[zaxdad]

If I could find something as comfortable as the hd600 i would.  I forgot, I also tried the Philips x1. Liked the sound,but just couldn't wear them for very long. Like the hd 600 for everything but the high end compared to the x1.
 
Thanks for any input,
Howard

 

[money4me247]

If I could find something as comfortable as the hd600 i would.  I forgot, I also tried the Philips x1. Liked the sound,but just couldn't wear them for very long. Like the hd 600 for everything but the high end compared to the x1.

Thanks for any input,
Howard

try beyer dt990 & hifiman he400i. both are extremely comfy & similar sound quality as the hd600. treble quality is nice on both tho ive never direct compared em to the hd600.

 

[MWSVette]

  If I could find something as comfortable as the hd600 i would.  I forgot, I also tried the Philips x1. Liked the sound,but just couldn't wear them for very long. Like the hd 600 for everything but the high end compared to the x1.
 
Thanks for any input,
Howard

I find the HD 700 to be my most comfortable cans.  I do not think they are bright, but there are those that do.

 

[svetlyo]

The high gain for Magni 2 is listed as " 6 (14db)" on the specs page but I think it should be either 5 (14db) or 6 (15.6db). Or am I missing something?

 

[StanD]

  Hi all.
I posted a few weeks ago about receiving my HD600 and a modi/vali combo. High end seems too tame for my 60 year old ears. It was recommended I try some brighter headphones. I did. Tried a pair of Beyer and a pair of v-moda. They were brighter. Problem was I couldn't wear them for any length of time. So,I know it's admirable to make an amp neutral,but is there an amp or amp/dac combo that would be brighter than the Schiit combo?
Thanks for any input.
 
Howard

Did you try using some EQ? That's what hearing some aids do. An audiologist can probably measure your hearing and tell you what to do as far as EQ goes. An amp cannot do this for you.

 

[Mr Rick]

  Hi all.
I posted a few weeks ago about receiving my HD600 and a modi/vali combo. High end seems too tame for my 60 year old ears. It was recommended I try some brighter headphones. I did. Tried a pair of Beyer and a pair of v-moda. They were brighter. Problem was I couldn't wear them for any length of time. So,I know it's admirable to make an amp neutral,but is there an amp or amp/dac combo that would be brighter than the Schiit combo?
Thanks for any input.
 
Howard

A pair of HD700s might be your only solution.

 

[StanD]

  A pair of HD700s might be your only solution.

But that might not track his hearing's curve. We don't want to beat the daylight out of his wallet. Do we? 

 

 

[Mr Rick]

  But that might not track his hearing's curve. We don't want to beat the daylight out of his wallet. Do we? 

 

You caught me. LOL

 

[zaxdad]

I can afford either the Hd 700 or the divorce attorney,not both

 

[rovopio]

  I can afford either the Hd 700 or the divorce attorney,not both

 
the beyer dt880 is brighter than the hd600, the dt880 pro has tighter clamping force, the dt880 premium has lighter clamping force. The velour pad combined with lighter clamping force is pretty nice. Maybe the one you tried was the pro version?
 
By the way, my new dt880 premium was also not comfortable the first week or so. I guess after a while the pad conforms to my ear and head shape, now it's my second most comfy headphones.

 

[StanD]

  I can afford either the Hd 700 or the divorce attorney,not both

Ah, to be single again.
Or, keep the wife and try EQ.

 

[money4me247]

Ah, to be single again.
Or, keep the wife and try EQ.

i find that u can improve the sound quality of wife via the purse mod. using expensive leather or slapping a brand name on the purse really decreases harshes and silibance. the expensive shoe mod also works... or just the straight up money mod

 

[StanD]

i find that u can improve the sound quality of wife via the purse mod. using expensive leather or slapping a brand name on the purse really decreases harshes and silibance. the expensive shoe mod also works... or just the straight up money mod

Once it takes jewelry, there will be nothing left for audio goodies.

 

[AladdinSane]

Or just go with the standard: "Oh that? I've had [insert gear] forever." 

 

 

[StefanJK]

  Or just go with the standard: "Oh that? I've had [insert gear] forever." 

 

Yes, a uniform look and feel is very helpful.  All camera lenses look the same to my wife (okay, there are black and white lenses).   The Schiit upgrade philosophy works too.  
 
The drawback is that you can be quizzed about stuff you've had for years.