3 m Transducer principle. Wait, what was I gonna say? Today, though, many other sets have matched and even exceeded the response capabilities of the HD650. Cable Length: 6 ft. (1.8m) Weight: 9.2 oz (260g). Let’s make no mistake. So while the plot shows a flat response that area is higher than the plot shows. The cable is a bit microphonic but replaceable. 3 m Hell ya! I tend to agree with his and Metal571’s description of the intimate presentation of the HD6XX. collectors… That’s why I always lose on Massdrop! Somewhat troubling is his attempt at EQing the bass led to nothing of value. When one has very big ears the triangle (for the cup swivel parts) might be an issue. Again, reviewers seem to forget this headphone is now $199, so the complaint about a veil at this price range seems unfair. Fortunately, not a lot has changed here in terms of overall build quality which is a good thing. GREAT headphones. Add to that the HD6xx series pads is quite soft and more compliant (softer, more squishy) than the HD560S pads makes the difference in depth slightly better as well. The 440Hz square-wave shows a well damped signal that follows the stimulus reasonably well and shows little to no ringing. Frequency Response (FR) is a necessary part of any AC power system, and is usually procured via ancillary service markets. ⌛️ Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 41kHz. Impedance: 300 Ohms. Shelly. All in all good performance in the bass to very good performance from the lower mids to the upper treble range. This is … Frequently bought together + + No doubt, Philips bested Sennheiser here with their Fidelio lineup, so if you want much nicer staging properties, I’d opt for the X1 or the X2 instead. Instead of showing impedance plots, which are hard to ‘read’ when it comes to assessing the tonal balance change in the real world, the HD560S is measured via a low resistance output (0.2Ω) and via a high resistance output (120Ω). A very minor upgrade from my 555, spent 2 days A-B the 555 and 595 only to get a non-distinct winner, the 595 in term of a more extensive lows. Those looking for bright splashy headphones (Grado/Beyerdynamic/AudioTechnica treble). Your email address will not be published. The lower regions of the HD6XX are neither impressively responsive nor absurdly clean when comparing it to the current era headphone titans. The 8kHz treble peak of the DT1990 stands out like a sore thumb above the treble of the HD560S. The Hd650 is the more refined and elegant sounding, has a more relaxed midrange and treble. The S does not stand for ‘Schwarz’ (Black) nor ‘Symmetrisch’ (balanced) b.t.w. In that case you end up with spacious and realistic sound that is very detailed. when the lowest impedance of a headphone is already 8 times or more that of the amplifier, you get a stability within about 1dB in the response compared to another amp with a different impedance but also at least 1/8th of the headphone's impedance. The actual 2nd harmonic distortion above 100Hz may well be lower than 0.2% . Recommended for: Wouldn’t worry at all, mate. The Sundara is far more neutral on the low-end with a very linear bass response right down to 20Hz. voltage: 5Vrms (14Vpp) The tonality of the HD6XX is soft on the edges and not clinical, surgical or at all quick with decay factor. Bass-heads looking for huge bulky lows Good for neutral listening. It shows even at high SPL bass doesn’t reach problematic distortion levels. Damn…do you know what I was doing in 2003?! Somehow, Massdrop was able to sell this HD6XX for $199 new. I’ve cried for years and felt supremely lonely in the fact that I am a musicality buff and personally prefer fun over accuracy in my headphones. Thank you, Massdrop. Floyd Self-test in Frequency Response Measurements; If you are looking for the Multiple Choice Questions in Floyd’s Electronic Devices proceed to ️ Floyd: MCQ in Amplifier Frequency Response. open, dynamic Nominal impedance. Wholesale site Drop has taken to partnering with audio companies to offer products at a discount, but are they any good? Roll off = reference to the point (frequency) where treble energy starts to diminish, or cease to exist above a certain frequency. The blue ‘thingies’ between 1 and 5kHz is actually some background noises (open headphone). Frequency response (Headphones) 10 - 41000 Hz Sound pressure level (SPL) 103 dB THD, total harmonic distortion < 0,05 % Contact pressure. However, if this theory is correct, then why don’t