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Sennheiser HD 660S vs Sennheiser HD 600

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

Sennheiser HD 660S
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
300Ω
IMPEDANCE
300Ω
103dB
SENSITIVITY
97dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Sennheiser HD 660S scores 8.2/10 with 300Ω impedance and 103dB sensitivity. At 300Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

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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