All user reviews for the Sennheiser HD 650

I love everything about this headset, sound quality, quality of components, spare parts interchangeable.
Very very good quality / price ratio.
I have not tried other headphones, to the era I compared several expert opinions for nearly 1 month before buying it, I do not regret my choice and would do it again without hesitation.

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- I use this headphone for 5 years + of my home studio, mixing and mastering. It is ideal, the groovy sound is clean and neutral, the speakers are useless to me.
- It is adjustable and fits in all sizes, very comfortable sometimes I forget it's on my head during movement in the room.
- Paving pleasant but nothing more.

- The headset is very solid, it is unfortunately falls qques times and remained intact.
- It has a detachable connector, very convenient because I can be awkward due and I pull too hard on the cable, I had the mind of the purchase on the internet for 20 euros ...
- The inside of the pads worn to date, but also the parts are detachées available on the net (for 50 Euros)
The wear of these spare parts is not a problem because in order to find all over the net, which extends considerably the service life of the headphone.
The price is matured (365 euros for me) but it is a real investment.

- Very very good balance, and he will hear you all faults.
- Perfect Noise
- Good insulation

I make soundtracks for videogames, and wanted a headphone good enough to mix my projects with when I'm not at home and to use as a second reference for my monitors when I am. A friend of mine gave me the best recommendations about the Sennheiser HD 650, let me borrow it for a couple days and I was totally convinced after that.

It comes in a big and nice box with foam enough to keep it safe in case of falling or being hit by anything (you never know). The headphone's grey color is discrete and good looking, it is easy to adjust to your head and is very, very comfortable to use, even for long periods of work: that's because the phone's headband padding quite cleverly has a space in the middle, so it never presses the top your head. Also, its earpads are pretty big and stay around your ears, not agaisnt them. It's and open-back model, so the sound isolation is not so great, but good enough anyway.

The sound quality of this headphone is outstanding. The bass is full and round, mids and highs are very clear, transient response is excellent. You can totally trust it if you want your mixes to translate well to other systems: stereo, tv, car, etc.

It might be only my impression, but to me it sounds like the stereo image is a little bit narrower than some other ones I've used. Nothing that will make your work any worse - I don't even think that this is bad, to be honest - but it might be something you'll notice in an A/B comparison.

The only thing I don't really like about it is that the cable is way too long... it might be a good thing maybe for a studio, but in my case I just don't need it.

So, lastly, I can say that the HD650 is definitely not cheap, but absolutely worth it. I would buy another one without thinking twice.

I use them for everything (mixing, listening, etc.)
They fit nicely and are very comfortable, although maybe a bit heavy after a couple of hours.
The ear cushions have a tendency to get squashed a bit with time (2-3 years)

Very solid, I've dropped them a couple of times by accident and nothing has happened to them.
The cable can be unplugged and, if needed, it can easily be found as a spare part.
I haven't noticed any sound degradation with time.

Great sound, the best I've heard up to now.

I've used them for several years and I love their neutral and deep sound. Their price (around $400) is justified. I would buy them again without hesitation. Great sound, the best I've heard so far.

I used it for 4 or 5 years.

Overall, this is a very good headphone but has a Hi-Fi This response is too round in the bass and treble lack details ... We hear many details about tapping CD (it is a little to it) in a home studio, it lacks precision. Otherwise, it is very comfortable and does not fatigue after hours of listening. Objectively, this is a good headphone.

Namely, there were 2 versions (I have 2 headsets HD-650), the HD-650 with capsules Minisys HD-650 and earlier versions that have capsules Minisys HD-580 (HD-600 as also ). The HD-580 was sold, I believe, in the 100/150 euros cheaper than the HD-650. So already, I like that way of having to pay a high price for the final product have a range below ...

One of their selling points, Sennheiser, parts are controllable to avoid having to change the whole headphone. Attention is valid for small room (cables, foams and plastics ...). For capsules, it is a different story since changing their productions from time to time. I have a HD-580 HS capsule on a headset (and I'm HYPER careful) but the reference to change the capsule is a reissue compatible, that means the sound will not be exactly the same for the two ears .

Stock of spare parts for a headset HS, change 2, ie it is the price of a new headphone!

So, given the fragility of the HD-650, I went on the DT-880 Pro, which really broke HD-650 in acute (surprising) and gives details in low (ie less round, less hot but at least when editing a sound means what we do).

