[mrAdrian]

  Hi - I have a pair of HD580s that i've had for several years and the headstrap (i.e. the plastic band on top of yer head) has finally broken. The plastic has cracked in 2 right at the top. 
 
I realise this is a 600 appreciation thread - but I'd be really grateful if anyone has advice about replacement/repair for its close,older cousin the 580....
I'm in Sydney by the way.
cheers!

http://service.syntec.com.au/
 
You can either order HD580 or HD600 / HD650 parts. Hope that helps, as they aren't too cheap.

 

[PTom]

Some interesting trends are starting to appear in the results of the HD600 vs HD650 poll:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/698372/the-ultimate-hd600-vs-hd650-poll
 
If we get 15-20 more votes we should be able to say something more definitive, so please vote if you've compared both headphones using a similar setup and haven't voted yet.

 

[Keithpgdrb]

   
Schitt Vali - mini hybrid tube amp - no DAC .....
 
http://schiit.com/products/vali

oops.. was thinking of the Loki

 

[StanD]

   
Schitt Vali - mini hybrid tube amp - no DAC .....
 
http://schiit.com/products/vali

 
 

  oops.. was thinking of the Loki

Well, Loki was a trickster.

 

[Brooko]

  Some interesting trends are starting to appear in the results of the HD600 vs HD650 poll:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/698372/the-ultimate-hd600-vs-hd650-poll
 
If we get 15-20 more votes we should be able to say something more definitive, so please vote if you've compared both headphones using a similar setup and haven't voted yet.

 
I think that the poll already showed what I expected .....
 
20 people either think the HD650 is better or prefer it between the two
21 people either think the HD600 is better or prefer it between the two
4 can't decide
 
Ultimately it depends on a persons preference

 

[StanD]

   
I think that the poll already showed what I expected .....
 
20 people either think the HD650 is better or prefer it between the two
21 people either think the HD600 is better or prefer it between the two
4 can't decide
 
Ultimately it depends on a persons preference

They're both great cans and if what you have makes your ears happy, you're a winner.

 

[Cinemuso]

  http://service.syntec.com.au/
 
You can either order HD580 or HD600 / HD650 parts. Hope that helps, as they aren't too cheap.

Thanks mrAdrian. I suppose the parts do look a little pricey but its better than just sending the 580s off to landfill!

 

[BBEG]

As of today I've gone from an admirer to an owner. I can already say that these phones are lovely. They sound great out of a Meizu MX and though a FiiO E17. Now I just need a proper DAC/amp.

 

[StanD]

  As of today I've gone from an admirer to an owner. I can already say that these phones are lovely. They sound great out of a Meizu MX and though a FiiO E17. Now I just need a proper DAC/amp.

They're not that hard to drive so you don't have to get carried away with killer amps. They are more sensitive than the HD650's.

 

[BBEG]

So something along the lines of these will do?
 

1. JDS Labs O2 + ODAC ($280)
2. Schiit Magni ($100)
3. Schiit Modi ($100)
4. Schiit Vali ($120)
5. Schiit Loki ($150)
6. Aune T1 24bit DAC/Amp ($160)
7. Aune X1 Mk2 DAC/Amp ($210)
8. Audio-GD NFB 15.32 external DAC/Amp ($255)
9. Audio-GD NFB 11.32 external DAC/Amp ($340)
10. Yulong DAH-1 mk2 (unavailable?)

 
 
Any preferences among these for the 600?

 

[StanD]

  So something along the lines of these will do?
 

1. JDS Labs O2 + ODAC ($280)
2. Schiit Magni ($100)
3. Schiit Modi ($100)
4. Schiit Vali ($120)
5. Schiit Loki ($150)
6. Aune T1 24bit DAC/Amp ($160)
7. Aune X1 Mk2 DAC/Amp ($210)
8. Audio-GD NFB 15.32 external DAC/Amp ($255)
9. Audio-GD NFB 11.32 external DAC/Amp ($340)
10. Yulong DAH-1 mk2 (unavailable?)

 
 
Any preferences among these for the 600?

I happen to like Schiit. Are you planning to use a cellphone as your source? If so the choice of DAC can be tricky.

 

[BBEG]

Rarely. Primary source will be my PC playing lossless through Foobar2k. Eventually I'll get a quality DAP with a line-out, too.

 

[StanD]

  Rarely. Primary source will be my PC playing lossless through Foobar2k. Eventually I'll get a quality DAP with a line-out, too.

Then let the fun begin.

 

[dalb]

  Hi - I have a pair of HD580s that i've had for several years and the headstrap (i.e. the plastic band on top of yer head) has finally broken. The plastic has cracked in 2 right at the top. 
 
I realise this is a 600 appreciation thread - but I'd be really grateful if anyone has advice about replacement/repair for its close,older cousin the 580....
I'm in Sydney by the way.
cheers!

My HD600 headband cracked but I was within warranty so Sennheiser just gave me a new pair of HD600s haha. But seeing as you have an HD580 you won't have warranty. I looked into buying the headband part for my HD600s before Sennheiser replaced them and they are just so expensive, particularly in Aus. http://service.syntec.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=1919&products_id=80679 link to official Sennheiser HD650 headband part. $190.28!! Outrageous 
I'm in Adelaide btw

 

[StanD]

  My HD600 headband cracked but I was within warranty so Sennheiser just gave me a new pair of HD600s haha. But seeing as you have an HD580 you won't have warranty. I looked into buying the headband part for my HD600s before Sennheiser replaced them and they are just so expensive, particularly in Aus. http://service.syntec.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=1919&products_id=80679 link to official Sennheiser HD650 headband part. $190.28!! Outrageous 
I'm in Adelaide btw

And they only ship to Ayers Rock.