[tnili]

Nope.  The headphones felt a little tight at first but now they fit like a glove.  My point was to try them for a while and don't be in rush to bend them.  Let's agree to disagree.
 
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tnili - have you actually tried the bending fix or seen a bent headphone yourself?

 

[fenixdown110]

Like stated before, you'll need a balanced dac, amp, and recable. The cable termination may be 3 or 4 pin xlr dependent on the amp you have.
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Yeah I understand I'd have to rebuild my chain. I just wanted to know what work needed to be done to the headphone.

Glad someone else feels the same. 
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I went with those as well. A few times since I've changed back to the stock cables kind of hoping I wouldn't hear a difference (because the stocks are 10' and easier to manage) but after a few minutes I've changed back again. The only way I can describe the difference is the old cliche of a veil being taken away. It's subtle, and I wouldn't like to pick it on a blind listening test, yet it's there. No cable of course can add treble, but a clearer view of the music gives the impression of more treble, or at least tempers the desire for more treble.   

 

[jasonb]

rockin out to some Stevie Ray Vaughn on my HD650's. sounds soooo incredible.
 
PS: HeadRoom's crossfeed and brightness switch are great. HD650 + HeadRoom Desktop Amp/DAC = Godlyness. I love it!

 

[olor1n]

Interesting thread HERE discussing the HD650's scalability with better gear. As I've stated, I think the HD650 sounds great on my "entry level" setup and the hint I perceive of the HD650's true potential is enticing. The realm beyond is a Mordor-like nightmare of diminishing returns but the payoff sounds incredible. Must. Not. Succumb. Precious!

 

[pp312]

Interesting thread here
 
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/528710/if-the-hd650s-scale-so-well-when-is-it-time-to-give-up-on-them 
 
discussing the 650s scalability, and it isn't nearly 3 years old.

 

[olor1n]

Yeah but your thread was crapped on by a troll, and didn't have as many "testimonials" from members who'd experienced certain chains firsthand.

 

[pp312]

There's faeces on my thread? I never noticed it.
 
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Yeah but your thread was crapped on by a troll 

 

[olor1n]

Maybe not faeces but one was let rip, resulting in the prompt vacation of the immediate vicinity.

 

[pp312]

If you're referring to SP Wild's post I didn't get what he was on about and I still don't, so I let it pass. Maybe he'd had a bad day--we all have them

 

[ardilla]

Extatic about this track on the HD650; Last track on Deerhunter's album "Halcyon Digest" (Deerhunter – He Would Have Laughed - spotify). 

 

[olor1n]

Flabbergasted at how amazing Diana Krall's Live in Paris sounds through these cans. That was me >

 
Can anyone recommend classical albums that have this level of fidelity?

 

[jasonb]

I just discovered a band called Animals as Leaders. It's a progressive rock band. Very technical stuff and the HD650 handled it very nicely.

 

[rasmushorn]

I love the HD650 on the Concerto. It expands the soundstage wider and deeper (not higher) specially when the Crossfeed is on. Seems like the Concerto + HD650 is a great match. 

 

[jasonb]

Nice. Glad to see you're enjoying the combo. I also am a huge believer in crossfeed.
 
I think I actually prefer my HD650's with crossfeed over speakers.   
 
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I love the HD650 on the Concerto. It expands the soundstage wider and deeper (not higher) specially when the Crossfeed is on. Seems like the Concerto + HD650 is a great match. 

 

[olor1n]

These headphones have really broadened my listening horizons. I've been enjoying a flamenco/classical guitar internet radio station (streamed at 256kpbs) and have been constantly amazed at how natural it sounds.
 
They also excel at live recordings, where minute details are resolved in a natural way. Listening to Diana Krall's Live in Paris album late at night and hearing the shuffling of the audience was somewhat unsettling.
 
A classical guitar rendition of Strawberry Fields started playing while I was typing this. Oh. My. God.