all headphones have the SAME frequency response? DT880 – Bass and sound stage are more well formed and interesting, more neutral and cold sounding, thinner sounding, harsher impact but more fun as well. Bass extension of the HD560S is better. The HD660S and the HD650 both are measured on location in a not very quiet room so that has an impact on the distortion measurements. The original Sennheiser HD 650 headphones have been in production since 2003 … 2003! Thank you! I started my audio journey back in 96' and haven't looked back. So many questions out there about impedance. The HD600 is neither bright or piercing. Max. It has a huge frequency response of 10 Hz to 41 kHz, which is phenomenal for a headphone that costs way less than 500 USD. The locking mechanism seems exclusive for the HD5xx range. This is a lightweight headphone that feels a bit cheaper in the hand than the HD6xx range. What I mean by that is that the headphone lingers on just a bit, especially so in the lower midrange to my ear. I’m not going to bore anyone with the detailed history of this headphone’s past, at least not beyond the fact that the original HD650 was first released way back in 2003. True, that the HD650 scales up in cleanliness with more power and higher quality amplifiers and USB DAC’s. Detachable: Yes. Even lifting the headphone a bit does not change the tonal balance. I’m sure nobody had bad intentions toward anybody here, but I’m also pretty sure that Pete did not appreciate a snarky lecture on basic audio principles and term definitions from somebody who felt the need to talk down to him but not the need to carefully read or consider what Pete had actually said in the first place, which would have lead to the conclusion that Pete had not in fact shown any lack of understanding or misuse of any audio terms or principles. It is the more accurate in presentation, tone and physical dynamic impact of the two and will always be the more revealing of the two. Internally the cable is 4-wire construction litz wire and the return signals are combined in the 6.3mm TRS plug. The long cable is a bit ‘springy’ and alas also microphonic. Most likely that HD650 (2018) and HD660S are lower in 3rd, 4th and 5th harmonics than what is shown. But due to the sudden jump in the number of votes and the winning (I think so), they found that the voting has been manipulated. I wasn’t impressed by the 650. Excellent frequency response, channel separation, low distortion, spatial quality and detail. In fact the frequency response of a system is simply its transfer function as evaluated by substituting s = jw. Channel matching is excellent on this unit. Without taking it too far into the boosted area, few headphones offered such a vivid heft to the overall sound signature as the HD650/6XX have. Deviations in different severities at different frequency bands have an effect on the sound character. Despite the still increasing prices of high end headphones there clearly are also quite a few improvements in the lower price segment making the gap between affordable (€150-€200) and high priced headphones smaller. Also the frequency range of the spectrum plot is wider (from 100Hz instead of 500Hz). ... My HD6XX never sounded better and I am so glad I didn't shy away from EQ'ing. White noise has a flat frequency response, and so must be the response produced by Mike if the headphones are flat. 32/80/300/600 Ohms. Below the distortion of the HD560 with 5dB of lowest bass boost at 95dB SPL. It doesn’t exist vividly deep, tall or wide, but has enough depth of field to enjoy for me. is a good headphone in this price segment. Most people prefer to see percentages instead of level differences so below the exact same plot except ‘normalised’ to the actual signal and level differences given in percentages. Those wanting/needing to do some mastering or mixing get a good and affordable tool for this. With a sensitivity of around 108dB/V (specified as 110dB/V by the manufacturer) the HD560S can be used directly from a phone and reach high enough levels for normal music listening. The example below finds the 256-point frequency response for a 12th-order Chebyshev Type I filter. I finally was able to get in on the 6xx drop (just received them yesterday). :<. The tonal balance changes when the HD560S is connected to a higher output resistance amplifier. 