[EvilSoundGuy 7]

Hi everyone,
 
The plastic head band on my HD650's broke (for the second time) and I need to replace them. I use these headphones at work and put them on/take them off a bunch of times every day, which means the rigid plastic head band is not ideal. I really like the way they sounds though, so I was hoping I could get some suggestions for replacements.
 
Budget is 200 - 300ish. I actually just bought the Beyer DT990's (250) from B&H and they sound good, but I don't like them as much as the 650's. They're more detailed, but I prefer the 650's character. Thanks for the help!

 

[NinjaSquirt]

Replace it with a Senn HD650, for it's price, it probably does it's own sound characterstic the best.

 

[EvilSoundGuy 7]

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Replace it with a Senn HD650, for it's price, it probably does it's own sound characterstic the best.

I would, but I know I'm just going to keep breaking the head band.

 

[NinjaSquirt]

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I would, but I know I'm just going to keep breaking the head band.

Hmm, maybe Grados, but you'll miss the bass + the sound stage. It's difficult think of something that replicates the Senn HD650 sound.

 

[sidel]

Take a step down the Sennheiser ladder (HD598/558).  The headbands are much more flexible and the sound signature is somewhat similar.

 

[juantendo8]

Perhaps you should give the HD598 a go. I don't enjoy it as much, but under reasonable use, the headband should definitely not give you cracking problems. In all honesty though, the HD650 is a pretty special sound that is unique in its price range. To me, it is irreplaceable. Perhaps there is a modder somewhere who would be willing to swap out the original headband out for a more durable one. It wouldn't look as nice, but the sound would be the same.

 

[spanks]

I take my hd-650's on and off probably 10 times a day average for 3 years.  Either your head is massive or you're doing it very wrong lol.

 

[AlfredWong]

HD650 for HD650 one more. The pinnacle for good ol' Sennheiser days.

 

[Gwarmi]

 
 
Save up a few more pennies ~ LCD-2 ~ the eventual destination of most HD650 owners

 
Second hand, should cost you about the same as a new HD650, maybe $100 more or so.