Conclusion: price / quality ratio is not good: the strength, the exorbitant considering that the competition gets the same results or better by putting 100 or 150 euros less. Sennheiser is a brand that plays a good reputation in the world Hi-Fi high-end (Diapason d'Or, etc ...), but take the opportunity to sell their gear more expensive than it is actually worth.

I hope my second HD-650 (with Minisys HD-650) will not fall down because it is expensive the "joke" ...

The Sennheiser HD 650 are by far one of the better headphones that Sennheiser has come out with over the last 5 years. They are also more expensive, but worth every penny. These headphones are Hi-Fi quality and very well built. You can most definitely do your mixes in these headphones and maybe even masters depending on your set up. I feel fully comfortable doing mastering in these headphones. The HD 650 give me that “true” sound that I need to complete my projects, and by “true” I mean whatever it sounds like in these headphones is how it is going to sound coming out of high quality studio monitors. So if you can mix and master right with these then you don’t need to spend a ton of money getting high quality studio monitors.

They cost 500 USD and are very comfortable, I have had these on for over 6 hours straight before and didn’t feel the slightest bit of discomfort when wearing them. The low end frequencies come through very clean and flat, not over done. The highs are very clean and sharp without being too much on your ear drums. The mids are just right.

The Sennheiser HD 650 are created for quality and comfort, they have excelled in both of those areas and if you are looking to spend around 400 to 600 dollars for some good headphones, then the HD 650 by Sennheiser are your best bet. They can even compete with headphones that cost around 700 dollars. It comes in a carry case that is foam lines for maximum protection and the cord is detachable so you can easily store them or take them with you. These are top of the line studio headphones that anyone who is serious about getting good masters and mixes must have. I highly suggest investing in these, your music will thank you!

I use this headset for about 6 months (before that I possdait an HD-580).
What I like about this headphone a résumé can be one thing: The ITS absolutely incredible and the same low volume! Parat sound natural, equilibrated with a precision DEFINITIONS and an incredible (you will redcouvrir all your old records a new ear). It can also push it far enough in volume and has become the DLIR. Just close your eyes and the magic is accomplished. Also outside is the headphone comes in a beautiful silver bote, construction is superb and solid. All components are interchangeable (Please Sennheiser).
Because of open architecture, the headphone is enjoyable trs, trs quickly we forget!

I tried several MODELS (Beyerdynamic, Sony, etc. ..), but never more convinced that with the HD-650 which provides its unique and natural.

The ratio quality price is excellent. It can be found for about 250 without much problem! It is a long-term investment and you will not regret your purchase!

With exprience, it's clear that I would do this choice is a renewed pleasure every time when I put these headphones on my ears

I want to share my musical experience obtained in part by the high quality headphones.

- How long have you use it?
I use it for two months, having previously owned two Sennheiser (HD570 and a very old model whose reference escapes me) and an AKG K240 Monitor which are all inferior. (Cost less).

I use the Senn headphone amp with a tube in "Little Dot II", the source can be a Harman Kardon CD or Audigy sound card. I also use it connected directly to a portable CD player.

- What is so special that you like most and least?
First, the ergonomics are perfect. While it may be considered too "sticky" at first, especially when compared with the Senn hd570, which is very soft, it becomes clear very quickly that he is perfectly suited to the head, and we forget very quickly the presence.

Second, the sound is "superb" !!!!!! Even if he gives all his abilities on the classical music or jazz, his sound is also great for other music like pop or electronic music. It's really stunning. In comparison, the Bose high-end do not compete with the sound of this headset.

Finally, something made me hesitate to buy this headphone. I have read on various forums that it was difficult to amplify. So I was very surprised that it worked perfectly on a single CD Walkman unamplified. It is true that it gives all its depth supported by dedicated my amp, but the quality is still the appointment of a single cell plate.

Defects now. Mmmmmmmmmm, I think ......
If one can be. It is imperative to have a source of quality headphones to enjoy this. He has no interest with MP3 encoded at 128 kb for example ....
I also found some of my CD more deaf than with other headsets more lenient (as AKG). But the problem is that most CDs of the headphone!

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I hesitated before buying it, I wanted to buy a Beyer Dynamic DT 880, the forums are shared on the opinions on these two headphones.
So I managed to get a Beyer to pay: unequivocal result, the Beyer is certainly very good, but I find it far too aggressive in the treble.
I am able to listen to music 3 or 4 h with Senn, the Beyer get tired after an hour!

