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Brand | Sennheiser Consumer Audio |
Model Name | HD 650 |
Color | Gray |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Specially designed acoustic silk ensures precision damping over the entire frequency range and helps to reduce THD to an incredible 0.05 percent
- Improved frequency response is 10 39,500 Hertz ( 10 dB)
- Hand selected matched driver elements; Highly optimized magnet systems for minimum harmonic and inter modulation distortion
- High power neodymium magnets deliver maximum efficiency; 3.5 millimetre jack plug. Frequency response (Headphones):10 41000 Hz
- Lightweight aluminum voice coils for very fast transient response
- Cable length 118 inches
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Sound quality | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Noise cancellation | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | — | 2.2 |
Quality of material | 4.7 | — | — | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Bass quality | 4.3 | 4.4 | — | — | — | 4.1 |
Comfort | — | — | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.0 | — |
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connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 3 5mm Jack | 6.35mm Jack | 1/4-inch, 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 6.35 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Jack plug, 3.5mm | Without Cable | connection cable: ¼” (6.35 mm) stereo jack plug (connected ex works), unbalanced | Detachable | Detachable | Without Cable, Detachable |
control type | Noise Control | — | Noise Control | control | Media Control | Noise Control |
From the manufacturer
Sennheiser HD 650
When the music matters the most.
The HD 650 reproduces the subtle details in your music with the same confidence as the highlights.
The (high) definition of smooth
Expertly balanced acoustics, luxurious construction and timeless design.
The HD 650 has all of the perks of a high-performance sports car and none of the quirks. This open-back headphone is beloved by audiophiles for its musical, non-fatiguing sound while still offering intimate levels of detail. Upon the first note, your favorite tracks reveal their true potential, and each moment of that performance becomes an opportunity to react all over again. For the hi-fi enthusiast that prioritizes engaging sound quality the HD 650 is an instant upgrade.
Smooth response and dimensional soundstage
Open earcups provide each and every soundwave ample room to expand as they would in nature.
The HD 650’s signature sound starts with our in-house acoustics. Audiophiles know that the best components perform at their peak when nothing stands in their way. The 42mm transducer deploys a 38mm diaphragm with aluminum voice coil specifically tuned for extended, critical listening: overall treble and low-frequency presence are effortless while midrange is reproduced with lifelike composure—none sacrificing their organic roots to get there.
Made with more in mind
Combines the best of modern transducer manufacturing with the attention to detail required to handle a wide variety of acoustic materials.
Made in Ireland at a state-of-the-art production facility, the HD 650 delivers more: more details discovered, more musicality, and definitely more time for blissful listening. Our production tolerances are extremely tight, ensuring that your HD 650 experience is consistent with those all over the globe, whenever or wherever it was purchased.
It’s all about connection
Comes with a detachable, impedance-matched cable, stereo connector with audiophile-standard plug and premium adapter.
Your HD 650 comes with a detachable, impedance-matched cable with ultra-low capacitance. The ¼-inch / 6.3mm stereo connector offers the audiophile-standard plug for connection to devices such as headphone amplifiers and A/V receivers, digital audio players, analog gear, and more. At 9.8 feet / 3m long, it offers unencumbered listening on gear deep within your shelves or in a favorite listening chair. A premium adapter is included to reduce the 6.3mm to 3.5mm / ⅛-inch for plugging into countless other audio devices.
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Product Dimensions | 12.4 x 10 x 4.33 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.1 ounces |
ASIN | B00018MSNI |
Item model number | 508825 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,917 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #252 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 2, 2004 |
Department | music, instruments, instrument accessories |
Manufacturer | Sennheiser |
Language | English, Spanish, French |
Country of Origin | China |
Item Weight | 9.12 Ounces |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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In the HD 650, audiophiles will experience truly unique natural sound. With sound this good, long concerts in the comfort of your home are a certainty, so the HD 650 also sets standards in comfort and convenience. The HD 650 is a genuine masterpiece, which will satisfy even the most demanding listener. Putting on the headphones and using them- Put on your headphones and then pull the ear cups down until they rest comfortably over the ears. Make sure you have them the right way round by observing the “R” (right) and “L” (left) markings on the ear cups. For optimum sound quality, ensure that the ear cups are not covered.
