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Sennheiser HD 660S — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 660S

Open-back

90
/ 100
From $499
VS
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold wins by 5
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold

Open-back

95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 660S lands at 90 and Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold at 95. That puts Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 660S if…

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

Pick Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold 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 800 S · Rose Gold

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold leads on sound (95 vs 90).

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 660S

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser HD 660S more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,699).

Sennheiser HD 660S 90
vs
95 Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 660S
90
anc 0
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold
95
anc 0
sound 95
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 660S versus Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 660S Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold
Type
Open-back
Open-back

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

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold

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 660S vs Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 660S or Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold? +

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 660S worth the price? +

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

Is Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold worth the price? +

At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in battery.

Does Sennheiser HD 660S or Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold 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 660S or Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold? +

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold — leads on sound (95 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is the better value, Sennheiser HD 660S or Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold? +

Sennheiser HD 660S — more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.