[Za Warudo]

The Trane sounds so good with the HD650, especially this track:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1u7hY7pXyw

 

[TooPoor]

My HD650 just arrived. Initial impressions:
 
1. Someone say smooth? Spot on.
2. I swear I hear more subtle details than I do with the HE500
3. Very comfortable
4. Sounds great with the La Figaro 339.
 
Very happy thus far with the purchase. I feel as though once the mental burn in occurs, I'll love them even more. The HE500 are for sale now as I don't need 3 headphones. I will be picking up the HE560 soon after they're actually released though. I feel they'll compliment the 650 very well.

 

[Fearless1]

  My HD650 just arrived. Initial impressions:
 
1. Someone say smooth? Spot on.
2. I swear I hear more subtle details than I do with the HE500
3. Very comfortable
4. Sounds great with the La Figaro 339.
 
Very happy thus far with the purchase. I feel as though once the mental burn in occurs, I'll love them even more. The HE500 are for sale now as I don't need 3 headphones. I will be picking up the HE560 soon after they're actually released though. I feel they'll compliment the 650 very well.
 

I agree 100 with your assessment. I use them with the DV337SE and enjoy the combo very much. The HE-500 was once littered with talk of the 337, but I think has much better synergy with the HD650.
 
Glad you like them.

 

[Za Warudo]

So is the LF339 better than the Crack + Speedball? Which one is the better value? I'm interested in getting a Crack but I've heard that the Speedball reduces the soundstage?

 

[obsidyen]

So is the LF339 better than the Crack + Speedball? Which one is the better value? I'm interested in getting a Crack but I've heard that the Speedball reduces the soundstage?

 
Get Chord Hugo. Better than them.

 

[Za Warudo]

 
Get Chord Hugo. Better than them.

 


/facepalm

 

[thievesarmy]

Get Chord Hugo. Better than them.

At about 4x the price, I would hope & expect so!

 

[thievesarmy]

My HD650 just arrived. Initial impressions:

1. Someone say smooth? Spot on.
2. I swear I hear more subtle details than I do with the HE500
3. Very comfortable
4. Sounds great with the La Figaro 339.

Very happy thus far with the purchase. I feel as though once the mental burn in occurs, I'll love them even more. The HE500 are for sale now as I don't need 3 headphones. I will be picking up the HE560 soon after they're actually released though. I feel they'll compliment the 650 very well.

Interesting. I also have the HE-500's coming tomorrow. I bought those first but then found an awesome deal on the 650's, which arrived first. I am REALLY liking the 650s so far, but will be interested to compare both after tomorrow.

So you're liking the 650's more, but do you find the 2 to be significantly different? Or are they fairly similar, with the 650's just performing better overall ?

 

[TooPoor]

I wouldn't say similar. HE500 sounds more open (grill mod) and crisp with deeper bass whereas the 650 is a bit smoother. Right now, for me, the HE500 is a better headphone, but I'm still mentally burning in the 650 and will be getting a new cable (that may or may not make a difference). I'm selling the HE500 because it is just too uncomfortable and the 650 is proving to be a worthy replacement.

 

[ClintonL]

Hey guys, looking for a dac + amp for around 300 AUD for my hd650s. Want something which sounds fun,bright which livens up vocals. Will be used for edm and trance. Any recommendations?

 

[madwolfa]

  Hey guys, looking for a dac + amp for around 300 AUD for my hd650s. Want something which sounds fun,bright which livens up vocals. Will be used for edm and trance. Any recommendations?

 
Schiit Modi/Magni is a good cheap combination. Bifrost/Asgard 2 would be even better combination, but way out of your budget, I guess (considering shipping and import duties).

 

[Solrighal]

ODAC/O2 if the price is right.

 

[obsidyen]

  Hey guys, looking for a dac + amp for around 300 AUD for my hd650s. Want something which sounds fun,bright which livens up vocals. Will be used for edm and trance. Any recommendations?

Meridian Explorer sounds pretty great with HD650s.

 

[Wildcatsare1]

Hey guys, looking for a dac + amp for around 300 AUD for my hd650s. Want something which sounds fun,bright which livens up vocals. Will be used for edm and trance. Any recommendations?

A slight variation, Schiit Valhalla 2 with the Modi for now, moving up to a Bitfrost when you can swing it. OTL power and the 650's is magic. Cheers!

 

[ClintonL]

how will the modi/magni or o2 compare to a aune t1? Looking for a bright and forward sound.