[PolkManiac]

I've had these for about a week now. They do take some getting used to, but I've really come to appreciate their sound in the last couple days. When I go from these back to my HD280Pro, there's a huge difference.

I think the important thing with these cans is patience. When I first heard them, I was unimpressed, felt like someone threw a blanket over my headphones (and I'm used to a more laid back sound, see the loudspeakers in my sig). It's different with cans though, and took some getting used to.

I got the ASL MG Head OTL (I know you guys have been talking about it for years, but I'm new to this whole thing) in today and that just opened them up even more. The bass filled in and tightened up, and extension on highs is much better.

Bottom line, the information that I've found here on Head-Fi has proven to be invaluable in getting everything up and running.

 

[Happymonkey]

How long would you say you've been listening to them for and was there any specific time when you noticed an audible change (both positive or negative)?

 

[pianomav]

Ah, another HD650 fan. Welcome to the team!

 

[balanceofpower]

They're excellent cans. I've tried a number of headphones over the years and keep coming back to the 600/650s. The distance (lack of forwardness) took some getting used to and now it's one of my favorite characterists of the cans. They sound like sitting center audience of a good show.

 

[Bosch]

I've found that as I upgraded my amps and source, the HD650s kept delivering more and more sonic goodness.

And I prefer the speaker-like presentation of the HD650s compared to flatter (and more boring, less 3D and dynamic) soundstages from other headphones.

 

[Murugesh]

Enjoy man!! I'm also enjoying time with my 650.

 

[Schalldampfer]

Isn't it just great? I can keep on appreciating it and not take it for granted.

 

[Scottyyy]

Damn, this thread makes me want to buy these even more.

 

[illkemist]

Cosign! I've had mine for a little over a week. I was upgrading from a pair of 580s. I really like the Sennheiser sound. But it just got better yesterday. I got my new DAC. Now I'm hearing even deeper bass without losing the sharp resolution of these headphones. I can't wait for the amps to start arriving. I think the Slee Solo or Meier Cantate might be first.

 

[kenny44]

All cans change significantly in the first week. I have had a pair of HD 595's for about 4 months now and still think their sound is developing...

 

[kool bubba ice]

Sound of the 650's.. Is like you are a baby in your mothers warm & loving arms rocking you to sleep..

 

[silverrain]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sound of the 650's.. Is like you are a baby in your mothers warm & loving arms rocking you to sleep..

Now THAT is a convincing argument, that makes me want to give them another try!

 

[audiomagnate]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sound of the 650's.. Is like you are a baby in your mothers warm & loving arms rocking you to sleep..

But don't those arms muffle things a bit?

 

[rapzoo]

The 650s are great cans for just enjoying the music. While other cans can beat them in specific areas, it is hard to find a more refined and balanced presentation.

 

[PolkManiac]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happymonkey /img/forum/go_quote.gif How long would you say you've been listening to them for and was there any specific time when you noticed an audible change (both positive or negative)?

I've spent about a solid week with them at this point. At first they sounded a bit muffled, but that was just because I was used to brighter sounding cans. I can barely bring myself to listen to my HD280Pro now, and a week ago I thought they were awesome headphones...