HiFi World (July) -> Orpheus, hd-600, Beyer DT931

The July HiFi World (UK magazine) has reviews of the Sennheiser Orpheus amp and HE 90 headphones ; aslo the HD-600's and a comparison to the Beyerdynamic DT931 .

The 10,000 UK Pound Orpheus combo has the reviewer drooling.

HD-600's :

called *a very smooth customer indeed, very different from the immediate sounding Beyers. (HD-600's) are silky smooth, cans for people that listen for extended periods (smooth + comfortable fit = suit long sessions) .

As well as the smoothness, the author notes a good sense of detail and healthy bass extension. Also noted that the Senn's didn't shriek as much as the Beyers at the top of a trumpet blast,..and the Senn showed more body on piano .

Next rock is compared : the 600's didn't didn't have * as much intricate pin-point detail as the Orpeheus or the Beyer,...but this meant the listening was far easier on the ear* .

With classical found the music more lyrical than is usually found through headphones,..but also extended and airy.

Concludes about the 600's : It's like the difference between solid state and valves - the 600's are without doubt a valve-like headphone and all the better for it ; they're sophisticated, making many others sound brittle. Definitely not for hard house DJs but more for the marathon session audiophile.

I'll get to the Beyer comments later ..., Martin.

Full Reviews Posted Here .....

OK,...here are the reviews, scanned and posted to the web :

HiFi World - Orpheus - Page 1

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Sennheiser 600's and Beyer 931's

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Martin.

You are all welcome ...

On the HD-600's and Beyer 931 :

I have not heard the Beyer, but find the comments about the HD-600's are accurate. I find the sense of detail better than *good* and the bass extension better than *healthy* . But, what I think we have here is the English penchant for under-statement. Also, the reviewer has just been listening to the Orpheus combo, and that would blow anyone's usual reference points. Also, I'd have liked some mention of the electronics used for the 600/931 ...,.

In the back of the magazine they keep a short list of their favorite gear from the past. Only two headphones are listed :

Jecklin Float Model Two : Wonderful panel-like and open sound from these esoteric-looking headclamps. Do not wear in public unless you like being made a fool of ! 99 UK Pounds

Sennheiser HD-490 : Good value cans with an exciting and bassy sound. Everything one should look for in headphones at a sensible price. 50 UK Pounds

Martin

markl,

Carefull what you wish for, ...if you got the Orpheus, you might , stop going out, stop washing yourself, lose your job, start taking I-refuse-sleep-drugs , ....though I'm sure you'd risk it !

Martin.