The Shanling HW600 is an open-back planar magnetic headphone, Shanling's first full-size model, built on a 110 × 86 mm driver (30 Ω, 104 dB) that Shanling calls relatively easy to drive. It suits home listeners with a 4.4 mm balanced DAP, dongle or desktop amp.
Who the Shanling HW600 is for
Balanced DAP, dongle and amp owners: The stock 1.5 m four-core cable ends in a 4.4 mm balanced plug, and a strong dongle, DAP or headphone amp will get more from it than a laptop jack.
All-Shanling setups: An easy partner for a Shanling player or amp if you want the whole chain from one brand.
Long album sessions at home: Shanling says the open-back design widens the soundstage and promotes comfortable, fatigue-free listening, while lambskin pads, a lambskin headband and an asymmetrical design that angles the drivers add comfort.
Cable upgraders: Standard dual 3.5 mm earcup sockets accept many third-party cables for replacements or upgrades.
Skip it if: you need isolation for an office, commute or shared room — the open-back cups let sound in and out.
Genuine Shanling stock, free shipping on every order, 45-day returns.
Shanling HW600 vs similar options
vs HIFIMAN Audivina: A closed-back planar aimed at studio work, so it isolates where the open-back HW600 leaks; pick the Audivina for shared rooms or recording, the HW600 for quiet-room listening.
vs HIFIMAN HE6se: Needs a high-output desktop amplifier to perform, whereas Shanling rates the HW600 relatively easy to drive; choose the HE6se only if a powerful amp is already part of your plan.
vs HIFIMAN HE600: Another open-back planar, 91 g lighter at 389 g, but it ships with a 3.5 mm single-ended cable and 6.35 mm adapter; pick the HW600 if your source has a 4.4 mm balanced output.
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
