Sennheiser HD 600 - High-Definition Open-Back Headphones Manual
Intended use/Liability
These open dynamic headphones have been designed for home use with high-quality audio systems. It is considered improper use when the product is used for any application not named in the corresponding product documentation. Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH does not accept liability for damage arising from misuse or improper use of the product and its attachments/accessories. Before putting the product into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations.
Package contents
1 HD 600 open, dynamic headphones
1 connection cable with 3.5 mm stereo jack plug, length 3 m
1 stereo jack adapter (3.5 mm to 1/4" (6.35 mm))
1 instruction manual
Your Sennheiser HD 600
- Audiophile "open-aire", dynamic stereo headphones
- Advanced diaphragm design eliminates standing waves in the diaphragm material
- Computer-optimized magnet systems minimize harmonic and intermodulation distortion
- Extremely lightweight aluminum voice coils ensure excellent transient response
- Neodymium-ferrous magnet systems for optimum sensitivity and a wide dynamic range
- Exceptionally comfortable to wear due to elliptical design adapted to the shape of the ears
- Detachable connection cable made from highly conductive OFC copper, high tensile strength due to para-aramid fiber reinforcement, with very low handling noise
- Exceptionally natural, spatial and accurate sound
- Can be directly connected to high-quality stationary hi-fi components, especially SACD, DVD-A, Blu-ray, CD players and DACs for your Mac or PC for HiRes music files
- Fully exploit the sound potential of your HD 600 – with the Sennheiser HDV 820 balanced headphone amplifier and a CH 660 P or CH 650 S balanced connection cable
Illustrations for the following chapters can be found below the cover page.
Connecting, putting on and using the headphones
- Select the suitable connection cable and, if necessary, an adapter for the audio source to which you want to connect the headphones and change the connection cable as described below:
- 3.5 mm stereo jack plug, unbalanced (can also be connected to a 1/4" (6.35 mm) stereo jack socket by using the supplied adapter)
- *4.4 mm stereo jack plug, balanced (Sennheiser CH 660 P, optional accessory)
- *XLR-4 connector, balanced (Sennheiser CH 650 S, optional accessory)
- Connect the headphones to your audio source.
- Put on your headphones and then pull the ear cups down until they rest comfortably over the ears. Make sure you wear them the right way round by observing the "R" (right) and "L" (left) markings on the ear cup bands.
- For optimum sound quality, ensure that the ear cups are not covered.
Replacing the ear pads
For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads from time to time. Spare parts are available from your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner. To find a partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser-hearing.com/service-support.
- Grasp behind the ear pads and pull them up and away from the ear cups.
- Place the new ear pads onto the ear cups and attach the ear pads by pressing firmly around them.
The headband padding can be replaced by the repair service. Please contact your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner.
Changing the connection cable
- Make sure the "R" (right) and "L" (left) markings on the connectors match the markings on the ear cups. The marking on the connectors must point outward.
- Insert the connector until it locks into place with an audible click.
Specifications
Frequency response | 12 – 40,500 Hz (–10 dB) |
Transducer principle | dynamic |
Frequency characteristic | diffuse-field equalized |
Nominal impedance | 300 Ω |
Sound pressure level at 1 kHz | 97 dB (1 Vrms) |
Long-term input power | 0.2 W as per DIN 45580 |
THD | ≤ 0.1% (1 kHz, 1 Vrms) as per DIN 45500 |
Contact pressure | approx. 6.0 N ± 1.0 N |
Ear coupling | circum-aural, open |
Weight | approx. 260 g (without cable) |
Magnetic field strength at the surface | 1,8 mT |
Connector | 3.5 mm stereo jack plug |
Adapter | 3.5 mm stereo jack plug to 1/4" (6.35 mm) stereo jack plug |
Connection cable | oxygen-free copper cable (OFC), 3 m |
Operating temperature | −10°C to +55°C |
Documents / Resources
References
Download manual
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Sennheiser HD 600 - High-Definition Open-Back Headphones Manual
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