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The manual says approx. 260 g without cable."}},{"url":"https://us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["gtins","warranty_years","in_the_box","analog_connectors"],"notes":{"gtins":"Maker 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.","warranty_years":"US store text: includes 2-year manufacturer warranty. The manual also gives 24 months.","in_the_box":"What'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.","analog_connectors":"Cable ends in a 3.5 mm plug and a 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) adapter is in the box."}},{"url":"https://eu.sennheiser-hearing.com/collections/accessories/products/cable-3m-35mm-and-adapter-35mm-to-635mm","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["cable_connector_headset_side","analog_connectors","cables_included","user_replaceable_parts"],"notes":{"cable_connector_headset_side":"Maker cable page: connection plug on the headphone side is proprietary 2-pin, both-sided connectors (pinouts scheme: Sennheiser HD 600 series).","analog_connectors":"Maker 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.","cables_included":"Cable for HD 600 series, 3.00 m, already included in delivery of the HD 600.","user_replaceable_parts":"Maker sells this replacement cable as a spare part."}},{"url":"https://eu.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["gtins"],"notes":{"gtins":"EU store barcode 4044155249545 for SKU 508824"}},{"url":"https://r2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["driver_magnet","max_input_power_mw","earpad_replaceable","user_replaceable_parts","headband_type","weight_g","thd_pct","warranty_years","earpad_attachment","other_certifications"],"notes":{"driver_magnet":"Features list: neodymium-ferrous magnet systems.","max_input_power_mw":"Specifications: long-term input power 0.2 W as per DIN 45580. 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The ear cup casing is plastic.","release_date":"Review refers to headphones available since 1997 and 25 years on the market.","ear_cup_material":"The ear cup casing is plastic."}},{"url":"https://www.oficinadanet.com.br/headphones/sennheiser-hd600","kind":"spec_database","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["release_date"],"notes":{"release_date":"Lists 15/06/1997 as the release date. This is the only source with a month. Other sources give only the year 1997."}},{"url":"https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600","kind":"measurement","accessed":"2026-10-21","fields":["colors","measured_frequency_response_notes","measured_bass_amount_db","measured_treble_amount_db"],"notes":{"colors":"Differences 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. 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