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Sennheiser HD 600 vs Sonos Ace Ultra: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Sennheiser HD 600: 81% of 253 owners recommend it, vs 56% of 18 for the Sonos Ace Ultra.

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

Sennheiser HD 600

81%of 253 owners recommend
81% recommend · 11% neutral · 8% don't
Owners praise
  • Neutral, balanced, natural reference-grade sound
  • Owners love them and won't sell
  • Reveals new detail in familiar music
Owners complain about
  • Can sound bright, harsh or shouty in the highs
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Sonos Ace Ultra

56%of 18 owners recommend
56% recommend · 22% neutral · 22% don't
Owners praise
  • Clear sound upgrade over the original Ace, especially in the bass
  • Pulling TV audio from a Sonos soundbar to the headphones works well for some owners
  • Comfortable fit
Owners complain about
  • The TV audio link to a Sonos soundbar drops out, picks up static, or fails to connect for a few owners, and one returned a pair over it
  • A few owners still rate rivals higher, such as the AirPods Max 2 overall or Bowers & Wilkins headphones for music
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Which should you buy?

Get the Sennheiser HD 600 if
  • ✓Listeners wanting a neutral, balanced reference sound
  • ✓People who value long, fatigue-free listening sessions
  • ✓Acoustic, jazz, classical, and rock fans
  • ✓Home listeners pairing them with a proper headphone amp
Skip it if
  • Anyone wanting a wide, expansive soundstage
  • Commuting or outdoor use given the open-back leakage
Get the Sonos Ace Ultra if
  • ✓Sonos soundbar owners who want to watch TV on headphones
  • ✓Original Ace owners who want more bass
Skip it if
  • Buyers counting on the soundbar link to work without dropouts from day one

What Sennheiser HD 600 owners say

“They are a total MARVEL and personally I recommend them HIGHLY to anyone who calls themselves an audiophile”
— @omariscal39 on YouTube
“estos audífonos son excelentes para mezcla en estudio”
— @IGNOTOMX on YouTube
“I have the HD600 and I'm just not a fan because of the total lack of anything lower than upper mid bass and also how narrow the cups are which rub my ears raw”
— keenbeans87 on Reddit

What Sonos Ace Ultra owners say

“I think these sound leagues above the original Ace tho thanks to that custom dual-ring magnet motor. The bass is deep and tactile while the sound stage is far more wide and open in comparison to its predecessor.”
— @ventus77777-h on YouTube
“I have the Ace Ultra and i love them....especially with my Sonos Theatre system...i had the first ones and i like these ones more....no complaints whatsoever”
— @SpankyGolfaddict65 on YouTube
“do NOT buy these for TV audio swap. the feature sucks. source: i own these headphones.”
— @Beanz0911 on YouTube

Sennheiser HD 600 vs Sonos Ace Ultra: frequently asked questions

Is the Sennheiser HD 600 or the Sonos Ace Ultra better?

Real owners lean toward the Sennheiser HD 600: 81% of 253 owners recommend it, vs 56% of 18 for the Sonos Ace Ultra.

Who should get the Sennheiser HD 600?

Owners point the Sennheiser HD 600 at listeners wanting a neutral, balanced reference sound, and people who value long, fatigue-free listening sessions.

Who should get the Sonos Ace Ultra?

Owners point the Sonos Ace Ultra at sonos soundbar owners who want to watch TV on headphones, and original Ace owners who want more bass.

What do owners complain about?

The most-cited downside of the Sennheiser HD 600 is can sound bright, harsh or shouty in the highs. For the Sonos Ace Ultra, it's the TV audio link to a Sonos soundbar drops out, picks up static, or fails to connect for a few owners, and one returned a pair over it.