[emrelights1973]

When they drop to 200$ i could not resist, ordered one with a gustard to drive them...

 

[Shane D]

Using which amp, and what headphones do you usually listen to?

Currently I am listening to HD598C'S, with some ATH-M50X and B&W P5's (my portables) tossed in. Straight out of ipod classic and Sony NWZ A17 unamped. Been testing higher up the food chain recently and I am in love with the PM3'S and fond of the SR325E. Two opposite ends of the spectrum to my ears.

Of my three headphones I prefer the sound of the HD598C'S. Thanks to Black Friday, they are also my cheapest. Because of that, the large reputation of the 650's and the great price I decided to jump in. Of course they need an amp, but I think I will try buying a 10 foot cable and run them out of my Yamaha receiver, to start.

Shane D

 

[Shane D]

If you don't like good headphones, Sennheiser isn't for you.

I'm incapable of trusting someone who doesn't like the HD600 at least a lot.

I tried the 600 amped, along with the PM3'S, LCD-2's and HE400'S. In this session, the HD600 did not stand out to me. Of course I only listened for about 10 minutes.

Shane D

 

[EternalShadow]

Currently I am listening to HD598C'S, with some ATH-M50X and B&W P5's (my portables) tossed in. Straight out of ipod classic and Sony NWZ A17 unamped. Been testing higher up the food chain recently and I am in love with the PM3'S and fond of the SR325E. Two opposite ends of the spectrum to my ears.

Of my three headphones I prefer the sound of the HD598C'S. Thanks to Black Friday, they are also my cheapest. Because of that, the large reputation of the 650's and the great price I decided to jump in. Of course they need an amp, but I think I will try buying a 10 foot cable and run them out of my Yamaha receiver, to start.

Shane D

A receiver isn't gonna be near enough what you need for these...

 

[EternalShadow]

I tried the 600 amped, along with the PM3'S, LCD-2's and HE400'S. In this session, the HD600 did not stand out to me. Of course I only listened for about 10 minutes.

Shane D

Amped with tubes?

 

[thatonenoob]

I tried the 600 amped, along with the PM3'S, LCD-2's and HE400'S. In this session, the HD600 did not stand out to me. Of course I only listened for about 10 minutes.

Shane D

Interesting. Of the three you mentioned, I've tried the PM3s, which I did not like at all. LCD-2 is a good headphone but clearly colored. HE400s, never tried. Though the HE400i is nice.

 

[Shane D]

Interesting. Of the three you mentioned, I've tried the PM3s, which I did not like at all. LCD-2 is a good headphone but clearly colored. HE400s, never tried. Though the HE400i is nice.

I didn't care for the Hifiman, was nonplussed by the 600, and was impressed by the LCD-2 after an amp and (balanced) cable change.

I was a fan of the PM3'S going in and came out deeply in love. These are on the TOP of my must have list. I just have to raise come cash.

Shane D

 

[PinkyPowers]

I tried the 600 amped, along with the PM3'S, LCD-2's and HE400'S. In this session, the HD600 did not stand out to me. Of course I only listened for about 10 minutes.

Shane D

lol. Ok, I can totally see that. I own the LCD-2, and it does outclass the HD600 by a good stretch.

 

[Shane D]

Amped with tubes?

No.

 

[Shane D]

A receiver isn't gonna be near enough what you need for these...

Well, that's disappointing...
I never saw the need for amps, up to this point. I must admit that the PM3'S did improve with an amp, so it is likely an inevitable purchase.
Any recommendations for an amp that would work with the HD6XX AND the PM3'S?

Shane D

 

[Shane D]

lol. Ok, I can totally see that. I own the LCD-2, and it does outclass the HD600 by a good stretch.

It should for that price!

Shane D

 

[rkw]

I tried the 600 amped, along with the PM3'S, LCD-2's and HE400'S.

Which amp was used during that session? Among those headphones, the HD600 requires much more power than the others (not even close). And the LCD-2 is much more expensive than the others. Basically you were listening to 3 categories: HD600 (high impedance dynamic), PM-3/HE400 (lower end planar), LCD-2 (high end planar).

 

[MWSVette]

Well, that's disappointing...
I never saw the need for amps, up to this point. I must admit that the PM3'S did improve with an amp, so it is likely an inevitable purchase.
Any recommendations for an amp that would work with the HD6XX AND the PM3'S?

Shane D

For a reasonably priced tube amp look at the Schiit Vali 2 or for a little more money the Valhalla 2...

 

[Shane D]

For a reasonably priced tube amp look at the Schiit Vali 2 or for a little more money the Valhalla 2...

Would that be a good fit for both?

Shane D

 

[Shane D]

Which amp was used during that session? Among those headphones, the HD600 requires much more power than the others (not even close). And the LCD-2 is much more expensive than the others. Basically you were listening to 3 categories: HD600 (high impedance dynamic), PM-3/HE400 (lower end planar), LCD-2 (high end planar).

He had two amps, but I really wasn't paying much attention to them. One was an Asgard, I think.

Shane D