My vote is easily for the hd660s2
MischievousBanter in r/sennheiser
SourceSennheiser HD 660S2 vs Sennheiser HD 490 PRO
Reddit head-to-head
13 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 4 lean toward Sennheiser HD 660S2, 9 toward Sennheiser HD 490 PRO, and 0 don't pick a side.
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · 4 Neutral · 0 Sennheiser HD 490 PRO · 9
Why Redditors pick the Sennheiser HD 660S2
The soundstage from the Maxwells to the 660s2 is still a massive increase in space, width, and separation, especially in music
MischievousBanter in r/sennheiser
Sourcehd 660s2 is something i loved
Notwalkin in r/sennheiser
SourceWhy Redditors pick the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO
the HD 490 Pro is way more versatile
Wuf_l in r/sennheiser
SourceHD 490 Pro and HD 660S2 are solid options
KennyT87 in r/sennheiser
SourceI'd go with the HD 490 Pro or Meze 105 AER and get better performance and comfort, and easier to drive
Daemonxar in r/HeadphonesAdvice
SourceFeature comparison
Green marks the row winner: the strongest supported feature sentiment with at least 3 mentions, or the lowest listed price. Everything else stays neutral.
Sennheiser HD 660S2
74 Reddit mentions
$374.95
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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO
115 Reddit mentions
$349.00
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better according to Reddit: Sennheiser HD 660S2 or Sennheiser HD 490 PRO?
13 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 4 lean toward Sennheiser HD 660S2, 9 toward Sennheiser HD 490 PRO, and 0 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit leans toward Sennheiser HD 490 PRO.
How do Sennheiser HD 660S2 and Sennheiser HD 490 PRO compare in overall Reddit sentiment?
Across all discussions RedDB tracks, Sennheiser HD 660S2 has 85% positive sentiment over 74 Reddit mentions, while Sennheiser HD 490 PRO has 89% positive sentiment over 115 mentions.