EinZweiDrei
500+ Head-Fier
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Thats a bit tough to call.
On one hand, tubes are usually preferred for extra warmth and smoothness. The stock tubes definitely add that, and my HD600's are now capable of sub-bass as well.
On the other, the stock tubes are very bright in the upper-mids..similar to my magni 2 uber(solid state). It makes voices very clear..but sometimes too bright/sharp. This may be where the 'SS-like' opinion comes from.
If I can find a set of tubes that tame those upper-mids and keep everything else the same, it would be perfect. Its not a huge problem..I love the stock tubes, just nitpicking.
I never use EQ also, for what its worth.
making the hd6xx series open up its sub bass sounds really promising.
lack of sub bass is the main issue i have with these phones out of my current source.
i hate to say this but i actually prefer my k701 for electronic over my hd650 out of my m9xx most of the time.
for me my k701 and hd600 gets the most time on my head.
i haven't tried my dt880(600ohms) yet.still unopened from its box .
trying to find a day where i can have some serious listening.
how is the valhalla2 different from valhalla1 in terms of sound?
is there a thread or post somewhere that compares them? i can't seem to find it.