[Billheiser]

  Yes, there are more numbers on my keyboard on the far right side.

OMG it's more serious than 1 th0ught.
 
(seriously, try some non-online music to listen for balance (downloaded music, cd's, whatever)).

 

[spurxiii]

Damn if I wasn't saving for a trip to Peru I'd be all over that. I currently own the DT880 and Alpha Dog both are excellent however I have heard the HD600 as well and it is a fantastic headphone when paired with the BH crack and Schiit Uberfrost. You won't have a problem finding someone to pick off that HD600.

Yeah they were gone pretty quick

 

[penguinz]

I recently ordered these. Do they need a good DAC/amp to shine, or will the standard audio drivers do fine? I could drop $40 on an asus soundcard if it's that stellar of an improvement.

 

[Ophiel]

  I recently ordered these. Do they need a good DAC/amp to shine, or will the standard audio drivers do fine? I could drop $40 on an asus soundcard if it's that stellar of an improvement.

Doubt a $40 soundcard is gonna make a difference, unless your computer motherboard audio is really old.

 

[faisal2003456]

  I recently ordered these. Do they need a good DAC/amp to shine, or will the standard audio drivers do fine? I could drop $40 on an asus soundcard if it's that stellar of an improvement.

Just use the search function on this thread. It has over 500 pages of information. I wouldn't use a motherboard sound-card on a pair of revealing 300 ohm headphones.

 

[penguinz]

Thank you!

 

[Mods12]

Just pulled the trigger on these for $275. Was looking at the HE-400 but read too many things about the sibilant and them being ear piercing and I hate that.

 

[hk1388]

  Just pulled the trigger on these for $275. Was looking at the HE-400 but read too many things about the sibilant and them being ear piercing and I hate that.

 
Also nowhere near as comfortable as the HD600. I did not like the mids on the HE400 at all.

 

[heishiro]

   
Also nowhere near as comfortable as the HD600. I did not like the mids on the HE400 at all.

 
Yup! 440 grams vs 260 grams

 

[VALIENTE]

I am using Grado SR60 as my daily headphone before my HD600 purchase. When I listened to HD600 I was not immediately wowed. The sound is just like my Grado SR60 with lesser forward vocals. What significant difference I observed was the resolution, more details on the HD600 especially on soundtracks that have complex musical instruments. The sound is not as exciting as the Grado SR60. I am interested on its sound as the number of hours added to the headphone. I believe in sound change because I have experienced that before with Grado SR60. First days were very rough sound, months passed sound refined. This will happen too with HD600. First impressions with HD600: sound is very rough. At this point in time, old Grado SR60 is still the winner. More impressions to come.

 

[Brooko]

  I am using Grado SR60 as my daily headphone before my HD600 purchase. When I listened to HD600 I was not immediately wowed. The sound is just like my Grado SR60 with lesser forward vocals. What significant difference I observed was the resolution, more details on the HD600 especially on soundtracks that have complex musical instruments. The sound is not as exciting as the Grado SR60. I am interested on its sound as the number of hours added to the headphone. I believe in sound change because I have experienced that before with Grado SR60. First days were very rough sound, months passed sound refined. This will happen too with HD600. First impressions with HD600: sound is very rough. At this point in time, old Grado SR60 is still the winner. More impressions to come.

 
Here's you problem - rapidly switching between the headphones without giving your brain a chance to get used to the HD600's sonic traits.  Try this - use the HD600 and only the HD600 for around 3-4 days.  Then switch to your SR60.  Guarantee your impressions will be different.
 
In case your sceptical - I one owned the HD600 and SR325i at the same time 

.  The contrast was interesting.

 

[VALIENTE]

   
Here's you problem - rapidly switching between the headphones without giving your brain a chance to get used to the HD600's sonic traits. 

 
Thanks for the comment Broko. Yes, it was just an initial impression since the last use of my Grado SR60. I have 5- year continuous use of Grado SR60 so Grado sound will still be in my brain. Now that I kept my Grado SR60, I will be using HD600 on a daily basis so that its unique sound will gradually implanted on my brain, slowly deleting the exciting sound of Grado. I am excited for the coming days, weeks, months and years of this HD600. I am saying goodbye TEMPORARILY with Grado SR60.

 

[Brooko]

When I had my HD600 and SR325i, I really enjoyed both - it just depended on my mood, and what type of music I was listening to.  But to really appreciate the HD600 you do need to give them some solitary head time.  The worst thing you can do with a new headphone (IMO) is keep going back and forth comparing with headphones that you've had for months/years.  You need to get to know a headphone first - then A/B comparisons can have more meaning.
 
Will be interested to hear how the HD600s go - they are a 'special' headphone.  I've owned a pair twice now (and sold twice), and just caved in again recently.  Third one should be her this week.  This time I think I should keep it 

 

[spurxiii]

I just sold it and I miss it already lol

 

[moriez]

  ..... they are a 'special' headphone.  I've owned a pair twice now (and sold twice), and just caved in again recently.  Third one should be her this week.  This time I think I should keep it 

 
Exactly the same for me. It's the third time now that I have a pair and am still of opinion that they're a bit too (mid?)bassy and lacking a bit in sparkle up top. The remedy for that is simply HD-540. That's the life partner, who you know well and can rely on. The HD-600 is like any other attractive female out there, adventurous, sweet, addictive. All that jazz )