[Mhog55]

How do these sound with somewhat poorly recorded late 70s rock-metal, and 80's hair bands, glam and metal? Am I better off sticking with my 58X for this? I'm close to pulling the trigger, but don't want to make a mistake.

 

[Ichos]

They don't make any favours but they don't throw it in your face.

 

[Mhog55]

They don't make any favours but they don't throw it in your face.

I'm just concerned because they are a cleaner, clearer, more articulate headphone than the 58X, and that usually doesn't fair well with poorly recorded hard rock music.

 

[Ichos]

Well yes for that kind of music you may prefer the more euphonic 58x with it's slight elevated bass.

 

[Mhog55]

Well yes for that kind of music you may prefer the more euphonic 58x with it's slight elevated bass.

Yeah, that's kinda where I'm at. But, I want the 660s bad lol. Do you think I might be disappointed making the switch?

 

[Deftone]

I'm just concerned because they are a cleaner, clearer, more articulate headphone than the 58X, and that usually doesn't fair well with poorly recorded hard rock music.

That's what I use mine for because it's the only type of music I like and metal. You do hear the bad recordings of course with this headphone but it's still enjoyable just like listening to them on 650. I enjoy the sugar coating.

 

[Mhog55]

That's what I use mine for because it's the only type of music I like and metal. You do hear the bad recordings of course with this headphone but it's still enjoyable just like listening to them on 650. I enjoy the sugar coating.

You use the 58X or 660s? If you say you find the 660s enjoyable with this type of music, I'm gonna grab one for sure.

 

[equalspeace]

Basically, yes! Actually, even most good full range speakers don’t go much below 30-40kHz, but what you get with a speaker is the physical punch of the low frequencies plus room reinforcement so it always feels like they go lower than they do. Add a sub and of course you actually get the lowest frequencies. Many people prefer planer magnetics precisely because of their bass extension, but in my experience they sacrifice mid range tonal accuracy and naturalness. Personally I’d rather have the more speaker like roll off in the bass than forfeit great mids.

Unless you own a HE500. Then you can have a planar that doesn’t sacrifice anything

 

[Ichos]

Yeah, that's kinda where I'm at. But, I want the 660s bad lol. Do you think I might be disappointed making the switch?

Can't you buy from somewhere with return rights?
Let's say Amazon?

 

[Mhog55]

Can't you buy from somewhere with return rights?
Let's say Amazon?

Definitely. I guess I can buy another 58X if I don't like it, though the longer I listen to the 58X, it doesn't strike me quite like it once did.

 

[Raketen]

Yeah, that's kinda where I'm at. But, I want the 660s bad lol. Do you think I might be disappointed making the switch?

If you hunt around Best Buy locations with Magnolia Rooms you might be able to find a demo.

 

[Shareknow]

Finally got my Sennheiser 660S delivered by Amazon early in the morning.

Had a short Demo.
First reaction : Wow!!!!!!!! with a big smile on my face.

You all were quite right, these are the ENDGAME.

Totally happy with the purchase.

Bass is adequate for my tastes.

Cheers.

Sharing some pics.

 

[Mike F]

Unless you own a HE500. Then you can have a planar that doesn’t sacrifice anything

Actually the HE500 was the planar magnetic I was thinking of when I made those comments, being the only one that I’ve had an extended listen to.......

 

[claud W]

Any one here use the HD 660S with a DAP? iBasso 220, HiBy??????? was the 660S efficient enough or underpowered?

 

[Shareknow]

Any one here use the HD 660S with a DAP? iBasso 220, HiBy??????? was the 660S efficient enough or underpowered?

Using it with the FiiO M11 Pro. Its enough when used balanced with ample power to drive and enough headroom.