tool or as a luxurious leisure time headphone.
$200 - $300 for a headphone is super duper high for me. I have never owned a headphone costing more than $10, really.
$1 equals Rs. 72 here in India, so a headphone costing $10 = Rs. 720 is very good.
You can't mix on 10 dollar headphones.
@@vlntine you sure can with $50 headphones. I bought the AKG K72's recently and don't regret it. Sure, I don't mix, but I do care about audio.
As I am from India I would for sure say that Rs. 5000 ($69 nice) gives the best value for money. I would surely recommend you to try a little pricier headphones. I have the Audiotechnica ATH-M20x
@@jdkarchivos That's the bottom line and you shouldn't go below that. Audio tecnica has some of the best budget options on the market
@@omkardaivajna My friend has the m20x and it's very good for the money. I myself have Beyerdynamic 990DT's (around 200 dollars). And even though I don't have an interface yet, I still make very clean mixes imo. Before you ask why I don't have an interface for these headphones, well, the truth is that I got it from my grandpa, he's an inventor and he worked with audio a lot back in the day and he still had these. Despite being more than 15 years old I believe, they still sound amazing
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worthless review. Nothing about why the edge over the otherfor either of these headphones.
HD280 - horrible, horrible sounding headphone. Veiled, tubby. Will make you want to give up audio/ mixing. HD600 - makes everything sound great. If mixing with them...really...REALLY hard to dial in a BAD sound. Everything is layered in a warm nice blanket. Virtually impossible to get good mixes if you don't seriously know what you're doing. Beginners...if you've heard the HD600/650 are the holt grail of mixing...they're NOT. Don't waste your money.
And the hd300s?