SomeTechNoob
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I got $215 flat here in california
darn california tax, literally every store has tax here.
darn california tax, literally every store has tax here.
I got caught up in the hype and put in an order, but after reading this thread I have a serious case of buyer's remorse. For a variety of reasons, I'm limited to portable amps. I have a Fiio E11K that I know can't drive them (it can't even drive the 7XX from AKG/Massdrop), but I was thinking I could upgrade to the A5. But after reading all 236 pages of this thread, my impression is that there really is no portable amp capable of powering them properly. So I think I'll need to cancel.
I already have Grado GH-2 as Open Headphone. Should I go for HD6XX?
I have Sennheiser Momentum and to be honest I don't really like the sound signature. I'm sure HD6xx is better and for $200 it's really hard to pass this drop
If you are comparing the HD6xx to the Grado, then yes, go for the HD6xx. Grado's are overly bright and harsh.
But if he likes that sort of sound, and many do, then he may find these headphones too warm.
It's all about personal taste here.
That's what I'm afraid of. I never try HD6xx before and I'm afraid that I will hate the sound signature. Since I already have GH-2 as an open can, it's hard to justify to buy another open-headphone.
Anyway, Grado GH-2 is pretty warm for Grado.
I really dislike the sound signature, no deep bass, too much mid bass, great mids for vocals, rolled off highs.
It's a risk. $200 isn't a great deal of money for Headphones, but it isn't pocket change. My HD6XX are my least favorite of 13 different Headphones/IEMs I own. I really dislike the sound signature, no deep bass, too much mid bass, great mids for vocals, rolled off highs. They're sloppy sounding, and this is my opinion after hearing them and other HD650s with several different TOTL amps, balanced, SE, DACs that definitely aren't the problem, etc. I personally don't get the rave reviews they receive.
I was going to sell them, but I'm going to mod them. Cskippy sent me a mod through PM, and after reading tons of his posts on several headphones, we have similar sound signature preferences. I'm hoping that this mod makes them listenable, because they've sat in their box for months.
I wouldn't jump 'just' because they're a great deal over their regular price. Some may prefer the HD600, which is cheaper and has a more normal frequency response. Do some research, and that should help you decide. I'd grab some Planar Headphones before these, and the Monoprice M1060 and Hifiman 400i aren't terribly expensive and deliver music much different than a dynamic driver Headphone.
For me the bright and harsh era of Grado ended many years ago. The GH2 is far from bright. Even the brightest Grado at the moment, the 325e, is still within many people's tolerance.If you are comparing the HD6xx to the Grado, then yes, go for the HD6xx. Grado's are overly bright and harsh.
I already have Grado GH-2 as Open Headphone. Should I go for HD6XX?
I have Sennheiser Momentum and to be honest I don't really like the sound signature. I'm sure HD6xx is better and for $200 it's really hard to pass this drop