Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue
Planar magnetic
Sennheiser HD 660S2
Over-ear · 2023
Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue lands at 93 and Sennheiser HD 660S2 at 92. That puts Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue 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
TieTuning, detail, and staging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
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 $3,500).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue | Sennheiser HD 660S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Planar magnetic | Over-ear |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue
- +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 Elite · Navy Blue vs Sennheiser HD 660S2
Which is better, Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue worth the price? +
At $3,500, Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue delivers a Specdex score of 93 — 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 Elite · Navy Blue 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 noise cancelling, Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 — leads on anc (90 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.
Which is better for comfort, Meze Audio Elite · Navy Blue or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 — leads on comfort (91 vs 88). Long-session wearability.