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Originally Posted by kramer5150
... you're recommending a $1300 model for someone on a ~$400 budget?
Yes. Why not? The HE-6 can be found used for about $800. So wait a while longer and...
The HD600, though excellent, do not offer what I would call a "wide" headstage.
The HD650, when amped adequately, are really exceptional--bettering the HD600 in every respect.
The HifiMAN HE-6, on the other hand, may fill your...
The D2000 get my vote for greater versatility, fun and ultimate "musical enjoyment".
To me, the DT880/2003 version was the best product that Beyerdynamic marketed in this class, although I did own and enjoy the...
The HD-650, when driven properly, can sound wonderful. Detailed, musical and balanced. Not dark at all.
Ironically, I discovered this when driving them with the Darkvoice 337! : )
For bass-tipped headphones, I personally preferred the Denon AH-D7000 for low frequency quantity, quality and reach. While I did not audition the PRO-900, I did a/b the PRO-2900 and the D7000, and found the Denon's bass uniformly...
The 500's perceived "naturalness" is due to their rolled off treble and slight midrange coloration; their perceived "dynamics" due to lack of coherency, compared to the 5LE and 6--IMHE.
Ultrasone HFI-780 for trade: stock, in excellent condition with box, packaging and all accessories. I am ONLY considering trades toward the Beyerdynamic DT-880--2003 version or the Denon D2000.
