[AML]

Quote:

Originally Posted by renesis_au Hey what if I skipped the amp and went straight for the HD600 instead of the HD580? Is it worth the approximate $100 price bump?

To get the best out of the HD600 you would still need an amp.

 

[n_maher]

To be perfectly correct about the whole situation the HD580/600 can be used without an amp. It's not that bad. Do they sound better with an amp, absolutely but it's not like they don't make a sound without one.

As to the difference between the 580/600 and whether or not it's worth $100, again this is the subject of much debate and I'd say you could read till you're blue in the face and never get a majority to say one way or the other. If you've only got funds for the 580s just buy them, they'll sound better than any other headphone you've heard. And don't let the upgrade hungry folks around here convince you that you need more more more. The 580s are great cans.

Nate

 

[gratefulshrink]

Quote:

Originally Posted by renesis_au Hey what if I skipped the amp and went straight for the HD600 instead of the HD580? Is it worth the approximate $100 price bump?

I'd say stay with the 580's and save the money ......



.....for future upgrades

 

[renesis_au]

Looks like it's the 580's for me, I just hope there will still be some in good condition floating around the FS forums in a few weeks time when I plan to buy them......

 

[ratdog]

Would a $40 cmoy be sufficient to make the 580's sound good?

 

[n_maher]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratdog Would a $40 cmoy be sufficient to make the 580's sound good?

Yes and no.

Yes, it will make them sound better than no amp at all.

No, it will not make them sound as good as they can.

Nate

 

[panic689]

sorry for the thread hijack, but i was referred to this thread. any comments on the sr-71, or gilmore lite w/ the 580? or any other amps in that range.