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Originally posted by Sovkiller
Actually if you read this boards (not so recently) you would be "obligated" of loving them....all what you can read were praises for them...like a big cult...Hail Sennsheiser!!!!!
That was a "monarchy" over years here (and right now is about to take the power again, with the new upcomming HD650, you will see in a few weeks) when first I became member of those forums about two years ago, I even got a pair of the HD600 following those suggestions, there was no other suggestion at those early days, even now if you even think in post against them, even being in your opinion, you will burn in hell, before.... Thanks God CD3KLF is making some progress..... |
I can understand that, but I am not really influenced about what anyone else thinks I should find good. I am cetain the CD3000 is every bit as good, but it does seem to be the case on this forum that there are definite trends which seem to result in the same product being recommended time and time again. I am not having a go at anyone here, its just interesting I thought that I seem to be going against the general consensus here. Now, I havent heard the CD3000, but I am now wondering if I really like that bright sound that I thought I liked, and if theres one thing that seems universally accepted, its that the CD3000 IS brighter than the HD600. Yet, I am finding the 580's brightness just perfect for me at the minute.
The thing that impresses me is that I was expecting them to be laid back to the point of complete blandness. Partly in consideration of the recent war where the HD600's have been called such time and time again. Quick comparison with the DT990 Pro's, also seemed to re-enforce that point. However, although on quick comparison to the DT990, the HD580 seems bland, when one actually gives it a chance, on my setup at least, they really dont sound that bland at all, quite the opposite. I'd say they certainly smooth the edges of an otherwise very forward system. Its SYNERGY guys! However, for those who like to have their ears shredded by treble, then these are not the cans for you, and to be honest, almost every other headphone seemed to have that effect on me in the long term, and it became a bit wearing. My speakers, despite being forward, have never caused fatigue like that. What is the difference? Perhaps its this "distance" people talk about. But in that respect, my loudspeakers do not sit right at my ears, but they sit up to 10 feet away, allowing for the effects of the room to put distance between me and the music. In this respect, I do find the 580 more speaker like than any other headphone I've heard. It does seem to try and deviate from the standard headphone sound, and maybe thats where the difference of opinion stem.
Not only that, but I am certain that they are one of the most "musical" (yes crap term i know) headphones I've heard to date - a comment I never thought I would direct at them.