Over-Ear Headphones · owner-verdict comparison
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Sennheiser HD 660S2: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Sennheiser HD 660S2: 61% of 231 owners recommend it, vs 55% of 663 for the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
55%of 663 owners recommend
55% recommend · 16% neutral · 29% don't
Owners praise
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Built like a tank, lasts for years
- Comfortable for long listening sessions
Owners complain about
- Bloated bass that muddies the mids
- Too-tight clamping force, uncomfortable for long sessions
- Earpads and headband flake and peel
61%of 231 owners recommend
61% recommend · 20% neutral · 19% don't
Owners praise
- Lush, natural mids and vocals with classic Sennheiser timbre
- Deeper, richer bass with much better sub-bass extension than the older 6x0
- Excellent imaging and soundstage for gaming and movies
Owners complain about
- Dark, veiled or muffled-sounding presentation
- Loses the forward midrange magic of the cheaper 600/650
What Audio-Technica ATH-M50x owners say
“I can absolutely recommend these, even today.”
“Just got these in too, love the detachable cable.”
“the M50x isn't even good for monitoring”— @DJScopeSOFM on
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What Sennheiser HD 660S2 owners say
“I've had it for 5 years now and I still consider it the best of the 600 series”— @o.f.ftrack3444 on
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“They are my go-to primary headphones.”— @scottlowell493 on
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“At $250-$350 I would consider giving these a go at $600 they are a pass.”