[Fearless1]

650s mids, as in they do very well with either gender vocalists?

The 650 mids is probably the driving factor I'm thinking of keeping my 650 and selling my 400i.

It does. It is a bit more aggressive then the 650 in the treble area, but it is still laid back and natural. They have a more airy soundstage then the 650, and like I said in my previous post deeper more impactful bass.

I highly recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the 650's sound signature. Despite its looks....(not as horrid in person).

 

[mysticstryk]

It does. It is a bit more aggressive then the 650 in the treble area, but it is still laid back and natural. They have a more airy soundstage then the 650, and like I said in my previous post deeper more impactful bass.

I highly recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the 650's sound signature. Despite its looks....(not as horrid in person).

 
Thanks! I'm going to PM you with a couple more questions so as not to derail the thread.
 
If anybody else has opinions to suggest, please PM me!

 

[Fearless1]

Thanks! I'm going to PM you with a couple more questions so as not to derail the thread.

If anybody else has opinions to suggest, please PM me!

Feel free.

 

[kman1211]

650s mids, as in they do very well with either gender vocalists?

The 650 mids is probably the driving factor I'm thinking of keeping my 650 and selling my 400i.

The DT 150 are worth looking into for those looking for a HD 650-like closed back in the same league. Dont let their vintage looks fool you.

 

[DavidA]

  What kind of closed back are you guys using that sound similar to the hd650?  If there was only one thing I wouldn't mind different, it is a little bit more speed. Same price range as the hd650.
 
EDIT:  Doesn't need to be portable, but needs pretty good to great isolation.

I agree with @Fearless1 that the DT150's are pretty close to the HD-650, only got to hear them once, but they are not the best looking.  For a closed headphone its a TH-600 at home, doesn't sound like HD-650 but that's why I have it, don't want all my headphones to sound the same, gets boring, variety is the spice of life and not only with headphones

 

[milosingh]

Why not try Mr Speakers Mad Dogs for a similar closed back?

 

[Sal1950]

  What kind of closed back are you guys using that sound similar to the hd650?  If there was only one thing I wouldn't mind different, it is a little bit more speed. Same price range as the hd650.
 
EDIT:  Doesn't need to be portable, but needs pretty good to great isolation.

I have a set Senn Momentum Over Ears and except for a slightly boosted bass range (tight, not boomy) they are an excellent Senn sounding phone.
Also as a bonus they have a low impedance and high sensitivity which make them very easy to drive and very portable friendly.

 

[cocolinho]

Nad hp50

 

[kvn864]

Nad hp50

yearcups are very small on these, sound is great though

 

[typesino]

Wondering if it would even be worth my time to get this for around $200 on ebay, considering I only have a Creative Soundblaster Z

 

[kvn864]

Soundblaster Z would be fine witht them, just make sure you google the cups size, and your years, or headphones you have already and comfortable with

 

[Sal1950]

  Wondering if it would even be worth my time to get this for around $200 on ebay, considering I only have a Creative Soundblaster Z

Not sure who you asking but the Momentum's will rock hard with the Soundblaster.
You can find the V1 Over Ears for under the $200 on ebay,  but as kvn864 warns of the NAD HP 50s, the Momentum V1's have smaller cups that some complained about
But I have a 7 3/8s head and average ears and mine fit fine.

 

[typesino]

Soundblaster Z would be fine witht them, just make sure you google the cups size, and your years, or headphones you have already and comfortable with

Referrimg to the hd650s, sorry

 

[Sal1950]

Referrimg to the hd650s, sorry

Ah, honestly without trying it's hard to say.  The HD650s are notoriously hard to drive but by rep the Blaster Z is top of the line in soundcards and they claim driving ability for headphones up to 600 ohms.  Just might make you happy at least till you can afford something with more juice.

 

[Solrighal]

  I have a set Senn Momentum Over Ears and except for a slightly boosted bass range (tight, not boomy) they are an excellent Senn sounding phone.
Also as a bonus they have a low impedance and high sensitivity which make them very easy to drive and very portable friendly.

 
They sound nothing like the HD 650.