CanadianMaestro
Headphoneus Supremus
sigh....DACs are not created equally. Moving up the chain = better SQ. Especialy with 650.
Pass the shovel and flamethrower.
Pass the shovel and flamethrower.
Which setup is a better choice for the hd650, and why one over the other.
Ragnarok + bitfrost multibit
or
Mjolnir 2 + gungnir multibit
sigh....DACs are not created equally. Moving up the chain = better SQ. Especialy with 650.
Pass the shovel and flamethrower.
But more $ does not always equal better SQ. Beyond a certain point the law of diminishing returns takes over and pride of ownership becomes the main contributing factor to what is heard.
Between my original modi and modi2uber there is no difference to me, which makes some sense since they use the same D/A chip from what I could find about them. Between my Bifrost Uber and MB there was a slight difference in the presentation of the highs, smoother on the MB. There is bigger difference between my Uber and UD-301 which most of my friends who don't really care can notice, the UD-301 is more dynamic to them. For me between the uber and MB the price difference is not worth the upgrade, still want to try the 4490 upgrade for the uber
For sure the 4490 upgrade of $70 is a terrific value, especially for the very nice analog-like sound signature it produces. I did the board change myself and I'm not a techie guy at all (go to the Bifrost upgrade thread, pictures and explanations to do the board swap out).
Went for the 4490 upgrade about a month ago and my HD650 very much appreciated the gains in sound quality. At $70, it's pretty much a steal. I've listened to the Bifrost MB before, but found the 4490 to be the better deal. Besides, my long term goal is to save up for a Gungnir MB.
I have the Bifrost MB as well and did a comparative impression against the 4490 (posted on the 4490 thread a few days ago).
Mjolnir 2 + gungnir multibit. Heard them at a friend's.
Small-step "upgrades" don't save money in the long run. Save up, bite the bullet, and go full bore.
I tried the HD650 out and absolutely loved it as the vocals and instruments were in balance compared to the HD700 which I hated. I am looking to get some pair, but I am wondering if there is anything even more high end which sounds similar to the HD650. Budget max 600-1000€. I don't know where else to ask.
Not sure if I should just get the HD650 and save money for not spending crazy amount.
Just for reference, I purchased some Ether C's as I needed some closed HP's with improved sound over my Mad dogs to complement the 650's. My thoughts on the C's are they are a closed version of the 650's with crisper highs and deeper lows. They might be a little narrower for the sound stage. And they are 90% as comfortable.
For sure the 4490 upgrade of $70 is a terrific value, especially for the very nice analog-like sound signature it produces. I did the board change myself and I'm not a techie guy at all (go to the Bifrost upgrade thread, pictures and explanations to do the board swap out).
a "colored DAC"? Lol wut.