[PinkyPowers]

Check all connections. Clean your ears. Pray the drivers haven't contracted the wasting sickness.

 

[teb1013]

Check all connections. Clean your ears. Pray the drivers haven't contracted the wasting sickness.

Wasting sickness, sounds lIke the disease from Things to Come! Is this a thing to worry about?

 

[PinkyPowers]

Always fear the wasting sickness.

 

[yangian]

I recently bought a X2. I just realize that X2's earpad cup is more deeper than 600's. On 600, my ear has touched the form. I wonder if anyone can recommand a replaced pad more deeper than the stock ones. Thanks.

 

[sysfail]

So I've had the HD600s forever and it has always been a favorite next to the Thunderpants but recently I decided to upgrade my setup to a Modi 2 Uber + Valhalla 2. Sound definitely has improved but unfortunately away from my tastes. Now the HD600s sound a tad too bright on some recordings and seems to lack a bit in the low end overall. So I'm wondering, would the HD650 fix those problems with my current setup? I'm also using Amperex Orange Globe tubes on the Valhalla 2 if that helps. Any feedback is appreciated!

 

[PinkyPowers]

So I've had the HD600s forever and it has always been a favorite next to the Thunderpants but recently I decided to upgrade my setup to a Modi 2 Uber + Valhalla 2. Sound definitely has improved but unfortunately away from my tastes. Now the HD600s sound a tad too bright on some recordings and seems to lack a bit in the low end overall. So I'm wondering, would the HD650 fix those problems with my current setup? I'm also using Amperex Orange Globe tubes on the Valhalla 2 if that helps. Any feedback is appreciated!

With the right tubes you can bring a good amount of warmth out of the Val.

 

[sysfail]

With the right tubes you can bring a good amount of warmth out of the Val.

I thought the Amperex Orange Globes would do the trick, but it really didn't quite do it for me. Perhaps the Bugle Boys would work better.

 

[richard12511]

6.5mm adapter is what I need.

 

[PinkyPowers]

I thought the Amperex Orange Globes would do the trick, but it really didn't quite do it for me. Perhaps the Bugle Boys would work better.

Also look at vintage tubes.

 

[sysfail]

Would the HD700s be a good jump over the 600s with my particular setup?

 

[yangian]

Would the HD700s be a good jump over the 600s with my particular setup?

I think you can try another DAC or other tube amplifier. I don't ahve Valhalla but I read people say it's just like a SS amp. You need a real tube amplifier. I don't think 700 fits your set up. 

 

[yangian]

   
Speaking from 10+ years of experience with HD600 - yes. And I'm not saying it's their fault.
 
Nothing is technically wrong with HD600, except a slightly anemic bass. HD800 with its sibilance is technically flawed in comparison.

No. I think you didn't drive 600 very well. I don't think 600's bass is anemic, even compared to X2. I have both.

 

[sysfail]

I think you can try another DAC or other tube amplifier. I don't ahve Valhalla but I read people say it's just like a SS amp. You need a real tube amplifier. I don't think 700 fits your set up. 

I see. Bummer, I barely just got the Valhalla AND a set of tubes for it.

 

[yangian]

   For me HD600/X2 combination would be ideal, I think.

This I agree. Their sound signature is quite different. Two tastes.

 

[Billheiser]

So I've had the HD600s forever and it has always been a favorite next to the Thunderpants but recently I decided to upgrade my setup to a Modi 2 Uber + Valhalla 2. Sound definitely has improved but unfortunately away from my tastes. Now the HD600s sound a tad too bright on some recordings and seems to lack a bit in the low end overall. So I'm wondering, would the HD650 fix those problems with my current setup? I'm also using Amperex Orange Globe tubes on the Valhalla 2 if that helps. Any feedback is appreciated!

Weird; I think the Valhalla 2 and HD600 are a beautiful match.  Try another headphone if you want, but I can't relate to the "problems" you describe.