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Sennheiser HD 650
With the HD 650, audiophiles will experience truly unique natural sound. With sound this good, long concerts in the comfort of your home are a certainty, so the HD 650 also sets standards in comfort and convenience. The HD 650 is a genuine masterpiece, which will satisfy even the most demanding listener. HD 650 – the Reference Class.
- Balanced & transparent sound
- Elegant titanium-silver finish
- Optimized for hi-resolution recordings
- Made in Ireland Learn more about the HD 650
Features a specially modulated connecting cable (detachable) made from highly conductive OFC copper, Kevlar-reinforced, with very low handling noise, i.e. low structure-borne sound sensitivity.
Features- Top-of-the-range open, dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones
- Systems with narrow tolerances (± 1 dB), hand-picked in pairs
- High-quality titanium/silver finish
- Neodymium ferrous magnet systems ensure optimum sensitivity and an excellent dynamic response
- Exceptionally natural, spatial and accurate sound
- Can be directly connected to stationary hi-fi components of the highest quality, in particular SACD, DVD-A and CD players
- Peace of mind - thanks to the 2-year international warranty
The HD 650 is a true audiophile headphone that features extremely lightweight aluminium voice coils to ensure excellent transient response.
Sennheiser recommends this headset for...... The HD 600 is geared for your hi-fi stereo system. Best suited for all types of audio the HD 600 is a favorite among mastering engineers worldwide.
WarrantyThe HD 650 is covered by a 2-year international warranty.
Comparison table HD 600 HD 650 Frequency response 12 - 39000 Hz 10 - 39500 Hz Impedance 300 ohms 300 ohms Transducer principle Dynamic, open Dynamic, open Sound pressure level (SPL) 97 103 dB THD, total harmonic distortion 0.1 % 0.05 % Weight w/o cable 0.57lb (260 g) 0.57lb (260 g) Contact pressure ca. 2,5 N ca. 2,5 N Ear coupling Circumaural Circumaural Jack plug 1/4" / 1/8" (3.5/6.3 mm) stereo 1/4" / 1/8" (3.5/6.3 mm) stereo Warranty 2 Years 2 Years Why Sennheiser ?For over 60 years every Sennheiser mic or headphone comes with a built-in mission: to stay true to the sound and soul the music was given by its artist. From the fragile intimacy of a whispered word to the deep and dark punch of an attacking bassline. Sennheiser delivers pure emotion and excitement. A quality that has convinced a broad spectrum of artists and of course music lovers all over the world. Sennheiser offers a great experience for everyone who really wants to hear.
What's in the box?- HD 650
- 1 adaptor to 1/4" (6.3 mm)
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Customers like the value, appearance, sound quality and quality of the headphones. They mention that its pure perfection for the price, the cable is very well designed and that the soundstage opened up. Some are happy with comfort, and clarity. Others however, disagree on sturdiness, and fit.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that it has great sound, with a prominent/tight bass. They also appreciate the audio separation, clarity, and dynamic sound. The headphones thump HEAVILY and the midrange is clear.
"...These roll the highs just enough to make them easy to listen to for hours, yet leave enough treble there to leave the top end nice and sharp...." Read more
"...Things that you will notice when you listen. The sound stage will be expanded, the clarity and richness will be improved, the separation: you will..." Read more
"...mv on 30 ohm source they driving this in required level so they sounds incredible, I've not t feeding them all 500 mv by now I don't own so powerful..." Read more
"...The Senns fit like a dream and had unbelievable sound, but the cheap build came back to bite me and made me regret spending the money...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They say that they are, bar none, the most wonderful headphones they have ever heard. They are better overall, in soundstage, speed, bass depth, bass, and treble response. The design is functional and comfortable, but not stylish. Overall, customers are happy with the performance, comfort, and longevity of the product.
