Meze Audio 109 Pro
Open-back
Sennheiser HD 660S2
Over-ear · 2023
Sennheiser HD 660S2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Meze Audio 109 Pro lands at 90 and Sennheiser HD 660S2 at 92. That puts Sennheiser HD 660S2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Meze Audio 109 Pro if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Sennheiser HD 660S2 if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Sennheiser HD 660S2Tuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser HD 660S2 leads on sound (92 vs 90).
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser HD 660S2ANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser HD 660S2 leads on anc (90 vs 0).
Comfort
Sennheiser HD 660S2Long-session wearability
Sennheiser HD 660S2 leads on comfort (91 vs 88).
Value for money
Sennheiser HD 660S2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser HD 660S2 more score per dollar ($599 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Meze Audio 109 Pro | Sennheiser HD 660S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | Over-ear |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Meze Audio 109 Pro
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Sennheiser HD 660S2
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: Meze Audio 109 Pro vs Sennheiser HD 660S2
Which is better, Meze Audio 109 Pro or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Meze Audio 109 Pro worth the price? +
At $799, Meze Audio 109 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.
Is Sennheiser HD 660S2 worth the price? +
At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does Meze Audio 109 Pro or Sennheiser HD 660S2 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for sound quality, Meze Audio 109 Pro or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Meze Audio 109 Pro or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 — leads on anc (90 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.