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    Sennheiser HD 600 question

    My HD650 (almost identical to the HD600 regarding power) sounds very ok directly plugged on the line-out of my Mini. Do they sound better with external amp/dac? Yes. But the difference is much, much, MUCH smaller than many here will make you think. If I were you I'd get them, it will be a huge...
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    Sennheiser HD 600 Impressions Thread

    No it doesn't. But you know, I actually think every hp should be like that, after watching the video every other design feels so... wrong! Btw, you don't need to take everything apart to remove the pads like Tyll did, you can pull them off from the start.
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    Sennheiser HD 600 Impressions Thread

    There you go http://youtube.com/watch?v=mBpic9jbjzs
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    Hd600 or 650 a good upgrade?

    I have the HD598 and the HD650. While the HD650 is definitely in another level regarding detail, timbre, accuracy and are (in my opinion) a MUCH better headphone, I'd NOT recommend them if you really like the HD598 signature. They are completely opposite. I didn't like the HD598 at all, find...
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    philips fidelio x1 vs hifiman he-400 (stronger natural midrange?)

    I'm listening to both HD650 and HD598 right now. From your needs: HD598: - pros: open and airy, clear detail (as much as possible at its price), fast pace, forward mids - cons: bass light, lots of treble, a lot sibilant - I particularly didn't like them at all. Yes they are fun, engaging and...
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    Non-audiophile reactions to high-end headphones Part II

    I've been in BH two weeks ago! :) Wait, you work at Toca I? You're not a famous soccer player wearing Beats around your neck, are you??? =P
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    What if you could only have one headphone....or two. What would you choose?

    If I could choose only one for everything it'd have to be obviously an IEM (spend too much time on bus), so it'd certainly be my Philips SHE9850. I can't even count how many hours I spent listening to them, how many great bands I discovered. They were my first good phones and even after...
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    Non-audiophile reactions to high-end headphones Part II

    Where are you? It's so rare to see someone from Brazil around here! =D (I'm from Rio btw)
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    Hey, I've posted a thread last week about which hp to buy and most people suggested me HD6X0, and now I have to make my mind between HD650 or HD600. Since I think many of you have been there before, I'd like to know your opinion about them. So I have a little survey for you who owned/tried...
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    Best headphones for $127.58

    Are you guys sure he was joking? Anyway, if you could stretch your budget a bit (a couple hundreds would do) I'd try some secondhand Beats Solo (you can find plenty of them on FS here on head-fi) modded with the Senns HD800 pads, a couple holes on the left earcup (please note it's not the right...
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    Sub-bass kit?

    Wow. Is it like a subwoofer actually producing sound, or just vibration (you need to attach it to your body)?
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    ADVICE: How to make the jump into the (not anymore) high-end? – join if you enjoy loooong reading…

    Quote:   No, I haven't tested any full-size cans, just a couple IEMs. About the DAC, I'm pretty set on the Duet, since it should be at the same level as the ADC part, which I found amazing while recording. Also sounds good with my SHE-9850, better than my iPhone and pc at least.   As...
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    ADVICE: How to make the jump into the (not anymore) high-end? – join if you enjoy loooong reading…

    Quote:   I've ruled Grados out due to the reasons on my previous posts, but thanks for the suggestion anyway. (maybe I should edit my first post)   Quote:   For some reason I find quite interesting people's tastes, like mainly listening to metal and also liking classical stuff...
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    ADVICE: How to make the jump into the (not anymore) high-end? – join if you enjoy loooong reading…

    Quote:   Thanks. When you say "hate" you really mean hate? I though they were very simillar after all, and that it was just a matter of taste between them. Never though someone would love one and not stand the other... What bothers you about the HD650? Veil? Slow? Bass?   Love Over...
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    ADVICE: How to make the jump into the (not anymore) high-end? – join if you enjoy loooong reading…

    Quote:   Thanks Tyll! Definitely looking foward to the article, since one of my main doubts is about the differences between the two (if they are that great). From the brands I noted would you agree Senn is the way to go?   What about Beyer, Philips or Sony, why didin't anyone mention...
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