Comments on Profile Post by rlow

Now to figure out, am I a 650 or a 600 man?

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Nothing piercing. Sounds like old-fashioned, good hifi speakers :)

Midrange can be annoying depending on chain. HD600 is unpleasant on most solid state amps I've tried it on for example (most recently, Schiit Ragnarok). HD650 was a much better match there. However, on a tube amp I typically preferred the more balanced presentation of the HD600 over the HD650.

In my experience, going back to the 650 sounds really nice for about 5-10 minutes before really nice turns into dull and boring.

The 650s have been relegated to my daughter's setup full time.

If HD-600 bothers me, I can easily fix it with a tone control or a filter. But I don't seem to be able to fix dark headphones, such as HD-650.

I love the 600s. I actually find them close in detail and midrange goodness to the HD800s. When I want that more intimate vocal presence, they're my go to. You could also try the ZMF suede pads. They bring a bit more space and bass to the sound without messing up what makes them great.