I find the elex quite different to the whole 6 series.
I understand that someone that loves the 6 series signature cannot be offended by the tonality of the elex (because there is nothing to be offended) but i could not see the elex as a super 650 as advertised from drop even from miles away.
For me timbre and tonality goes in favour of the 6 series dynamics to the elex. Elex have a wow factor that after sometime it diminishes itself the 6 series is the beloved darling which always return to.
I haven't heard the Elex but heard the Elear (which was also touted as a super HD 650), sounded nothing like the HD 6xx series at all. I've only heard one headphone that gets close to the HD 6xx family sound signature that isn't a Sennheiser and that's the R70x, they're some differences of course but it's the closest thing I've heard in terms of tonality and timbre.
The HD 6xx series has the edge in terms of midrange nuance and vocal detail whereas the R70x imho has an even more neutral response, better perceived bass extension (excluding the 660S2), and much better imaging. Not sure on how I perceive their scaling compared to the HD 6xx series as I haven't heard them on a truly high end system. I don't think I like them as much as my HD 660S2, but I do like them more than my HD 660S and HD 650. Don't currently own a HD 600.
I have Focal Clear OG, and I still reach for HD600 often. Focal is technically superior in many aspects, while its energetic nature is quite different to HD600. In a casual listening session I might take HD600 for its more natural presentation, rather than a in-your-face sound that forces attention. I don't mind the smaller soundstage, but I do wish HD600 have better imaging. However, there are many music that are not constructed on image precision, and HD600 has always been relevant to me through out the time.
HD600/650/580 are known for scaling, while I feel my Clear OG is more amp picky. It's rather easy to get a glaring sound on this.
I owned a HD650, exchanged for a second pair of HD600 as I left my first pair at hometown. To me the difference between HD650 and HD600 is more than subtle. HD650 wasn't bad, but just at the time I needed a familiar sound to reference on for my audio task.
I haven't heard the Elex but heard the Elear (which was also touted as a super HD 650), sounded nothing like the HD 6xx series at all. I've only heard one headphone that gets close to the HD 6xx family sound signature that isn't a Sennheiser and that's the R70x, they're some differences of course but it's the closest thing I've heard in terms of tonality and timbre.
The HD 6xx series has the edge in terms of midrange nuance and vocal detail whereas the R70x imho has an even more neutral response, better perceived bass extension (excluding the 660S2), and much better imaging. Not sure on how I perceive their scaling compared to the HD 6xx series as I haven't heard them on a truly high end system. I don't think I like them as much as my HD 660S2, but I do like them more than my HD 660S and HD 650. Don't currently own a HD 600.
Yes i agree. The super HD 650 marketing statement can be interpreted along these lines: someone that likes the tonality of 650 cannot be offended by elex.
But are very different in terms of timbre and dynamics. I like both.
I haven't heard the Elex but heard the Elear (which was also touted as a super HD 650), sounded nothing like the HD 6xx series at all. I've only heard one headphone that gets close to the HD 6xx family sound signature that isn't a Sennheiser and that's the R70x, they're some differences of course but it's the closest thing I've heard in terms of tonality and timbre.
The HD 6xx series has the edge in terms of midrange nuance and vocal detail whereas the R70x imho has an even more neutral response, better perceived bass extension (excluding the 660S2), and much better imaging. Not sure on how I perceive their scaling compared to the HD 6xx series as I haven't heard them on a truly high end system. I don't think I like them as much as my HD 660S2, but I do like them more than my HD 660S and HD 650. Don't currently own a HD 600.
That’s interesting because I never once found them bothersome in that area, but it's a complaint I heard mentioned. My ears are completely at ease with the R70x. But it’s like with the HD 600 and HD 650 some find their upper mids too shouty and others don’t. It was a common enough complaint they toned down the upper mids on the 660S/660S2. Though possibly a bit too much as I find the 660S/S2 a touch muted in that region.
I'm definitely going to order the kit for my HD600's. I've read how easy it is to do but I watched the video and was really surprised how easy it actually is.
Custom Cans UK cnc backweight modification kit for HD6XX. To modify further, remove driver-side foam, ear-side foam, replace ear-side foam with fine mesh, leave the cnc backweight ‘doughnut hole’ unfilled. See below:
Wow, it's strangely quiet in this thread...
I believe the mesh is organza that he got at a crafts store. I tried looking at my local Michael's but couldn't find any. Then my wife happened to get a gift from work that came in an organza sack. Perfect. My daughter's princess dresses would also make good donors if I'm in the mood for pink and purple, but I'm pretty sure any princess would notice her dresses looking more ragged than usual.
Wow, it's strangely quiet in this thread...
I believe the mesh is organza that he got at a crafts store. I tried looking at my local Michael's but couldn't find any. Then my wife happened to get a gift from work that came in an organza sack. Perfect. My daughter's princess dresses would also make good donors if I'm in the mood for pink and purple, but I'm pretty sure any princess would notice her dresses looking more ragged than usual.
Wow, it's strangely quiet in this thread...
I believe the mesh is organza that he got at a crafts store. I tried looking at my local Michael's but couldn't find any. Then my wife happened to get a gift from work that came in an organza sack. Perfect. My daughter's princess dresses would also make good donors if I'm in the mood for pink and purple, but I'm pretty sure any princess would notice her dresses looking more ragged than usual.
You're indicating here that the organza mesh is just a fairytale of it making a difference to the sound, but I'll suggest you try it on and measure it.
You're indicating here that the organza mesh is just a fairytale of it making a difference to the sound, but I'll suggest you try it on and measure it.
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