I just have a generic 4-pin XLR Hart Cable that I had from my 650s. Since I use the S2s daily now, the stock S2 cable is now on my 650s. I use the 4.4 mm stock cable and then have a 4.4 mm female to 4-pin XLR.
I'm using the Drop balanced 2.5mm cable for HD6-series, with their 2.5mm-to-XLR adapter. Works great, is long enough to be desktop convenient and short enough not to drag on the floor. Since 2.5mm has fallen out of favor, Amazon also carries a brand of aftermarket cables from KK that I think provide excellent value for the HD6-series.
For a balanced 4 pin XLR, originally used this very affordable one from Amazon, feels like Sennheiser's own but too short for my application, works fine though.
Well if you want to get get creative...I converted one of my extra CH800 balanced cables for use with my HD600S2.....
I have the amazon special shown above. I can attest that it's a great cable. To be honest, not much, if any, noticeable sonic difference. Just good quality, fits my use case, and it doesn't "mess-up" the sound signature. I recommend it.For a balanced 4 pin XLR, originally used this very affordable one from Amazon, feels like Sennheiser's own but too short for my application, works fine though.
https://www.amazon.ca/Headphone-Upgrade-Replacement-Sennheiser-HD660S/dp/B09YVQ1RBC
Currently for balanced I'm using an original Sennheiser CH800 but modified the the headphone plugs to accommodate the 600 series.
How would you say the midrange is with the NDH30 vs the 660S2?
That's a tough one, they're quite different IMO. The S2 has a warmer, thicker midrange with an elevated mid bass like the HD650. But unlike the 650, the S2's mids are not as forward. They sound farther back to me and just a bit compressed (in direct comparison, not in general). The 30's mids are more forward, more neutral, and clearer. Despite being more neutral, they're not boring. For vocals I'd take the 30 more often that the S2. The S2 is more engaging for drums and bass instruments. Overall if I had to pick one outright over the other just for the midrange, i'd go with the 30 for it's added presence/forwardness and clarity. I love the S2's added heft and warmth, but at times vocals sound just a bit distant and it bugs me. Fleetwood Mac is a great band I just do not like on the S2 compared to the 30. Stevie Nicks' velvety smooth and sensual voice comes through almost erotically on the 30, but on the S2 it sounds somewhat constricted and distant. Again, I don't think the S2's mids are recessed in general. But in direct comparison they just don't fare as well. But if you love visceral drumming and percussion, the S2 excels with speed, power and weight. When listening to Metallica's Death Magnetic, I prefer it on the S2 to the 30. Reason being that album has really dynamic and emotive drumming by Lars, and they mixed the vocals pretty forward, which actually makes them sound just right on the less forward S2. And those powerful drums on the S2 are pure energy. That album really resonates on the S2 like Fleetwood does on the 30. So you'd have to think on what's most important in a midrange to you. Percussive energy and drive or emotive vocals? Hope my drivel helps.
This may be my one reservation with up coming Black Neumann, 90% of my music is probably non vocal, we will see soon enough.
I’m jealous of that black unit you got. I much prefer it to the silver color. Looking forward to your impressions.
is that a black meze 109? HOW?Finally home alone for the bank holiday weekend where I managed to gather my two 660 and elex for a brief comparison. I have also the new version of 600 and 6xx but not here there are on the other side of this continent. I have many different cables but cannot compare all different combinations and I do not want to.
The 600 650 6XX is a different philosophy, generation, and driver maybe a different headphone I get it and I still love them all. The 660s1 and 2 is a different class of headphones and I get it. I love them also. The elex is a different animal come from another universe. I like it also very much and i am amazed.
Well, you can hate them!
Is meze Neo 99. I have also meze classics 99, I just did not bother to take them out of the box foe the picture I am thinking actually to sell them. Although the classics much better than the Neo (wood LOL) I never use them because I do not want to scratch the wood. They are so beautiful headphones but I am in love with my sens. I also have a secret passionate and destructive relationship with the elex...