"...And, they're just better overall, in soundstage, speed, bass depth, bass extension, resolution, etc...." Read more
"...4. Sennheiser HD 650 - value build quality --------------- This headphones lightweight for it own class so you couldn't expect this thing being..." Read more
"...They are absolutely superb in their sound presentation and their build. These headphones, like all cans, need a break-in period...." Read more
"...Design is functional (and comfortable) but not stylish; they don't fold, not even a little-..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say that the headphones are big, soft, and comfortable. The fit of the headphone is secure, and stays put during left/right and angled up/down.
"...They're Sennheisers. Pretty much all Sennheisers are extremely comfortable. They're light. The pads are usually comfortable soft velour...." Read more
"...get an idea of the experience you get and that is one of just fun, relaxing, shivers down your spine with well recorded music...." Read more
"...They are light and comfortable to wear for me (not as comfy as my HD 428). They look amazing, much better than the HD600's...." Read more
"...Velour padding ensures a comfortable fit.So, are there any drawbacks to the 650s? Well, yes. The price is the single biggest drawback...." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They say they are pure perfection for the price, with an incredible sound profile for the money. They are really awesome headphones for a specific use and make a nice addition to their collection. The sound is fantastic and the mids are an absolute blessing.
"...These headphones are at that bang for buck price point where you really start to get diminishing returns when you try to upgrade from these...." Read more
"...( Mids Vocals I've never heard anything like this they are magical & very straight forward & intimidate this headphones only woth buying..." Read more
"...The effect is really quite incredible: it's like there's a special sonic column reserved for vocals and unpolluted by other sounds...." Read more
"...Tone Board and JDS Labs Atom, you can have a pretty top tier, affordable setup. For real sides!..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. For example they say the vocals are magnificent, the cable is very well designed, and the neutral signature is pretty even. The highs are to the front, making a rock band feel very festive. The open design allows for noise cancelation, and they are well-rounded, smooth and liquidy. Overall, customers are impressed with the stunning piece of hardware.
"...: broad-shouldered, velvety, well-mannered, savory, harmonious. In either case, a smooth finish. :)..." Read more
"...All laid out in stunning depth and form...." Read more
"...And the totally open chassis design further allows the sound to radiate out without contributing its own reflections...." Read more
"...Like everyone else says there are cons: The band is tight, they are open so you can hear everything in the room (ie keyboard clicks and talking) and..." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the headphones. They say that it has great clarity, crisp responsiveness, good highs, good lows, and good mids. They also say that they stay clear and solid at all volumes, kick the highs with clear, sharp, and clean tones, and have a nice clear-coat finish. Overall, customers are satisfied with the clarity and detail of the product.
"...Mids: 5 stars. Sennheisers' bread and butter. These have incredible mids. Through tube amps, or hybrid tube amps, the mids are lush. Liquidy...." Read more
"...The sound stage will be expanded, the clarity and richness will be improved, the separation: you will hear things you never noticed..." Read more
"...They stand out so clearly and powerfully from the instrumentation that you'll feel like you're hearing your favorite songs for the first time...." Read more
"...Widest sound stage of my headsets with excellent clarity. Very easy to separate and follow various voices and instruments in the music I listen to...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the headphones. Some mention that they are super solid, great for listening for long periods, and forgiving enough to enjoy music of different bitrates and codecs. The velours are great. They are not too firm and not too soft. The construction and fit and finish seem fine. However, others say that the build quality felt terrible, the plastic pieces will become brittle with age, and the attachment point for cans looks primed to break. There is a huge sliding scale of perceived quality, and you can potentially damage the cable termination or the headphones if you plug them in.