- How would you rate the quality / price?
The value for money is right. Although it is very expensive, but it's a great headphone. It is beefier. The cable is durable and can be changed (I saw that he was selling replacement Cardas cables).

Ultimately, I am very pleased to have made that choice, and I think my new Senn keep much of my life. His replacement will be a Stax, who knows!!

I have the last two days so we can consider the following as a notice to hot.
Beautiful well-defined bass and clean, same with the treble above 6 kHz,
mediums are down against my taste which gives its a bit stuffy and dull.
J I broke my old Senn HD 565, which is the best headset that I have a perfect covering entendu.Il all frequencies. J I then tried the new HD 595, a pure horror.
I turn then to the high end sennheiser thinking I'll do the right thing.
I must say for the moment I am disappointed, I have the impression that I'm missing part of the sound spectrum.
Maybe he should wait a while I m habitue.Mais good shit all the same.
I will put my opinion in a few days a month to confirm or not.

This headphone is a true musical masterpiece.

I tried it in a store but have not bought, having neither the right amp to quality, or budget.

The patch is extremely natural and all shades are transcribed in an irreproachable manner. The sound is very enveloping, balanced, we rediscovered all his songs with these headphones. The ergonomics are perfect, velvet comfortable.
Hint: it's not a headphone with very low frequencies like to listen to the techno donf, it is natural and accurate. Watering of good music, well recorded, delivered by a source at the height (not an MP3 player or even a string of base)

The real question is: do you deserve this headphone? the music you listen she deserves this headphone?

Anyway if you are willing to pay that price, it knows that a little ...

Used for 6 months
Trs is comfortable, the wire is long enough to take a tripping hazard.
I tried a Beyer DT990, and for me y'avait too low (though I'm bassist).
Report quality discount. (When the price is same lev)
Regarding cost you, it is extremely neutral on the whole spectrum, not the long tiring. It allows me to immediately find some dtails buried on old albums, and to quiet my squence quietly, as if I connect two monitor speakers ... I r pte but his greatest quality is his lack of personality that can be trusted to record compltement made him instantly.
Exprience with this choice I would do once a plutt 2.

I did that for several days but it is sufficient to form an opinion.

MODELS essays before making a choice:
APRS is a good two hours of comparative cost in stores (thank you Magma), not without difficulty that I opt for a HD 650. Testing other models: 990T Beyer, HD 600, HD 580, HD 595. (A quick test of the AKG K701 in Cobra, a direct comparison with the HD650, which I could not do)

For me, only the HD650, HD600 and Beyer 990T stood out. Prices range sennheiser are related to the quality articles, so I was looking for that "bargain" of the HD580, I quickly review my budget to rise.

My impressions:
The HD600 sounds more "acoustic" than the HD650, the acute-mdium are open without staining, and it has a trs good impression of the live, the voices come out beautifully, and highs are silky. Unfortunately, this is the price of a lack of precision in the low or even in mdiums. I have heard many more dtails the HD650 and om the power of a symphony orchestra taient best followed on the HD650.

Albums tests would cost to get l: Stacey Kent, "Breakfast on the Morning Tram," Jamiroquai "Travelling Without Moving," and Brahms, Piano Concerto n1, Berlin Philharmonic, Simon Rattle, K . Zimerman, piano.

I like the Jamiroquai album as rich trs all, but in low frequencies. It was he who made me look for the HD650 DEFINITIONS plutt his little ERRF. And in a SETTING THE miking and mixing, attention to ears, nothing can exhaust.

Attention to the choice of the source and headphone amp, because for me, the HD650 is less neutral (hlas, o 8 / 10) that the HD600, it must be given a high-end electronic apprcier really. Next step: the headphone amplifier tube.

Oh, I forgot another dtail: ct finishing, the HD650 cable trs me a good impression. To see over time.

