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Sennheiser HD 600

SennheiserMusic headset

HD 600

Released June 1997.6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-600Read 10 October 2026Product release date 1997 Last checked 21 October 2026.

Form factor
Over-ear
Audio connections
Analog
Active noise cancelling
No
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available

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General

Series
HD1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Listed in the HD series and in the maker audiophile range.
Model numbers
5088241Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Article number (SKU) 508824
GTIN / EAN
4044155249545, 6151043404592Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Maker US store barcode 615104340459 for SKU 508824. The maker EU store (eu.sennheiser-hearing.com) lists barcode 4044155249545 for the same SKU. Both are stored since the product page has one SKU.4Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026EU store barcode 4044155249545 for SKU 508824
Announced
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Sold on the maker store.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-600Read 10 October 2026Spec table: Color Options: Black.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600Read 21 October 2026Differences section: the HD 600 comes in one variant, Black. The reviewed unit has a marbled pattern that was discontinued and replaced with a monochrome black finish. Thomann lists the colour as Black/Gray.
Segment
Music1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Maker describes it as the audio purist's reference headphone for analytical high-fidelity listening.

Design

Form factor
Over-ear1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Ear coupling: circumaural
Ear cup enclosure
Open1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Transducer principle: dynamic, open
Wearing style
Headband1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026
Folding
None6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-600Read 10 October 2026Foldable: No
Swivelling ear cups
Yes10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-600Read 21 October 2026The review describes rotating and swivelling ear cups and gives no angles.
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Drivers and sound

Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Transducer principle: dynamic, open
Driver size
42mm1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Maker text names an exclusive 42mm driver with a 38mm diaphragm. The 42 mm figure is stored as the driver size.
Drivers per side
16Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-600Read 10 October 2026Driver count: 1
Diaphragm material
Not available
Magnet
Neodymium-ferrous5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Features list: neodymium-ferrous magnet systems.
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min12 HzMax40.5 kHz1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Frequency response (speaker) 12 Hz - 40,500 Hz. The page gives no tolerance. The manual says diffuse field equalized.
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Impedance (passive when specified)
300Ω1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Impedance 300 ohm. Maker text also names a 300-ohm impedance.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
97dB1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Sound pressure level (SPL) 97 dB (1 V). SoundGuys writes the same figure as 97 dB/1 Vrms.
Sensitivity reference
Per 1 V1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Maker states the level per 1 V.
THD (claimed)
0.1%1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Total harmonic distortion < 0.1 % (1 kHz, 1 V). Stored as the upper bound.5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026THD <= 0.1 % (1 kHz, 1 Vrms) as per DIN 45500
Max input power
200mW5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: long-term input power 0.2 W as per DIN 45580. Stored as 200 mW.
Max digital audio sample rate
Not available
Max digital audio bit depth
Not available
DAC
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
Not available
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Not available
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
No1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Open-back passive design.
ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Not available
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes
Flat sound signature. Bass is underemphasized and treble is balanced against the RTINGS target. The curve follows the target except in the bass, which rolls off in the open-back design, with small peaks and dips in the treble.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600Read 21 October 2026RTINGS test bench 2.3 (review text, public part). The full curve and the other results are member-only and are not used. Wired analog connection.
Bass amount
-5dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600Read 21 October 2026Public summary: Bass Amount underemphasized (-5 dB) against the RTINGS target curve.
Treble amount
0dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600Read 21 October 2026Public summary: Treble Amount balanced (0 dB) against the RTINGS target curve.
Deviation from target
Not available
Consistency between fittings
Not available
Harmonic distortion
Not available
Sound leakage
Not available
Measured noise isolation
Not available
Noise isolation (measured, best)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Mic quality notes
Not available
Mic low-frequency extension
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Measured battery life
Not available
Battery life (measured, max)
Not available
Clamping force
Not available
Weight (measured)
250g(8.8 oz)10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-600Read 21 October 2026Spec table of the 2019 version: 250 g without cable and 295 g with cable. The page does not describe the scale. The maker says approx. 260 g without cable. The value without cable is stored so it matches the maker basis.