"...The punch is pretty solid. I'd rate punch 3.5 stars. Bass extension is really good. I'd rate it 4 stars...." Read more
"...The Senns fit like a dream and had unbelievable sound, but the cheap build came back to bite me and made me regret spending the money...." Read more
"...It's super forgiving so lossy files will not be a problem here nor will poorly recorded music..." Read more
"...These are super solid, great for listening for long periods. You can’t go wrong...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that the ear cups are very adequate size, providing a very good listening experience. However, others say that they are a little tight out of the box, and may not feel to tight. The cups can swivel, and they're large enough to not touch their ears. However some customers also say that the cable is just too long and unwieldy.
"...Like everyone else says there are cons: The band is tight, they are open so you can hear everything in the room (ie keyboard clicks and talking) and..." Read more
"...Scalability: 5 stars. These cans scale like crazy. Upgrade your DAC: you'll heard the difference. Upgrade your amp: you'll hear a difference...." Read more
"...The HD428 has a very tiny dome and voice coil (the latter seems to be only about 10mm), which will naturally limit its bass performance...." Read more
"...The Senns fit like a dream and had unbelievable sound, but the cheap build came back to bite me and made me regret spending the money...." Read more
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UPDATE: After having owned these for over a year now, let me elaborate on my thoughts on these INCREDIBLE headphones.
Value: This is tough. If you like open headphones, and love lower model Sennheisers, like the HD595, HD598, HD600, etc, then you'll surely LOVE these. I owned a pair of HD595's for several years before I accidentally broken them due to the stupid long cable. These sound very similar to those, only with a slightly darker top end, and much much much better bass. And, they're just better overall, in soundstage, speed, bass depth, bass extension, resolution, etc. Some people just don't like the open headphone sound. That's perfectly fine, and if that's the case, you probably won't like these. But if you've owned open headphones and like the open airy spacious natural sound... then you'll ADORE these.
Comfort: 4.5 stars. They're Sennheisers. Pretty much all Sennheisers are extremely comfortable. They're light. The pads are usually comfortable soft velour. They usually have medium light to light clamping force. They have really large oval cups that fit the largest of ears. If comfort is high on your list, these might fit your bill.
Value: 5 stars. These headphones bat outside their league. Outside their price range. I've seem MANY people go from these headphones to new headphones in the 4 digit range, then go back to these. LOTS OF TIMES. It's for a good reason. These headphones are going to be a future classic. You can quote me on that. If you've never owned "audiophile" quality headphones before, this price might seem high, but trust me, to upgrade from these, you usually have to buy Planar Magnetic headphones like the Audeze LCD-2, LCD-3, LCD-X headphones or similar. Those are all $1500+. If you've never had good quality headphones, these might not be your best first choice. Not because they don't sound good. These sound incredible. It's because these headphones are 300 ohms and require a pretty decent amp. They scale well with good hardware upstream, so a good DAC helps a lot too. (and source audio, you'll want 320 KB/s mp3's and FLAC if possible)
Soundstage: 5 stars. Do these have the best soundstage ever? No. HD800's have that title. Why do I give it 5 stars then? Because these headphones have a better soundstage than 98% of the headphones out there.
Resolution: 4.5 stars. Great, but not to the level of Planar/Ortho headphones. If you've never heard $1500+ ortho headphones, you won't even know what I'm talking about anyways.
Treble: 4.5 stars. I'd give it 5 stars, but the treble on these headphones are rolled a tiny bit. You may hear them described as "dark" or "veiled". That's relative. To me, I prefer darker headphones anyways. Bright headphones are fatiguing and give me a headache after a few minutes. These roll the highs just enough to make them easy to listen to for hours, yet leave enough treble there to leave the top end nice and sharp. No sparkle. Sparkle bad. (depends on who you ask lol)
Mids: 5 stars. Sennheisers' bread and butter. These have incredible mids. Through tube amps, or hybrid tube amps, the mids are lush. Liquidy. Warm. Female vocals will give you the chills. The warmth of the mids on these cans will make you smile in aural ecstacy.
