[pHEnomIC]

I am having a very hard time deciding between the hd600 and hd650.  I want to get one and be done with it, don't want to get the 600 and regret not getting the 650.  I see a lot of controversy, there being many people saying the hd600 is better than the 650.
 
I listen to mostly rock, techno, but a bit of everything.
It will be attached to my audio-gd compass dac/amp.
 
So far I have the d5000 and love it but want another toy.
 
Also have s4i, d1001s, and some other randoms

 

[idletime1213]

Neither is better than the other, they're much much more alike than they are different.
 
HD 650 - more bass quantity, laidback, treble rolloff, more euphonic and lush
HD 600 - more neutral, faster, more pronounced treble, slightly more upfront

 

[Ultrainferno]

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Neither is better than the other, they're much much more alike than they are different.
 
HD 650 - more bass quantity, laidback, treble rolloff, more euphonic and lush
HD 600 - more neutral, faster, more pronounced treble, slightly more upfront

Bingo!

 

[ProtegeManiac]

You can get the HD600 and spend the savings on other gear for your system, or stock up on fresh ear+headband pads - $60/pair+$15+shipping every year or so means they aren't cheap.
 
Or, you can get the HD650 and avoid finish on the HD600, which some people consider atrocious. I was looking for the HD580J since it's the HD600 with a darker grey finish, but then I realized my room's painted in midnight blue. It's hanging next to a wall and I don't see the marble as much; but then again I didn't really think it was that ugly on its own, just that the 580J and 650  looked better.