[MattLee]

What is a modern upgrade to these? 1000-1500usd range

There's no straight forward answer, it depends on what aspect you like the most about these. That's why people usually keep a 580/600/650 even alongside more expensive things.

Some ZMF headphones or a Focal Clear might be good ones to look at though.

 

[cacacacaciiiiii]

There's no straight forward answer, it depends on what aspect you like the most about these. That's why people usually keep a 580/600/650 even alongside more expensive things.

Some ZMF headphones or a Focal Clear might be good ones to look at though.

Cool thank you. Didn’t like the clears but more so because of the clipping

Going to audition auteurs and Aeolus tomorrow - those should be close. auteur more so I think

 

[Hellhammer]

If anybody is interested in selling their HD580 Jubilee please let me know

Thanks

 

[Willy 2 Streams]

So now that Sennheiser has been SOLD to some damn hearing aid company, who seems to have no interest in supplying parts via the internet, does anyone know where I can get some good old stock HD 650 cables and earcup grilles for my aging 580's?

 

[Willy 2 Streams]

So now that Sennheiser has been SOLD to some damn hearing aid company, who seems to have no interest in supplying parts via the internet, does anyone know where I can get some good old stock HD 650 cables and earcup grilles for my aging 580's?

Well, never mind...I see their website does have now the 650 cables, but the earcup grilles are nowhere to be found.....

 

[oniel459]

Well, never mind...I see their website does have now the 650 cables, but the earcup grilles are nowhere to be found.....

I found their spare parts site was never accurate for me, I would call and they end up having them. That was before they were sold though

 

[Strat1117]

What is a modern upgrade to these? 1000-1500usd range

600/650/6xx and a good amp - otl tube or class a solid state with a stiff power supply.

Some people say Focal Clear, but I have no personal experience.

The current iteration of the Audeze LCD-X is pretty neutral and relatively easy to drive, but really a somewhat different animal. Nevertheless, an unqualified recommendation in your price range.

YMMV, just my $.02, IMHO, etc., etc.

 

[Sefelt103]

Found some more opinions of the early HD580 and HD580 Jubilee over at BASF. There is very little on the internet about these headphones especially the Jubilee. This thread is actually quite derogatory about the sound of these headphones (especially the Jubilee). The reasons for this might be:
a) listened to worn/poor examples of the HD580
b) didn't listen long enough to the examples
c) reviewers main headphone had completely different sound signature making these sound rough
I do agree with some of the reviewers assertions however, particularly about every version having a unique sound and that the HD600 sound is not virtually identical to the Jubilee. Apparently we're a weird cult of HD580 obsessives.

 

[cacacacaciiiiii]

Cool thank you. Didn’t like the clears but more so because of the clipping

Going to audition auteurs and Aeolus tomorrow - those should be close. auteur more so I think

To follow up. Turns out the clear MG I tried initially was broken.

Trying a fully functioning one was quite a different story. Very slammy and sharp. Nothing like the HD580 and did not like it at all. STOP SHOUTING CLEARS

 

[MattLee]

Found some more opinions of the early HD580 and HD580 Jubilee over at BASF. There is very little on the internet about these headphones especially the Jubilee. This thread is actually quite derogatory about the sound of these headphones (especially the Jubilee). The reasons for this might be:
a) listened to worn/poor examples of the HD580
b) didn't listen long enough to the examples
c) reviewers main headphone had completely different sound signature making these sound rough
I do agree with some of the reviewers assertions however, particularly about every version having a unique sound and that the HD600 sound is not virtually identical to the Jubilee. Apparently we're a weird cult of HD580 obsessives.

There's a lot of unit variance going on too. I have two HD580s, both with raised name plates and black silk screens, yet they sound nothing alike. It's not earpad condition or revision either, I've controlled for that. I think this easily explains a big part of why people have different opinions on the same models.

 

[SHAMuuu]

Found some more opinions of the early HD580 and HD580 Jubilee over at BASF. There is very little on the internet about these headphones especially the Jubilee. This thread is actually quite derogatory about the sound of these headphones (especially the Jubilee). The reasons for this might be:
a) listened to worn/poor examples of the HD580
b) didn't listen long enough to the examples
c) reviewers main headphone had completely different sound signature making these sound rough
I do agree with some of the reviewers assertions however, particularly about every version having a unique sound and that the HD600 sound is not virtually identical to the Jubilee. Apparently we're a weird cult of HD580 obsessives.

Clamp must play a factor, as I noticed when slapping them ol' black paper badboys into the newer chassis.
580 fan I am indeed. These have the CC copper ring as well.
Not sure if I ever need an upgrade. Was thinking clear but seems like post above, not too happy with such an upgrade hmmm

Anyway, there she is

I generally prefer more clamp, and this case it works out well to bring the drivers a tad closer.

 

[Willy 2 Streams]

Apparently we're a weird cult of HD580 obsessives. Yup...if it ain't broke, why fix it?

 

[xzackly7]

I'm sad that the original pre 2021 revision pads from sennheiser aren't going to be available anymore. The new revision just doesn't seem to capture the magic tonality of my 580 Black Silk like the OG's did. The mids are a little recessed and the treble quality is generally worse. Thinking about trying some ZMF's now since I dont enjoy the new pads as much.

 

[MattLee]

I'm sad that the original pre 2021 revision pads from sennheiser aren't going to be available anymore. The new revision just doesn't seem to capture the magic tonality of my 580 Black Silk like the OG's did. The mids are a little recessed and the treble quality is generally worse. Thinking about trying some ZMF's now since I dont enjoy the new pads as much.

Those weren't even the original version. They changed them in 2017 when the HD660S came out. Not sure how those compare to the oldest ones though.

 

[Strat1117]

I'm sad that the original pre 2021 revision pads from sennheiser aren't going to be available anymore. The new revision just doesn't seem to capture the magic tonality of my 580 Black Silk like the OG's did. The mids are a little recessed and the treble quality is generally worse. Thinking about trying some ZMF's now since I dont enjoy the new pads as much.

I like the Dekoni hybrids on all my 300 ohm Sennheisers, especially the 580.