[148124]

The LCD is definitely in another league but I could adjust to losing the Audeze with this combo at least.

Sometimes it's just not about technical possibilities, more about the mood that some headphones are able to create.

Sometimes I am just sick & tired of these super-dooper new visions of sound. I love to go back to the old ones and focus on the music itself. These all are just headphones, doesn't matter if that's orpheus or not. But maybe I am just getting old or spent too much money through my entire life on headphones, dacs & headphones amps.

Which output are you using ? SE or BALANCED to drive your 650 ?

 

[SomeGuyDude]

SE on the 650 right now since I don't have a balanced cable. I'm not one who thinks it'll suddenly sound wildly different, even SE vs SE the LCD-3 is on another planet. I don't listen to headphones, I listen to music, and the LCD-3 is able to connect me to it far more effectively. Much as I love the HD650 it just can't compete. But if I lose my LCD I can keep the 650 and not be too unhappy about it. Get a replacement pair of Periodic Be's and I'm pretty set.

Keep in mind I'm someone who uses Powerbeats when I go on a run, so I'm definitely not being snobby about things.

 

[148124]

Yeah, for me SE sounds even slighthly better than BALANCED ;] That's for HD700, T90 Jubilee and HE-4.

What's interesting - I tried HD600 and it wasn't so nice, just so-so (or maybe I raised bar too high, I used to spend lot of money for HD600 headphone rigs with wooaudio stuff and fancy, old school dacs, driving HD600 out of this world). I should try 650 then on cma.

 

[ninetylol]

The T60RP does benefits from balanced amping, it's power hungry for sure. I've tried it with the balanced cable but I didn't go as far as A/Bing single versus balanced.
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ID really like to know your findings on this, so i can order the cable if you say its a Upgrade!

 

[SomeGuyDude]

I will say the 650's power hungriness does make me want to pick up a balanced cable for it. I need to put the volume at nearly 75% for it to get to "headbang" levels.

 

[esauseesaw]

ID really like to know your findings on this, so i can order the cable if you say its a Upgrade!

I only have one pair here at the moment. Once I have another set back I'll do it asap. Not sure how long that will be, but it probably won't be this week.

 

[148124]

I will say the 650's power hungriness does make me want to pick up a balanced cable for it. I need to put the volume at nearly 75% for it to get to "headbang" levels.

Interesting. I tried HD600 in "STANDARD" gain mode and having the volume at 11-12 o'clock was really energetic ;] HD650 impedance can go up to 470Ohm when you see the plots (for HD600 it is even more about 560Ohm for some range of frequency). Sensitivity - oh yes, there is a big difference: 112 dB at 1 kHz (1 Vrms) vs 103 dB at 1 kHz (1 Vrms) for hd650.

So this is why ... Interested in your opinion whether there is some change in the sound signature.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Interesting. I tried HD600 in "STANDARD" gain mode and having the volume at 11-12 o'clock was really energetic ;] HD650 impedance can go up to 470Ohm when you see the plots (for HD600 it is even more about 560Ohm for some range of frequency). Sensitivity - oh yes, there is a big difference: 112 dB at 1 kHz (1 Vrms) vs 103 dB at 1 kHz (1 Vrms) for hd650.

So this is why ... Interested in your opinion whether there is some change in the sound signature.

I'll definitely update when I can get my hands on a decently priced balanced cable. Might be a few weeks though, money is tight. X(

 

[148124]

Fostex TH610 is an amazing pairing with cma400i. If anybody has a chance to audition, don't hesitate any longer. I am thinking about getting a pair.

 

[rutter]

So does driving headphones balanced make no sound improvement over unbalanced? I continue to get conflicting answers.

 

[Eylrik]

Fostex TH610 is an amazing pairing with cma400i. If anybody has a chance to audition, don't hesitate any longer. I am thinking about getting a pair.

I'm not surprised. I've not heard a best pairing than the CMA400i with my thx00 ph...it is so good that I see myself using them more and more often...at the expense of my Lcd2c !

 

[SomeGuyDude]

So does driving headphones balanced make no sound improvement over unbalanced? I continue to get conflicting answers.

Unfortunately the answer is... it's not that simple. Some will, some won't. It depends on a host of factors. You'll find people who prefer one headphone balanced, one they prefer single-ended.

 

[rutter]

Depends on what?

 

[Paulo Abreu]

Damned, this CMA400i sounds so good at any volume! A terrific combo with Focal Clear. Btw, balanced or SE? I've been listening both but lately sticked more with SE more for convenience of my shorter and more on hand SE cable. So, as a picture worths a thousand words, here it goes again ...

 

[Azirius]

Damned, this CMA400i sounds so good at any volume! A terrific combo with Focal Clear. Btw, balanced or SE? I've been listening both but lately sticked more with SE more for convenience of my shorter and more on hand SE cable. So, as a picture worths a thousand words, here it goes again ...

I too have this combination and can vouch for its awesomeness! Such a great sound together.