donunus
Headphoneus Supremus
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go for the 580s and to the OP...get a cmoy amp for them at least
Originally Posted by donunus /img/forum/go_quote.gif well, lets just say on a scale of 10 for similarity to the 595s i would rate the 555s a 9 and the hd600s a 6 |
Originally Posted by Nocturnal310 /img/forum/go_quote.gif What u guys are saying is that Do Not Compromise.. only get the best. am i right? |
Originally Posted by Sparky14 /img/forum/go_quote.gif A bit of help on the 650 purchase....go to MS Live Search and sign up. They have a cashback program, and for JR it is 6%. About 15 minutes ago, I ordered a pair of 650s from JR. $329.99 shipped $50 rebate from Sennheiser $19.70 cashback from MS Live (already got my e-mail from them) total $260 (oh, noticed you are in Sweden.....sorry, not sure that will work for you then. Maybe this will help others though) |
Originally Posted by syndrome /img/forum/go_quote.gif Out of curiosity, how do you think the DT880/990 would compare to the HD650? With my amp and music? |
Originally Posted by callmevil /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sparky, do u suppose u can do this again and then ship it overseas? |
Originally Posted by syndrome /img/forum/go_quote.gif So the deal is, I own a pair of Grado SR60 and a pair of Sennheiser HD555. For my metal needs, the SR60's does their job in a great way. I love them. I enjoy my HD555 for my other music (rock, electronica, jazz, everything else), paired with a Pro-Ject Headbox MkII. The phones have their share of awesomeness, but I'm not quite there yet. What would be the next step for my non-metal needs? I'm not looking into getting a new amp, so phones like HD650 are not an option at this point. I'm also not looking for a higher end pair of Grado right nwo I was thinking HD595, logically, but would they make a notable difference? Is there any difference in comfort btw? I'm talking ~$200-$250 price class here. I'd appreciate any input |
Originally Posted by 1Time /img/forum/go_quote.gif A worthy upgrade from the HD555 (or any cans) is in the ears of the beholder. Different people like different kinds of music with different headphones, for different reasons, and with different associated equipment. You would get better input if you described more about what you like, don't like, and want from your new headphones. Like more bass, tighter bass, deeper bass, bigger sound stage, a warmer sound, etc. It's too generic to just say you want an upgrade. In your initial post you deduced the HD650 was not an option because of amplification, and then in a later post you're considering the HD650 yet without additional amplification. Some, after trying it, would consider the HD650 a worthy upgrade from the HD555 for the music you listen to and with your associated equipment. Others would not. Based on my experience with the HD650 and from what I've read and on my preference for listening to rock, jazz, and electronica, I would not consider the HD650 unless I also was ready to spend several hundreds of dollars more in upgrades. The HD595 will make a notable difference, and is very comfortable but heavier so it will be more noticeable than the HD555. I enjoyed the HD555 for rock, but later enjoyed the HD580 and PX100 much more so with rock. I enjoyed my HD595 especially with jazz. And I enjoyed my Ultrasone PL650, HD280, HD580, and PX100 very much with electronica, but each for different reasons. If you think your amplification is adequate (I don't know your equipment), then I suggest going with the HD600. If your amp is not up to the task or you're wanting to venture away from the Sennheiser house sound, based on what I've read in the $200 to $250 range, I suggest going with the Denon D2000 and then mod it. For me the PX100 with HD414 pads have proven to be an excellent upgrade to the HD555 for rock, jazz, and electronica, but unfortunately it's out of your price range. |