Quote: Well put.  I read so many criticisms of the GS1000, but for me, they simply make my music sound good, fun and engaging.  Comfort is another story... how I wish the GS1000 felt as nice on the head as the DT990/600 or T1.  

I have the WA6Se and the K701's I had when I bought the amp sounded terrific through the WA6SE.  But Jack told me that the WA2 has a warmer tubier sound, which I think would be even better with the K701, to take more of the edge off the highs and fill out the mids. 

I'm using the Sylvania 6DE7 paired with a Sophia Princess.  These give me the detail I like with a bit of warmth.  Preferred over the Raytheon 6EW7 which sound a bit muddier or dull.  Not as dynamic.

I use the GS1000 and WA6SE and think it is a tremendous match.  I don't see any reason why the PS1000's wouldn't shine with the WA6SE also.  In fact the WA6SE makes almost any can sound great.

Thanks for the review, it was entertaining to read, although I disagree with your conclusions.  I think you are doing fellow head-fiers a disservice by being so hard on the DT990/600, as you might be leading them away from a headphone that can be extremely pleasing.   I've owned T1, DT880...

This is a tough decision, and one that gets debated quite a bit here.  It seems that the differences between Woo products is not very well defined, and even sometimes Jacks responses can be a bit cryptic.   When I was shopping, I had K701's and was debating between the  WA2 and WA6SE.  The...

  Quote: Mmmm, nice cans, they look very comfortable. 

When I started here I went nuts trying to figure out the best combo fo rmy listening needs, went through several amps and about a dozen headphones.  Then through the luck of the sales forum, I was able to buy a used WA6SE to pair with my Beyer DT990/600 and Grado GS1000's, and I am happy.  I am...

Best all arounder in my opinion is the DT990-600.  Great sparkle, superb controlled bass, warm, comfortable.  I think the K701 would be too harsh on some gaming sounds, they could become fatiguing.  I loved them for acoustical jazz, but the variety of sound in gaming would not be the best match...

I would recommend keeping the 990/600's and buying a buget amp to drive them properly, you will be rewarded with a very pleasing musical experience.  My 990/600's have become my favorite cans among some very stiff competition.  Something as inexpensive as a Corda Headfive would work well with...

On my WA6SE, after 8 hours of listening, the only thing that gets above room temperature are the tubes themselves.  No heat issues at all.

DT990/600... just over $200 on sale at a few vendors, and the sound is amazing.  Warm, dynamic, great soundstage, and can make just about any music sound great.  I've listened to my entire collection from metal to jazz and classical, and haven't had a single moment where I thought they weren't...

Quote: My mistake, I mean to say that the GS1000 sounds very "grado-like" with bowls (the standard current pads), vs. the huge soundstage, and booming bass with the jumbos.  I haven't tried TTVJ's flats.  

Zero hum here.  Fantastic amp... and the Sophia Princess is a match made in heaven, unless you have brighter cans like the K701, then the Sophia Princess sounds too strident.   This is the ONE product that I have bought on Head-fi that is 100% perfect for my needs and I haven't thought about...

Just got mine, only 2 days.  They sound wonderful for the price, very well rounded sound, warm, lush and the closed cans will be my perfect yardwork cans to block out the mower, trimmer and blower.   Great spend!

Quote: You haven't tried the GS1000's with flats... they do rock extremely well with a simple pad swap.  I firmly believe that the difference between the GS/PS1K models and the rest of the line is mostly attributable to the pads, not driver dynamics.

Quote: I disagree with this a little.  I had the 325i at the same time I had the GS1000, and if I swapped the bowls back and forth, you'd be surprised how close the 325i and the GS1000 sound when using the same bowls.  Most of the difference is in the bowls with only a small improvement...

Quote: You just described the GS1000... couldn't agree more.  

The GS1000 meets your criteria, and for a more controlled sound with great bass slam and sparkly highs, I third the suggestion of the DT990/600.  Currently my favorite headphone... and they're cheap right now.  Win Win.

Quote: Now you opened a can of worms.

IMHO, the DT990/600 combines the 701 sparkle, and airy soundstage with a lush warm and impactful bass response.  The best of both worlds.  The GS1000 also does this but might be a bit "too much" bass for some people.  

Regarding the K702, my experience is opposite Macedonianhero's.  My K701's came alive with my WA6SE, and took another step up when I found the right tube combination to work with the K701's strengths (and weaknesses).  I found SS amps to be too direct, and the K702 is prone to fatiguing sound...

I can't find a single reason not to choose the DT990/600.  Not an exciting choice, but I simply enjoy all my music with them, and they're comfortable, the cable doesn't weigh a ton, pads are replaceable, and they leave me more money for beer.

Quote: Comfortable sound is a great way to describe the T1.  They just sound "right" and everything sounds good through them.  I have DT990/600's and I just flexed the headband open a little to get the fit just right.  I can't see why the same couldn't be done with the T1... but proceed...

Mine started to sound better after 50 hrs, but I also thought they sounded pretty darn good right out of the box.  I burn mine in by leaving them in the steel box they came with and plugging them into my surround sound receiver tuned to my favorite FM station, very moderate volume.  I would...