[spiderking31]

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They may not be the best cans out there now, but they're still the best value and give most well-rounded performance, with comfort to beat.

I guess I can agree with you, but many reviews claim they're still one of the best out there. Not the best, but still one of the best

 

[madwolfa]

Not the best, but still one of the best

 
Ditto. 

 

[Za Warudo]

I picked up a relatively cheap pair of used HD650 from Amazon ($250), it works fine and the paint is still there, but the pads smell.  I'm going to try washing it, hopefully I won't have to buy replacements yet, since they are so expensive.
 
Do you just pull the pad off, how do you put it back on?

 

[madwolfa]

  I picked up a relatively cheap pair of used HD650 from Amazon ($250), it works fine and the paint is still there, but the pads smell.  I'm going to try washing it, hopefully I won't have to buy replacements yet, since they are so expensive.
 
Do you just pull the pad off, how do you put it back on?

 
You just press them hard enough and they will snap back in. There should be a "click".

 

[Za Warudo]

Thanks!

 

[Krutsch]

  I picked up a relatively cheap pair of used HD650 from Amazon ($250), it works fine and the paint is still there, but the pads smell.  I'm going to try washing it, hopefully I won't have to buy replacements yet, since they are so expensive.
 
Do you just pull the pad off, how do you put it back on?

 
Same problem here... used from eBay, barely used (not a chip on the frame or a wrinkle on the pads) but a little bit of a musty smell (like they'd been stored in an attic for a while).  I just left them hanging on my HP stand for a few days and the smell vanished.

 

[Solrighal]

They are the best headphones in the world!

As long as you don't listen to anything more expensive.

 

[Za Warudo]

Also, how do you take off the headband padding?  I looked at this thread but don't know where the small black tabs are.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/76205/how-to-clean-replace-hd650-headband-pad
 
EDIT: figured it out

 

[Malfunkt]

I somehow lucked out today, and purchased a pair in mint condition for about $300 CDN, which is the lowest price I've seen them go for. No shipping or anything, and the money went to help a university student who had already been bit by the headphone bug.
 
 
 
Impressions, so far these are giving me spine chills, and thats never happened to me from any headset (well, I've never owned anything of this quality before). Early impressions is that the sound signature of these are perfect for my listening, and music production. I will say that I may still hold on to my Denon AH-D600 (for its incredible comfort, lovely low end, and friendly sig). Will figure that out later. 
 
I've been looking to get the HD-650 forever and ever, and wanting to have a benchmark for this audio journey, and listen to a classic. Going to need a better amp I think. 

 

[shultzee]

En

  I somehow lucked out today, and purchased a pair in mint condition for about $300 CDN, which is the lowest price I've seen them go for. No shipping or anything, and the money went to help a university student who had already been bit by the headphone bug.
 
 
 
Impressions, so far these are giving me spine chills, and thats never happened to me from any headset (well, I've never owned anything of this quality before). Early impressions is that the sound signature of these are perfect for my listening, and music production. I will say that I may still hold on to my Denon AH-D600 (for its incredible comfort, lovely low end, and friendly sig). Will figure that out later. 
 
I've been looking to get the HD-650 forever and ever, and wanting to have a benchmark for this audio journey, and listen to a classic. Going to need a better amp I think. 

Enjoy.    You got a great set of headphones.

 

[greenkiwi]

I think the question of whether it is one of the best all comes down to how many headphones are in that list.

I would actually say it is (regardless of price) if you look at it relative to all the various headphones out there.

Maybe not in the pure top 10, but certainly in the top 20 or so.

And it is good enough that you won't be wanting something better... Unless you make the mistake of listening to one.

Also I would add that I will always have a pair around because of how comfortable they are to listen to. I view them like I view my favorite leather club chair. Comfortable and familiar and always makes me happy.

 

[Fearless1]

  I picked up a relatively cheap pair of used HD650 from Amazon ($250), it works fine and the paint is still there, but the pads smell.  I'm going to try washing it, hopefully I won't have to buy replacements yet, since they are so expensive.
 
Do you just pull the pad off, how do you put it back on?

Your in Pittsburgh, I have some pads if they do not come clean that are in decent shape, If you want them you can have them I can send them right over to you.. I change them out pretty often, I am strange like that.

 

[Lorspeaker]

if i just had to keep one headfone...HD650 would be it !!!! ,
thats for Friday .
 
Saturday would be... and Sun is.... then we have Monday...n Tues 

 

[TooPoor]

Well Amazon is saying they have these at $409. Go to checkout: no longer available. Tried it a couple times over 30mins, same thing. Frustrating. Oh well, will keep waiting.

 

[madwolfa]

  Well Amazon is saying they have these at $409. Go to checkout: no longer available. Tried it a couple times over 30mins, same thing. Frustrating. Oh well, will keep waiting.

 
Be patient and keep trying, the price is floating constantly there. 409$ is about as low as it gets there, good price.