I am a fanatic of his high fidlit.Cependant, I am limited in budget and therefore I can not get involved in high-end headphones.
I used a Sennheiser HD 580 since 1997. In the time I found this headset fantastique.Mais because of heavy use I have to replace it in 2001. Because of the satisfaction that I had, I automatically east to another sennheiser.Evidement headphones, the HD 590 DJ was out so I took un.Quel was my surprise when using it for the first time, so the difference is felt directly from the HD 580.
This year, I DCID to offer me a high-end headphones with a headphone amp X Cdn 3.I long hesitated between one of beyerdynamic DT 990 and Sennheiser HD 650. By visiting several forums, I noticed that the opinions are divergent and have doubts about the quality and the Difference of casques.Mais at my purchase, I have tried at the same time a DT 990 and HD 650. And my choice was quickly found the HD 650 fait.Je more natural and comfortable than the DT 990.Cependant when I do the comparison with the HD 590 I had since 2001, to beginners j 'silent compltement dcu since I did not see much difference. Against by trying to tame my new HD 650 headphones m'tais I finally realized that this headphone is so Fidler that perfectly reproduces the record as to studio.Effectivement it seems that the more mdium impaired users to use other headphones habitus as in HD 590.Mais Ralite it is the old headphones that are mauvais.Je can assure you that I can listen to music with a HD 650 for 8 hours in a row without getting tired. It's so fantastic, you will be discovering the secrets of your old records. It's really magic. Nanmoins, the HD 590 is a good quality headphone trs that approximates the quality of high-end Sennheiser headphones. I do not understand why sennheiser produces more. And I think the DT 990 is closer to the HD 590. The Sennheiser HD 650 is of a different class.
Since the price of HD 650 has fallen sharply in recent times, I find the report quality price INTERESTED trs trs given the high Fidler of the headphone. So, this headphone is of impeccable quality you can afford eye ferms.Je continues to admire every day a little more. Many electrostatic headphones do not compete with that headphone Contents of Sonora. I urge the audiophiles who seek quality sennheiser.Et turn to if the budget allows, the HD 650 is worth the price
I would do the same choice if it again, and besides, I'll get one deuxime in a few months to have another HD 650 headphones in reserve, since I am sure not to find when the time comes to replace mine.
In my opinion, it will be difficult if not impossible to find a headphone in the same class even prix.Si I could, I will still above 10/10.
His only fault was to need a source and a quality amp to be able to bluff. Sennheiser thank you for this masterpiece eouvre.

My old Sennheiser has made me. So I acqurir information to a new MODEL. I wanted a quality headphone. So I walked the blogs and all pages net talking about headphones.
Finally, given my DSIR to have a headphone that renders her a most Fidler possible (without bumps in the bass as the HD25, for example).
Rsultat of my research: two headphones seemed to agree: the Grado RS2 and the Sennheiser HD 650.
Considering the price of the Grado, I opt for the Senn 650.

And l. ... THE FIRST COST: mga a slap!
The more I work with, the more I discovering the full spectrum of sound frquences ...
A real pleasure, comfort and incomparable sound wonderful.

This is a purchase of approximately 260 which is well worth its weight in gold

I use it for a good year and a half ...
I have not tried many models, say the critics saw that headphone was, I had dark when I buy a headphone worthy of the name. I was lucky, I could pay to 240th to "time", which is very honest.

The price / quality ratio is unbeatable for me.

The headset is very comfortable wearing on the head is not really tiring. The finish is very good. The headphone is heavy, but say that the weight is well distributed! The "ear" are very nice, the kind of tissue that covers allows prolonged listening no effect of moisture due to perspiration, for example.
Prolonged listening does not specifically side effects (like headache, earache).

The sound quality is stirring. It's simple, compared to a lambda headphone, it looks to rediscover his albums, the smallest details are rendered, the sound is "open", and indeed, regarding the return of votes, was the impression that the singer is in the room!

For my part I do not use headphone amp: it is directly connected to the PC sound card, and the result is still very satisfactory. I guess it would be more with an amp, but hey it costs Pépette these things: (it will be for later ...

I also use it on my guitars amps: a Peavey ValveKing Royal 8 5W lamp, and a Hughes & Kettner ATTAX 50, transistor. Needless to say, the distorted sounds do not pass (indeed "honeycomb"). In contrast, the clean sounds are nickels, rich, full of harmonics, especially on the lamp.
So a very good headset for those who want Scratch'n without making too much noise (this is also why I bought it: I had a headphone right to play the guitar and bass with headphones) . It also nicely to play the bass.

Small reserve, but I think that is common to all headphones open: high-volume, it means a lot in the room! But not enough to wake someone sleeping in it I think.

Otherwise, it's that good I absolutely would do that choice again! Especially in my opinion, this kind of toy is built to last!