[DTgill]

I'm thinking about buy one or the other, but would like some input.

Amps I would most like pair one of these with:
1. Audio-gd NFB11 2015 version
or
2. Aune T1se

Thanks!

 

[Stevko]

Take the 1770 and pair it with some schiit gear.
They say 650 is too dark for grado fans

 

[DTgill]

Take the 1770 and pair it with some schiit gear.
They say 650 is too dark for grado fans

I do love my Grado cans, I like other things too, my only thought is that the 1770 might be too bright at times, I'm looking for something a bit (lightly) recessed in the upper end.

 

[jonathan c]

~ Since you have described the sound of the NFB-11 as being on the bright side in the treble (backed off a bit with overnight play), I think that the Sennheiser HD650 would be the better of the two hp.
~ The Sennheiser midrange is magical and the HD650 is ‘warmer’ than the HD600. The FR of the DT1770 is somewhat ‘V-shaped’: I enjoy it with OTL tube hpa but it would likely not go well with NFB-11 tendency to brightness.
~ The Drop/Sennheiser HD-6XX is the HD-650 with different cosmetics. The drivers are the same. The last time that I looked, they were $179.
~ Lastly, if you own the HD-6XX and later you want increased clarity, you can replace the ear side foams. See below on my HD-600 (the HD-6XX with same modification is at ‘mountain house’).

 

[DTgill]

~ Since you have described the sound of the NFB-11 as being on the bright side in the treble (backed off a bit with overnight play), I think that the Sennheiser HD650 would be the better of the two hp.
~ The Sennheiser midrange is magical and the HD650 is ‘warmer’ than the HD600. The FR of the DT1770 is somewhat ‘V-shaped’: I enjoy it with OTL tube hpa but it would likely not go well with NFB-11 tendency to brightness.
~ The Drop/Sennheiser HD-6XX is the HD-650 with different cosmetics. The drivers are the same. The last time that I looked, they were $179.
~ Lastly, if you own the HD-6XX and later you want increased clarity, you can replace the ear side foams. See below on my HD-600 (the HD-6XX with same modification is at ‘mountain house’).

I'm on the verge of ordering a the 650's.
Thanks for the words of wisdom...

 

[Stevko]

I do love my Grado cans, I like other things too, my only thought is that the 1770 might be too bright at times, I'm looking for something a bit (lightly) recessed in the upper end.

They are not bright,but they are on.
In your face. All the time

 

[DTgill]

They are not bright,but they are on.
In your face. All the time

Does that become ear fatiguing after a while?

 

[Stevko]

Does that become ear fatiguing after a while?

Not with the right music and good recordings.
Like Tom Russel Borderland

 

[DTgill]

Not with the right music and good recordings.
Like Tom Russel Borderland

Tom Russel sounds like my friend Gus... LOL

I'm not sure I have the right music, I have eclectic tastes, some good some rather rough.

 

[jonathan c]

Tom Russel sounds like my friend Gus... LOL

I'm not sure I have the right music, I have eclectic tastes, some good some rather rough.

Let’s remember some words from the LP Soul Searching, Average White Band (Atlantic, 1976): “Music, sweet music, you’re the queen of my soul….”

 

[Stevko]

maybe this can help :





Yes, he is crazy!
but this is a good review

 

[DTgill]

Thanks for the link a little of Z goes a long way... LOL
I did help, since I'm not looking to pair with my Lyr3 it doesn't sound like they would pair well with my Audio-gd.