Sennheiser HD650 Appreciation Thread!! - Page 566

That's a good price. But I'm okay paying $30 more for NIB. I don't plan to sell mine ever so I don't want any issues with warranty should it ever come up. 

 

WTF?!!! I remember trying to convert you to the HD650 a few years ago and you said NEVER! LOL! Better late than never. Oh, and I told you so. 

Hey, but maybe back then it was the black drivers, which were veiled.

I'm still not an HD650 person in terms of a main can, but it sure is nice as a compliment.

I must say, I don't like the stock HD650 cable. Seems cheap, and I feel the point where the Left and Right channels merge on the cable is too close/high up on the cable.

Might have to get an aftermarket one.

Something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Premium-Replacement-Headphone-Cable/dp/B005SHZRN0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1352255856&sr=8-4&keywords=hd650+cable


Edited by Mad Lust Envy - 11/6/12 at 6:41pm

Sacred words,my friend! :-)

If you're careful you can cut off that black part and split the cable to make it extend further down (I used an HD-650 cable on my HD-598 once and had to do this .)

Or you can make a DIY version for under $40. The expensive part is buying the $20 Cardas connectors.

Then all the shipping costs. Starquad wire doesn't require any sleeving either. Well, just past the Y-split.

 

I think Zombie_X might be able to make you one with Mogami or something else for cheaper than that one in the link.

Canare stinks with the HD-650 IMO. I think Belden 1192A would be what i'd use.

Edited by tdockweiler - 11/6/12 at 7:15pm

 

Thanks for the reply. I haven't heard the AD2000 but did like the GS-1000 at a meet (my favorite Grado if this is the one with the larger ear-pads?) and the RS-1s are certainly great cans. Again though, comfort and price along with diminishing return improvements (differences ) in some areas haven't convinced me to buy them. I have heard good things about the AD2000s and would very much like to hear them as well.

I use a Cardas cable I bought with some HD600s I sold ...has anyone here whose heard the Cardas used this replacement cable?

x2 on Mogami if you can DIY a cable yourself or get someone to do it. No need to pay the markup for boutique unobtanium. DHC Molecule isn't a bad alternative but I actually preferred the fuller sound of the more affordable Mogami. Mine was a garden hose though compared to the thinner, lighter and more flexible Molecule.

Big thumbs up for Toxic Cable Silver Poison's as upgrades for the HD650's.....

I used a Zu, Cardas and Q cable w/ earrings on the HD650. All were upgrades from the stock cable. But Q takes the cake in everything. 

Build quality, weight and flexibility is second to none.

Edited by paradoxper - 11/6/12 at 8:46pm

Wow, I am shocked that you like them!  They are one of my favorite, if not my favorite cans for the last 5 years. I really did not think you would like them based on your criteria.

They aren't what I usually go for, but for a secondary purpose, they are amazing. I must say that having low expectations made the end result even sweeter. I honestly thought I was gonna hate them. Im in love with its vocals. It sounds sultry and organic. A rare trait.

Im also very surprised at how gorgeous they look in person too. I was expecting the typical Sennheiser plastic feel. But these are just lovely to see in person. Those grills... im a sucker for sexy grills.
Edited by Mad Lust Envy - 11/6/12 at 9:08pm

They get better with break in time too....

Excellent description. They really grow on you the more you listen to them as well.

So my goal is to get a Bifrost and a Valhalla for my HJD650 but... I don't have that kind of money yet and I would like to start off with something CHEAP.

Do any of you have any recommendations for a AMP/DAC that is cheap/affordable and okay-ish for a starting point? Around $150-$200 USD maybe.