sjbrook
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What cable did you get?
Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread
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Finally got it - again - the Sennheiser HD 650 !
I had this headphone 5 years ago but unfortunately kept it only one year. At the time I was playing a lot on PC and then replaced it with a MMX300 as I wanted a closed-back headphone for isolation... Big regret eventually. The HD 650 was also my first open-back headphone and overall my favorite signature.
More recently, since last year, I've been enjoying the Philip Fidelio X2HR but wanted to come back to the Senn
My current gear is a Fiio K5 Pro (DAC + Amp / AK Chip model), but was already thinking in the upcoming months to upgrade. I've looked many pages on this thread and was lurking at two models : Ifi Audio ZEN CAN Signature 6XX, or DarkVoice 336SE. Either to replace or complete my Fiio
Oh also a cable (short size, maybe 1,5M max) of course to get along with a new amp
I had this headphone 5 years ago but unfortunately kept it only one year. At the time I was playing a lot on PC and then replaced it with a MMX300 as I wanted a closed-back headphone for isolation... Big regret eventually. The HD 650 was also my first open-back headphone and overall my favorite signature.
More recently, since last year, I've been enjoying the Philip Fidelio X2HR but wanted to come back to the Senn
My current gear is a Fiio K5 Pro (DAC + Amp / AK Chip model), but was already thinking in the upcoming months to upgrade. I've looked many pages on this thread and was lurking at two models : Ifi Audio ZEN CAN Signature 6XX, or DarkVoice 336SE. Either to replace or complete my Fiio
Oh also a cable (short size, maybe 1,5M max) of course to get along with a new amp
Oh also a cable (short size, maybe 1,5M max) of course to get along with a new amp
This is the cable I recommend, having tried other fancier and more expensive ones. Best connectors for the HD-600/650. Also, 1.3m length is perfect for desktop use.
www.audiophonics.fr/en/headphones-cables/furutech-adl-ihp-35s-headset-cable-63mm-to-ft-2ps-13m-p-8148.html
HWB3
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I got the cable from audiophileninja.com. It was $67 with shipping. Very pleased with it.
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Add the Schiit Asgard 3 to that list.Finally got it - again - the Sennheiser HD 650 !
I had this headphone 5 years ago but unfortunately kept it only one year. At the time I was playing a lot on PC and then replaced it with a MMX300 as I wanted a closed-back headphone for isolation... Big regret eventually. The HD 650 was also my first open-back headphone and overall my favorite signature.
More recently, since last year, I've been enjoying the Philip Fidelio X2HR but wanted to come back to the Senn
My current gear is a Fiio K5 Pro (DAC + Amp / AK Chip model), but was already thinking in the upcoming months to upgrade. I've looked many pages on this thread and was lurking at two models : Ifi Audio ZEN CAN Signature 6XX, or DarkVoice 336SE. Either to replace or complete my Fiio
Oh also a cable (short size, maybe 1,5M max) of course to get along with a new amp
GearMe
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Got tired of tube matching on my OTL amp and got rid of it when I cleaned house of several high impedance Senns and Beyers. Eventually ended up replacing my sold-off HD650s with HD6XXs and picked up an Asgard 3...really enjoying the combo!Add the Schiit Asgard 3 to that list.
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The Asgard 3 is a workhorse and sounds great!
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How does it differ soundwise from the expensive ones?
Thanks for the recommandations. Indeed the cable looks promising and not excessively expensive. I think I would invest max 150€ so it's in my budget.
Regarding the Asgard 3, I am really into this model! But will be more difficult to find in Europe apparently. I would take the model with DAC included to fully replace the Fiio K5 Pro.
Regarding the Asgard 3, I am really into this model! But will be more difficult to find in Europe apparently. I would take the model with DAC included to fully replace the Fiio K5 Pro.
Bit more clarity. I just preferred it at once. Could be placebo because I also feel good about the Furutech reputation and the nice build.
I really like the build of the Furutech, it ticks all the "boxes" I wanted
Going to take it soon, because the stock cable is way to long for a desktop, also too bulky. It will be my first pricy cable (I guess the first of a long list lol )
Going to take it soon, because the stock cable is way to long for a desktop, also too bulky. It will be my first pricy cable (I guess the first of a long list lol )
I really like the build of the Furutech, it ticks all the "boxes" I wanted
Going to take it soon, because the stock cable is way to long for a desktop, also too bulky. It will be my first pricy cable (I guess the first of a long list lol )
Just be aware that it's not a fancy, braided design like some of the custom cables out there. It has a rubber sleeve. But for some reason the whole build feels solid and premium to me.
I've looked at closer range the pictures, it looks similar to the stock cable in the design (two different pieces joint together), but the Y splitter seems to be placed lower, so better.
It's true that at first, I was thinking of a braided cable. The design of the stock one doesn't botter me that much, it's really the length.
It's true that at first, I was thinking of a braided cable. The design of the stock one doesn't botter me that much, it's really the length.
Avoid all the in-built DAC models like the plague, as they're all remnants from the Asgard 2 and are not up to spec.
The Fiio would be far better via passthrough.
Thanks for the explanation. I see indeed that the Asgard 3 has a AK4490, while my K5 Pro (1st Gen, not the ESS) has a AK4493 chip. Huge difference between the two?
