In the spirit of
@AxelCloris suggestion to continue sharing favorite pairings and tracks that we enjoy on the HD 660S2, the 660S2 is my first serious headphone purchase that I've kept and I'm thoroughly enjoying them. I'm new to the hobby and have a modest budget at the moment, so I'm driving them with a humble FiiO K11 using the 4.4mm balanced output. Here are some of the tracks that I'm really enjoying and are in heavy rotation for me right now. The list below is an ordered list for reference, but is not a ranking.
- Something by Julien Baker - This is a beautiful, yet haunting track that shows off her voice and the airiness of her guitar work. The arrangement is fairly simple yet spacious. I can't listen to this song on anything else now.
- Poison Arrow (Steven Wilson Stereo Mix / 2020) by ABC - I'm a child of the 80's and this song brings back so many memories. When the bass comes in at that 00:17 mark, it really hits and I think it's a great example of how well the HD 660S2 handles the low end. The production of this remix is next level — every element & instrument stands out and with the 660S2's, I feel like I can place each of them exactly where their supposed to be.
- Dog Days Are Over by Florence + the Machine - The HD 660S2 handles everything on this song so well. From the opening harp notes to the driving percussion to Florence Welch's vocals. I feel like I'm getting every nuance that was intended that I haven't heard on other headphones.
- Secrets from a Girl (Who's Seen it All) by Lorde - Maybe there's an emotional aspect of this song where it seems like Lorde could be singing this song to my daughter (more on her in a bit), but the production and performance of this song is amazing. Everything complement's Lorde's voice.
- Ya'aburnee by Halsey - The production by Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor is minimalist, but powerful. The HD 660S2 handles the bass and Halsey's vocals beautifully.
- L'AMOUR DE MA VIE by Billie Eilish - This is another song that I think really shows off the range of the HD 660S2. The gentle guitar and synths playing just underneath Billie's vocals in the first half of the song are handled perfectly. As the song transitions from acoustic to electronic midway through, the 660S2's step up and keep the vocals separated from the thumping and driving bass that so many of Billie and FINNEAS' songs are known for.
As for my daughter...I had her listen to some of her favorite songs using the HD 660S2's. She immediately heard a difference compared to her daily drivers, the Sony MX1000 m4, and is scheming for how she can get the Sennheiser's away from me so she can take them to school in the Fall. I fear that I've set my daughter on a path to spend all the money she makes this summer on headphones lol.
I'd love to hear what others here love listening to that show off what the HD 660S2's can do.