I bought these puppies just before Christmas and they have been a revelation.
I can't tell you how much they suit my listening tastes. I love close listening with lots of treble and tight...
First of all let me say this is one of my favourite BA driver earphones I have ever heard.
That said, being a basshead, these didn't deliver in the bass department - I can't deny the fact...
I've had this card for quite a while now, and I have to say its a really nice card - a huge step-up to my on-board motherboard's audio.
At first I do have to admit, it didn't feel like the D1...
Long story short:
These earbuds, shouldn't ever be bought, when they come free in your iPod package, its fine to look at them, and try them on.
If you know someone wanting to buy these,...
Why in the world would you want to limit your music choices just to cater to a headphone's sound characteristic? Listen to what YOU want, not what the headphone wants.
Agreed. For a while after getting my HF-1s I thought "well, I guess I should listen to rock stuff I have in high quality rips...", then I slapped myself for being an idiot and started listening to whatever the hell I want to listen to. Equipment is there to serve music, not the other way around.
I admit to doing this all the time, listening to music that sounds best with my headphones. IMO it's actually "improved" my musical tastes . I listen to much more classical these days, and enjoy it more too. Half the reason I was never a big fan in the past is that I never had gear that reproduced it anywhere near accurately.
I don't know about the HD 650s at all, but there's definitely music that I like but that I don't like to listen to on headphones (any headphones). Stuff that I deem driving/singing music seems pointless to listen to on headphones. And really hard rock I can't stand to listen to on headphones. <shrug>
As far as I am aware, strings sound absolutely great with the HD-650 (compared to the Grado). However, I agree that you shouldn't listen to music based on what the headphone does best.
With me, the choice of phones I wear depends on what mood I am currently in (and hence my perception how I want my music is served).
this is what ive got that sounded really good on the HD650
VAST - Visual Audio Sensory Theater
VAST - Music for People
Enigma - The Screen Behind the Mirror
Angels of Venice - Angels of Venice
Norah Jones - Come Away With Me
Diana Krall - Live in Paris
Delerium - Karma
Blackmore's Night - Fires at Midnight
The Corrs - Unplugged
Ambeon - Fate of a Dreamer
I already listen to almost all music on my hd-650...
Just wanted to know what makes my senn really shine, is that so weird?
Thanks for the reply enverxis.
Have heard already must good stuff about diana krall, so I'll give it a try at a local cd-shop just like the other ones I don't know.
Thanks!
I would also recommend ambient newage, at least with HD580/600 (many similarities). Stuff with lots of chimes, bells, shakuhachi flute, any sort of ambient chillout stuff.
I already listen to almost all music on my hd-650...
Just wanted to know what makes my senn really shine, is that so weird?
Thanks for the reply enverxis.
Have heard already must good stuff about diana krall, so I'll give it a try at a local cd-shop just like the other ones I don't know.
Thanks!