10 ~ 39,500 Hz at - 10dB. The filter lowers the clarity to much better levels and makes this an excellent quality headphone that does not need EQ with it and is playing slightly louder than the HD58X and HD6XX. Material: Metal grilles, carbon fiber, velour ear pads, plastic. Can an Audio Noob Even Tell the Difference!? I also really like the shorter cord, but there are times I’d love to have an additional foot or so of cord. It will not sound as wince worthy, icy, or painful as the HD600 would on the same painfully recorded track. The proof is in the pudding, as the demand for the HD6XX is exceeding what Massdrop can even produce and it feels like Sennheiser needs to revamp this headphone with an HD800 variant that sounds just like the HD650, but scaled in quality to the HD800 level. Detroit Tech 268,354 views. Drivers, angles, baffles, port(s), back and front damping, pads, leakage of sound, closed … The HD650 has a bit more warmth (100-300Hz) and is a bit ‘cleaner’ in the treble. There is simply less heft and physicality in this HE4XX and the HE400i, at least in my opinion. It is named HD 560S to indicate it is the cheaper nephew of the HD 660S. 260 g Downloads. Where as, the HD650 is very colored and subdued by comparison. Not annoying when music is playing though. Almost never harsh up top. I talk about this in my Kitty review from Speakertec, which is a USB dac for phones. Nothing else needs to be said. The shape of your head, bone structure, pad size, pad ‘softness,  (compliance), hair or no hair and or wearing glasses may (drastically) change the frequency response of some headphones, so… your personal experience may differ substantially from these plots. Is it poor in that regard? (Left and Right are overlaid). If you like musical enjoyment over the accuracy, this is the headphone for you. The bigger the deviation the stronger the effect. 5 comments. Thanks and best regards :). The Aiva bass performance is a little more colored with a bit more mid-bass emphasis and warmth. And while the price has plummeted for the 6XX version, that doesn’t mean potential buyers won’t get a real taste of audiophile luxury. The HD-650's are well known and liked among audiophiles. From 25Hz to 3kHz the response is excellent and within +/- 3dB. (website links), Foobar 2000 for Dummies (Part 1) – General Setup, Foobar 2000 for Dummies (Part 2) – Playing DSD – New SACD plugin (0.9.x and 1.x.x Series), power, efficiency, levels, balanced, impedance. Below the CSD (waterfall) plot of the HD560S . Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions. It is not a sin. Damn you for releasing this headphone in 2003 and not in 2002 when I actually needed it. Home usage and indoor ‘portable’ usage (when isolation is not of importance) and ‘accuracy’ is desired. 3 and it’s a great match. . The Sennheiser HD 560S is an open over-ear headphone. Below the HD560S versus the HD599 Worth getting if I already enjoy a old pair of dt880 2003? 1/4* (6,35 mm) stereo jack plug Adapter. The lower regions of the HD6XX are neither impressively responsive nor absurdly clean when comparing it to the current era headphone titans. HD650 – Better midrange quality, tamed treble, less bass, much smoother sounding, more heft to the sound signature as a whole, harder to drive, colored tone but not too much. Pinpoint accuracy is so vividly terrible here, that my ears cannot properly tell where an enemy may be hiding or running in CoD or your pick of any FPS game online. As this is a dynamic headphone the frequency response can be amplifier output resistance dependent when certain higher output resistance amplifiers are used. No concrete number on this. Headphone cup connector: Sennheiser locking 2.5mm TRRS jack But after listening to the HD 6XX model for the past … 9.2 oz (260 g) Individually serialized Made in Ireland Diffuse-field equalized. Effectively, this shows how significantly the headphone’s frequency response deviates from the target. Also the frequency range of the spectrum plot is wider (from 100Hz instead of 500Hz). The cups can swivel far enough sideways but the vertical tilt is a bit limited. This basically is a CSD (Waterfall) plot but viewed from above where the level differences are colour coded instead of being in the vertical axis. The overly warm midrange from the HD599 is obvious. . Where as, the HD650 is very colored and subdued by comparison. It’s how I hear it and why I like it for a lot of my music collection. As you can see in the graph above, the HD6XXs are a mid-heavy headphone, though bass and treble are also boosted enough to remain clear and