[bzippy]

I've been a huge 600 fan since starting this hobby about 6 years ago. I love the frequency balance (especially the natural/realistic mids & highs), the clarity, the instrument separation. But I need something closed for use in bed that won't bother my wife or young daughter. Recommendations in the same approx price range, please? (~$300)

I will admit that, despite my deep & enduring love for the 600, I do wish they had a bit more low end (but I don't mind using a little EQ). So feel free to recommend things with more bass than the 600.

Something made me think the Meze 99 Classics would be a good bet, but the folks in the main impressions thread don't think so. I'm kinda thinking I'll give them a go anyway though.

Thanks!

 

[ProtegeManiac]

I've been a huge 600 fan since starting this hobby about 6 years ago. I love the frequency balance (especially the natural/realistic mids & highs), the clarity, the instrument separation. But I need something closed for use in bed that won't bother my wife or young daughter. Recommendations in the same approx price range, please? (~$300)

Sennheiser HD380 Pro or Westone W20

I will admit that, despite my deep & enduring love for the 600, I do wish they had a bit more low end (but I don't mind using a little EQ). So feel free to recommend things with more bass than the 600.

For the HD600:
I. EQ
1. 35hz, Low Shelf, Q1.0, +4dB
2. 1500hz, High Shelf, Q1.0, -2dB

II. Leather wall hybrid earpads; HM5 earpads can mount onto the plastic frame but need some tripping so they can snap back into the cup.

For the non-open alternative
III. Westone W20 with Comply earpads

IV. HD380 with thicker, denser leather pads

 

[buke9]

Yes the Meze 99’s are not the closed back version of the 600’s by any stretch and I find them a bit closer to the 650’s response but with definitely more bass . While they are not detail monsters they still de fairly well but more of a relaxed high end and fun low end without losing the nice mids.

 

[bzippy]

Ok, great. Thanks.

Like i said, I'm probably still going to get a pair of 99Cs, because I'm really intrigued. But I'll give up on the idea that they'll be anything like the 600s.

So any other 600 fans have more suggestions?

 

[addicted2music]

DT 150 comes to my mind. They sound very similar to the HD 6XX series. The sound is liquid and lush. I own both.