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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer in-ear monitors with a more compact form and the convenience of a detachable cable for portability, the 7hz Timeless could suit you, and they are a bit cheaper. They have a closed-back design which can offer better noise isolation, making them a better choice for noisier environments. However, for the most immersive listening experience, especially for music and TV, the Sennheiser HD600 would stand out due to their open-back design and generally higher sound quality, but they are bulkier, not as portable, and typically cost more. Neither have wireless capability or active noise cancelling, but if comfort and soundstage are priorities, the Sennheiser is the better choice while the 7hz Timeless could be better for on-the-go listening. Both are wired and do not include a microphone, affecting their suitability for calls and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
The 7hz Timeless has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser HD600.
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD600
Excellent for music
Good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6/10
9.3/10
The Sennheiser HD600 is excellent for music, while the 7hz Timeless is very good.
Phone Calls
4.3/10
5.0/10
The Sennheiser HD600 and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the Sennheiser HD600 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8/10
7.9/10
The Sennheiser HD600 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8/10
8.9/10
The Sennheiser HD600 is very good for TV and video, while the 7hz Timeless is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
2.5/10
The 7hz Timeless and Sennheiser HD600 are both poor for noise reduction, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
Cost
$190
$349
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The 7hz Timeless has a price of $190 and the Sennheiser HD600 costs $349.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Sennheiser HD600 has excellent build quality, while the 7hz Timeless has very good build quality.
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
"The HD600 are state-of-the-art headphones with high sound quality and remarkable value, among most of the offerings in today’s time."
Get a great deal on the 7hz Timeless or the Sennheiser HD600
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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