Sennheiser HD 660S2

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Sennheiser
57 Overall Score
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308

Bowers & Wilkins
79 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sennheiser HD 660S2

95 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

The Sennheiser HD 660S2 is praised as a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with improved bass and a warm, organic sound signature. Users highlight its excellent midrange realism, wide soundstage, and comfort, though they note it requires a dedicated amp and DAC to reach full potential. Overall, it is considered a top-tier choice for audiophiles seeking detailed, fatigue-free listening.

Pros
  • Improved bass over predecessor
  • Warm and organic sound signature
  • Excellent midrange realism
  • Wide soundstage
  • Comfortable and lightweight
Cons
  • Requires dedicated amp and DAC
  • High impedance (300 ohms)
  • Open-back design leaks sound
  • Pricey investment
👍 Sound quality 5
👍 Bass improvement 3
👍 Midrange realism 2
👍 Soundstage 2
👍 Comfort 2
👎 Amp dac requirement 2

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308

88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, build materials, and comfort. Reviewers consistently praise the detailed, immersive audio with excellent instrument separation and balanced bass, though some note the ANC is slightly behind Bose and Sony. A few users mention the high price and minor comfort issues with the headband, but most agree the premium experience justifies the cost.

Pros
  • Exceptional sound quality and detail
  • Excellent build quality and premium materials
  • Very comfortable for long listening sessions
  • Great instrument separation and soundstage
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • High price point
  • ANC not as good as Bose or Sony
  • Headband comfort issues for some users
  • Strong clamping force for some
  • Bass not as punchy as competitors
👍 Sound quality 11
👍 Build quality 8
🤔 Comfort 9
🤔 Noise cancellation 7
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Battery life 3

Scores

Budget
Sennheiser
50
Bowers & Wilkins
76
Gaming
Sennheiser
33
Bowers & Wilkins
70
Music
Sennheiser
63
Bowers & Wilkins
69
Studio
Sennheiser
67
Bowers & Wilkins
68
Work
Sennheiser
21
Bowers & Wilkins
67
Calls
Sennheiser
13
Bowers & Wilkins
63
Commute
Sennheiser
22
Bowers & Wilkins
58

Specifications

Sennheiser HD 660S2Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedopenclosed
Foldable✗✗
Weight0.50 kg0.31 kg★
Ear CushionvelourLeather
HeadbandAluminum, Plastic, SteelAluminum, Leather
Audio
Driver Typedynamic—
Driver Size38 mm40 mm★
Freq Min8 Hz★—
Freq Max42 kHz★—
Impedance300 Ω—
Sensitivity104 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
Codecs—aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive
Noise Control
ANC✗✓★
ANC Type—adaptive
Connectivity
Wireless✗✓★
Bluetooth—5.3★
Multipoint—✓★
Wired Connector6.35mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓✓
Cable Length1.7999999523162842 m—
Battery
Battery Life—30 hrs★
Fast Charging—Yes★
Charging—USB-C★
Microphone
Microphone—✓★
Mic Count—8★
NC Mic—✓★
Boom Mic✗✗
Detachable Mic—✓★
Features
Voice Assistant—Siri
App—Bowers & Wilkins Music app

Pros & Cons

Sennheiser HD 660S2

  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average mic (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308

  • Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile

Pricing

Sennheiser HD 660S2 is €259 cheaper (1.5x less).

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308

Verdict

★ Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308

Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 32 specs.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingCommute

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