Sennheiser HD 650

1. CNET

CNET praises the styling, bass response and comfort of the Sennheiser HD 650. For high-energy music like rock, however, reviewer Steve Guttenberg thinks they're "tame." Cost is also a concern, though the review calls them "fit for a king."

Review: Sennheiser HD 650, Steve Guttenberg

2. PCMag.com

The Sennheiser HD 650 receives an Editors' Choice award and 5 out of 5 stars for clean, rich sound. According to the review, they create a direct connection between the music and the listener. Mike Kobrin doesn't think they're heavy but admits they're bulky. He warns users, though, that imperfections on low-quality tracks will stand out.

Review: Sennheiser HD 650, Mike Kobrin, March 8, 2006

3. Amazon.com

Of the 80-plus reviews on Amazon.com, the majority of users give a perfect 5-star rating to the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones. Owners echo pros in praising the HD 650's stellar sound quality. "These headphones are quite possibly the most fantastic sounding bit of kit you can buy," writes one user, who says he works as a musical engineer. Some are less enthusiastic about comfort, claiming these headphones can be tight, while others complain of sound leakage.

Review: Sennheiser HD 650 Lightweight Open-Air Dynamic Audiophile Headphone, Contributors to Amazon.com

4. AudioReview.com

The 20 or so users who have posted reviews here thus far agree that the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones excel in sound quality. This site attracts audiophiles, and several users recommend an amplifier to get the most out of the HD 650. Some also say a cable upgrade (the included cable is detachable) is worth the money.

Review: Sennheiser HD650 Headphones Reviews, Contributors to AudioReview.com

5. OnHeadphones.com

Though it's named an Editor's Choice here, this brief and somewhat superficial review admits that the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones are not a good choice for the casual listener thanks to their price. However, they are "an audiophile's dream," with sound "that is at once crisp, rich, warm, and inviting."

Review: Sennheiser HD 650 Headphones Review, "Headphone Girl", Aug. 12, 2011

6. TechRadar.com

Richard Black awards the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones a 5 out of 5 star rating, calling the sound excellent, with little distortion and great detail, though not as flashy at high and low frequencies. "Among a number of fine headphones on the market today, this is a particularly attractive one," he writes.

Review: Sennheiser HD650 Review, Richard Black, Sept. 2, 2008