[lutwey]

ill be using the headphones listening to accoustic jazz and female vocals. my amp is a cantate.

 

[ast]

It is usually a tough choice, but for the music you are listening to, go with SA5000.

 

[jinp6301]

I would say go for the 650 for the music youre listening to

The 5000 will be too treble focused to sound natural with those genres imo

 

[drews]

I love my SA5Ks but I own the HD650 specifically for that genre...

 

[ss64]

I find the senns to be much more balanced overall.
However you can find one under 300 used, just gotta be on the lookout.

 

[moonboy403]

Haven't heard either of the cans mentioned but the OP should be looking at the AKG K501. They're perfect for those genre and heck of a lot cheaper too (~$150 if you can find them as they're rare).

 

[ast]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinp6301 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would say go for the 650 for the music youre listening to The 5000 will be too treble focused to sound natural with those genres imo

I beg to differ. On the contrary, for female vocal SA5000 sound MUCH more natural or realistic than 650, which does have a "veil" effect which make the singer sounds at least 10 years older! As for acoustic jazz, the instruments separation, detail, and speed of SA5000 make it a winner hands down.


HD650 will win on large scale classical music as it is more balanced in that sense. For rock like music, it's a wash.

 

[rhythmdevils]

I don't understand all this genre talk. A headphone sounds the same to me regardless of genre....

 

[saintalfonzo]

hd650 makes singers sound OLDER now...

 

[rhythmdevils]

Quote:

Originally Posted by saintalfonzo /img/forum/go_quote.gif hd650 makes singers sound OLDER now...

I don't know which version of HD650 you have, but my HD650 makes singers sound Scottish...

 

[moonboy403]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhythmdevils /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't understand all this genre talk. A headphone sounds the same to me regardless of genre....

Try the K501 with Jazz/acoustics, and then try them with rock/electronica.

 

[lutwey]

thanks for the responses. btw i might have a k601/k702 coming as well

 

[MaZa]

Im quite sure that SA5000 isnt optimal choice for your music. But perhaps HD600 would be even better choice than HD650?

 

[Kabeer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhythmdevils /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't understand all this genre talk. A headphone sounds the same to me regardless of genre....

Hehe, it just means the headphone has obvious limitations, therefore it only performs well when listening to a limited type of sound. And something outside that comfort zone sucks

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Or ppl are just wierd

 

[mbd2884]

The HD650s female voices sound very similar to my speakers, which is pretty awesome to me. I like them. Seriously what more could you ask for in a headphone, but to mimic your favorite speakers when you can't listen to your speakers? Adding 10 years is the most obscene bullcr@p I've read about the HD650s so far.

Never heard the SA5000.

I thought the SA5000 was more costly? Where are you buying them? I've always been interested but were out of my price range in the past.