Today I stopped at an audio store nearby and tried out some headphones. I tried and loved the PS500 (i version, not e) and I'm very much considering getting it. Can anyone do a quick comparison of the HD700 to the PS500? I'll be deciding what to get within the next couple months and I unfortunately won't be able to try the HD700.
Today I stopped at an audio store nearby and tried out some headphones. I tried and loved the PS500 (i version, not e) and I'm very much considering getting it. Can anyone do a quick comparison of the HD700 to the PS500? I'll be deciding what to get within the next couple months and I unfortunately won't be able to try the HD700.
Both are keepers for me (will sell my MDR-Z7 one of these days) and it's very hard to pick one.
I think the PS500 has a bit more ''natural'' sound signature. While HD700 has a slightly wider soundstage.
What I also like about my PS500 is that I can use it with both L-pads (more dynamic sound with heavier bass) and G-pads (more comfortable and wider soundstage => 2 headphones for the price of 1
Regarding the ''HD650 for rock'' advise. I auditioned the HD650, HD700 and HD800 at the same time and I wasn't impressed with the HD650 (tried many genres) myself. Imo the HD700 (and HD800) clearly performed on a higher level...
Regarding the ''HD650 for rock'' advise. I auditioned the HD650, HD700 and HD800 at the same time and I wasn't impressed with the HD650 (tried many genres) myself. Imo the HD700 (and HD800) clearly performed on a higher level...
You can't just audition the 650... You have to live with it to appreciate it's qualities. For a lot of music, it's a far superior set of cans to the HD-700, though I love both of them.
l guess, as usually, it's a matter of taste. Having said that, today, l decided to sell my HD-700. l just hardly ever use them and, when l do, l quickly go and reach another HP (like HD-650). l guess, at this stage of my life l prefer warmer sound.
Now, just to make the point: l do find the HD-700 a great HP, it's just that it doesn't 'gain me over', so to say.
l guess, as usually, it's a matter of taste. Having said that, today, l decided to sell my HD-700. l just hardly ever use them and, when l do, l quickly go and reach another HP (like HD-650). l guess, at this stage of my life l prefer warmer sound.
Now, just to make the point: l do find the HD-700 a great HP, it's just that it doesn't 'gain me over', so to say.
Hello guys, a newbie here, i'm planning to buy HD700 soon with budget of below GBP400 for the AMP/DAC. For now I'm using HD598 which powered by my PC motherboard audio source. I really like the comfort and SQ of HD598 and found that HD700 is even more comfortable. After read this thread quite awhile, I understand that HD700 will provide better SQ by pairing with tube amp. However, as a newbie, I'm trying to avoid tube amp and lean toward solid state amp. After surveyed quite awhile, I'm planning to take Schiit Magni/Modi 2U stack. Is there any other better options for that budget? It will just stay on my table, so portability is not an issue. My main usage is on gaming, movie, and music.
HD700 powered by a solid state amp is not really a problem imo. The M/M stack would serve u well and be enough of an upgrade coming from a PC audio source.
Don't think too much into it. Just get it, plug it in and be pleasantly surprised at how improved your familiar songs suddenly become )
I agree solid state is fine for the 700's. Still waiting on my Valhalla 2 for the tube sound. They sound just fine on my Cavalli Liquid Carbon thru a Teac UD-301 . They also sound great from the QP1R also.
I don't think that lumping all solid-state and all tube amps together isn't a good way of looking at this. Yes, there are general characteristics of each, but there is also a pretty big variety in sound signatures from both as well.
I mainly use a tube amp (Woo Audio WA7) with my HD 700's, but my Grace m920's built-in solid-state amp works quite well also. One of the best amps that I've ever heard with the HD 800's, which are even more amp-picky than the HD 700's and often come with tube amp recommendations, is the HeadAmp GS-X MkII, which is a solid-state amp.
That said, I do think that tubes tend to pair very well with Sennheisers, but I would not completely ignore solid-state amps.
I don't think that lumping all solid-state and all tube amps together isn't a good way of looking at this. Yes, there are general characteristics of each, but there is also a pretty big variety in sound signatures from both as well.
I mainly use a tube amp (Woo Audio WA7) with my HD 700's, but my Grace m920's built-in solid-state amp works quite well also. One of the best amps that I've ever heard with the HD 800's, which are even more amp-picky than the HD 700's and often come with tube amp recommendations, is the HeadAmp GS-X MkII, which is a solid-state amp.
That said, I do think that tubes tend to pair very well with Sennheisers, but I would not completely ignore solid-state amps.
Yup, that's what I've been reading on this thread too, some solid state amp provide good SQ to HD700. But for M&M stack mostly said it makes the HD700 too bright. Although as a newbie I don't even know how's that sound yet. Whatever it is, coming from onboard audio source to HD700 & schiit stack will be totally upgrade, so i guess it doesn't matter too much. Thanks!
Thanks for the guidance guys. Really appreciate it. Makes me more convinced to go for the schiit stack.
Yup, that's what I've been reading on this thread too, some solid state amp provide good SQ to HD700. But for M&M stack mostly said it makes the HD700 too bright. Although as a newbie I don't even know how's that sound yet. Whatever it is, coming from onboard audio source to HD700 & schiit stack will be totally upgrade, so i guess it doesn't matter too much. Thanks!
I have no complaints with my 2 week-old HD700's plugged into my week and a half-old Valhalla 2 / Bifrost stack. Gotta say that Val makes a nice hand warmer too!
I have no complaints with my 2 week-old HD700's plugged into my week and a half-old Valhalla 2 / Bifrost stack. Gotta say that Val makes a nice hand warmer too!
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