[cpnfantstk]

Whats the warranty of these panasonics? JVC gives a generous 2 years. I can't wait to get these 600s next week.
 
 
EDIT: YUK !. Only 90 days but I guess for $30 its not a big deal.

 

[RPGWiZaRD]

 

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I am gonna guess that those might be the middle of what the velours do and what the origional pads do.. Maybe retaining more of the roomy reverb while giving a similar shimmer on the highs maybe a tad less?. Kinda makes sense with the holes still on the bottom of those.

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Yea I didn't notice the holes were still there at first so it'll be too much similar results anyway so not worth it as velours are excellent in comfort + doesn't get sweaty.

 

[Dsnuts]

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Whats the warranty of these panasonics? JVC gives a generous 2 years. I can't wait to get these 600s next week.
 
 
EDIT: YUK !. Only 90 days but I guess for $30 its not a big deal.

Unless you get a bad one out of the box the build on them are solid even though the cups just hang on the arms..Ya and if something happens to them you can just get another and use your older one to mod maybe. Throw em in some YOU SEE THIS PANASONIC?? WOODIED HTF600.. But just charge $50. These will catch on FIRE!! Guaranteed!! Lol!!

 

[Dsnuts]

Wow G. Karl sold his HTF600 already. That was quick..Whom ever got them. You are lucky... Save some money and they come with velours? Deal... Let us know how you like them once you get them. And yes they will be nice n broken in. So blast them tunes.!

 

[NamelessPFG]

 
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You're right D, these certainly are a lot of fun.  Well one thing's for sure, The cans that I've always held the longest had bass.  Period.  I can't accept "balanced" or "bass-light" anymore, it just ain't me.

Ya haha. Analytical is overrated. I need my full blown bass!!. I have to agree..If you think about it  Bassy offerings are only a few compared to Balanced. Your apple ear buds are balanced. Forget about to that noise. I need my room full o Bass..But I also like how well these HTF600 does bass light music justice too..I just heard some vocals on them. Unreal good. They might not equal the higher end in this regard but they do a damn beautiful job I have to say.

To each his own...I figure that it's easier to unbalance a balanced headphone than the other way around, with the help of a good EQ, and with that EQ, everyone can tweak the sound signature to their liking...at least where frequency response is concerned. (Soundstage, imaging, detail retrieval, and bass impact are different matters.) Also, I'd think that the iBuds you mentioned would be bass-light if anything, not balanced. (It's been a while since I've had a listen on those...) A balanced headphone would be closer to an electrostatic (Stax or Koss ESP/950, maybe Sennheiser Orpheus), I would think...
 
Then again, you also say that the HTF600 isn't horribly recessed in the mids and treble like the XB500, which actually helps it attain the balance I'm looking for across the frequency range. I don't really think that any part of the spectrum should be emphasized over the others in volume, but if the bass has more physical impact/slam at the same volume without detracting from the rest volume-wise, that's fine.
 
If anything, I'd think that the market is dominated by bassy headphones, even if most of them are overhyped marketing crap with muddy, boomy, uncontrolled bass that overrides the rest of the spectrum-the sort of thing I want to avoid. Only time will tell whether the HTF600 will shatter that impression, starting on Tuesday (and then plenty of burn-in afterward).
 
In the meantime, I'm listening to those EDM tracks on my Lambdas, and they sound great to me even without massively head-rattling bass. The rest of the spectrum sounds nice with their distinctively airy, atmospheric presentation, and there's still a bit of impact at the low end to go along with the bass beats.

 

[Dsnuts]

I know we like to talk about the bass end to these but believe it or not they are actually  balanced well..Sure the bass has a strong  presence but does not take anything away from them.  Music to me sounds full on these and that is perhaps the greatest trait of the HTF600s.
 
You are right..I have to admit I have heard my share of imbalanced HPs and how you get that not so fresh feeling in your gut when you listen to them..The only way a HP is going to sound proper is if balance is intact. I think maybe what G karl and what I stated on his comment has more to do with how many similar sounding HPs that are out. All HPs have to have some type of balance for music to sound right. I think the higher up in the scale of HPs perhaps even more Balanced. 
 
These Panasonics are unique in that while having the balance that is proper it is engaging and music comes full with not much of anything missing which is surprising to no end on a budget can. If one reads all the comments I have made it might sound like these are Bass head cans and nothing else..The truly dynamic part of this phone is that they can be  but they are far more than just bass proficient..Hearing bass light music on these have let me discover how they can handle other types of music with just as much engagement.. I haven't smiled when listening to vocals in a long time..Or how instruments sound proper in the scheme of the music..
 
I have had plenty of cans that sound great for some tunes but sound lacking for others. It is rare to find a can that is truly not weak or limp for any type of music you are listening to not to mention does more than just music but games and movies extremely well. I think it is hard to find that even in higher end cans let alone one that cost this cheap.

 

[RPGWiZaRD]

This post will be a bit off-topic but since there's are so many "scouts" around in this thread that are looking for great budget cans I'd like to bring up another so far totally unknown headphone for head-fi. I haven't heard them myself yet but I may plan testing them but I figured perhaps some1 else also wants to too.
 
