Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread
Sep 9, 2022 at 10:26 AM Post #45,287 of 46,564
Because almost all eq softwares are bad. If you can find a good one or a good hardware eq it is fine.
Is there something wrong with the Peace EQ? I haven't found any issue's with it.
 
Sep 9, 2022 at 10:39 AM Post #45,288 of 46,564
Some people are very strange . They will modify the crap out of their HP'S, but a slight eq adjustment to correct a HP to their liking is strictly out of the question. 🤔
I find people who are against any mods or eq weird. I EQ all of my headphones. To me you can make a good headphone perfect with EQ.
 
Sep 9, 2022 at 10:43 AM Post #45,289 of 46,564
Just for the record. I really like the 650. I just wish it was a little better in the details and imaging department. For the money it sure is hard to beat.
 
Sep 9, 2022 at 11:28 AM Post #45,291 of 46,564
HD650/HD6XX is definitely blast for money, much prefer it to AKG 712 pro, Fidelio X2 (yikes the hollow mids.....), DT 1990 pro etc.

What i personally would consider as slight upgrade while retaining most of the similar characteristics would be Hifiman HE-500 with correct pads but they are discontinued long ago, hard to find and weight a ton.
 
Sep 9, 2022 at 11:39 AM Post #45,292 of 46,564
That’s because digital EQ messes with the transients and dynamic range
Agreed. To do it right, use something like…
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Sep 9, 2022 at 12:14 PM Post #45,294 of 46,564
That’s because digital EQ messes with the transients and dynamic range
I haven't noticed any type of compression applied when using them. I have done a lot of a/b testing. Maybe it's not obvious. Regardless I don't use an extreme amount of eq.
But, I do notice my HP'S sound more to my liking. I have a 31 band analog. It's not top of the line, but I do find the digital eq to be a tad more clean and versatile especially with multiple HP's.
I'm not here to question anyone's opinions. I'm just here to learn how to improve my listening enjoyment. Thanks for your input. Maybe I should do some more testing with transients and dynamic range in mind.
 
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Sep 9, 2022 at 12:20 PM Post #45,295 of 46,564
I haven't noticed any type of compression applied when using them. I have done a lot of a/b testing. Maybe it's not obvious. Regardless I don't use an extreme amount of eq
But, I do notice my HP'S sound more to my liking. I have a 31 band analog. It's not top of the line, but I do find the digital eq to be a tad more clean and versatile especially with multiple HP's.
I'm not here to question anyone's opinions. I'm just here to learn how to improve my listening enjoyment. Thanks for your input. Maybe I should do some more testing with transients and dynamic range in mind.
Agreed. It sounds good to me so why would I care about some supposed changes I can't hear anyways. I listen to music to enjoy it not to analyze it.
 
Sep 9, 2022 at 12:36 PM Post #45,296 of 46,564
Agreed. It sounds good to me so why would I care about some supposed changes I can't hear anyways. I listen to music to enjoy it not to analyze it.
🤪 Damnation! Why the •••• does enjoyment have to outrank measurement? This hobby has gone to 🔥 in a 🤚🧺. Where’s my oscilloscope 😡?
 
Sep 9, 2022 at 12:37 PM Post #45,297 of 46,564
Agreed. To do it right, use something like…
I have a 31 band Behringer FBQ3102. I know it's not a TOTL, but it does sound pretty good and has gotten good reviews. Maybe I'll put it back and do some more damn testing. Thanks for making me have second thoughts about my setup. 🥴🥴😁🥴😁😂🤣😂🤣
 

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Sep 9, 2022 at 12:40 PM Post #45,298 of 46,564
🤪 Damnation! Why the •••• does enjoyment have to outrank measurement? This hobby has gone to 🔥 in a 🤚🧺. Where’s my oscilloscope 😡?
Lol you'd think measurements would be the most important thing to sound if you went strictly by reviews. To be fair some people might notice those changes, I don't.

I mean technically is tube rolling not basically an EQ? Never seen anyone claim tube rolling is bad. :sunglasses:
 
Sep 9, 2022 at 12:43 PM Post #45,299 of 46,564
I have a 31 band Behringer FBQ3102. I know it's not a TOTL, but it does sound pretty good and has gotten good reviews. Maybe I'll put it back and do some more damn testing. Thanks for making me have second thoughts about my setup. 🥴🥴😁🥴😁😂🤣😂🤣
That is impressive.
 
Sep 9, 2022 at 12:44 PM Post #45,300 of 46,564
Lol you'd think measurements would be the most important thing to sound if you went strictly by reviews. To be fair some people might notice those changes, I don't.

I mean technically is tube rolling not basically an EQ? Never seen anyone claim tube rolling is bad. :sunglasses:
Don't forget those $500 cables. 😉
 

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