Bass: 4.5 stars. These headphones are probably the only headphones from Sennheiser with really good bass. The bass isn't as tight or deep as on Ortho headphones, but for open cans, it's incredibly impressive. I give the bottom end a tiny tiny bit of EQ to boost the bass, but other than that, it's the best bass I've heard from open headphones yet. The punch is pretty solid. I'd rate punch 3.5 stars. Bass extension is really good. I'd rate it 4 stars. Overall though, I give it 4.5 stars considering these are open headphones.
Scalability: 5 stars. These cans scale like crazy. Upgrade your DAC: you'll heard the difference. Upgrade your amp: you'll hear a difference. Upgrade your tubes: you'll hear a difference. These headphones just keep giving.
I used to own HD595's. They blew my mind. The bass on those sucked. Worse than Bose Tri-Ports, which were aweful themselves in bass. But you know what? I loved the lush mids so much, as well as the airy soundstage, I didn't care about the lack of bass. Those headphones broke later (my fault, not theirs), and I was forced to upgrade. These headphones are an improvement in every way. (other than weight and clamping force, the HD595 was lighter in weight and clamped lighter, but not by a whole lot)
What's the best amp to drive these? EASY. Bottlehead Crack with Speedball upgrade. They're hands down the best amp for these headphones. Ask around. You'll get the same answer. Any full tube amp will do. Even the hybrids sound good, but for some reason, these headphones come alive with a full tube amp like the Crack.
DAC? Any external DAC will suffice. The $99 one from Schiit is fine. Bifrost Uber even better if you can afford it. O2. Lots of choices. Just don't drive these from the on-board audio on your motherboard. That's just wrong.
The best part about these headphones? The headphones two to three times its price are only a marginal 10-20% better, if that. And those usually require another 4 digits worth of gear to be worth getting. These headphones are at that bang for buck price point where you really start to get diminishing returns when you try to upgrade from these.
Pros: Lots. Value. Soundstage. Lush mids. Soft highs for long listening session with no fatigue. Awesome bass, in headphones that have open airy sound. Removable cable. Scalability.
Cons: ONLY con: You will have one HELL of a time finding headphones to upgrade to from these headphones. Be warned! These are so awesome for their price that you'll have a really hard time finding headphones you'll like better. That's not really a con though, but since I can't think of any cons, I'll list it as one anyways!
If you've heard other open headphones and like the huge soundstage and open sound, and want to upgrade: GET THESE. Don't even hesitate. You'll be blown away. Just make sure you have good source files (320 mp3's or FLAC) and a full tube amp like the Bottlehead Crack amp. Thank me later! Enjoy!
After you get over the clamp, you realize how smooth and forward the mids are. It was fun and great and all but it sounded so muffled. I was disappointed to begin with. From there, I ran some pink noise for only about 20 hours or so to burn them in. Did it change the sound significantly? No. But what it did help with is to bring out some detail and helped me get used to the sound faster. The biggest change you'll have to get used to coming from bright headphones is the clarity is not forward and sharp, but rather it's present but not the star of the show. You'll hear pretty much all the detail you'd care for but it's much quieter and subdued in the background. This leaves you with just the vocals, and boy do they sound silky smooth. You'll be able to easily hear every word and jarring treble or poorly mastered tracks will be greeted with forgiveness on these. Basically, all your music will sound good.
Jazz sounds particularly good with these as do slow songs as they fit it's personality great. Pair these with a good amplifier, I recommend the Valhalla 2 for an entry level or a Ragnarok if you can afford it for solid state. Honestly, these could be your end game if you prefer the sound signature.
