For the additional $100, you get a split headband with more clamping force providing better isolation, a single-sided cable and noticeably better drivers.
I second that. After some 100 hours of burn-in the initial sibilance becomes barely noticeable with good sources, and with portables the problem simply ceases to exist.
Be reasonable. At least burn them in before investing in the cable.
It doesn't actually do that yet, but I suppose it's only a matter of weeks (my girlfriend's got a new 795 and its hatch opens totally by itself).
My favourite EQ - I think it's 3D EQ set at +6/0/+3/+3/0, with 3D set to...
I agree it's strange, but it's a fact. The HD25 is not as detailed as the 580/600/650 series and not nearly as comfortable. It can also get quite sibilant with some sources. But at the same time it sounds so powerful and enjoyable, that...
There is a huge difference with portables. My iriver 799, despite it's decent power output, is totally unable to drive my 590's to an acceptable volume level; moreover, the sound is light, weak and totally uninvolving.
The same player...
I actually tried playing a few games with my HD25-1 and I liked the outcome - a very 'alive' presentation with great dynamics and bass.
The problem is the isolation. They make you totally deaf to the outside world, which I personally...
Instant disappointments:
Beyerdynamic 990: thin vocals, grainy highs, unnatural boomy bass
Sony G56 - why, oh why did I buy this piece of junk without insisting on an audition
Disappointment over time:
Sennheiser MX550....
Hi Max,
the sonic signature of the 590 has very little to do with the sound of the 580/600/650 product line.
As you already know, the 590 produce a very wide, airy soundstage with a lot of detail and nice low bass, but with a...
Rowland, from your description it looks like you've got either a tiny hair or something touching the driver, which actually happens a lot with these cans, or it's a blown driver, which I have also experienced, around two months after...
