sinnottj
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Agreed!
The more I listen to the HD650, the more I think my HD600 are on the way out ...
The more I listen to the HD650, the more I think my HD600 are on the way out ...
small correction, rapid A/B comparisons are complete nonsense when you try to decide what you prefer.
it's a tool to check if we notice differences, it was never ever a tool to decide what we prefer.
I don't put my headphone on a scale to decide which sounds the best, for the same obvious reason I don't rapid A/B to pick my favorite signature.
Yeah, this is a good analogy.
No need to eq the HD650 to reduce the 'glare' that's for sure ...
Agreed!
The more I listen to the HD650, the more I think my HD600 are on the way out ...
I honestly love them. I don't really have the money to buy more expensive headphones and I likely never will but I'm comfortable with that. From what I read of others who have upgraded it seems to be a mixed blessing. Nothing else seems to share the same sonic characteristics.
So anyways, I've been on a thread unsubscribing terror lately. Maybe it's the weather (meh), maybe it's the people (seems to be), maybe it's me (yeah right). The 650 is one of very few to remain on my list. As much as I like what the 800s can do, I don't get into it. As entertaining as the 700s are, they don't sound right. The 600s are close. Going from 650 to 600 I instantly hear the ~3k bump of the 600. I really do think the 650 is Senns proper headphone, despite what the 800 brings to the table. I have no qualms about having the 650 hooked up to amps that cost twice (Mjolnir) or even almost three times (Sonett) the price. I don't feel short changed by the 650s at all. Took a little while to get here.
I feel like I'm on the verge of the end the road.
I honestly love them. I don't really have the money to buy more expensive headphones and I likely never will but I'm comfortable with that. From what I read of others who have upgraded it seems to be a mixed blessing. Nothing else seems to share the same sonic characteristics.
So anyways, I've been on a thread unsubscribing terror lately. Maybe it's the weather (meh), maybe it's the people (seems to be), maybe it's me (yeah right). The 650 is one of very few to remain on my list. As much as I like what the 800s can do, I don't get into it. As entertaining as the 700s are, they don't sound right. The 600s are close. Going from 650 to 600 I instantly hear the ~3k bump of the 600. I really do think the 650 is Senns proper headphone, despite what the 800 brings to the table. I have no qualms about having the 650 hooked up to amps that cost twice (Mjolnir) or even almost three times (Sonett) the price. I don't feel short changed by the 650s at all. Took a little while to get here.
I feel like I'm on the verge of the end the road.
@ kman1211
It's funny you should say that. The DT150 is currently sitting top of my amazon wishlist. I need a pair of headphones for use in bed with my wife next to me. They need to seal very well and be relatively dark sounding. The DT150 seems to fit the bill from what I've read about it thus far.
Goggs.
... because of being annoyed with some aspect of the sound...
I'd agree with this!
I tried the Beyer T90 a while back and my initial reaction was 'WOW, all that detail!'. Turns out it was too much detail (or too much detail in the foreground) for me to actually enjoy listening to them ...
On the other hand, I've just obtained a brand new HD650 and, while I wouldn't say I was underwhelmed, there's no 'wow factor'. They just seem to take everything I like about the HD600 and make it a little smoother and more refined ... I think I like it
If I don't find myself reaching for them they have to go. But once you get to a certain level I'm a firm believer that most headphones are good, they just cater for a particular listeners preference. And if that's not you then just move along.
How so?
And we know, you've posted a lot of love for these lately. Sold the LCD3F, right? I could probably let go of the 800s and feel okay after a bit of withdrawal.