pageman99
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I'm going to keep this simple. There's been a lot of folks wondering if balancing Senn 650's is all it's cracked up to be.
In a word yes.
If you aren't sure if the extra cost of balancing is worth it and are confused by the differing opinions, here's my experience.
I just received my balanced beta 22. This amp has both single ended and balanced headphone outs so it's easy to compare the sound. No, I couldn't do an a/b comparo just by flipping a switch. But I didn't have to, the difference is that apparent.
The bass is much tighter and more resonant, the mids are richer, the highs more shimmering. I'd say if I had to put a number on balancing that there's at least a 20% improvement in sound quality over single ended.
And yes, I agree with those who have posted that the Senns scale up beautifully. I must admit that I'm one of those who has been disappointed with the Senns, trying different cables, different amps, seemingly ad infinitum.
Bottom line, I'm finally pleased with them, but it cost a bunch of money and required a good balanced amp.
In a word yes.
If you aren't sure if the extra cost of balancing is worth it and are confused by the differing opinions, here's my experience.
I just received my balanced beta 22. This amp has both single ended and balanced headphone outs so it's easy to compare the sound. No, I couldn't do an a/b comparo just by flipping a switch. But I didn't have to, the difference is that apparent.
The bass is much tighter and more resonant, the mids are richer, the highs more shimmering. I'd say if I had to put a number on balancing that there's at least a 20% improvement in sound quality over single ended.
And yes, I agree with those who have posted that the Senns scale up beautifully. I must admit that I'm one of those who has been disappointed with the Senns, trying different cables, different amps, seemingly ad infinitum.
Bottom line, I'm finally pleased with them, but it cost a bunch of money and required a good balanced amp.