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...

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.

There you go http://youtube.com/watch?v=mBpic9jbjzs

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...

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...

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

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...

Where are you? It's so rare to see someone from Brazil around here! =D (I'm from Rio btw)

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...

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...

Wow. Is it like a subwoofer actually producing sound, or just vibration (you need to attach it to your body)?

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...

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...

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...

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...

Quote:     First things first, thank you for the amazing reply/reviews =)   Regarding Grados: For what I read lately they seem to have the biggest love/hate sound of all times on Head-Fi. That alone would made me never order one without previously listen to it, which unfortunately I...

Well, it seems the previous 4~5 flaming posts were deleted (probably by mod/admin), so I guess we can continue from here 

Quote:   Thank you. I'll definitely search a bit more about the O2 now if I ever decided to buy an amp. It's really strange to hear your experience, since I'd guess NwAvGuy must have tested it exhaustively with his HD650... That's also why I've never been fan of Schiit, you know, cause...

Quote:   I read lots of good things about HE-400 (including many who consider them an upgrade to the Senns), and got really interested to listen if they are everything everybody says. But the problem is that I can't. And HiFiMan is known only by very few people, all of them audiophiles...

Quote:   Yes, that's indeed my biggest worry. But as everyone really suggest HD600/HD650, I think I'll probably order the HD650 to see if I like it. Maybe having nothing to compare to will be a good think after all, maybe I won't even be aware of any "veil"... Besides, I really like my...

Quote:   Thanks. Any reason not to include HD650? Also, is this list in order of preference?   Quote:   Thanks, it's indeed good to know. Well, definitely ruled Grados out then. About the HD600, have you had the chance to compare to other phones? If yes, do you still think...

Quote:   I really feel that you read my entire post and did your best to help me, that was exactly the type of answer I was looking for, thank you a million times for spend your time writing this meaninful advice!   Quote:   Thanks, I'll probably avoid Grados, I'm starting to...

Hi guys,   Since I'm really considering buying HD600, can you please give your opinion if you think it suits (or doesn't) my needs? It'll mean a lot to me.   My thread is this one.   Thanks!

Hi guys,   Since I'm really considering buying HD650, can you please give your opinion if you think it suits (or doesn't) my needs? It'll mean a lot to me.   My thread is this one.   Thanks!

Hi everyone,   Yes, it's another "what should I buy" thread, and yes, I know there's a fixed topic for that, but the fact is it's a mess. It’s very hard to get more than one or two advices before the next poster asks for something completely different. That being said, please move/merge it...