[Jose Hidalgo]

Well the bass on the HD-600 is an issue too many. My post is a perfectly sensible one related to the topic of the thread, and somewhat to yours as a side topic. Sorry in advance if that's too eclectic.

Yes, of course the bass on the HD600 is an issue (except if you have access to EQ, but even so). Always has been. HD600 is about midrange and treble, not about bass.
That is precisely why I mentioned the Nighthawk, which absolutely blows away the HD600 (and most other headphones) as far as bass is concerned.

 

[reinhard5490]

If I have to choose only one, I will ended up with Meze 99. Granted, the soundstage is not there, and its not sophisticated in terms of separation

but its so fun.

 

[Kukuk]

With my Abyss AB-1266 on their way out the door, I gotta go with my Hifiman HE-500. If ever I've heard a master of all trades headphone, this is it. Bass is bottomless, mids are full bodied, treble is smooth but detailed, soundstage is very large, imaging is pin-point, and they are among the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. Not once have I ever considered trading or selling them, and I don't think that will ever change.

 

[Requia]

Of the ones that I have? That's a tough call...

At the moment I really like the Saturn One. I've been listening to a lot of instrumentals, and I just enjoy listening to the tracks on really open headphones. Plus it's super lightweight and the clamp doesn't put too much pressure on my head, which is perfect since I get migraines.

I'm hoping to grab the Jupiter soon.

 

[SennheiserNoob]

I'm still learning and experimenting, but the TH900 always seemed interesting to me (as a basshead)

 

[souomaior]

The oldest headphone that I own, and still my favorite: Sennheiser HD600

 

[Deolum]

Yes, of course the bass on the HD600 is an issue (except if you have access to EQ, but even so). Always has been. HD600 is about midrange and treble, not about bass.
That is precisely why I mentioned the Nighthawk, which absolutely blows away the HD600 (and most other headphones) as far as bass is concerned.

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

 

[Deolum]

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

 

[Jose Hidalgo]

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

Except if you EQ it. Oratory preset for HD600 is great when it comes to bass.
Nighthawk still blows it away though.

 

[flaxton]

I can’t believe the amount of headphones mentioned. No wonder we can never all agree which are the best.

 

[Metalingus]

Nothing gave me the wow factor of LCD-X but all things considered i’d go for HD800. Not the S version.

 

[JDFlood]

I can’t believe the amount of headphones mentioned. No wonder we can never all agree which are the best.

Very true. I have had my share and the task of finding the right system is challenging (streamer, DAC, amp, and headphones... all matter and determine what you hear).

 

[guido]

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

 

[acguitar84]

I know it's only the first day - but I'd have to say the Utopia. So far so good!!

 

[The Third]

Nothing gave me the wow factor of LCD-X but all things considered i’d go for HD800. Not the S version.

Can I ask you why not the S version? I am looking to buy either the hd800 or the hd800s, but leaning more towards the former as well...