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DT 770 Pro 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 197 for the DT 770 Pro.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

DT 770 Pro

55%of 197 owners recommend

55% recommend · 20% neutral · 25% don't

Owners praise

Exceptionally comfortable for long sessions, with soft velour pads that owners say let them wear the headphones for hours (some cite 15-hour days) without fatigue
Built to last for years of daily use, with many owners reporting the same pair still going strong after 3, 9, even 13-15 years
Punchy, full bass with a balanced V-shaped signature that many describe as fuller and better-tuned than rival closed-backs

Owners complain about

Sharp, peaky treble (the well-known 'Beyer treble') that many find harsh, sibilant, or fatiguing, sometimes causing headaches after 10-15 minutes
Plastic components (headband sliders, hinges, earcup connectors) that crack or break over time, sometimes worsened by heat and humidity
Tight clamping fit and small earcups that some owners find uncomfortable, causing jaw soreness or head squeezing within an hour of wearing

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Sennheiser HD 660S2

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

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Which should you buy?

Get the DT 770 Pro if

✓Gamers and FPS players wanting wide, precise soundstage in a closed-back set
✓Home studio mixers/producers who value detail and don't mind a bright signature
✓Long-session listeners who prioritize all-day comfort and light clamp
✓Buyers on a budget wanting durable, repairable headphones that last a decade-plus

Skip it if

Treble-sensitive listeners; harsh, sibilant highs cause fatigue or headaches
Anyone needing a detachable cable, since the fixed cable often frays or breaks

Get the Sennheiser HD 660S2 if

✓HD6x0 owners wanting more bass extension and treble sparkle
✓All-day listeners who want a warm, fatigue-free sound
✓Gaming, movie, and music all-rounder seekers
✓Metal, rock, and EDM fans wanting fuller low end

Skip it if

Those wanting a wide, expansive soundstage over intimate presentation
Purists chasing the classic 600/650 midrange, which feels recessed

What DT 770 Pro owners say

“i'd say go for the Beyerdynamics since their only drawback is their harsh upper register of the frequency and nothing else. For the money, you can't beat them!”
— chrissb34 on Reddit

“dt 770 100% and hyperx quadcast microphone! Best combo ever and "cheap"”
— NervousNobody666 on Reddit

“The long term durability of these headphones seems to really depend on the climate where you live. When I moved to Florida the humidity and/or heat really caused them to start deteriorating fast.”
— Lord_swarley on Reddit

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 YouTube

“They are my go-to primary headphones.”
— @scottlowell493 on YouTube

“At $250-$350 I would consider giving these a go at $600 they are a pass.”
— @mindhead1 on YouTube

DT 770 Pro vs Sennheiser HD 660S2: frequently asked questions

Is the DT 770 Pro or the Sennheiser HD 660S2 better?

Real owners lean toward the Sennheiser HD 660S2: 61% of 231 owners recommend it, vs 55% of 197 for the DT 770 Pro.

Who should get the DT 770 Pro?

Owners point the DT 770 Pro at gamers and FPS players wanting wide, precise soundstage in a closed-back set, and home studio mixers/producers who value detail and don't mind a bright signature.

Who should get the Sennheiser HD 660S2?

Owners point the Sennheiser HD 660S2 at hD6x0 owners wanting more bass extension and treble sparkle, and all-day listeners who want a warm, fatigue-free sound.

What do owners complain about?

The most-cited downside of the DT 770 Pro is sharp, peaky treble (the well-known 'Beyer treble') that many find harsh, sibilant, or fatiguing, sometimes causing headaches after 10-15 minutes. For the Sennheiser HD 660S2, it's dark, veiled or muffled-sounding presentation.