It's JVC HA-M750. http://av.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028574&pathId=95&page=3
 

 

Driver Unit	1.57"(40mm)
Magnet type	Neodymium
Frequency Response	6-26,000Hz
Nominal Impedance	32ohms
Sensitivity	115dB/1mW
Max. Input Capability	1000mW(IEC)
Cord Length	3.94ft (1.2m)
Weight (without cord)	8.54oz (242g)
Plug	iPhone compatible, Gold Plated
Accessory	6.3mm plug adaptor, 6.56ft (2m) extension cord

 
It started with a post I saw in another thread and went on to check amazon comments and got one promissing comment (sometimes u find useful clues at least), whit the little info I've gathered here and there it seems to remind of HTF600's response with strong bass response (probably with even better extension too) while not lacking in mids and highs for the price. They are like $52 on amazon.com and £35 on amazon.co.uk.

 

[Dsnuts]

You know I have thought about those and Joker has reviewed them on his portable shoot out. They seem to be average to his ears but the reviews on Amazon are all positive.. I might have to try those myself and see how they are.

 

[crinacle]

 
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You know I have thought about those and Joker has reviewed them on his portable shoot out. They seem to be average to his ears but the reviews on Amazon are all positive.. I might have to try those myself and see how they are.

I would take Amazon reviews with just a pinch of salt. You want the opinions of experienced users, specialists and/or professionals, not so much that of a regular consumer's.
 
P.S. any kind soul here willing to lend me a pair? I'm very interested in these and my holidays are here too, so I have a lot of time on my hands

 

[jto168]

Where can I get these in Canada?
Alternatively, where can I get these online that will ship to Canada?
 
I'm really intrigued and have been following this thread since it was created (thanks Dsnuts). The opinions of head-fi veterans has really added another level of curiousity to these cans...

 

[flavouz]

Is there any comparison between the HTF600 and the Superlux HD 660? I've tried the Superlux and found the sound really good for a 38 euros headphone. I was wondering how the HTF600 would sound compared to it.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Where can I get these in Canada?
Alternatively, where can I get these online that will ship to Canada?
I'm really intrigued and have been following this thread since it was created (thanks Dsnuts). The opinions of head-fi veterans has really added another level of curiousity to these cans...

I would think most of the major size retailers would ship to Canada (from US).
 
 
 

 

[Dsnuts]

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Where can I get these in Canada?
Alternatively, where can I get these online that will ship to Canada?
 
I'm really intrigued and have been following this thread since it was created (thanks Dsnuts). The opinions of head-fi veterans has really added another level of curiousity to these cans...

I think Armaegis was trying to track one down for Canada and he was saying he can get them but the price of them are more. Which don't surprise me. He was saying $60 instead of what we pay here in the states.. That being said.. OMG are they worth $60. If you can get them delivered to you, knowing what I know about them now I would easily pay that much. It does suck that these aren't as easily available in Canada but seriously. You need to find one. Search my friend search. It will be worth your efforts to get one. If anything just to be the first Canadian to discover these. Wait till you hear these with your favorite tracks.


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Is there any comparison between the HTF600 and the Superlux HD 660? I've tried the Superlux and found the sound really good for a 38 euros headphone. I was wondering how the HTF600 would sound compared to it.

I am a fan of the superlux/ samson phones. They are some of the best phones for the price and give a lot for the money.. If I would give a money value on my Samson SR850 vs the HTF600 in sound alone. I would throw a solid $100-$120 similar to what the AD700 would cost. The HTF600? $150-$200 easily if not more.. So in that regard get one and find out for yourself. They just might become one of your favorites. The HTF600 will have a different signature than your Superlux phone I am guessing..Absolutely engaging and a blast to listen to music with..

 

[oyster]

Cannot do more of AB listening between these & Shure 750DJ, i tried hard to justify my Shure purchase but i've given up now.
The Shures are definitely better but only slightly & at low volumes i really cannot say which one is better. Shure has more resolution & definition but the pannys are smoother & bigger sounding than 750dj. Shure definitely has tighter bass that extends better. But at the end we all want something musical & the panasonics never fail
 
Burn in(or say getting used to for some) is a must with panasonic. Even if u dislike it completely do give it at least 15 hours listen.
I went by the hype & these live by that. 
 

 

[Dsnuts]

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Cannot do more of AB listening between these & Shure 750DJ, i tried hard to justify my Shure purchase but i've given up now.
The Shures are definitely better but only slightly & at low volumes i really cannot say which one is better. Shure has more resolution & definition but the pannys are smoother & bigger sounding than 750dj. Shure definitely has tighter bass that extends better. But at the end we all want something musical & the panasonics never fail
 
Burn in(or say getting used to for some) is a must with panasonic. Even if u dislike it completely do give it at least 15 hours listen.
I went by the hype & these live by that. 
 

They grew on you a little perhaps? Lol. . I am glad you got a solid complimentary can to your favorite and considering you probably payed a good 4X more for your Shures..In the end I still love my favorites and even though they have not have gotten the head time they all deserve. It is hard not to love the musicality of the HTF600. So hype is no longer hype. Maybe more fact now to you.. Everyone should try one..There is no excuse not to have one.. I feel bad that our Canadian friends have to jump through hoops to track one down however.