[nocturnalsheet]

i wondering which desktop amp will be the best match for the HD580?

currently looking to add a desktop amp to my setup.

Regards,

 

[donunus]

I hear the woo audio 6 with pseudo dual power supply mod and sophia princess tube is the best match for hd600s. I assume since the 580s are similar that they will also be great for those

 

[donunus]

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Originally Posted by linuxworks /img/forum/go_quote.gif I hope this does not go into a fight... but can you please explain how a cable can affect soundstage? you DO realize that each wire is separate (left and right) and that there is no meaurable crosstalk in an amp-level wire? freq response could possibly change (although I doubt anyone can tell the diff via a phones cable; maybe a line-level cable that is very very long but not a phones cable). I'm willing to bet it really is the placebo effect here. there's no science behind 'soundstage'. soundstage is stereo separation and there is nothing to change that in a cable!

Soundstage is not only affected by separation. Remember two drivers separate left-right information, while soundstage deals with where the instruments are on a stage. This includes depth as well as height information. Frequency response plays a big role in creating the illusion of a realistic soundstage. Remember we hear things to be where they are in space because of how their frequency responses and time delays change. Our ears have a different frequency response when sounds are coming from different directions due to their shape. Read about HRTF. So when a headphone has a diffuse field equalized response for example, it will have a simulated speakerlike soundstage more than a freefield eq'd headphone for example...

Now, so far as a cable is concerned, placebo plays a part but the more ones ears are trained, we detect the differences in the sounds of cables very easily. The hd600s equinox cable for example makes a much bigger difference in how my hd600s sound than upgrading the interconnects. Don't know the technical explanation but the sound it gives is consistent to me and I'm pretty sure its not placebo.

 

[gurusan]

finally replaced my pads and the cans sound SOOO much better. I didn't actually realize how bad they were!! LOL!

 

[rivieraranch]

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Originally Posted by gurusan /img/forum/go_quote.gif finally replaced my pads and the cans sound SOOO much better. I didn't actually realize how bad they were!! LOL!

I did that a while ago and it made a lot of difference. I also put on a 650 cable, too.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

I called Senn today for a set of HD600 grills (092815) and was quoted ~$12/ea (total shipped $30). They are also back-ordered till March, is that what they go for. I remember seeing postings of ~$4-6/ea.

 

[sic]

Hi,

can anyone tell me where I can buy a replacement headband for the 580s? I bought them several years ago (no warranty) and the plastic headband recently cracked almost all the way through. I've had to use tape (!) to keep them together.

I tried that Australian site BigWharehouse Spare Parts, but they said they couldn't help me.

Any other options?

ps) RivieraRanch, I like that cushion that you have on your headband... it might even do to keep my cracked band together. Where did you buy that?

 

[John Willett]

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Originally Posted by sic /img/forum/go_quote.gif can anyone tell me where I can buy a replacement headband for the 580s? ... <snip> ... I tried that Australian site BigWharehouse Spare Parts, but they said they couldn't help me.

No problem ar all - get straight on to the Australian Sennheiser distributor who will be able to sell you any replacement parts you want - their contact details are HERE.

 

[sic]

Thank you very much John. Actually, I'm in Spain, but I found the Spanish distributer on that page you linked to - hopefully they'll have a replacement part.

muchas gracias!

 

[gurusan]

I use a Beyerdynamic DT770 headband wrap and it is more comfortable and looks better than the stock hd580 pad

 

[Earwax]

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Originally Posted by kutje /img/forum/go_quote.gif bought my 580's probably 6 years ago and still love them a lot. Only problem is that the plugs are too loose for a while now. Would a 650 cable make a difference you think? And a question about the earscushions..can only find them for 50 euro's..that's not cheap..someone knows where to get them cheaper? searched on ebay already..thanks!

I also have a very old set of 580s (purchased used) and the cable to headphone connection would cut out randomly. I recently purchased a couple of the 650 cables. One cable, I shortened and re-terminated with a 1/8 inch plug and the other I'm leaving stock. Anyway, the slightly thicker connector of the 650 cable fits the headphone perfectly and produces a more solid connection. It hasn't failed yet. And I've even sleep with the headphones on.

Now, I wish I had bought new earpads at the same time, I would have at least saved the shipping charge.

 

[charliex]

Still - even at $160, the HD 580's are a bargain - simply one of the best set of cans still available - - - mod them with 600 grills and 650 cables and ya got one fine set of phones!

 

[charliex]

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Originally Posted by nocturnalsheet /img/forum/go_quote.gif i wondering which desktop amp will be the best match for the HD580? currently looking to add a desktop amp to my setup. Regards,

Just love my Little Dot MK III andd Fubar II with my 580's - lots of possibilities with tube-rolling and opamp switching.

 

[java]

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Originally Posted by nocturnalsheet /img/forum/go_quote.gif i wondering which desktop amp will be the best match for the HD580? currently looking to add a desktop amp to my setup. Regards,

Well, I drive my HD 580's with a Yamamoto HA-02, and am very happy ...

 

[nocturnalsheet]

My HD580.

Sounds great on the Millet.