Test headphones Sennheiser HD 650

Headphones Sennheiser HD 650 are a qualitative “upgrade” of a high-end model Sennheiser HD 600, which, in its time, was the same “upgrade” for headphones Sennheiser HD 580. These three models have quite a few things in common. First of all, each of them has been a flagship in the Sennheser line of headphones for a certain period. Another interesting thing that makes these models similar is that they are based on the same speakers, and, in fact, they differ from each other only by the cable, slightly changed design, and redesigned acoustic environment.

Ergonomics

Like all other “open” and “semi-open” headphones, the Sennheiser HD 650 offers no isolation from outside noise.

The Sennheiser HD 650 sits quite comfortably on your head – although it is possible that some users may find the fit a little hard. The loading force of the cups of the Sennheiser HD 650, in our opinion, is a little bit higher than the optimal level. Therefore, the headphones stay firmly in place and do not tend to come off – even with sudden movements of the head but they can tire the earshells with prolonged use.

Sound

In music lover circles there is an opinion that the Sennheiser HD 650 in its price class is the benchmark and example to follow in all aspects relating to sound quality. This opinion is an old legend rather than the truth, but probably everyone who has heard these headphones at least once will understand the reason why.

Their sound… does not bother or irritate at all – they serve music in a somewhat “softened” manner, creating a comfortable listening experience – akin to the comfort of slippers.

The tonal balance of the headphones is displaced in favor of low frequencies: the bass, or rather, the mid-bass, is raised the high frequencies are slightly muted – but in this range there is a slight peak which adds a pleasant “spark” of sonic tinkle. Well, the middle frequencies are played naturally, though not quite evenly – their lower part slightly prevails in quantity over the upper one, thanks to it the effect of depth and volume of the sound is intensified, but the naturalness of timbres, in this case, is not lost.

In general the Sennheiser HD 650 gives the listener the comfort and the pleasure of beloved music – and only that. What, then, can they be blamed for?

Perhaps only in one thing – in the poor, even in its class, resolving power. The Sennheiser HD 650 doesn’t always play as detailed as you’d like they don’t always manage to reproduce songs with lots of instruments playing at the same time intelligibly you won’t hear a lot of reverb, whooshing, and other such small nuances – they present music in a simplified way.

The lack of resolution in Sennheiser HD 650 will seem a slight drawback to those listeners who prefer to listen to music without digging into the details of sound. However, for those who prefer attentive, thoughtful listening, and do not want to neglect the nuances, it may seem a serious drawback – for such listeners it is better to look towards other models of headphones.