[jusaequum]

Thanks, guy! I decide to cancel my order. I have many buyer remorses recently and don't want to risk it.

 

[finleyville]

Have these on order and already thinking of changing cables. Should I peruse the 650 thread for solid recommendations or is there a specific 6XX mod thread up?

Too bad these won't ship until after Capital Audio fest to demo some amps...

 

[ahmadfaizadnan]

Have these on order and already thinking of changing cables. Should I peruse the 650 thread for solid recommendations or is there a specific 6XX mod thread up?

Yeah. There's a lot of info in 650 mod thread and I don't think it's necessary to create another mod thread for 6xx.

 

[gardibolt]

Some time ago I tried the Massdrop/HiFiMan HE-350, which was a terrible headphone in so many ways, but in the stock pads it had a rich, warm, lush sound to it that I really liked. I've seen a lot of people describe the 6XX as rich and warm---is that headphone likely to get me in the neighborhood of the the HE-350 sound, or should I keep looking for something else that will get me there?

 

[PinkyPowers]

Some time ago I tried the Massdrop/HiFiMan HE-350, which was a terrible headphone in so many ways, but in the stock pads it had a rich, warm, lush sound to it that I really liked. I've seen a lot of people describe the 6XX as rich and warm---is that headphone likely to get me in the neighborhood of the the HE-350 sound, or should I keep looking for something else that will get me there?

In the realm of "rich and warm", you aren't likely to find a better headphone than the HD6XX anywhere near this price range.

 

[jamor]

5 more months boys LOL FeelsBadMan

 

[L0rdGwyn]

I have a question for the esteemed members of this thread (and long-time HD650 owners).

Now, I realize this is a bit of a ridiculous concern, but hey, that is the obsessive-compulsive nature of this hobby. I was lucky enough to get in on the original HD6XX drop. I am wondering if one of the ear pads I received is defective (not to mention there was chipped paint on the headband on arrival, but that is a different story). I've had these about 6 months, but noticed this after only about two months of regular use. The foam in the left pad has completely flatted out, so that the two pads are asymmetrical, leading to a somewhat uneven force on the head. It's like the foam in the pad has been rotated 90 degrees so it is sideways, but efforts to reorient it have failed. Did I get a defective pad, or do these really wear out in two months? Only asking because they are $50 for a new set (which is absurd, IMO).

Here is a pic, bad pad on the left.



Thanks!

 

[canthearyou]

Some time ago I tried the Massdrop/HiFiMan HE-350, which was a terrible headphone in so many ways, but in the stock pads it had a rich, warm, lush sound to it that I really liked. I've seen a lot of people describe the 6XX as rich and warm---is that headphone likely to get me in the neighborhood of the the HE-350 sound, or should I keep looking for something else that will get me there?

How ANYBODY could describe the he350 as rich, lush and warm is way beyond me! These sound a thousand times better than the he350 in every single way possible.

 

[PinkyPowers]

I have a question for the esteemed members of this thread (and long-time HD650 owners).

Now, I realize this is a bit of a ridiculous concern, but hey, that is the obsessive-compulsive nature of this hobby. I was lucky enough to get in on the original HD6XX drop. I am wondering if one of the ear pads I received is defective (not to mention there was chipped paint on the headband on arrival, but that is a different story). I've had these about 6 months, but noticed this after only about two months of regular use. The foam in the left pad has completely flatted out, so that the two pads are asymmetrical, leading to a somewhat uneven force on the head. It's like the foam in the pad has been rotated 90 degrees so it is sideways, but efforts to reorient it have failed. Did I get a defective pad, or do these really wear out in two months? Only asking because they are $50 for a new set (which is absurd, IMO).

Here is a pic, bad pad on the left.



Thanks!

I would say you received a defective set. Mine came in pristine condition, and after using them for hours every day since they arrived, both pads seem fairly firm.

 

[ahmadfaizadnan]

I have a question for the esteemed members of this thread (and long-time HD650 owners).

Now, I realize this is a bit of a ridiculous concern, but hey, that is the obsessive-compulsive nature of this hobby. I was lucky enough to get in on the original HD6XX drop. I am wondering if one of the ear pads I received is defective (not to mention there was chipped paint on the headband on arrival, but that is a different story). I've had these about 6 months, but noticed this after only about two months of regular use. The foam in the left pad has completely flatted out, so that the two pads are asymmetrical, leading to a somewhat uneven force on the head. It's like the foam in the pad has been rotated 90 degrees so it is sideways, but efforts to reorient it have failed. Did I get a defective pad, or do these really wear out in two months? Only asking because they are $50 for a new set (which is absurd, IMO).

Here is a pic, bad pad on the left.



Thanks!

Looks like a defective set. Mine is still firm and I use it almost everyday.

 

[trilobites]

Some time ago I tried the Massdrop/HiFiMan HE-350, which was a terrible headphone in so many ways, but in the stock pads it had a rich, warm, lush sound to it that I really liked. I've seen a lot of people describe the 6XX as rich and warm---is that headphone likely to get me in the neighborhood of the the HE-350 sound, or should I keep looking for something else that will get me there?

I believe the he350 is the worst reviewed "massdrop made" headphone out there.

you should just buy the hd6xx when it redrops, cant go wrong with it. it's the best deal for $200.

 

[L0rdGwyn]

@PinkyPowers @ahmadfaizadnan Thanks for the replies, that is very irritating. Mine was an early model, within the first 300 off the line, makes me wonder if getting an earlier serial is actually a disadvantage. Probably not worth contacting Massdrop at this point, may have to just suck it up and buy a new set....sigh

 

[ahmadfaizadnan]

@PinkyPowers @ahmadfaizadnan Thanks for the replies, that is very irritating. Mine was an early model, within the first 300 off the line, makes me wonder if getting an earlier serial is actually a disadvantage. Probably not worth contacting Massdrop at this point, may have to just suck it up and buy a new set....sigh

Someone suggested me to try the brainwavz hm5 velor pad and he said the bass is tighter and a tad better in soundstage but I never tried it myself.

https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Memory-Replacements-Earpads-Headphones/dp/B00MFDX4YO

 

[PinkyPowers]

@PinkyPowers @ahmadfaizadnan Thanks for the replies, that is very irritating. Mine was an early model, within the first 300 off the line, makes me wonder if getting an earlier serial is actually a disadvantage. Probably not worth contacting Massdrop at this point, may have to just suck it up and buy a new set....sigh

A new set of pads, only. You don't need new headphones, right?

 

[L0rdGwyn]

A new set of pads, only. You don't need new headphones, right?

Right. I just contacted Massdrop support to see if they are willing to replace them