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HiFiMAN Ananda vs Sennheiser HD 660S2

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

HiFiMAN Ananda
8.7
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
Sennheiser HD 660S2
9.1
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

8.7/10
SCORE
9.1/10
25Ω
IMPEDANCE
300Ω
103dB
SENSITIVITY
104dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The HiFiMAN Ananda scores 8.7/10 with 25Ω impedance and 103dB sensitivity. At 25Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Sennheiser HD 660S2 scores 9.1/10 with 300Ω impedance and 104dB sensitivity. At 300Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Based on our scoring, the Sennheiser HD 660S2 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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