OnlySound
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which one should i get?looking for warmth, mids , soundstage , clarity.(do not care about comfort,)
You came close to the right answer with your HD600/650 thoughts but you stopped a little short, the HD700 does everything you want and is incredibly comfortable as well.
I'd say HD600. Better than X2 and HD650 imho. And also I prefer them by far to HD800s.
I'm curious about X2. From the technical point of view, what exactly makes you say it's better than the HD600?
Lol, indeed you did. Same question applies though. Why do you think it's better?
First of all, X2 is more v shaped while HD600 while retaining a good bass impact is a lot more neutral. Second, HD600 has better vocals, they have more realism, third highs on HD600 are smoother and more extended. On X2 they are a little peaky and artificial sometimes. And HD600 is a little more comfortable. X2 has a more tridimensional soundstage though.
pbui44 said:
...and for the OP, check out the now-cheaper HE-500 by Hifiman.