HD 660S2

No way Senn’s 560s are better ranked than 660S2 😣😣

Thats so funny because its the other way around for me. I sold my Arya Stealth to buy a 660S2.

hd550 is a fairly affordable and safe pick imo. If you don't mind eq the 560s is another good set. If you love vocals get something from the hd6-line. HD660S2 can be found anywhere near $400 these days

hd550 is a fairly affordable and safe pick imo. If you don't mind eq the 560s is another good set. If you love vocals get something from the hd6-line. HD660S2 can be found anywhere near $400 these days

Totally fair question wanting solid bass doesn’t make you any less of an audiophile. You can absolutely have clean, rich low-end without sacrificing clarity or soundstage. The trick is finding open-back headphones that have a slightly warmer tuning or respond well to EQ. If you like the idea of the HD660S2, they’re excellent for detail and balance, but they’re not what most people would call bass-heavy. You might prefer something like the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro (with the “balanced” pads) or the **HIFIMAN Edition XS** both deliver tight, extended bass while keeping the mids and highs open and spacious. The **Focal Elex** is another great option if you can find it; it has a punchier low end and a very engaging sound. Also worth noting, open-backs will never hit as hard as closed-backs in terms of sub-bass impact. If you want a bit more weight, a mild EQ boost around 60–100 Hz can do wonders without distorting the sound. So yes, you can definitely have that “best of both worlds” setup just look for headphones with a naturally warm tuning or pair them with a good DAC/amp and subtle EQ adjustment.

I got and returned the 109 Pro after few weeks. They are super comfortable, nice sounding and that is it. They are nice they didn't do much for me no complaints it just OK. I found my self going back more and more to my older Arya Stealth and 6xx. Obviously everyone is different but I think under $1000 there is much better at least objectively better headphones and you can listen to them first. Focal Clear, Arya Stealth, LCD-2C (used) I would even throw in 660S2. All these to me sounded better than 109 Pro.

I did, but it didn't seem to help much. The biggest issue for me was lack of bass impact and definition. I know that on a graph these technically have more bass than a 660S2 but I honestly couldn't hear it. I actually prefer the bass on the 660S2's.

I've tried the HD660S2, it did not impress me compared to the HD800s, I auditioned them back to back. My reaction to the HD660s2 was something along the lines of "Better bass better imaging version of the HD6XX (which are a third the price)." My reaction to the HD800s was... well I had no words I was blown away and moved to tears.