HD6XX vs K7XX vs HE4XX

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If bass extension is not requisite then the HD600 sounds right up your alley. The K7XX never sounded right to me due to the upper midrange dip.

 

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The dislikes are because people would prefer you post in the All Purpose Advice Thread (https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/the-all-purpose-advice-thread.19/) rather than start a new thread.

I see that you deleted your post in that thread, but I think you would be better served moving your post back there.

 

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Don't mind the dislikes, they don't mean much and don't automatically put you on a black list, however, a lot of bitching and whining sure does. Nonetheless, please do participate in generating insights instead of just logging in to ask for buying advice, this forum is all about the 'signal', there's a few other places to ask for purchasing advice, post pictures of your gear, swing your e-peen, ask for shipping information on your kickstarter purchases, have a blog, etc...

 

1) I didn't mention the massdrop HD6XX, I mentioned the HD600 which is part of the HD6XX family. HD600 is leaner than the HD650/massdrop HD6XX, which itself is widely considered warm.
2) I can't possibly answer that, and you can't possibly expect me or anyone else to answer that, you have to find out. If you are having second thoughts, then by all means ignore this.

 

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Learn the ways of the force, ask questions in the right sub forum, don't whine about dislikes (a bannable offence), and you'll get the answers you need without cluttering up the site with unnecessary threads. You'll be fine.

 

Hey op,

Shit, shower, shave, crank this in your dad’s car stereo until it smokes, and

 

Posting here because PM to Alexander isn't working for some reason:

Hi, the dislike from me was because:

The question could have gone under "general advice" like most questions do. It's not that common for entirely new threads to get started on SBAF, and when they do it's usually because there's something more unique about the topic rather than a 'what to buy' question.

The question was also about 3 incredibly popular headphones with hundreds of pages of reviews on them already. A simple Google search on any of the names, or even a combination of the product names, would have made this thread obsolete.

Nothing personal in the dislike, just an indication that the post doesn't really fit in here. It's more of a reddit/Head-Fi/general advice kind of topic.

 

LOL. This is too funny.

I know this place can get confusing for randos who are used to heAD-fi. That's why they should read the "what is sbaf" before making their 1st post.

 

I am assuming that questions like this usually come from limited budget and (more importantly) very sub-optimal upstream, which cannot benefit hd650 and 6xx resolution.

Inferring from the questioner's situation, hd58x must be a better alternative (less veil-ish, or cleaner sounding without careful choice of dacs and amps, at a cost of a bit lost dynamics). Or, maybe classic beyers like dt880 may work.

Regardless, love-hate experience with hd650/6xx is a worthy stepping stone. lol

My two cents.

PS. also kinda hate not to distinguish 600 from 650. I know many -- including myself -- who like one but hate the other, particularly when not properly modded.

 

I've got significant headtime with a couple of these headphones so I'll share my experience... I really enjoy the 7XX for gaming because the positional cues are fantastic. On the contrary to purr1n I do find that sound quality matters in games especially in relation to positioning. I don't want a sound that is thick, full and diffuse when playing some battle royale/FPS game. A brighter/non muddy sound is what I prefer when playing competitively and large soundstange is a must. For this I'd recommend the 7XX, it also doesn't sound terrible for music but it is not thick and can be considered treble heavy. If budget is a concern minty pairs go up on other forums around the $100 mark quite often. I'd recommend going this route.

If music is your primary focus and you are not 100% EDM I'd recommend the 6XX (The 7XX performs better for EDM IMO). It doesn't perform well in the sub bass region but everything else has a much richer presentation than the 7XX. More intimate and less spacious in a way that is warm and pleasing yet detailed and resolving. Fuller sounding. Both headphones would pair well with a Magni3/Modi3 combo. With older Schiit gear I've had better results with optical SPDIF over USB, however I can't comment on the Modi 3's performance. Best off to try both and see what you like.

Budget allowing you may just get both headphones, they each have their strengths and you'll be able to better figure out what best suits your preference. Good luck!

 

I used to play COD4 rather heavy in my day to the point of clearing an Intel LF tournament with ease and in that game sound didn't matter a whole lot despite it being an FPS. I was using a Microsoft Lifechat 3000 headset at the time. The game was about routes, chokes and quick reactions. You just needed to hear basic directional sound and that was all. I would classify Quake 3 Arena in that same category. Hell man, that game came out about year 2000. Modern games like Hunt: Showdown are an excellent example of why having the right kind of sound can potentially pay off. There are several other titles out there that benefit as well.

On a more bass/bloom heavy setup it's much harder for me to hear the mass amount of audio information going on when shit hits the fan. With a brighter setup I feel I can hear an enemy easier that is say circling around me while I'm in a house dispatching a zombie and differentiate that sound from other NPC enemies in proximity. I game using my desktop audio setup so over the years I've figured out what I felt worked the best for the games I play and what I need.

Who doesn't mess with something to make it work right for them? Configure graphical settings to improve in game visibility and provide the highest FPS for smooth gameplay. Adjust mouse settings that work for your play style and use a keyboard macro'd up and well suited for gaming*. Why not improve your audio experience as well? Quality audio doesn't make the player. I know first hand LOTS of practice and dedication make the player. Still, having an audio setup tuned to what works for a particular person or game can help. Maybe not as much as a Zowie EC2-A, though.

As to the cans between the 7XX and 6XX in gaming the 7 I feel has more capability despite the scoop. It isn't my top choice but for the price these can be had at especially if you are willing to do some light modding/eq I find it hard not to recommend. For music I always reach for the 6XX but I've still had quite a few good sessions on the 7XX during my ownership.


*this may seem like a joke but try gaming on MX Clears for a couple of hours and see how your fingers feel afterwards