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Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs Sennheiser HD 600

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

Sennheiser PXC 550-II
7.8
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
Sennheiser HD 600
8.8
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

7.8/10
SCORE
8.8/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
300Ω
104dB
SENSITIVITY
97dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Sennheiser PXC 550-II scores 7.8/10 with 32Ω impedance and 104dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, 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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