[nickrobotron]

This thread is actually for a friend. He asked me what I thought, and seeing how I have no experience with the 580's, I couldn't help him out. Right now HD-580's are available NEW through various eBay sellers with the warranty and K601's are everywhere. Both are close to his budget ($200, give or take a little).

Not asking which one is "better", just curious as to what the main differences are and what kind of sound to expect from both.

Thanks so much!

Head-Fi is the only place to ask a specific question like this one. I appreciate this place.

 

[Computerstud]

Buy used?
Alot cheaper. I'm also looking to get the hd580.

 

[nickrobotron]

Good advice. Buy used. Sweet.

Can anyone answer my questions though? lol

 

[Zorander]

Look out for any HD-600 vs K601 threads. They are relevant to your question. I posted my impressions in one of those threads (note: I have both phones and have first-hand experience); it's just that I can't remember which thread it was.

edit: found it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zorander /img/forum/go_quote.gif My take on K601 (vs HD-600): + Smoother and nicer mids + More expansive soundstage + Agile and articulate bass, with IMO better low-end extension + If powered adequately, can be very open- and transparent-sounding - Bass can be too lean for some - More analytical / less warm and less engaging - Less efficient, thus more demanding, in terms of power - Harder to change cables (unlike Senn's 'plug-and-play' cables) I still prefer the more euphonic HD-650 and K340 though.

 

[paulb09]

I'm amazed at how much more expensive the HD600's are compared to the HD580's. Saying that I'd be hard pushed to find the HD580's new in the UK, so I can't comment on the price difference here. However I guess you could look into the HD595's too, but I know nothing on how they compare sound-wise to the HD580's.

 

[cisforchooch]

Don't know what the 580s sound like, but Zorander's assessment of the K601 sound is spot on. Even when under-powered, I enjoy the delicate detail and round sound of these cans. And soundstage is wide and really amazing for headphones.