HD580 vs. HD600

[Nocturnal310]

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Originally Posted by lejaz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks John, How do they compare to the hd600's in terms of sound signature...ie highs, mids, bass, etc.? Are they a good reference headphone for mixing in your opinion? I know the 600's are highly regarded for studio monitoring.

i ve seen Italian Opera singers using it in studio in some documentary.

 

[DefectiveAudioComponent]

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Originally Posted by Maxvla /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just did some brief A/B with them on my setup using same cord of course. The sound stage is more narrow, the details are not quite as precise, and it's just missing something musically. Overall they are close, but the HD600s have them beat.

Did you use the same pads and grilles, too?

 

[Maxvla]

No. My HD580s are stock, as are my HD600.

 

[DefectiveAudioComponent]

Perhaps you'd like to try it?
I'm trying to decide whether I want new grilles on my HD580 or not, but also the pads could make a difference.

 

[Maxvla]

The pads are identical. Only difference is the grilles. About to go out for some breakfast, maybe I'll try it later.

 

[lejaz]

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Originally Posted by Tiemen /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's not a matter of a different quality, but a matter of taste. The DT770 2005 consumer edition is as good as the HD580, but has a complete different sound sig (bright vs. warm). And yes, I heard both of them.

Thanks Tiemen, for the clarification...I like bright for music editing purposes, though I am also sensitive to sibilance. However I need to hear it when I'm editing my own songs, so I can edit it out! I'll probably keep an eye out for some old 240DF's as well.