Ok, my only problem i've having with the hd650's is at times they are a bit grainy. Is this because of low quality mp3s, no amp, and insufficient burn in? Thanks in advance. Other than the grainy at times the sounds is amazing.

I got my 650's in today and they sounded great right out the box. Honestly I didn't think they sounded bad straight from my ipod. For sure they are not loud with the ipod but I don't hear that "veil" everybody says sennheiser has. So far i've only burned them in for 4 hours but I love them. I...

I ended up getting paid earlier than I thought I was and ordered a pair of hd650's from amazon with next day shipping early friday morning and now it's saying it won't come in til monday! This kinda sucks. I thought I ordered them early enough were they could be shipped out that same day so I...

Quote: Originally Posted by plonter are you sure...?? I think so. I'm still debating a little. Look wise I really love how the denons look but the from all the descriptions i've read the hd650's are perfect for me. The only problem is I need a amp. Plus i'm not huge into bass...

Would this be a good deal? Amazon.com: Sennheiser HD650 Open-Air Audiophile Headphone with HP4 Amp and Adapter Cable: Electronics Has anybody tried this amp before? If so, how is it?

Yeah I think I might just go for the senns. I do plan on buying a headphone amp later on. Probably in july. Either way if I don't like the senns I could always just return them. Thanks everybody for all the info.

hmmm i'm in quite a pickle here. Maybe I should just say forget it and go the popular route and get some monsters or bose lol jk.

Quote: Originally Posted by Audio Jester I don't feel that I have enough experience in non-bassy cans to really comment. If you feel confident that you will get an amp/DAC sometime in the nearish future then maybe the 650 is a good idea? Well I was looking at the uDac that was...

Quote: Originally Posted by Audio Jester Too bassy huh? I have not heard them, but generally Denons are thought of as some of the most Bass-heavy cans around. You may need to widen your search a little. What other kind of headphones would you recommend? My budget is under 480.

Quote: Originally Posted by Poetik Based on your preferences the HD650 would be a good choice but you simply don't have the equipment to maximize it. That's what i'm around of. Also are the hd650's versatile? Because if I would get the d5000 i'm afraid that they would only be...

Quote: Originally Posted by Audio Jester There have been a few threads pop up about use of these headphones without amps and DACs. It seems that some people don't mind it, I personally could not listen to my D2000s without an amp. The bass issue is a personal one... I am a bass...

Hey I'm new around here and was wondering, which one is a better choice. I'm looking for a overall good clear/balanced sound. I'm not a fan of brighter headphones. I tried a pair of grados and didn't like how they sounded. At the moment I don't have a amp or a dac. I listen to mostly Hip-Hop...