[gelocks]

No removable cable,
Right-side cable entry,
Seem to be quite heavy,
Bass levels,
costs $500+
 
Yikes...
Recently tested the Momentum 2.0 and those were quite an improvement in terms of sound + comfort over their first generation. Liked the momentum on-ears and of course, the HD6xx are just classic but these?!?! Just by having a Right-side cable entry only makes it almost a no-go for me. If a tour is made, I'd try them but I'm definitely not spending any $$$ unless the price dips by a whole lot. Too much competition on this price bracket for "on the go" headphones. From Alpha Dogs to newcomers Master and Dynamics to ADL H128, and even the Kennerton Magister with the Promotion they are running right now, etc... it's definitely fighting an up-hill battle me-thinks...
 
Will wait for more impressions... as of now I call it "meh" in everything but sound department!

 

[NoPants]

Where can we buy spare pads for this headphone?

 

[Beagle]

  Those FR plots look rough.

How are these supposed to be part of the HD6x0 family, again?

 
Kind of looks like it would sound like an old AM radio with low bass glued-on doggie style. Hope it doesn't.

 

[VeggiePopper]

Or just a more colored, fun HD800.

True. The HD 750 or 850 - a more colored, fun version of their current high ends would be a better release for 2015. Or even go the extra mile and release the HD 900; after all, this is Sennheiser's 70th anniversary.

 

[Dannek]

 
Or just a more colored, fun HD800.

Maybe Sennheiser will add the Adjustable Bass Boost dial to the HD800...
 
That would be........interesting..

 

[shawtuw]

  I do agree and realize your last point, but I think the hd630vb is an missed opportunity for that type of target audience primarily due to its MSRP price and styling/design.

 
I do think this is a strange direction to take. I was hoping for a closed back 600 or 650 and this doesn't seem like that at all. Basically, I'm just wondering if they have some marketing research which tells them that this thing is a good idea. I agree about adjustable bass. In fact, I wonder if some of the weirdness with the FR is due to the adjustable bass feature.

 

[lextek]

Maybe Sennheiser will add the Adjustable Bass Boost dial to the HD800...

That would be........interesting..

How about VT (variable treble)?

 

[VeggiePopper]

I do think this is a strange direction to take. I was hoping for a closed back 600 or 650 and this doesn't seem like that at all. Basically, I'm just wondering if they have some marketing research which tells them that this thing is a good idea. I agree about adjustable bass. In fact, I wonder if some of the weirdness with the FR is due to the adjustable bass feature.

I know I might get banned for saying this, but I've heard and read some people saying that the Momentums sound like a closed HD 650.

 

[Mach3]

I know I might get banned for saying this, but I've heard and read some people saying that the Momentums sound like a closed HD 650.

Banned, joking. But please don't go there.

 

[acap13]

i would be hoping for a on ear/miniature HD800 for at least 20-30% of the MSRP of HD800.
that would be a really good release for 2015 at least for me.

 

[Sennheiser]

  @Rosmadi Mahmood
 
Any plans for a couple of Head-Fi review tours?  I'd certainly be keen to participate (or even organise) a "Down Under" tour.

 
It's in the works. Will announce soon 

 
 
Link to Sennheiser HD 630VB's product web page.

 

[CJG888]

Maybe I missed this on the thread, but does anyone know how the VB system works?

Presumably it's some form of passive electrical EQ (can't be physical / acoustic as on COP, as it is only on one side, and as there doesn't appear to be a power source, it can't be active).

 

[callizer]

People who said this looks ugly, how old are you? This is obviously targeted to millenials and Gen Z, so I'm quite curious if older people find this ugly. I personally find it pretty cool looking (I'm 24 this year).

Right side cable entry also makes sense since I usually put my phone/DAP in my right pocket, so this would reduce cable tangling. The cable not being removable kinda sucks though.

I'm about worried about the recessed mids but I think V-shape sound signature is quite popular among millenials, judging on how popular the ATH M50x is for this demographic. Won't speculate more on SQ since I haven't listened to it.

Although I do agree that Senn shouldn't have named this HD 630, I think people here have too much premature negativity. Wait for more reviews or try it yourself first. Overall I find this headphone quite interesting and I'd definitely audition them once it comes out.

 

[NoPants]

I'm 9 years old and this is a 6/10

 

[Mach3]

  I'm 9 years old and this is a 6/10

I'm 35 years old and I feel there plenty of sub $500 closed headphones that looks way better than this. But the sound is most important when I choose a headphone.