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post #16 of 19
2/12/13 at 8:04am
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Originally Posted by pp312 View Post

 

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Haven't had a chance to listen to an ortho, so im curious on how you guys rate the HE400 soundstage. (he said that probably cause of the bulky magnets in the air cavity)
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post #17 of 19
2/12/13 at 8:43am
I was going to buy an HD650 recently and I've auditioned them two separate times for a while at audio stores. Honestly, I thought the HD598 has a much wider soundstage and like people have said, it is brighter. The 650 seemed far too dark to me and maybe even a little congested. I don't remember what amps they were but both times they were pretty complicated setups so I assume it was at least decently amped. The first time listening to Hotel California on Hell Freezes Over was mind blowing to me, and the imaging is probably superior to the 598's to my ears. But I like the airiness of the 598 over the 650's darker warmth for my music. I listen to a lot of alternative stuff like Coldplay, Keane, The Killers, U2, Keane, etc. as well as a ton of other genres and music, live and studio stuff.

I would follow the suggestions and go with something different like the HE-400 as people said. It should have that soundstage as well as extra punch for gaming. I haven't tried them yet but I was seriously considering the HD650's and HE-400's recently and I'm still leaning towards the 400 despite not having tried them yet.
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post #18 of 19
2/12/13 at 8:44am

HD 598 have been my go to headphone for a year. HD 650 is coming in the mail today. I've also got an order in for an Asgard 2, so I'm going to reserve judgement on the 650 until I get that.

 

OP, if its soundstage you're looking for, the AKG Q701 is incredible from that standpoint. It lacks the bass I want and, at least with my current amping solutions, the vocals seem a little recessed. But for soundstage and acoustic/classical music, it is very good. 

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post #19 of 19
2/12/13 at 10:10am
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Originally Posted by shinndigg View Post

HD 598 have been my go to headphone for a year. HD 650 is coming in the mail today. I've also got an order in for an Asgard 2, so I'm going to reserve judgement on the 650 until I get that.

 

OP, if its soundstage you're looking for, the AKG Q701 is incredible from that standpoint. It lacks the bass I want and, at least with my current amping solutions, the vocals seem a little recessed. But for soundstage and acoustic/classical music, it is very good. 

Hey Shinndigg, i'd be interested to see your in-depth review of your new 650 vs your current 598. consider you currently have the 598 as well. i am not going to go with the AKG701 route because 598 is about as bright and forward as i want to go. i have a very sensitive hearing, and the 598 is about as bright as i would like. i am looking for a warmer can for my next upgrade to compliment my 598. hence the 650. i am just really mostly curious on the soundstage, how much soundstage will i sacrifice. 

 

let me know. :)

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