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We may have recently given Sennheiser a bit of flack for launching earbuds that look like AirPods (which is a pretty common thing to do) but that doesn’t mean they don’t have audiophile-grade offerings. The open-back Sennheiser HD 660S2 are a pretty good example of that. They probably flew under your radar, though, because of their standard price in excess of $600. They’re typically rank No. 2 by cost in our list of the best headphones, right after the $1,000+ Dali IO-12. But, right now, with this 40% discount, they’re actually cheaper than Apple’s AirPods Max. So, if you want to check out audiophile headphones for $411 (that’s $269 off their usual price of $680) be sure to tap the button below. Or, keep reading for our take.

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Why you should buy the Sennheiser HD 660S2

As counterintuitive as it may sound, open-back headphones can absolutely provide a premium sound. The Sennheiser HD 660S2 act as a sort of antonym to the shut-out-the-world ethic of the Sony WH-1000XM6 and not at all in a bad way. These headphones have plush ear cushions with a hefty amount of clamp on the head and an overall minimalist design, though you won’t always think of it that way as you peer into the guts of the headphones that their closed-back cousins keep hidden. Our Sennheiser HD 660S2 review calls their sound “effortless” and says, “It just springs forth and gently bathes you in its detail, instead of pummeling you, which I now recognize as a possible side effect of closed-back headphones.” Be sure to give the review a read through to see how to get the full audiophile experience from your new HD 660S2s, as well as to get insights on the full extent of how open-back headphones can transform your music listening experience.

These audiophile headphones aren’t typically down to $411. It’s an incredible discount of $269 off of the usual $680 price, making them way more competitive than usual. So, if you want them, don’t wait for this deal to go away. However, if you want something else, you should be sure to check out the other best headphone deals going on right now.

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