[Redcarmoose]

MDR-Z1R

 

[ics1974]

I just returned my HD660s because it is too close in sound to my HD600 but not as good. The HD660s is technically better especially in the imaging and layering but when I switch to my HD600 I am always so amazed by the tone. The 660s is very close tone wise but something is missing... not as smooth and the timbre is a little off. I will be replacing it with Sundara.

 

[JDFlood]

I just returned my HD660s because it is too close in sound to my HD600 but not as good. The HD660s is technically better especially in the imaging and layering but when I switch to my HD600 I am always so amazed by the tone. The 660s is very close tone wise but something is missing... not as smooth and the timbre is a little off. I will be replacing it with Sundara.

You broke them in first right?

 

[ics1974]

You broke them in first right?
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You broke them in first right?

yes

 

[VladYR]

It's a close call between Sony MDR-Z1R or Warwick Acoustics Sonoma M1.

 

[MisterButthead]

Currently my favourite headphone is the Sennheiser HD 250 Linear 600 ohm but i have a Utopia on the way that might change that.

It indeed will. It did for me. For my tastes, it is by far the best all-around cans I've ever heard. It would be perfect if it had a little more bass punch, but I love it for what it is.

 

[nasty nate]

HD800S - I've had a lot of Senns and they are easily my favorite.

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

Every headphone blows away the HD600 when it comes to bass.

The HD600 blows away every other headphone in sound quality when adjusted for price.

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

HD800S - I've had a lot of Senns and they are easily my favorite.

I agree that at this time, my HD800S are my favorite headphones. But, they required the right amp and EQ. But, when you have both, they are really hard to beat, especially in the attributes of sound stage, resolution and clarity.

 

[nasty nate]

I agree that at this time, my HD800S are my favorite headphones. But, they required the right amp and EQ. But, when you have both, they are really hard to beat, especially in the attributes of sound stage, resolution and clarity.

I've never had to EQ them - but amping is very important. I've found that a nice tube amp takes the edge off and warms them up a bit.

 

[Deolum]

The HD600 blows away every other headphone in sound quality when adjusted for price.

Yes

 

[cddc]

I just returned my HD660s because it is too close in sound to my HD600 but not as good. The HD660s is technically better especially in the imaging and layering but when I switch to my HD600 I am always so amazed by the tone. The 660s is very close tone wise but something is missing... not as smooth and the timbre is a little off. I will be replacing it with Sundara.

You should replace it with HD650, HiFiMan is notorious for its build quality.

 

[cddc]

but the HD600 is the one most often mentioned...by far

Possibly HD650 too

 

[Jose Hidalgo]

Possibly HD650 too

Nope, HD600. Long live the King ! Often imitated, never replaced.

 

[ics1974]

You should replace it with HD650, HiFiMan is notorious for its build quality.

I also have 6XX. I know I’m taking my chances but hopefully I get a good pair.