BornReady
New Head-Fier
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Hello folks.
I've finally saved enough money to buy some new headphones. Unfortunately, I can't seem to decide between the HE400 and HD650. I primarily listen to electronic dance music, also stocking up on film score and particularly good video game soundtracks. I'd also like to game with these headphones and do a little music production on the side (Reason 6 DAW). I have an extra $300 (MAX) saved up for an amp so my max budget for both components is $650 (I can get the HD650s for about $340). Here are some examples of what I listen to:
I'm currently leaning towards the HE400 because from what I heard, it has more treble energy and bass, which will be good for electronic dance music. However, I think the HD650 has a slightly bigger soundstage and it would sound significantly better than the HE400 with a good amp (is this true?). Conversely, the HE400 will reach it's full potential for less $$$---which is a plus to me.
Amps I'm looking at:
Matrix M-Stage
DarkVoice 336SE
Schiit Asgard
Little Dot MKIII
Those are mostly for the HD650. I've got no clue what to get for the HE400 because I hear it's got "low requirements". I also have a pair of Beyer DT990 250s and I'd like to also be able to amp those. The Matrix M-Stage seems to be a good bet seeing as how it has 4 power settings, but at the same time I hear it has bad synergy with the HD650...same thing with Asgard (by the way, how do these two amps compare?).
I've finally saved enough money to buy some new headphones. Unfortunately, I can't seem to decide between the HE400 and HD650. I primarily listen to electronic dance music, also stocking up on film score and particularly good video game soundtracks. I'd also like to game with these headphones and do a little music production on the side (Reason 6 DAW). I have an extra $300 (MAX) saved up for an amp so my max budget for both components is $650 (I can get the HD650s for about $340). Here are some examples of what I listen to:
I'm currently leaning towards the HE400 because from what I heard, it has more treble energy and bass, which will be good for electronic dance music. However, I think the HD650 has a slightly bigger soundstage and it would sound significantly better than the HE400 with a good amp (is this true?). Conversely, the HE400 will reach it's full potential for less $$$---which is a plus to me.
Amps I'm looking at:
Matrix M-Stage
DarkVoice 336SE
Schiit Asgard
Little Dot MKIII
Those are mostly for the HD650. I've got no clue what to get for the HE400 because I hear it's got "low requirements". I also have a pair of Beyer DT990 250s and I'd like to also be able to amp those. The Matrix M-Stage seems to be a good bet seeing as how it has 4 power settings, but at the same time I hear it has bad synergy with the HD650...same thing with Asgard (by the way, how do these two amps compare?).