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5.0 stars
"superb audio and comfort"
Pros: realistic sound and flat response
Cons: high impedance needs high power
Summary: I've had my HD600 for a couple years and they are the reference for your music. They are high impedance and will not perform adequately without a separate headphone amplifier if you are not using a high-end stereo system. They sound awesome. You won't believe what you hear with these. You will hear the singers breath in the microphone, the fingers on the guitar strings, and a band member strike a match to light a cigarette. They sound best with vinyl records. They are so true to the source that MP3's will sound tinny and weak (because they are). If you insist on using these with an Ipod or other mediocre source, buy a headphone amplifier, such as one from Ray Samuels, and though it's expensive you will hear everything the Ipod has to offer (which isn't much when you're accustomed to audiophile CD players and stereo amps.) If you enjoy your portable music, don't buy these because the revelation will forever take away the joy of your ipod or zunepod. If you want to listen at home, buy these to find out if your stereo system is up to snuff. If these don't sound good at home, get better equipment, because it's not the headphones.
Few "receivers" or stereo amplifiers sold in consumer stores will probably have enough power at the headphone outlet to adequately drive these phones, but if you do have a good amp or are using a separate headphone amp with these, you will hear heavenly music.
These also sound great with a good quality home CD player, in addition to a vinyl turntable. The CD's will sound great. The reaction you will have, and your friends too when they try them, is "You can hear everything!"
Where to buy
Sennheiser HD 600:
$318.69 - $427.08
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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$318.69 | Yes |
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$399.95 | Yes |
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Sweetwater
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$399.97 | No |
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$427.08 | Yes |
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$399.95 | No |
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