Had a half dozen of either or over the last 20 years and each time sold for the same reason, not too sure why as they do sound correct but they do not maintain my interest. They just lack that little bit of pizzazz, being on the edge, get up and go.. for my preferences, having a similar problem with my recent NDH30 which do bring more to the table, but still either too balanced (if that's possible) and polite. ....YMMV.
Oddly the S2 have a very strong family resemblance but manage to sneak in under the wire.
660S2 went as low as 399.95 yesterday, but 419 is still decent.
I’ll have a chance to try these out next week. I couldn’t get along with the original 660S long term as I found the treble to be thin sounding and the mids to be lacking a bit of body, but the S2 could have fixed some things.
But for the sake of having something as history/memory worth as a collection...which one would you keep...650 or 600?
Which would be completely different than S2 or 800 and 820?
Oh. Great!
I am interested to hear your opinion. I tried a couple of other BTs, and 458BT sound really enjoyable. Luckily, I don't have the urge to compare them with other wired headphones, but they are fun. And comfortable to wear, at least for me. I always want the headband to be wider/flatter, which is not the case here, but it's ok. Pretty lightweight.
Just recently tried some Master and Dynamics MH40, pleasant and interesting looking phone but slightly too small, not sure the Senns will be any better but at less than a 3rd the price with these Amazon Prime deals thought I'd give them a go, not for serious listening though but something to throw on while cooking or house cleaning etc.
The HD600 has always kept to the straight and narrow while the 650 was added at the time to appease the need for more bass and is also readily available as the HD6XX. "The HD 600 is the audio purist’s choice for reference playback. An instrument of Sennheiser’s passion for perfect sound, it is globally recognized as the standard for analytical high-fidelity listening - even 20-plus years after its release." : )
With the the HD660S2 I feel they went back to the drawing board after almost 20 years and updated the driver.
The HD600 has always kept to the straight and narrow while the 650 was slightly changed at the time to appease the need for more bass and is also readily available as the HD6XX. "The HD 600 is the audio purist’s choice for reference playback. An instrument of Sennheiser’s passion for perfect sound, it is globally recognized as the standard for analytical high-fidelity listening - even 20-plus years after its release." : )
With the the HD660S2 I feel they went back to the drawing board after almost 20 years and updated the driver.
The HD600 has always kept to the straight and narrow while the 650 was slightly changed at the time to appease the need for more bass and is also readily available as the HD6XX. "The HD 600 is the audio purist’s choice for reference playback. An instrument of Sennheiser’s passion for perfect sound, it is globally recognized as the standard for analytical high-fidelity listening - even 20-plus years after its release." : )
With the the HD660S2 I feel they went back to the drawing board after almost 20 years and updated the driver.
I always felt the earlier models got boring pretty quick. I had the HD600's (X2), HD6XX's (X2), HD58X's and HD660S's. I didn't hate any of them. I didn't dislike any of them. But after a few months, I was left feeling, is that it? Over and over again.
Right now I am cycling through my collection and really enjoying my Grado GH2's. But one day after putting them on I was thinking about what's next in the rotation. It will be the HD660S2's and I am pretty excited about that.
After a few months of ownership, I never felt that way about any previous Senn's.
I always felt the earlier models got boring pretty quick. I had the HD600's (X2), HD6XX's (X2), HD58X's and HD660S's. I didn't hate any of them. I didn't dislike any of them. But after a few months, I was left feeling, is that it? Over and over again.
Right now I am cycling through my collection and really enjoying my Grado GH2's. But one day after putting them on I was thinking about what's next in the rotation. It will be the HD660S2's and I am pretty excited about that.
After a few months of ownership, I never felt that way about any previous Senn's.
They do, that's my complaint about the earlier models as well. I find many Senns reserved when it comes to engagement, the S2 is an exception. I use the HD 650 for when I want to relax, good nighttime headphone, the HD 650 also a good headphone to do reading, etc. when listening to. But if I want a warm yet engaging sound, I want the HD 660S2 or the T1.3 as both those nail the warm engaging sound.
I am glad you liked it. As I would say..they are pretty good I really enjoy watching series. Still haven't tried them with music, but there is plenty of music in series or movies, so it seems just fine.
Hm, Bathys, you say...I thought it would be a nice fit for my wife
I just found this...one of the best mixes on my list, if not the best...haven't listened to it for 25 years, but I will make up for that time now
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....YMMV.
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I really enjoy watching series. Still haven't tried them with music, but there is plenty of music in series or movies, so it seems just fine.