[LTUCCI1924]

Do any members have both of these cans if so which one do you think sounds better? And why. I would be useing A T/A with them.

 

[Greystorm]

I'd also be interested in the answer to this question.

I am thinking of getting a decent set of headphones soon and these two are on my shortlist.

In Australia I can get the HP890's for at most AU$150 while the HD590's would cost me AU$360 (halve that for approximate $US).

I probably won't be running them off a headphone amp, more likely off a soundcard (Audigy or Santa Cruz) or portable CD player most of the time.

I'd be interested in any comparisons that can be drawn between these two models.

Cheers

 

[LTUCCI1924]

I guess we are the only two guys that are concerned about this pair of cans and what the difference if any might be.

 

[Franz]

"In Australia I can get the HP890's for at most AU$150... "

Where? I can't find em

 

[Greystorm]

Quote:

Originally posted by Franz Where? I can't find em

Harvey Norman, Myer, David Jones all sell them for AU$149.95.

Apparently you can get them other places for less, but I haven't found any yet. I'm also looking into options of getting some from Malaysia which should be cheaper still.

Buddha, where have you seen them for $110?

 

[Buddha]

The distributor is Crest, a Queensland mob.

Approach a hifi or electrical chain store and ask them to order you in a set. They will probably quote about $120 but try to bargain this down to $100 - $110.

I paid $110 in Perth, which must have included transport from your own state...

You may even be able to purchase from Crest directly?

 

[Greystorm]

Thanks. I've found their site http://www.crest.com.au/

It appears that they are mainly a wholesaler but I'll drop them an email and see if they retail as well.

The HP890 look like much better value in Australia than the HD590.

 

[Buddha]

deS includes comparitive remarks in this review...

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...&threadid=9790

In Oz you should be able to purchase the HP890 for around $110
(see my reply to Franz) vs. $360 for the Senn 590.

Good Luck

 

[allenultra]

just find a friend in Malaysia, HP890 just selling at around USD30!!!
I got some friend will go for study at Australia

 

[Gluegun]

The fact that a headphone that sells for $30 some places comes within striking distance of the HD590 says something, doesn't it?

 

[Snufkin]

Greystorm - don't forget that Beyers are very well priced in Australia

I'd be interested to compare the hd590s to the HP890s, I know I prefer the sound of the HD580s, but I haven't spent enough time with the 590s to get a lasting idea of how they sound when compared to headphones from other companies ranges.

 

[pp312]

What I'd like to know is where you get Senn 590s in Aus for $360.