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Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White

Open-back

86
/ 100
From $169
VS
Sennheiser HD 660S wins by 4
Sennheiser HD 660S — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 660S

Open-back

90
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 660S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White lands at 86 and Sennheiser HD 660S at 90. That puts Sennheiser HD 660S ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick Sennheiser HD 660S if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Sennheiser HD 660S

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 660S leads on sound (90 vs 86).

Noise cancelling

Tie

ANC strength for commute and travel

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Comfort

Tie

Long-session wearability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White more score per dollar ($169 vs $499).

Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White 86
vs
90 Sennheiser HD 660S

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White
86
anc 0
sound 86
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Sennheiser HD 660S
90
anc 0
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White versus Sennheiser HD 660S — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White Sennheiser HD 660S
Type
Open-back
Open-back

Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

Sennheiser HD 660S

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White vs Sennheiser HD 660S

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 660S? +

Sennheiser HD 660S scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White worth the price? +

At $169, Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.

Is Sennheiser HD 660S worth the price? +

At $499, Sennheiser HD 660S delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.

Does Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 660S 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, Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 660S? +

Sennheiser HD 660S — leads on sound (90 vs 86). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is the better value, Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 660S? +

Sennheiser HD 58X · Arctic White — more score per dollar ($169 vs $499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.