[Carlitos]

 try this one with the hd650

 

[Lorspeaker]

Thanks, Lorspeaker, Now I'm looking forward to it even more Glad I chose the MK IV SE over the MKIII, then. Until new MK IV SE arrives, I'm using Practical Devices XM6 to power HD650s.

 
i also had it side by side to my LYR then...
and i find the MK4se as energetic..
and presented a broader, more uniform wall of sound.
( MY impression...dun shoot me LYR fans/diehards ) 

 

[RyanDJ1]

How do you guys rate the HD650s mids and vocals to the HD600?

 

[Uncle AL]

i also had it side by side to my LYR then...
and i find the MK4se as energetic..
and presented a broader, more uniform wall of sound.
( MY impression...dun shoot me LYR fans/diehards ) 

Seller reviews led to HD650 purchase. Several tube amps were considered, too, including Schiit Lyr & Valhalla. In pairing of HD650 with your various amps,, how well did HD650 & MK IV SE perform, specifically with soundstage and clarity?

 

[zazex]

Recently ordered an LD MK IV SE tube amp and can hardly wait to try with my HD650s. Anyone else using this amp / headphone combination? I too, am searching for the WOW! factor in overall sound. I'm using ZY Hifi cables with my HD650s, and really improves sound stage, clarity, etc.

 
+1

 

[Uncle AL]

How do you guys rate the HD650s mids and vocals to the HD600?

The HD650 is warmer more mellow including mids, where the HD600 has a truer response, more closely representing the original recording. I don't own HD600 cans, but understand mids and vocals are a bit brighter than HD650s. Both 650s and 600s are equally good with mids and vocals, but different.

 

[alejandro7]

I have the LD 1+ which is the hybrid cheaper model from yours, rolling tubes makes a sig difference too....quite happy with it playing through my HD650s.  I use the long Cardas cable (10') but also have the shorter Charleston midline cable for computer work. Both are good and I love the sound of the Sennies with acoustic jazz, vocals, and your occasional Steely Dan.  Enjoy,  alejandro

 

[Lorspeaker]

Hmmmm...
Hd650 by nature iznt a highclarity/bigsoundstage creature...
like a T1/hd800....
So I shant gush how clear n huge it was when I had it...
But it was enuf to dispatched the other two amps without remorse.

U can build on it with diff tubes n cords till u are contented ..
Tats the FUN!

 

[Anavel0]

Yeah, the HD650 doesn't have a huge soundstage. Decent width but not a lot of top to bottom. That said I really enjoy them out of my rev. 1 LD MKIII; with upgraded power tubes to 6N6P-i and drivers to Siemens 6AK5W. The Little Dots are definitely know for having a "tubey" sound though. Which is just fine if you like tube rolling. It can drastically change the sound signature.

 

[MattTCG]

  So my 12 years old HD6xx love story has come to an end - I'm finally parting ways with my HD650s.... Now on their way to a very nice gentleman from Canada.
 
It was a great ride. Hope they find a good home up there! 

 
I have bought, sold and sometimes re-bought hp's as much as anyone here I would imagine. But the 650 is something that I can't bring myself to sell. No matter what incredible hp's that I have in my collection ATM, the 650 always has it's place. I just can't imagine a scenario where I'd sell them off, especially have owned them for as long as you.

 

[madwolfa]

I have bought, sold and sometimes re-bought hp's as much as anyone here I would imagine. But the 650 is something that I can't bring myself to sell. No matter what incredible hp's that I have in my collection ATM, the 650 always has it's place. I just can't imagine a scenario where I'd sell them off, especially have owned them for as long as you.

Who knows, maybe our ways will cross again... I'm just not a collector by nature, tend to keep one thing at a time.

 

[Grave]

   
I have bought, sold and sometimes re-bought hp's as much as anyone here I would imagine. But the 650 is something that I can't bring myself to sell. No matter what incredible hp's that I have in my collection ATM, the 650 always has it's place. I just can't imagine a scenario where I'd sell them off, especially have owned them for as long as you.

 
Well you don't have LCD-2's.

 

[madwolfa]

  Well you don't have LCD-2's.

 
I think he had them before. I perfectly see where some people might actually prefer HD650 to LCD-2s.

 

[Grave]

Oh I see. The LCD-2's sound noticeably better in general to me though. . . 

 

[MattTCG]

   
Well you don't have LCD-2's.

 I've had them before...2x. Both pre-fazor and current. Liked the pre-fazor best and would still own them if they were so heavy and uncomfortable. ymmv