Sennheiser HD650 - Reference Class Stereo Headphones
Model #HD650


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Weight | 9.2 oz (260 g) |
Cable length | 10' (3 m), Detachable, Left and Right Side Connection |
Connectors | Detachable 1/8" Stereo Mini to 1/4" Adapter 1/8" Stereo Mini Plug |
Sensitivity | 103dB(1 Vrms) |
Frequency range | 10 Hz - 39.5 kHz (-10 dB) |
Maximum input power | 200 mW |
Impedance | 300 Ohms |
Type | Open-Back, Circumaural Dynamic Headphones |
Very few headphones deserve to be called a true "reference" but the HD650s are in very selected company of chosen masterpieces.
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The formidable Sennheiser HD 650 headphones are fit for a king--and have a price tag to prove it.
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Sennheiser's flagship headphones have high-tech styling, extraordinary bass response, and an extremely comfortable design.
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They're heavy and very pricey, not to mention ill suited for use with the iPod.
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The Sennheiser HD 650 headphones have everything you want in full-size audiophile headphones.
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Warm, natural, detailed sound. Very comfortable. Sturdy construction. Replaceable cables.
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Expensive.
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By default, I've become "the headphone guy" in high-end audio. I don't quite understand why other audiophiles don't fess up that they listen to 'phones too. Maybe it's a macho thing, like the Butt Blaster at the gym -- you never actually see guys using it, but you do see them furtively exiting the...
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The Sennheiser HD650 headphone has seen an enduring popularity among audiophiles for it’s high price-to-performance ratio. But for $499, how much sound is this open-back headphone packing? And is it the right headphone for you?
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INTRODUCTION I have had a hankering to see if I can find a better pair of headphones. Primarily, to use as a reference to evaluate source components and pre-amps, and also for personal use. I had purchased a Sennheiser HD497 several years ago, for about $50 USD and it has served me well so far.
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The Sennheiser HD 650s are a solid pair of headphones for at-home use.
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I must confess that I can't understand why these headphones are such a big success among audiophiles. Sennheiser's marketing efforts and excellent reputation alone can't be enough to do the trick.
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Nice looks, Sturdy construction, Fat low-end — typical Sennheiser, Not tiring, Rugged, Cable available as a spare part, Five-star comfort, Soft sound (even silky), Not very detailed
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No accessories, Ear cup cushions not replaceable, Where are the high frequencies?, Heavy — you'll always know when you have them on, Bad value for money, Lack of details in the high-frequency range, Unbalanced frequency spectrum, Non-replaceable ear-cup cushions, Value for money, Lack of air, Cruel...
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A stunning piece of kit that'll bring the very best out of your CD collection
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Incredible sound quality whatever you throw at them, great build quality
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Pricey, only for hi-fi nuts
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I got my Sennheiser HD650s and immediately opened them and hooked them up to my FiiO X3 player and was wowed by the sound. I have never owned a serious set of headphones, and the sound (from classical music) I heard was a revelation: in 3D, with the instrument positions clearly audible and many,...
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These are not cheap headphones. They are reasonably expensive but you will more than get what you pay for.
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Amazing sound, all day comfort, value for money, cord length
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Makes your other headphones sound bad, need an amp to get the most out of them
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I have used a variety of Sennheiser products over the years, always impressed with their combination of form and function. These are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used, very good if you spend long hours "in the cans".
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These headphones live up to the hype. As studio reference and mixing headphones, they're great. I quickly found many flaws in my mixes. However, they look and feel cheap. I know that they're designed to be light, but I'm afraid that I'm going to bend the metal and / or break the plastic.
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Source: Lite-On DVD Combo Drive Audio CD's Headroom Ultra Desktop Amp with Max DAC USB from computer into mini USB on Amp / DAC Music: Cake ( Motorcade of Generosity ) Great vocals and right to left motion within the sound field Cake ( Pressure Chief ) Especially \"Wheels\" Awesome bass lines,...
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Jus got the hd650's about 2 weeks ago...I've broken them in, and let me tell you, they are the closest thing to being at the recording studio with the band!! I mean, they sound so real, and authentic, that its unbelievable!! i mean, what can I say?
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These headphones have a pretty good reputation among audiophiles so I figured that I would give it a try. The first thing I noticed is these are some huge headphones . I mean, I guess it’s expected since the audio drivers are high-end, but damn.
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These headphones are great for mixing. They have a comfortable fit and feel.
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Sounds quite good straight from 3.5 mm audio outputs (surprisingly good from an iPhone 6S, more than acceptable sound levels at 70% max output), and thought that was it. But amidst all the noise on the web about these cans, the need to drive them with enough wattage is true.
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The HD 650's are the bang for the buck headphones running through a Schitt Bifrost multibit dac and Asgard 2 preamp. The 650's are detailed and clear. I also own Audeze's and B&O's. The 650's are my choice for clarity, comfort. and price. At $315 these headphones are a steal.
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- Sennheiser HD 650 - Reference Class Stereo Headphones
- Detachable Cable
- Stereo 1/8" to 1/4" Adapter
- 2 Year Warranty