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AKG K701 vs Sennheiser HD 600

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

AKG K701
8.2
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
Sennheiser HD 600
8.8
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

8.2/10
SCORE
8.8/10
62Ω
IMPEDANCE
300Ω
105dB
SENSITIVITY
97dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The AKG K701 scores 8.2/10 with 62Ω impedance and 105dB sensitivity. At 62Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Sennheiser HD 600 scores 8.8/10 with 300Ω impedance and 97dB sensitivity. At 300Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Based on our scoring, the Sennheiser HD 600 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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