[SK138]

Sony F1...it's like Senn meets K1000 then produces F1

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Originally Posted by Kasp3r /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have 580's right now, but I would like to buy another headphone soon. What headphone would compliment the 580's?

 

[Kasp3r]

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Originally Posted by SK138 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sony F1...it's like Senn meets K1000 then produces F1

Well it is open...

Have not tried a Sony can yet, what do you think about 701's?

 

[SK138]

I had just about every top of the line production headphone and I will say 701 is extremely neutral and detailed....but boring. No matter what amp I had at the time (both tube and SS amps)...the basic flat sound didn't change.

This is my first Sony headphone that cost more than $100 and I am surprised how good they are. Then again...Sony did make the R10...the King

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Originally Posted by Kasp3r /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well it is open... Have not tried a Sony can yet, what do you think about 701's?

 

[1ceman]

Anyone on the fence for an HD580, now's pretty much the last chance! I just purchased mine from a Proaudiomart on ebay (just search for hd580). There's only 2 left! I can't wait to get my pair and hear them. My KSC75s have severed me well, but now I need something more comfortable.

 

[wquiles]

Thanks to the info in this thread I just called Senn USA and ordered the HD650 cable and HD600 grills for my oldie HD580 set

Will

 

[ADD]

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Originally Posted by 1ceman /img/forum/go_quote.gif There's only 2 left!

Yeh, I think I bought the first pair out of that last batch of 5. But you never know, the seller has sold a fair few batches of them over the last little while. I'd bet even money he might possibly dig up some more early next year!

 

[RLembke]

I just snagged the last of the "new" hd580 that brianf had for sale on eBay. Thanks for pushing me in this direction in time!

EDIT - Looks like that was just a batch of em....plenty more there now.

 

[antissocial]

I just recived my new headphone : a brand new HD580!!! As I' m from france, I paid it 149€ (~210$) fdpin, on a french website. It sounds really very cool!

 

[fewtch]

Wow, this thread has been around for along, LONG time... haven't heard HD580s now for awhile, but my setup is probably too warm to sound good with them (tweaked for DT880s). Of course, a simple cable/opamp swap would probably change that... hmmm

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[Rickio]

I got a HD580 from brianf as well. I got 2 HD580's now. I had to get the second one as a backup hehehe

I tried to talk my brother into getting one and he bought a hd595 and is a bit disappointed now...oh well!

 

[TSuBaSa]

Well I got a HD580 from brian too... I hope mini^3 gain5 could handle it...

 

[RLembke]

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Originally Posted by TSuBaSa /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well I got a HD580 from brian too... I hope mini^3 gain5 could handle it...

Be sure to report back on that, please. Getting ready to build a mini^3 myself and I seem to have seen Ti mention the gain 5 worked well for his HD650s in the build thread over at HeadWize. I'd love to hear confirmation.

 

[TSuBaSa]

Well I dont remember but a 580 owner sad to me mini^3 gain 5 handles it real nice. And yes be sure I'll write here...

 

[wquiles]

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Originally Posted by RLembke /img/forum/go_quote.gif Be sure to report back on that, please. Getting ready to build a mini^3 myself and I seem to have seen Ti mention the gain 5 worked well for his HD650s in the build thread over at HeadWize. I'd love to hear confirmation.

Same here - I am now waiting for my order from Digi-Key to build/assemble my mini^3 as well. I have had my 580's for almost 6-7 years now, but since I travel often and plan to use my Triple 10's most often, I am building my mini^3 with a gain of two.

I though about setting up the mini^3 with a higher gain to be able to drive the 580's better, but you don't need much gain with the Triple 10's, so my plan is to do another DIY project and build a home-based (non-portable) amplifier for the 580's instead of asking the small amp to work with both of my headphones.

For the non-portable project, I might build a home-version of the mini^3, the M^3, a PIMETA, β22, or something else - I have not decided yet, but I am in no hurry either

Will

 

[leftnose]

I just received a pair of HD580 that I bought in the sale forum here. While I listen mostly to Rock. I have a fair amount of Jazz and Classical. I'm hoping these phones will get a good workout when I'm in the mood for something lighter.