[CatboyMac]

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Recabling sound changes are grossly overstated around these parts. The nicest thing about recables is improved cable quality (ie. build quality), and customized length/termination (not to mention they're sexy). 
 
That dual entry cheater is rocking' is stunning. 
 
I'm recabling my LCD 2 because I want a longer cable that gives me balanced and SE options (via adapters), and improved flexibility. I could care less about sound changes...I actually hope it doesn't change. lol

Exactly. Fussing over how cables affect sound quality is going too darn far.

 

[jrkong]

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Exactly. Fussing over how cables affect sound quality is going too darn far.

I agree

 

[drummerman]

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Recabling sound changes are grossly overstated around these parts. The nicest thing about recables is improved cable quality (ie. build quality), and customized length/termination (not to mention they're sexy). 
 
That dual entry cheater is rocking' is stunning. 
 
I'm recabling my LCD 2 because I want a longer cable that gives me balanced and SE options (via adapters), and improved flexibility. I could care less about sound changes...I actually hope it doesn't change. lol
 

 
Imo, a well made point
 
regards

 

[jrkong]

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Imo, a well made point
 
regards

WAIT i almost forgot, the long 558 cable can be quite annoying at times

 

[drummerman]

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WAIT i almost forgot, the long 558 cable can be quite annoying at times

 
Wrap it round your neck

 
Children, dont try this at home ...
 
 

 

[jrkong]

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Wrap it round your neck

 
Children, dont try this at home ... 
 

remind me to tell my bros to do that...

 

[Qui audit]

Cheers guys, being a student on a budget really kills you when looking round Head-Fi, I have to consider which upgrade will increase sq the most. I'd like to grow up without too much debt... But those Beyer T50ps look so nice... 

 

[jrkong]

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Cheers guys, being a student on a budget really kills you when looking round Head-Fi, I have to consider which upgrade will increase sq the most. I'd like to grow up without too much debt... But those Beyer T50ps look so nice... 

you're not the only one with a tight student budget

 

[Mr Headphones]

Thanks for the information. That really looks like a really nice headphone. Would add that to my headphone wish list.

 

[jrkong]

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Thanks for the information. That really looks like a really nice headphone. Would add that to my headphone wish list.

if you cant get flagship class headphones, then these  are your next best bet

 

[RudeWolf]

Greetings!
 
A colleague from the Grado camp here. Lately I've noticed that my headphones have been secretly affecting my choice of music therefore I'm looking to diversify. Currently I'm rocking out with the SR80i and a few days ago auditioned most Sennheiser models until HD600. The ones that caught my attention were HD25-II, HD598 and HD600. While the HD25-II seems a good portable phone though buying it doesn't seem much of a sidegrade from the Grado sound- it was a bit more laid back, but there still was a distinct lack of soundstage. Then came the HD598 and HD600. Both were fed from a Rotel CD player and amplified through a Phonitor. Of course that the HD600 was a tad more detailed, but I'm not sure about the investment needed to properly feed them. Might as well then go all out electrostatic. HD598 on the other hand does not need fancy amping, right? I'm not talking about volume- with SR80i I barely go over 50% on my laptop. Can a laptop drive them with good authority? I'll dive into amping when I get a dedicated source, for now the laptop should suffice.
 
Any, comments, rants, reflections are welcome.
 
P.S. Sennheiser is spoiling you with the comfort.

 

[MorbidToaster]

You think Senns are comfy...? Try a Denon.
 
Also. The 598 doesn't need an amp like the 600 does, but I do question your logic when it comes to amping them. 
 
Maybe...$500 for a really nice 600 + Amp combo...or a minimum of a grand or so (on the low end) of 'stats. lol
 
Either way the 598 is usually my recommendation for someone wanting to get away from Grados without stepping too far. I'd say go for it. They're an excellent headphone.
 
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Greetings!
 
A colleague from the Grado camp here. Lately I've noticed that my headphones have been secretly affecting my choice of music therefore I'm looking to diversify. Currently I'm rocking out with the SR80i and a few days ago auditioned most Sennheiser models until HD600. The ones that caught my attention were HD25-II, HD598 and HD600. While the HD25-II seems a good portable phone though buying it doesn't seem much of a sidegrade from the Grado sound- it was a bit more laid back, but there still was a distinct lack of soundstage. Then came the HD598 and HD600. Both were fed from a Rotel CD player and amplified through a Phonitor. Of course that the HD600 was a tad more detailed, but I'm not sure about the investment needed to properly feed them. Might as well then go all out electrostatic. HD598 on the other hand does not need fancy amping, right? I'm not talking about volume- with SR80i I barely go over 50% on my laptop. Can a laptop drive them with good authority? I'll dive into amping when I get a dedicated source, for now the laptop should suffice.
 
Any, comments, rants, reflections are welcome.
 
P.S. Sennheiser is spoiling you with the comfort.

 
 

 

[RudeWolf]

Thanks for the info. As I said- my logic for amping them hasn't matured yet. I know that my Grado doesn't need additional amping when fed from any reasonable device with a headphone-out. Also electrostatics are a pure fantasy for me so far, I may audition a few, if all goes well. Therefore so far my sights are set on the HD598, also I'm not too crazy about the faux marble on the HD600. Time will tell, I'm not in a big hurry.
 
And after the Grado everything is comfortable. I can stand them, but wearing the HD598 was a pleasure.
 
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You think Senns are comfy...? Try a Denon.
 
Also. The 598 doesn't need an amp like the 600 does, but I do question your logic when it comes to amping them. 
 
Maybe...$500 for a really nice 600 + Amp combo...or a minimum of a grand or so (on the low end) of 'stats. lol
 
Either way the 598 is usually my recommendation for someone wanting to get away from Grados without stepping too far. I'd say go for it. They're an excellent headphone. 
 
 

 

 

[roads]

I modded mine with Lemos and a Mic, its for sale btw.
 

 

[jrkong]

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I modded mine with Lemos and a Mic, its for sale btw.
 

i see we have a gamer...