detailed. Basically the frequency response is measured at 80, 90 and 97dB SPL and then the traces are overlaid to see if the tonal balance changes. I am listening to “Muddy Waters – Folk Singer” with my HD-6XX plugged to OTL LIttle Dot MK II headphone amplifier with Russian power tubes and Mullard UK tubes, FX Audio DAC-X6 as the DAC and audio source is Flac. For $199?! My CD is a Panasonic Blue Ray player. The treble simply isn’t rolled off. Bass extension is equal to HD58X and is on the proper level and sounds extended, very natural, not overblown and above all not lacking bass either. As we said earlier, the Sennheiser HD6XX provides amazing and lifelike sound quality and for such a reasonable price, which makes the headphone more desire worthy. Material: Spring Steel, Synthetic Leather, Anodized Aluminum, OFC Copper Cable. The 3m long cable is connected via a locking 2.5mm TRRS connector and has a 6.3mm TRS plug on the other end. Pads: replaceable, velours Frequency response: 12–38,500 Hz (-10 dB) THD + N: 0.1% at 1 kHz, 100 dB Sound pressure level: 104 dB at 1V, 1 kHz Connector: ¿ in (3.5 mm) gold-plated stereo jack plug Cable: 6 ft (1.8 m) OFC, detachable Weight without cable: Approx. You can’t question this, it is the law now: This Massdrop HD6XX is the best overall deal in the full-size headphone world. Cable Length: 5ft. From 25Hz to 3kHz the response is excellent and within +/- 3dB. Hell of a Collectors item as well, I predict. The opposite of that was stated. remain below 0.1% > 100Hz. So overall, listening to the HD6XX has really peaked my curiousity of the HD660S even more. Treble being rolled off was never stated in my comment with regard to the HD600. Frequency response: 10 Hz – 41 kHz; THD: < 0.05%; Nominal impedance: 300 ohm; Cable length: 6 ft (1.8 m) Connector: ⅛ in (3.5 mm) Weight without cable: 9.2 oz (260 g) Made in Romania; 3.5–6.35 mm adapter included; 2-year manufacturer’s warranty Thankfully, that is not the case here and the presentation of the midrange is in balance with the treble and bass in terms of quantities provided, but still “relaxed and not forward“. For the DT1990 there is a similar (not the same of course) treble fix. 12:34. back to measurements The HD560S has a neutral sound signature with good bass extension. I can hear a quality difference between my $799 Cowon Plenue M portable player and when I use the Plenue M as a pure DAC and tack on my Airist Audio Heron 5 as an amplifier in the chain. But, quality overall still remains superior with the HD650. I do not use smoothing because some info about sound quality is lost when plots are smoothed. . A shortcoming of my measurement rig. We thank the team at Massdrop for giving us this opportunity. Sensitivity: 103dB/mW. Inner Pad dimensions: depth font = 21mm, rear = 28mm, Width = 40mm, height = 70mm, oval shaped Breaking the seal (improper fit on the head) usually means a loss of (sub)bass. But then again, this is no surprise to HD650 owners of the past, as we all are perfectly aware that the HD650 is legendary with regard to scalability factor: put more voltage and better quality into the fire, receive a better edge on your blade. Below the ‘fixed’ DT1990 compared to the HD560S. The sound signature is not ‘warm’ but closer to HD600 but with deeper bass. The HD660s does have improved bass response over the HD6XX, but it still rolls off a bit when compared with the Sundara. Bass sounds ‘tight’ and ‘dynamic’ and integrates seamlessly with the mids. For casual, single-player gaming? Please note, this item will not be available until late April 2021 at the earliest. On a higher output resistance amplifier the output level will be lower of course due to voltage division. The Sennheiser HD 650 deliver an excellent and open sound that's great for critical listening. It is mentioned on the pages that it is measured in a not quiet room. I'm looking for a frequency response graph on the original Steel Series Arctis 3 (2017). Portable usage (where isolation is needed). That experience begins with a hefty black case of thick cardboard, layered with an ample bed of hard foam, and boasting a black-gloss Sennheiser logo on the lid.Inside, the can… This can be ‘fixed’ though which makes the treble smoother. February 1, 2020, 8:17pm #4. You’ll love that setup, if you enjoy the musical and soft appeal of the HD650 in general. disliked. My setup was: Samsung phone > Kitty > XRK > headphone. No microphone though and maybe a bit light on the bass for gamers.