[Olias of Sunhillow]

My opinion of the cans referenced here (in order from best to worst):
 
1. DT880/600 -- controlled bass, plentiful detail, wide soundstage, very good mids. Perhaps the best all-arounder to be had for less than $300.
2. HD650 -- more bass shake, detail present but less obvious, very relaxed sound with moderate soundstage, smooth and excellent mids. My favorite late-night cans.
3. DT990/600 -- bass impact between DT880/600 and HD650 but extends deeper than both, plentiful detail and wide soundstage, mids sound slightly hollowed. I sold them because vocals seemed buried -- this may not be a problem with the OP's music choice.
4. DT800/250 -- similar character to DT880/600 but poorer in each category (with the possible exception of soundstage -- going on memory from many cans ago).
 
Once you hear them all, you'll know pretty quickly which ones you want to keep. Then, you can come back, and we can start taking Grados... 

 

[dub]

Have these two ones. DT880 is more precise and neutral (if you have a mix to do…) — HD650 is more pleasant for long hours of listening. 

 

[156219]

 
Hmmm
 
Tell me if i am right or wrong?
 
1. DTT880 / HD600 Controlled and balanced sound?
 
2. HD650 because of its bass? More comfortable to wear?
 
So the HD600 is better than the HD650.
 

 

[Zombie_X]

The DT990 has all the mids you can want if you pair it with a tube amp and the right tubes . I swear by the WA3+ and the GE 6080 tube. It has lots of mids, slightly rolled treble, and a bit fuller bass.
 
Oh but your views on these headphones is pretty spot on. The 250Ohm DT880 is not the best choice in my opinion. It sound more hollow than the DT990/600.
 
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My opinion of the cans referenced here (in order from best to worst):
 
1. DT880/600 -- controlled bass, plentiful detail, wide soundstage, very good mids. Perhaps the best all-arounder to be had for less than $300.
2. HD650 -- more bass shake, detail present but less obvious, very relaxed sound with moderate soundstage, smooth and excellent mids. My favorite late-night cans.
3. DT990/600 -- bass impact between DT880/600 and HD650 but extends deeper than both, plentiful detail and wide soundstage, mids sound slightly hollowed. I sold them because vocals seemed buried -- this may not be a problem with the OP's music choice.
4. DT800/250 -- similar character to DT880/600 but poorer in each category (with the possible exception of soundstage -- going on memory from many cans ago).
 
Once you hear them all, you'll know pretty quickly which ones you want to keep. Then, you can come back, and we can start taking Grados... 

 

[156219]

 
1. HD600
 
one more qwestion?
 
Can i upgrade the HD600? If i can what can i upgrade?

 

[Zombie_X]

 
Yes your assessment of option 1 is correct. The bass is well controlled in both of those and the sound is more balanced.
 
The HD650 has gobs of bass which may be pleasing for some music IMO. As far as how comfortable they are, the DT880 beats them hands down. The HD650 has a very strong clamp factor.
 
In my opinion, the HD600 is far superior to the HD650.
 
 
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Hmmm
 
Tell me if i am right or wrong?
 
1. DTT880 / HD600 Controlled and balanced sound?
 
2. HD650 because of its bass? More comfortable to wear?
 
So the HD600 is better than the HD650.
 

 

[Zombie_X]

You can always buy HD650 drivers later on instead of buying a new headphone. That's an upgrade IMO. You could also roll cables too.
 
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1. HD600
 
one more qwestion?
 
Can i upgrade the HD600? If i can what can i upgrade?

 

[Skylab]

The DT880 "pro" is to be avoided.
 
So assuming we're comparing the DT880/600 to the HD650, I prefer the 880/600 - I felt it was more transparent than the HD650.  If you like a healthy amount of bass, though, the 650's will be a better choice (or the Beyer DT990/600). But both are excellent headphones.
 

 

[156219]

One more qwestion?
 
Can i upgrade the HD600, If i can what can i upgrade?

 

[156219]

Hi
 
Is it worth me upgrading the HD600 ear pads to these http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/sennheiser-velour-ear-pads-hd580hd565hd545-hd600hd650-prodid-1142.html for extended periods of listening or would you recommend me spending that money on a better cable?

 

[shane55]

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One more qwestion?
 
Can i upgrade the HD600, If i can what can i upgrade?

Answered three posts up. 

 
I'm with TheWuss... we'll be at the bar.

 

[156219]

 

Hi
 
Is it really worth me spending £50 on a upgraded headphone cable?
 
Or is that money better spent some where else E.G Better ear pads in the future ?
 
Some info?

 

[156219]

 
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Hi
 
Is it really worth me spending £50 on a upgraded headphone cable?
 
Or is that money better spent some where else E.G Better ear pads in the future ?
 
Some info?

Hi
 
I have heard a lot about upgrading cables some people hear a small difference and some people don't.
 
Is it worth the extra money or is that money better off spent some where else?

 

[donthuang]

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My opinion of the cans referenced here (in order from best to worst):
 
1. DT880/600 -- controlled bass, plentiful detail, wide soundstage, very good mids. Perhaps the best all-arounder to be had for less than $300.
2. HD650 -- more bass shake, detail present but less obvious, very relaxed sound with moderate soundstage, smooth and excellent mids. My favorite late-night cans.
3. DT990/600 -- bass impact between DT880/600 and HD650 but extends deeper than both, plentiful detail and wide soundstage, mids sound slightly hollowed. I sold them because vocals seemed buried -- this may not be a problem with the OP's music choice.
4. DT800/250 -- similar character to DT880/600 but poorer in each category (with the possible exception of soundstage -- going on memory from many cans ago).
 

 
 
This is my opinions
 
1.DT990'05 : Fantasy lush mid and huge sound-field, bass is hard to control. My favorite
 
Rather equipment pickly.
 
2.HD650: rather natural and "pure" highs and mid, mid-size sound-field and conserved bass, not as airly as DT990.
 
Not as equipment pickly as DT990, but still not easy to make this headphone really shiny.
 
3.DT880'05:  mid not as lush ad DT990, bass easily control compare DT990, mid-size sound-field.
 
Personally i think DT880's is not in the same league as above two headphone. 
 
4.DT880pro: somehow dry, close to accurate, sound-filed size very close DT990, not as airly, but more solidity.
 
The most "hifi" headphone in those 4 headphones, but it's for studio-use, lack some lovely euphonic.
 

 

[FallenAngel]

For gaming and mostly hiphop, I'd stay away from both.  I'd go straight for DT770 / Pro 80.
 
As for all this talk of "upgrading" headphones, spend the money on equipment, not cables and pads.  Upgrades and tweaks should be the last step in building and upgrading an audio system.