equalspeace
Headphoneus Supremus
- Joined
- Aug 12, 2016
- Posts
- 1,592
- Likes
- 2,761
And your consensus is...?
I think they work great w the 650. I bought two more pairs direct from Yaxi
And your consensus is...?
My 650 w the Yaxi pads
Nice!
In terms of sound and comfort, how are they different from the stock pads?
Ah I see, Sony Yaxi pads. The 650 Yaxi pads are a lot deeper. I reckon these shallower Yaxi pads give a smoother less edgy attack than the thicker 650 Yaxi pads.My 650 w the Yaxi pads
You checked the cable, right?6xx's left side bit the dust today. I already have 800s's but I liked them enough I may just replace them anyway...
It ended up being that side of the cable. New cable is currently on orderYou checked the cable, right?
Highlited parts in bold = Done that / share the same opinion / same experience, etc.I’ve tried many hifimans, audeze, Dan Clark/drop Aeon open, etc., etc., all of which have much to admire, but I always end up selling them and keeping the Sennheisers. My 650s have Dekoni hybrid pads, no foam behind the drivers, and custom mogami wire with furutech connectors all around, but the point is that when they are on my head I immediately become immersed in the music, as opposed to listening to technicalities of the equipment. I know it sounds trite, but it’s true. Musical is musical, end of story. If you are looking for headphones through which to consistently enjoy your music (as opposed To creating the ultimate measurable hifi experience in your home), you could hardly do better than a pair of properly driven* HD650.
*”Properly driven” is a topic which is comprehensively discussed above. Tubes or class A SS with a hefty power supply that can handle big voltage swings are the generally accepted answers. Puny iPhone op-amps, etc., won’t cut it, leading people to falsely believe that the 650s are slow or veiled. They are not, they just need to be properly fed.
NB: I should mention that my listening, while eclectic, consists primarily of jazz, classical, Dead, etc., so I express no opinion as to whether the 650s are equally compatible with death metal, EDM or other more ‘extreme’ (to me) genres.
I’m the same way. Sometimes I think it’s the change itself that we crave, not necessarily the result of the change. In any case, foolin’ around with stuff is what makes it a hobby!I'm back to the stock pads. It's amazing to me how much my preferences change.
Spend the extra $50 on the Schiit Asgard 3 if you're after a high quality amp that'll make the HD6XX sing.Not sure if this was answered (backtracking but couldn't get shortlisted responses) - looking to get a HD650 as my main HP, would a Xduoo MT-602 bring out wonders or what would be the best $200 option if ever? Also, is there a diff between those made in Ireland and Romania? Eyeing one that's Made in Ireland with the latest box (no longer having the heavy luxury box inside).
I'm back to the stock pads. It's amazing to me how much my preferences change.
The pads themselves change over time, particularly with HD 600/650/6XX. The brain can adjust to sound signatures too, but hydration levels, blood pressure, nerve health/damage, etc, all have an impact too.I’m the same way. Sometimes I think it’s the change itself that we crave, not necessarily the result of the change. In any case, foolin’ around with stuff is what makes it a hobby!