Microphone

Microphone
None1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Headphones without a microphone.
Microphone element
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
Not available
Voice microphones
Not available
Total microphones
Not available
Mic frequency response
Not available
Mic sensitivity
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Not available
Flip to mute
Not available
Mute button
Not available
Mute indicator
Not available
Sidetone
Not available
Adjustable sidetone
Not available
Foam microphone windscreen
Not available

Connectivity

Audio connections
Analog1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Wired analog headphones. The page lists a 3.5 mm stereo jack plug connector.
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRS, 6.35 mm2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Cable ends in a 3.5 mm plug and a 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) adapter is in the box.3Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/collections/accessories/products/cable-3m-35mm-and-adapter-35mm-to-635mmRead 10 October 2026Maker cable page for the 3.00 m cable: 3.5 mm jack plug and a screw-on 6.35 mm adapter, listed as already included in delivery of the Sennheiser HD 600.
Cable connector on headset
Proprietary3Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/collections/accessories/products/cable-3m-35mm-and-adapter-35mm-to-635mmRead 10 October 2026Maker cable page: connection plug on the headphone side is proprietary 2-pin, both-sided connectors (pinouts scheme: Sennheiser HD 600 series).
Longest included cable
3m1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Cable length 3 m
Headset USB plug or port
Not available
Audio over USB-C cable
Not available
Passive wired listening
Yes1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Passive dynamic headphones with no battery or electronics.
Wireless receiver
None1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Wired headphones with no wireless parts.
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
Not available
Multipoint devices
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available
Fast pairing
Not available
Base station
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Not available
Connection per platform
Not available
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
Not available
Swappable battery
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Claimed battery life
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
Charging port
None6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-600Read 10 October 2026Spec table: Battery: No. Wired passive headphones, so there is no charging port.
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge time
Not available
Quick charge playback
Not available
Use while charging
Not available
Charging dock or stand
Not available

Controls

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Controls
Not available
Volume control
Not available
Game and chat mix
Not available
Remappable controls
Not available
Wear detection
Not available
Voice assistant
Not available

Comfort and build

Headband type
Padded5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026The manual refers to headband padding that the repair service can replace.
Headband material
Fabric-covered padding10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-600Read 21 October 2026Padded headband covered with fabric. The headband cushion is replaced by Sennheiser service.
Frame material
Headband with a metal skeleton and a plastic exterior7Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-600-review-86269Read 10 October 2026The headband has a metal skeleton and a plastic exterior. The ear cup casing is plastic.
Ear cup material
Plastic7Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-600-review-86269Read 10 October 2026The ear cup casing is plastic.
Ear pad material
Velour1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026The velour HD 600 padding is supple to the touch.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section C: pull the ear pads away from the ear cups and press new ones on. Spare parts are available from Sennheiser partners.
Ear pad attachment
Clip5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Replacing the ear pads: place the new pads onto the ear cups and attach them by pressing firmly around them. Press-fit counts as clip.
Ear pad opening
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Ear pads, Connection cable3Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/collections/accessories/products/cable-3m-35mm-and-adapter-35mm-to-635mmRead 10 October 2026Maker sells this replacement cable as a spare part.5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section C replaces the ear pads and section D changes the connection cable. The headband padding is replaced by the repair service, not the user.

Software

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Companion app
Not available
App platforms
Not available
User firmware updates
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Headset weight
260g(9.2 oz)1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Weight 260 g. The manual says approx. 260 g without cable.5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Approx. 260 g (without cable)
Headset dimensions
Not available

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU), WEEE (2012/19/EU)5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manufacturer declarations: WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) and a CE Declaration of Conformity.

In the box

In the box
HD 600 headphones, Adapter to 1/4" (6.3 mm) stereo jack plug, Connection cable with 3.5mm stereo jack plug, length 3m2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026What's included lists the headphones, an adapter to 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) stereo jack plug and a connection cable with 3.5mm stereo jack plug, length 3m. The global page lists only the headphones and the adapter. The older manual also lists an instruction manual and a storage box and names a 6.3 mm cable plug. The 3.5 mm cable matches the maker EU cable page and the SoundGuys review of a purchased unit.
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
Detachable connection cable31
Source3Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/collections/accessories/products/cable-3m-35mm-and-adapter-35mm-to-635mmRead 10 October 2026Cable for HD 600 series, 3.00 m, already included in delivery of the HD 600.
Carrying case
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026US store text: includes 2-year manufacturer warranty. The manual also gives 24 months.5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sennheiser gives a warranty of 24 months. This copy of the maker manual is hosted by a retailer. It is older than the current box and names a 6.3 mm cable plug, which the current maker pages do not.

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