[Frank I]

 
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I let you know when they get here. I sold the HD800 because they wer not my cup ot tea. I will be posting my impression on the Hd800 and their sound in comparison to all my planar and this one when it gets here and I have had time to evaluate my setup
 

 


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I wonder how these do without an amp
 
I have a Samsung M1 as source, and I'm considering getting these only because I just need to pay a little more after my CK10s broke. Yes, I'm only using portable. Anyone know of a good portable budget amp to drive these?
 
 
Thanks,
 
 
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They need an amp. I tried these on my OTL but they are better on my Taboo. They are 42ohms and need power to dive them. Ipod look elsewhere or source. tried it on my onkyo DX7555 no volunme not being drive.

 

[Girls Generation]

I'm pretty new to the full-sized can world. I only really need a portable amp to go along with W1000X. Can anyone help me with this? I'm reading on many high end amps that cost over 800 dollars, but I don't have that kind of budget to spend on an amp. I just need something adequate that brings out the w1000x's potential, and is at the same time reasonably cheap. 250 or less

 

[K3cT]

You will need something that does not exaggerate the treble of this can as it's a bit shouty in this area. Push it a bit more and it will become sibilant. Try a second-hand Millet MiniMAX or Cavalli CTH in the sale forum. 

 

[nickosiris]

Well, I'd suggest the Arrow, but are you really going to take these beauties out on the road? Mine stay firmly at home, and even then I worry about scratches and dings!
 

 

[Girls Generation]

I've read from Skylab that the stepdance matches well with them. I think I can push my budget to get it, what do you think?

 

[dasmodul]

I had a listen to these at the recent Bay Area meet and today I clicked "Submit Order" Can't wait until they get here and see how it goes with the ol' Zana Deux T.

 

[Audio-Omega]

I enjoy listening to mine without an amp.  

 

[edvardd]

So you are saying the sub bass of HD650 is more prounouced than W1000X? Ive heard the opposite but I havn¨t listened to HD650.
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Mine has arrived.  It gives me a good fit and my ears can fit into the pads.  The build quality is good, everything feels solid except for those materials between the pads and the metal holders.  They feel flimsy.  With respect to Sennheiser HD650, it's brighter and less veiled, and its bass doesn't extend as low.  That's the initial impression so far.  

 

[Decel]

OOhh, where are you get them from? What did you like about them?
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I had a listen to these at the recent Bay Area meet and today I clicked "Submit Order" Can't wait until they get here and see how it goes with the ol' Zana Deux T.

 

[Audio-Omega]

From what I have been hearing, HD650 has deeper bass.  
 
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So you are saying the sub bass of HD650 is more prounouced than W1000X? Ive heard the opposite but I havn¨t listened to HD650.

 

 

[TontonJoK]

From what I have been hearing, HD650 has deeper bass.  
 

I just want to add that may be the sub bass in a GRAPH test seems deeper but when you listen to w1000x the bass feels deeper than hd650, more surrounding with more body, better defined.

 

[edvardd]

okay so I was half right about your different sub bass opinions

 

[oqvist]

I have a W1000x on loan since 4 days and I am really impressed. No problem playing all kind of music through it and don´t feel I need to grasp for other headphones. Of course I can´t help but comparing it to my other woodie the DX 1000. Problem is I have owned this headphone twice actually and I know what really works on it. For example the additional score for Gladiator. Duduk of the North to pick a track. A lot of moments where I just can´t breath and almost feel like I am going to explode by emotions ...
 
What would be the gladiator track for the W-1000x?  It´s a good allrounder but what tracks/music make you freak out on it

 

[Girls Generation]

Just received the headphones, and haven't listen to a song yet. Trying to figure out what song to listen to on these virgin w1000x

 

[cky8]

Slow to mid tempo songs that has not excessive energy involved like very busy pop songs. Well recorded ans mastered ballads will leave you impressed with haunting vocals. Especially females