[Rem0o]

Just listened to "Walk this Way - Aerosmith" after not using these cans for a while. Reminded me why they're soooooo good. Old rock music sounds just plain awesome.

 

[Anavel0]

Just listened to "Walk this Way - Aerosmith" after not using these cans for a while. Reminded me why they're soooooo good. Old rock music sounds just plain awesome.

Agreed, these cans just slay the entire rock genre. With extra skill at classic and industrial rock.

 

[madwolfa]

Agreed, these cans just slay the entire rock genre. With extra skill at classic and industrial rock.

 
I'm also doing Progressive Death Metal and stuff...

 

[Krutsch]

Agreed, these cans just slay the entire rock genre. With extra skill at classic and industrial rock.

 
I will throw in a plug for New Wave (yes, I'm old...), even though I've been listening to a lot of Steven Wilson, lately.
 
Right now, I am listening to a DVD-Audio of Simple Minds' New Gold Dream I just picked up off of eBay.  The 5.1 mix is killer on my surround system, but listening to the ripped 2-channel version with my desktop rig and the HD 650s... it's like I am hearing the title track for the first time.  I just keep replaying it over and over... turning up the volume a little with each play.
 
My ears will be ringing at tomorrow morning 

 

[HiSenn5]

Ok... Bought a new one SerialNr.: 18XXXX and after listening to it for about 3 hours I have to say that, yes, there are differences between my old and this newer one:
 
The new ones are definetely faster, the highs brighter and with a bit more sparkle. Could be the pads. It's still laid back but not as much as my older ones. I'll update my impressions after 50 hours.

 

[Solrighal]

Are you in a position to switch the pads from one pair to the other?

 

[Fuzziekiwi]

Matrix M Stage vs Schiit Asgard vs O2 / ODAC?

 

[Fearless1]

Matrix M Stage vs Schiit Asgard vs O2 / ODAC?

Owned all three at one point, Asgard 2 is my favorite out of those three. M-stage is close(non-DAC version).

 

[MattTCG]

^^ A2 was my favorite as well. 

 

[Solrighal]

^^ A2 was my favorite as well. 

In what way?

 

[MattTCG]

In what way?

 
The A2 is very clean sounding with a slightly warm tilt...just a touch. I like the versatility of the gain switch and pre-amp. Very well built and a bargain at $250. 

 

[Fearless1]

In what way?

You asked Matt, But Ill give my opinion if you do not mind:
 
The M-stage was a bit dark and intimate with the HD650.(I am a tube guy, the M-stage sounds a bit tube-like without the tube harmonics so......)
 
The O2 is thin and lifeless with them(yeah "you don't like neutrality", no, I like soul in my music), but I do like the O2 with some cans (D7k, Kenwood KH-1000)
 
The Asgard was a good mix between  the two.

 

[pdrm360]

   
The A2 is very clean sounding with a slightly warm tilt...just a touch. I like the versatility of the gain switch and pre-amp. Very well built and a bargain at $250. 

 
You asked Matt, But Ill give my opinion if you do not mind:
 
The M-stage was a bit dark and intimate with the HD650.(I am a tube guy, the M-stage sounds a bit tube-like without the tube harmonics so......)
 
The O2 is thin and lifeless with them(yeah "you don't like neutrality", no, I like soul in my music), but I do like the O2 with some cans (D7k, Kenwood KH-1000)
 
The Asgard was a good mix between  the two.

 
100%

 

[obsidyen]

Chord Hugo is a great pairing with HD650s. Very musical and transparent. Clear highs, mids and strong hitting bass.  I recommend it to anyone with enough budget. I think this is the best I've heard HD650s.

 

[MattTCG]

  Chord Hugo is a great pairing with HD650s. Very musical and transparent. Clear highs, mids and strong hitting bass.  I recommend it to anyone with enough budget. I think this is the best I've heard HD650s.

 
I'll challenge your Chord Hugo with the Crack anytime for the 650 and at a fraction of the cost.