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Originally Posted by ChuckS
I haven't tried the Drop 6XX headphones, but from what I've read they are very similar to the Senn HD650.
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Not very similar, they're sonically identical. They're made by Sennheiser and were originally made to be part of a short term group buy on the Massdrop website. The group buy proved to be so successful that they've continued production.
The differences are explained on the product page...
Crafted with the modern audiophile in mind, the HD 6XX replaces the HD 650’s gray colorway with something darker and more dramatic: a deep midnight blue. The silver nameplates have been swapped for black plates with contrasting silver text—and the Massdrop logo is silk-screened on the inside of the headband, just above the right cup, with the serial number located just above the left cup. Based on feedback from the community, this iteration has also been updated with a detachable 6-foot cable (compared to the original’s 10-foot cable) and a ⅛-inch plug, which is more versatile for everyday laptop, phone, and DAP use than the standard ¼-inch plug. Of course, the HD 6XX comes with a ¼-inch adapter for those who want it.
None of those changes would alter how the headphones sound. The product page goes on to say...
Good news for fans of the HD 650: In this revision, the driver structure and sound signature haven’t changed a bit. You’ll get the same smooth, laid-back presentation, with a balanced midrange and natural-sounding bass.
The Massdrop Sennheiser HD 6xx isn't a clone of the Senn HD650; they are the Senn HD650 with packaging and branding changes.