Sennheiser HD 6XX

Exceptional clarity ; Well-balanced sound ; Velur padding feels nice ; Affordable for open-back style

Can be hard to drive ; Plastic bridge and cabling ; Middling soundstage ; Clamping force is a bit much

Open and spacious soundstage. Well-built and decently comfortable. Consistent audio delivery.

No microphone. Terrible noise isolation. No sound customization features. Not stable enough for exercise. Leaks a lot of noise. Not very portable.

The Sennheiser HD 6XX are impressive for neutral sound. They have a very neutral, balanced sound profile, so vocals and lead instruments are clear, present, and detailed. They have a decent passive soundstage, and their open-back design helps create an...