[tnili]

I am looking for some closed cans to use in the office that sound similar to my Sennheiser 600/650 cans at home.  Comfort is more important than isolation or leakage.  Open cans are not an option though.  I am using the following setups at home:
 
Oppo BDP-83 > Headroom UDAC/BUDA/DPS > Sennheiser HD 650 (w/HR balanced cable)
 
Sony SCD-XA5400 > Headroom Maxed Out Home > Sennhesier HD 600 (w/650 cable)
 
At the office, I will be using a Headroom Portable Desktop.

 

[fusedpro]

Something from the Denon line? Depending on how much you want to spend, anything from the 2000, 5000, or 7000 would be a good choice.

 

[michaelmoon]

 
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Something from the Denon line? Depending on how much you want to spend, anything from the 2000, 5000, or 7000 would be a good choice.

5000 or up would be best.

 

[MalVeauX]

Heya,
 
Budget would make this a lot easier...
 
Very best,

 

[TobaccoRoad]

Fischer Audio FA003 is supposedly very neutral and comparable to HD600.
 
But then again I haven't heard much about them lately..were they just FOTM?

 

[LikeMyHifi]

I have the Denon 2000's (mentioned earlier) and also a pair of Beyer DT150's. The DT150's sound very similar to the HD650 and leak virtually nothing. The Denon's leak quite badly (for a closed headphone). They are also not that similar in sound to either Sennheiser you mention. It took me ages to stumble across the DT150 but for the price they are a remarkable headphone. For reference, I have also the Senn HD25 and the Shure 840, but the Beyer DT150's are easily my favourite and sound signature very close to HD650.

 

[cAsE sEnSiTiVe]

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 The Denon's leak quite badly (for a closed headphone). They are also not that similar in sound to either Sennheiser you mention.

+1
 
The 5000's are quite a bit more tilted in the treble, and not nearly as fleshed out in the mid-range as the HD600's. A bit less depth front to back...probably a result of the more prominent highs. Also, what the Denon does to a well-recorded cymbal should be considered a criminal offense. It's this aspect that keeps them off my ears for the most part.  All in all, quite the different perspective from the two Senn's mentioned..
 
And yes, I currently own both.

 

[michaelmoon]

 
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The Denon's leak quite badly (for a closed headphone).

I should have tried some difference brand closed headphone before replied, my bad tnili.

 

[Ultrainferno]

I have/had the 650 and 600, and I use an M50 at work. not quite the same, but still very enjoyable

 

[Pingfloid]

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Budget would make this a lot easier...

Hi!
 
Tnili, with your permission, and to avoid opening a new thread, I subscribe to the same question.
 
I have not used other headphones than the HD650 for the last 5 years, and I need something to use at the office.
 
My requirements:

1. Closed, or semi-closed (I like to hear the fire alarm
   
   ).
2. Discrete appearance, if possible.
3. Music: progressive rock (soft), blues and classical.
4. Amp: Practical Devices XM6.
5. Budget: around $200~250.

 
Thank You

 

[idletime1213]

I second the DT150 suggestion. Very thick, full bodied sound that reminds me somewhat of the HD600.

 

[Pingfloid]

Now I am trying the Philips MDR-7509HD (from a studio old stock) and I find that they make weak recordings to sound weak. So, they are supposed to be good fidelity headphones

, but the sound is little bit dark, or lack of soundstage at low volumes. They only shine and open at high volume, and I do not like to listen music at high volume, specially with headphones
 
So, I will add another variable to my search: it has to soung good without piercing your ear tympani.