dreamwhisper
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Andrew_WOT,
Check out the link in my sig. HD650
Donnus,
I wouldn't call the K501's immersive,
and if the K701's are anywhere near as airy you likely will not find them immersive. (however prbly excellent with jazz & classical)
I have the newer HD650 version and I've tried some lower priced SS amps with them which cleared up a signifigant amount of darkness/veiling.
I however like this sound and combined with their organic sound find it to be one of their greatest strengths as it creates believability/immersiveness for me.
I've tried them with a $300 4-channel Behringer SS amp that drove them very well.
So there isn't necessarily any need to get a very expensive solid state amp, however, the HD650's are quite possible the biggest tease in headphones when it comes to upgrading.
I've also heard them with the DV332 which to me only sounded decent when you cranked the volume (ouch), the Lavry DA10 which can't drive them with enough power.
and the Cayin HA-1A which sounds pretty good however I think they really shine with a powerful SS amp.
If you go HD650 you might want to buy them new just to make sure you get the newest version.
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I disagree. I found my HD650's to simply have a very coherent soundstage (integrated into the overall music) so they sound immersive and open up when the music calls for it and stretche far far out (instead of being a laid out in front of you for your analysis type of soundstage - like the K501)
Check out the link in my sig. HD650
Donnus,
I wouldn't call the K501's immersive,
and if the K701's are anywhere near as airy you likely will not find them immersive. (however prbly excellent with jazz & classical)
I have the newer HD650 version and I've tried some lower priced SS amps with them which cleared up a signifigant amount of darkness/veiling.
I however like this sound and combined with their organic sound find it to be one of their greatest strengths as it creates believability/immersiveness for me.
I've tried them with a $300 4-channel Behringer SS amp that drove them very well.
So there isn't necessarily any need to get a very expensive solid state amp, however, the HD650's are quite possible the biggest tease in headphones when it comes to upgrading.
I've also heard them with the DV332 which to me only sounded decent when you cranked the volume (ouch), the Lavry DA10 which can't drive them with enough power.
and the Cayin HA-1A which sounds pretty good however I think they really shine with a powerful SS amp.
If you go HD650 you might want to buy them new just to make sure you get the newest version.
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Originally Posted by big-ban /img/forum/go_quote.gif ... BUT, if soundstage is what you're looking for, look elsewhere. Forget about the HD650 - right now |
I disagree. I found my HD650's to simply have a very coherent soundstage (integrated into the overall music) so they sound immersive and open up when the music calls for it and stretche far far out (instead of being a laid out in front of you for your analysis type of soundstage - like the K501)