Shanling HW600 Headphones Review
An open-back headphone from Shanling at $1099, with an 86 x 110 mm diaphragm, 30 ohm impedance and 104dB at 1kHz sensitivity per the page, plus a 1.5-meter cable with a 4.4mm balanced plug. It suits someone who compares headphones by impedance and sensitivity; the listing text gives no weight.

Our verdict
An open-back headphone for someone who wants listed figures of 30 ohm and 104dB at 1kHz, a 1.5-meter cable with a 4.4mm balanced plug and lambskin earpads at $1099. Anyone who needs a stated weight or driver type should choose a different listing, since this listing text gives neither. The sound descriptions and the Hi-Res Audio certification are the maker's claims, so confirm them independently.
- Best for
- Someone who wants an open-back headphone with 30 ohm and 104dB at 1kHz listed and a 4.4mm balanced cable.
- Skip if
- You need a stated weight or driver type before you buy.
The HW600 is a Shanling headphone with an open-back configuration and a triangular earcup design, and the page lists an 86 x 110 mm diaphragm, 14 neodymium-iron-boron magnets, 30 ohm impedance and 104dB at 1kHz sensitivity. The cable is described as 1.5-meter, with a 4.4mm balanced connector and dual 3.5mm connectors on the headphone side. One option is listed at $1099.
Options and pricing
A single orderable option is listed at $1099, with no crossed-out price shown. The page describes a 1.5-meter quad-core cable made from single crystal copper with a balanced 4.4mm connector, and dual 3.5mm connectors on the headphone side for third-party cables; it does not say whether other plugs are supplied.
How it compares
At $1099 the HW600 costs more than the Goldplanar GL1000 Pro at $849.99 and the Moondrop Cosmo at $849.15, and less than the GoldPlanar GL850 at $1599. The listing text of all three mentions planar, whereas the HW600 page names no driver type, only its diaphragm size and magnets.
Shipping
- Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
- Large items. The page says headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs count as large items, for which Express is free only for orders over $499.99.
- Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
- Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
- Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
- Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.
Returns and warranty
- Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
- Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
- Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
- Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
- Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
- Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
- Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.
Before you buy
Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).
We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.
What we liked
- The page lists both 30 ohm impedance and 104dB at 1kHz sensitivity
- A 1.5-meter cable with a balanced 4.4mm connector is described
- Dual 3.5mm connectors on the headphone side are said to suit third-party cables
- The page gives an 86 x 110 mm diaphragm size and a count of 14 magnets
- The page says it holds a Hi-Res Audio certification from the Japan Audio Society
- Aluminum, stainless steel and lambskin materials are named
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no weight figure
- The listing text names no driver type
- The page gives no frequency response range beyond the 40 kHz certification mention
- The page's sound and comfort wording is the maker's claim and cannot be checked from the listing
Questions before you buy
How easy is the Shanling HW600 to drive?
The page lists 30 ohm impedance and a sensitivity of 104dB at 1kHz, and says the magnet design makes it easy to power and compatible with a wide range of amplifiers.
What cable and connectors does it list?
The page describes a 1.5-meter quad-core single crystal copper cable with a balanced 4.4mm connector, and dual 3.5mm connectors on the headphone side for third-party cables.
What certification does the page mention?
The page says it has earned the Hi-Res Audio certification from the Japan Audio Society, which it ties to covering frequencies up to 40 kHz.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.
How long does shipping take?
The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).
Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?
The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.
What warranty does it have?
The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- Shanling HW600 product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
- About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The page's sound, soundstage and Hi-Res Audio descriptions (spacious, high resolution, rich dynamics) are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- Per the page, the sensitivity is 104dB at 1kHz and the impedance is 30 ohm; the listing text gives no weight, driver type or frequency response range beyond the 40 kHz certification mention.
- We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
- The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.
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