Katun
Headphoneus Supremus
Alright, so I've been comparing these two for the past hour.
So far, I'm liking the HD600 quite a bit more. But first, I should start off saying they both sound very similar. Main differences include the HD600 having a larger soundstage, more neutral and balanced sound, and being more upfront in general. Rapidly comparing the two reveals both are still relatively mellow headphones, but the HD600 breaks the HD650's mold of being a bit too sleepy. Bass wise, the HD650 seems to only have a touch more, and in fact is not all that noticeable. HD600 generally sounds superior in sound, even though the HD650 is still quite good.
Hmm, I should probably throw my Q701 and D2000 into the mix as well. Four way shootout tonight...
I also tried cable swapping between the HD650 and HD600. Contrary to popular belief, the HD600's stock cable sounds better on itself than the HD650's cable. When I use the HD650's cable, it gives it more brightness while doing something sorta strange to the mids (a tad bit of recession I presume). Yeah, the HD650's is more durable, but I don't find the HD600's a problem at all. It's also kinda nice because it fits snug, yet is easy to pull out. The HD650 on the other hand is a beast to remove! It's getting a bit easier, but still...
Man, just need the T70 to throw into this bonanza of headphones...
So far, I'm liking the HD600 quite a bit more. But first, I should start off saying they both sound very similar. Main differences include the HD600 having a larger soundstage, more neutral and balanced sound, and being more upfront in general. Rapidly comparing the two reveals both are still relatively mellow headphones, but the HD600 breaks the HD650's mold of being a bit too sleepy. Bass wise, the HD650 seems to only have a touch more, and in fact is not all that noticeable. HD600 generally sounds superior in sound, even though the HD650 is still quite good.
Hmm, I should probably throw my Q701 and D2000 into the mix as well. Four way shootout tonight...
I also tried cable swapping between the HD650 and HD600. Contrary to popular belief, the HD600's stock cable sounds better on itself than the HD650's cable. When I use the HD650's cable, it gives it more brightness while doing something sorta strange to the mids (a tad bit of recession I presume). Yeah, the HD650's is more durable, but I don't find the HD600's a problem at all. It's also kinda nice because it fits snug, yet is easy to pull out. The HD650 on the other hand is a beast to remove! It's getting a bit easier, but still...
Man, just need the T70 to throw into this bonanza of headphones...