Over-Ear
FiiO Ft13
58Average
$329
Full review dataFiiO Ft13 vs Sennheiser HD 650: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 650 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HD 650 - Outstanding overall at around $380.
Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 650
85Outstanding
$380
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO Ft13
Sound5.5
Value5.0
Sennheiser HD 650
Sound9.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | FiiO Ft13 | Sennheiser HD 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $329 | $380 |
| HearWiki score | 58 / 100 · Average | 85 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2025 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 60 mm | 42 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 7Hz-40kHz | 10Hz-41kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW | 99.8 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 113 | 103 |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 356 g | 260 g |
| Foldable | - | No |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Balanced connection | Yes | Yes |
What reviewers said
FiiO Ft13
The FiiO FT13 is a premium-feeling, easy-to-drive open-back headphone with a distinctive design and broad frequency response, but its tuning is divisive. While build quality and comfort are solid, the sound signature varies with pad choice and is often described as uneven, with a bright treble and recessed midrange, leading some to prefer the cheaper FT1 model.
- Pro:Premium build quality
- Pro:Comfortable fit
- Pro:Easy to drive
- Con:Uneven tuning
- Con:Bright treble with recessed mids
- Con:Pad options fail to deliver neutral sound
Sennheiser HD 650
The Sennheiser HD 650 is a wired, open-back dynamic headphone built for serious home listening. It delivers a natural, detailed sound with a comfortable fit, though its sub-bass rolloff and bulky design limit it to stationary use rather than portable or active scenarios. Its replaceable cable and balanced connection option add to its appeal for audiophiles.
- Pro:Excellent clarity and natural tonal balance
- Pro:Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Pro:Detachable cable and balanced output support
- Con:Noticeable sub-bass rolloff
- Con:Not portable or suitable for active use
- Con:High impedance requires a dedicated amplifier
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