For me, I still wasn't convinced as I knew the comfort could be improved and I wanted more detail. I ruined a good thing by doing so. The rings that hold the pads onto these cans are glued so I took some scissors and ripped them off. I replaced these cans with the HD700 pads just to try. The comfort instantly increased but the bass quantity went way down (while the quality of the bass picked up, it was much more speedy and less bloomy than with the stock pads), the detail and treble went way back up and to my surprise the mids recessed a tiny bit but not by much. This could probably be fixed with tubes. Doing this pad swap though took away everything that made the 650s magical to begin with. They really do change the sound so I recommend sticking with the stock velours or equivalent if you like the bassy/warm mid forward sound signature of the stock 650s. I certainly do so I will be buying them again (they are overpriced though, they basically are velour stitched over memory foam that you could take off some old packaging, $50 is a bit too much for pads but I guess they had to add up the costs to equal the total sum they're charging for this can).
So who is the 650 for? If you can't afford $1,000 cans but want sweet vocals and impactful bass (not crazy deep but rich and heavy when necessary) then the 650s are definitely up your alley. It's super forgiving so lossy files will not be a problem here nor will poorly recorded music (which is a good thing in my books as it gives you time to build up your higher quality collection). I would not recommend these headphones if you want airyness, lots of detail or clarity. Those are best reserved for the 600s, 700s or 800s.
Where's the upgrade from here? Pre-fazor LCD2 or LCD2-C or the Atticus. You'll need some beefy hybrid/SS amps for those but they are indeed a better upgrade as their soundstage, mids, and overall bass are better with a bit better clarity (not night and day).
To wrap things up, the warm sound is not for analyzing your music. It's for relaxing as you go about your day, it's for enjoying lyrics, it's for sipping some coffee while writing up a paper. Details are fun but I finally have found my preferred sound signature. Bright sound signatures will fatigue your ears after a while with all the detail and glaring sharpness and as a result, I think a warm sound will fit most everyone's preferences unless you're in the camp that wants to hear every last detail in your music. I'm just glad I heard truly warm cans and not just cans outfitted with some warmth to truly get an idea of the experience you get and that is one of just fun, relaxing, shivers down your spine with well recorded music. These things will love tubes! Get some Mullards, Telefunken, Philips Milliwatts, or Gold Pin 6NPC's for some additional warmth and less of a dry sound. Pour that syrup!
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1. This is an open-back headphone. Meaning that, this headphone doesn't have Noise cancellation (active or passive). You can hear everything that's happening around you (you can even hear the fan or AC sounds) and everyone can hear what song you are playing. You need a quite place to perfectly enjoy this headphone. But what you get is awesome soundstage, crystal clear vocals and exact reproduction of the studio recording.
2. You don't get wireless/Bluetooth (because we know that wireless tech is not yet at par with the bitrate that a simple cable can transfer, in fact, Wireless is too far behind). And you get a very long, very wide and very heavy cable with this headphone. But don't take this the wrong way, the cable is strong and quite sturdy.
3. You don't get mic to use for calls. This headphone is not meant for that.
4. You can't use this directly with your mobile/PC/laptop (3.5mm jack or even the usb-to-3.5mm adapter). You can surely attach it, but without a proper AMP/DAC, the sound volume will be so feeble, low and lifeless that you would regret buying this 'expensive' headphone. You need something like a iFi AMP/DAC stack, or a Schiit Magni/Modi stack or something similar (I am suggesting budget options, of course you can opt for more expensive setup). This headphone NEEDS an AMP, and believe me when I say this, you need some powerful AMP to drive this headphone (meaning, utilize to it's full potential).
5. This headphone is not portable (of course you can take this anywhere, but that's not what I mean). You need a setup (desktop/laptop with a AMP/DAC setup, good Hi-Resolution files or Hi-Res streaming service like Apple lossless or Tidal and a quite place to enjoy this). This is not a headphone you take on the bus/train/flight/playground/to sleep/class etc.
So, final words, if you don't know what the words "Studio monitors/Reference Class" on this headphone mean then it's not for you. Studio professionals/music producers/good youtubers will appreciate this headphone. And I am none, but I am enjoying this headphone so much that I wouldn't want to go back to anything else.
I use this with an AudioQuest Dragonfly Red and the sound is simply out of this world.