kellybundy110
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whats the top 2 balanced amps for the hd650 budget : 500
whats the top 2 balanced amps for the hd650 budget : 500
whats the top 2 balanced amps for the hd650 budget : 500
whats the top 2 balanced amps for the hd650 budget : 500
if you're not budgeting for a balanced DAC too then it's kinda pointless.
Can't find new 650s at a good price, I'd love to buy them at the ~$340 price they used to be. Anyone know where? Please don't suggest used ones as I'm not fond of buying used headphones.
Can't find new 650s at a good price, I'd love to buy them at the ~$340 price they used to be. Anyone know where? Please don't suggest used ones as I'm not fond of buying used headphones.
if you're not budgeting for a balanced DAC too then it's kinda pointless.
This is my first post in the HD650 thread . Just wanted to say that I still think the 600/650s are 2 of the best headphones ever made in my opinion. I still use my 650s regularly especially with my new addition (HDVD800) they are outstanding. I do own the HD800s also and whilst they are 'better' I do find I reach for the 650s a lot . Maybe I like a warmer sound I don't know . I own /have owned the fiio 09k , burson 160ds, O2/odac and V800/200 and I can say based on hearing these the HDVD800 is the perfect match for the 800s and 650s . Plus I can leave both sets plugged in simultaneously and swap between them without worrying about plugging and unplugging all the time and potentially causing damage to the drivers(by mistake) . I've never owned a tube amp and I don't believe I can gain anything from having one but I am going to buy a bottlehead mainly for the fun of building it plus I do want to know what the 'tube sound' is like (even though I prefer knowing I have accuracy and low lower distortion) and reading through this thread it appears to be a good match for 'fun' listening sessions.
Not true actually!
My setup is:
source: Oppo BD83SE NuForce (unbalanced DAC 2 ch output)
headphone amp: Sennheiser HDVD800 (with balanced output)
headphone: HD650
The improvement when i switched to balanced headphone cable (custom Q-cable) is significative. I paid more for the balanced cable than i did for the headphone 7 years ago but it is worth every penny if you ask me. Clearly shows that the HD650 had a lot of potential in it that was not released in my rig before I upgraded.
$340 new? I'd be pissed if you found that, because I just got a lightly used pair for $325.
Quote:$340 new? I'd be pissed if you found that, because I just got a lightly used pair for $325.
Amzon had $299 new ones once.
I've had my balanced cables from BTG Audio for a couple weeks now, and I've got to say cables do matter. And going balanced does matter too...
Its 8 strand SPC with a mini 4 pin XLR end. I then had four 8 inch "ends" made as well. This photo has the RSA end for my CLAS db/Rx Mk3B combo, but I'm also ready for my HiFi-M8 with 4 pin XLR. And ends for 1/4" and 1/8" standard jacks, so this headphone is now mostly universal...