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Headphoneus Supremus
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Finally got to own some HD600's today. It's one of those headphones that I missed out on on my journey as I instead went for the 650's. But I've always wanted to try them.
Anyways, I'm really impressed. I can say for certain that I prefer them over the 650's. They have such a well balanced presentation. Excellent timbre as to be expected with Sennheiser. I'm also surprised at the soundstage, I've had the HD800's for about 8 months now and was expecting a much more closed in sound from the 600's. But theres not a great lot in it. I'll try and describe what I mean...
The actual soundstage is very similar in size with respect to how far the sound stretches from the centre to the sides/top to bottom. Only the image is larger on the HD800's. Kind of like going from a 32inch tv to a 42inch.
There is a slight difference in sound signature, as the 800's do have the extra frequency extension (or emphasis) at both ends, most noticeably in the treble. Details are more present and sharper with the 800's. The mids are very similar. Its early days but I might even prefer the bass of the 600's. It's a little more punchy.
My advice to anyone who owns these that may never be able to afford the HD800's. Don't worry about! Just enjoy their friendlier little brother.
I'm so happy to read impression I fully agree with. Except for bass. I'm impressed by HD800's bass
I've got my HD580 before my HD800 and I was really surprised to find them so close.. in my opinion HD800 si a kind of "uber" HD580/600. More refined, more airy, more accurate and detailed but somewhat "too much" . HD580/600 sounds right for me although my HD800 is a step beyond reasonnable border. HD800 offers a very impressive audio experience and a very special way to enjoy music in an "audiophile way" but HD600 stays THE headphone à would advice for everyone listening to everything. HD600 is a better all rounder and maybe more homogene.
Maybe I haven't spent enough money to bring my HD800 at its best too.
I'm a big fan of the HD600s, and I believe that, when coupled with the Bottlehead Crack, they are world-class, summit-Fi headphones. But I do not consider the gap between the HD600s and the HD800s to be small. Many might not feel that the difference is worth the price (I think it is), but I am consistently amazed by how the HD800s outperform not only the HD600s, but most flagship headphones from other manufacturers, by a significant margin.
Not sure why this bit is here for...? Only quoted 2 posts...
HD800 is surely a better headphone than HD580/600 but the HD600 is in my opinion a kind of end game headphone too. A kind of reasonnable end game headphone .
Little Dot MKIV is on its way. Cannot wait for it
Don't break your F5 key tracking your amp.
For some reason, I don't trust those kind of alerts. F5 like a hawk is the only way to go.Text-tracking alerts help keep me sane.
The 650 cable is the perfect 600 cable replacement.
Yeah it is a better made cable for sure.
If you don't mind my asking, you have all of the top Senn's apart from the 598's? Have you not tried them, or do you not like them?
Only I'm so tempted to try them!