Sennheiser has been a huge name in audio for years, and there’s a good reason why: it just continually impresses us. And by us, I mean the TechRadar team – we have access to loads of today’s best headphones from all makers, and we still have multiple Sennheiser products in-use at any time. I personally have a pair of Sennheiser HD 600 open-back headphones that I love for home use.
I mention all of this because there are some great Sennheiser headphones among the last-minute Amazon Prime Day deals, and they all punch well above their discounted prices when it comes to pure audio quality, and the joy of making your music sound fresh again.
• Check out Amazon’s full Prime Day sale
I’ve picked the products that especially stood out to me, covering multiple pricing options. There’s a slightly broader selection in the UK than the US, but if you want to take your music to a new level, you’re covered in both cases.
Amazon Prime Day Sennheiser deals in the US
Amazon Prime Day Sennheiser deals in the UK
Open-back headphones means exactly what it sounds like – the ear cups on the headphones are made of a mesh or hole-punched material instead of a solid back, allowing air to flow freely around the speaker diaphragm while it vibrates, meaning that it moves more easily and freely, allowing for a sound that’s more detail-driven and responsive to changes.
The downside is that sound leaks in and out of them, which is why all headphones designed for travel (such as the Momentum 4 Wireless, above) are closed-back.
But when it comes to listening for pure pleasure, open-back is always the way to go – these open-back headphones are perfect for unleashing the full sound of your music. The HD 600 and HD 660 S2 would both benefit from being driven by a headphone amp (either built into player, or a separate unit – I use a Fiio BTR17 with mine) – but I can attest that the HD 600 can be used with just a basic adapter from an iPhone. You just need to turn the volume up.
Amazon’s Prime Day sale in the US – quick links
Amazon’s Prime Day sale in the UK – quick links
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