[jdimitri]

According to the dude that wrote the review, Gilmore lite + DPS brings it to Omega level
So gilmore lite, later down the track the DPS

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by drarthurwells /img/forum/go_quote.gif HD650 has understated highs, overstated booming bass like on A/V sub-woofers, and a muddled inner detail on congested passages.

With what amp? The EC Lunchbox? This is the type of sound I'm hoping to get from my HD650's with DVD movies.

 

[matthewhypolite]

Hi, im also searching for the best amp for my HD650, cable upgrade will come lata. right now im lookin at these 3,

Headroom Micro (with desktop module)
Hornet
X-can v3

im just interesting in great music, within the pricerange of the above amps.
i listen to rockin music like, panic at the disco, ill nino, nonpoint, system of a down. so i need my setup to bring out the best in this type of music, lots a solid acurate bass. which of these 3 will be the best for me?

will be runing from x-fi for now.

 

[imported_farmer_rob]

i absolutely love tubes and my ASL MG HEAT OTL - sounds GREAT w/ my senns-

 

[blessingx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by drarthurwells /img/forum/go_quote.gif HD650 has understated highs, overstated booming bass like on A/V sub-woofers, and a muddled inner detail on congested passages.

But otherwise you like it, right?

 

[Thelonious Monk]

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Originally Posted by blessingx /img/forum/go_quote.gif But otherwise you like it, right?

i laughed... i always laugh at head-fi arguments. we're all so petty...

but, ON TOPIC, i'll namedrop the M^3. it's great for the price

 

[Gradofan2]

Quote:

Originally Posted by drarthurwells /img/forum/go_quote.gif HD650 has understated highs, overstated booming bass like on A/V sub-woofers, and a muddled inner detail on congested passages.

I'd have to agree... more, or less.

The HD650's sound good with my XCAN v3 + XPSU v3 + Pinkfloyd mods + the right set up - but they still need a better amp to sound their best (be brighter, faster, clearer, etc.).

I doubt you'll find ~$300 amp, that will drive them properly (unless you find a used one somewhere).

You'll be much happier with the HD600's (or Grado SR225's) with amps in that price range.

Now then... when you get to the ~$500 price range you begin to open up some possibilities... but, not at ~$300... unless you like flabby / boomy bass, and an overall dark sound (which is fine if your a hip hop fan).

 

[cotdt]

Go for the Doge single-ended amp.

And replace the headphones with better ones like the AKG K701.

 

[maarek99]

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Originally Posted by Gradofan2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I doubt you'll find ~$300 amp, that will drive them properly (unless you find a used one somewhere).

Rega Ear. It's bright and lacks bass so it will complement the 650 quite well.