[Jazz1]

Hello everyone. I was wondering if Head-Fi folk were re-discovering old headphones given our current work from home situation? For me the light weight of the HD-650 and non-fatiguing sound really work for me during all day sessions in front of the computer.

So, share your rediscovery finds with the rest of us who are riding out the storm. Are there any great sounding headphones with built-in microphones that would particularly good for video teleconferencing? I'm not a gamer so this might be a silly question for those there are into that. If this self imposed isolation continues maybe I will indeed become a gamer

 

[Spareribs]

An evening of the HD 650, hand sanitizer and toilet paper and you’re all set for nice evening

 

[Jazz1]

I also just replaced the old ear pads, and have the headband pad replacement on the way. I should have done all this sooner, but staying at home during the Pandemic makes me appreciate my headphones even more!

 

[pbui44]

If you need a mic for your hd650, the Modmic works well and is wireless or wired in 3.5mm or usb:

https://antlionaudio.com/

 

[Spareribs]

The HD 650 in my opinion sounds extra good with old vintage recordings. Great for listening to the classics or that old obscure album that most people don’t know about. Very comfortable headphone too which is nice for pandemic relaxation.

 

[Jazz1]

If you need a mic for your hd650, the Modmic works well and is wireless or wired in 3.5mm or usb:

https://antlionaudio.com/

Wow! That is sweet for these crazy times! Many thanks!!!

 

[pbui44]

I just noticed that the Antlion site has their cheapest ModMics sold out, so here is the cheapest ModMic for business that I could find:

https://shop.popsci.com/sales/modmi...MI19WQme3F6AIVDuDICh1X-QHpEAQYASABEgJHcPD_BwE

 

[SilverEars]

The HD 650 in my opinion sounds extra good with old vintage recordings. Great for listening to the classics or that old obscure album that most people don’t know about. Very comfortable headphone too which is nice for pandemic relaxation.

I noticed that as well. I found the 650 brings out the mids for classic rock recordings to sound right. I would listen to mainly vocals, acoustic, classic rock with them. I prefer something else for electronica though. The high-hats is not strong enough bite, and the 600 does better with the metal instrumental bite for jazz, etc..

 

[genck]

I noticed that as well. I found the 650 brings out the mids for classic rock recordings to sound right. I would listen to mainly vocals, acoustic, classic rock with them. I prefer something else for electronica though.

In terms of electronic music, I like the 6xx/650 for vocal trance, though they are crap-tier for hardstyle/hardcore because they don't reproduce that type of synthetic bass well at all. But that is what's nice about having multiple headphones

I usually use the 6xx for rock/metal though so I get where you guys are coming from.

 

[SilverEars]

In terms of electronic music, I like the 6xx/650 for vocal trance, though they are crap-tier for hardstyle/hardcore because they don't reproduce that type of synthetic bass well at all. But that is what's nice about having multiple headphones

I usually use the 6xx for rock/metal though so I get where you guys are coming from.

Electronic with vocals I can understand. Anything with vocals mixed in, but if the electronic has no vocals, I prefer something airy sounding with some bite to the treble since vocals can sound harsh or shrill if there is too much emphasis in the lower treble. 650 doesn't have the harshness is the reason why vocals sound so smooth.

I like speed with electronic so lean sounding headphone works well since lean sounds faster generally, but has to have decent amount of bass, but fast bass. Not slow kind that works for hip-hop.

 

[abbazaba]

I just posted my little rediscovery story over here before finding this thread:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/pandemic-work-at-home.928973/post-15540196

 

[Spareribs]

Personally I’m enjoying this year. I feel more relaxed going out. I don’t dress up and I’m wearing sloppy sweatpants and sloppy clothes. Dressing up like a slob ......BUT....Super comfortable though ! I figure if I’m wearing a mask, who cares how I look?

 

[SilverEars]

The HD 650 in my opinion sounds extra good with old vintage recordings. Great for listening to the classics or that old obscure album that most people don’t know about. Very comfortable headphone too which is nice for pandemic relaxation.

Is it because the 650 bring up the mids of old recordings?

 

[Spareribs]

* It kind of seems that way