Sennheiser HD 600
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 600
The Sennheiser HD 600 is widely praised for its neutral, detailed sound and exceptional comfort, making it a favorite among audiophiles and professionals. Reviewers highlight its flat frequency response and clarity, especially in vocals and midrange, though some note it lacks bass punch and can be tight for larger heads. The detachable cable and durable build are appreciated, but the long stock cable is a common complaint. Overall, it's considered a classic, high-value headphone that outperforms many competitors.
Pros
- Neutral and detailed sound
- Exceptional comfort
- Flat frequency response
- Clear vocals and midrange
- Detachable cable
Cons
- Lack of bass punch
- Tight fit for large heads
- Long stock cable
- Requires good amplifier
- Slight sibilance on some vocals
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
The Sony ULT WEAR headphones deliver impressive noise cancellation and powerful bass via the ULT button, with many users praising the long battery life and comfortable fit. Sound quality improves significantly after using the companion app to customize the EQ, though some find the default sound muddy and the ULT bass boost overwhelming. A few long-term users report scratchy audio after two years, and the headphones are noted as bulky for some.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Powerful bass with ULT button
- Long battery life (up to 30 hours)
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound is muddy without EQ
- ULT bass boost can be overwhelming
- Bulky design for some users
- Scratchy audio reported after 2 years
- Not ideal for gym use (fall off)
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 600 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | thermo-foaming |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 12 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 39 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 300 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HD 600
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 37 specs.
