Over-Ear Headphones · owner-verdict comparison
Sennheiser HD 660S2 vs Sony WH-1000XM5: what real owners say
Real owners rate these about evenly: 61% of 231 Sennheiser HD 660S2 owners recommend it, vs 60% of 359 for the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
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
60%of 359 owners recommend
60% recommend · 15% neutral · 25% don't
Owners praise
- Class-leading noise cancellation
- Comfortable and lightweight for long wear
- Excellent, well-rounded sound quality
Owners complain about
- Hinges crack or break, often within a year
- Sound underwhelming or muddy for the price
- Headband presses painfully on top of head
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.”
What Sony WH-1000XM5 owners say
“I actually love the fact that they won't fold. Folding make them weaker and they rattle a lot.”— @LLANTALOBOTOMIK on
YouTube
“I think not being foldable will eventually be better for durability in the long term”
“Wow the sound quality sounds just like my phone speakers”