Philips SHP9600 Wired Headphone

The Philips SHP9600 builds on the SHP9500's open-back heritage with a more refined tuning and a longer 3.0m detachable cable designed specifically for home listening environments — the extra cable length reaches a TV, HiFi system or desktop setup without tethering you to the device. The 50mm neodymium drivers are engineered to align with the ear's natural geometry, delivering deep and controlled bass, a rich balanced midrange and extended high frequencies without harshness. Breathable ear cushions and a double-layered headband cushion make multi-hour listening sessions genuinely comfortable. For anyone who listens seriously at home and wants the transparency of open-back audio with enough cable to move freely around their listening space, the SHP9600 is the considered choice. Sound Open-Back · Natural Soundstage Open-back headphones allow air to move freely through the ear cup grilles, creating a wide, natural soundstage that closed-back designs cannot replicate. Sound appears to come from around you rather than from inside your head — instruments and voices are placed convincingly in space. For music the effect is a more lifelike, concert-hall quality. For film and TV it adds genuine depth to the audio experience. The SHP9600's drivers are specifically tuned for the warmer, more musical presentation suited to home listening. Cable 3.0m Detachable · Gold-Plated The SHP9600's 3.0m cable is twice the length of the SHP9500's 1.5m — a meaningful difference for home use. 3 metres reaches a television, HiFi amplifier, desktop computer or DAC without forcing you to sit directly in front of the source. The cable is detachable at the headphone end via a 3.5mm connection, making cable replacement simple and allowing shorter third-party cables for use with portable devices. Gold-plated connectors on both the cable and the included 6.3mm adapter ensure clean signal transmission without corrosion over time. Comfort Built for Home Listening Sessions Breathable ear cushions allow airflow and prevent heat and pressure build-up during extended listening. The ear cups are engineered to align with the natural geometry of the ear, ensuring the drivers are optimally positioned for every listener. A steel-reinforced headband adds durability and provides the right amount of clamping tension — secure without fatigue. A double-layered cushion distributes the headband's weight across the top of the head. Adjustable sizing with clear markings ensures a consistent fit. SHP9500 vs SHP9600 — Which Should You Choose? SHP9600 (this model) SHP9500 Cable Length 3.0m — TV/HiFi/desktop 1.5m — portable/desk Driver Tuning Warmer, musical home sound Flatter reference sound Best For Home listening, TV, HiFi, film Critical listening, gaming, mixing Design Open-back · Over-ear Open-back · Over-ear Great choice if you… ✔ Listen to music at home and want open soundstage audio ✔ Connect to a TV, HiFi system or DAC and need cable reach ✔ Watch films and want immersive, spatial audio depth ✔ Prefer a warmer, musical sound over flat reference tuning ✔ Listen for hours and need breathable comfort headphones Consider something else if… ✖ You need noise isolation — open-back lets sound in and out ✖ You use headphones in public or shared spaces ✖ You need flat reference monitoring — see the SHP9500 ✖ You need a built-in microphone Technical Specifications Brand / Model Philips SHP9600 Design Open-back · Over-ear Drivers 50mm neodymium (geometry-tuned) Cable 3.0m detachable · 3.5mm · gold-plated Adapter Gold-plated 3.5mm to 6.3mm included Ear Pads Breathable cushions · geometry-fit design Headband Steel-reinforced · double cushion · adjustable Colour Black Box Contents —Philips SHP9600 headphones (Black) —Detachable 3.0m cable (3.5mm gold-plated) —Gold-plated 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter Compatible With —Smart TVs (3.5mm headphone output) —HiFi amplifiers and receivers (6.3mm) —DACs / headphone amplifiers (3.5mm or 6.3mm) —PC / Mac · smartphones (3.5mm) —Games consoles (via controller 3.5mm) Condition Brand New — Retail Packaging Warranty 2 Years Philips + 12 Months Seller Delivery 4–5 Working Days · Fully Tracked Looking for flat reference sound for critical listening or gaming? See the Philips SHP9500. The SHP9600 — open-back audio, 3 metres of cable freedom, built for the listening room.