Topic: Is HD600 obsolete? (Read 2090 times)

kothganesh · « **Reply #40 on:** April 04, 2015, 07:05:03 AM »

if obsolete (and its a big if), what is a worthy substitute ? Fidelio X2 (just throwing a name for starters)?

OJneg · « **Reply #41 on:** April 04, 2015, 07:14:25 AM »

Quote from: kothganesh on April 04, 2015, 07:05:03 AM

if obsolete (and its a big if), what is a worthy substitute ? Fidelio X2 (just throwing a name for starters)?

Too colored

kothganesh · « **Reply #42 on:** April 04, 2015, 07:17:56 AM »

OJ, finally saw a picture of you and Bill on IF... great to put a face (s) to the name(s)... Bill looks fresh off the crib man

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Any other suggestions on the substitutes? I have the 800 and don't really want the 600.

Hammy · « **Reply #43 on:** April 04, 2015, 07:50:24 AM »

Quote from: GoldfishX on April 04, 2015, 07:01:07 AM

At times, mine is too bright in the upper mids, almost shouty. I've considered switching to an HD650 as a result because my main use for the HD600 is to lay in bed and fall asleep. I usually atone for this by dropping the volume. It is most noticable on female vocals for me. It definitely doesn't come across as dark, but the image is certainly closed in.

Are the earpads for your HD600 newish and firm or are the pads somewhat worn and squished?

Worn and squished pads result in more of that midrange shout. New pads will lessen that. At least with my HD600 which has the old drivers (I've owned it for about 15 years).

Deep Funk · « **Reply #44 on:** April 04, 2015, 08:46:22 AM »

When you have to have a minimum listening set-up I would consider the HD650, HD600, K500 or (if possible a vintage) K240 series. Add a KSC75 for back up and you should be fine.

I mention the AKGs because I like the AKG midrange and its transition to the highs more. For low end and balanced sound Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic are really good. The DT250-250 is a very good headphone but comfort is a slight issue.

Next up a DT150 so maybe my opinion will change...

Thad E Ginathom · « **Reply #45 on:** April 04, 2015, 05:44:48 PM »

Are the HD600s dark? I really don't have enough headphone experience (they are my second pair of serious 'phones) to say, but the way I feel is... they showed me how much bass is missing from my speakers! Especially, of course, the small ones on the desk.

Deep Funk · « **Reply #46 on:** April 04, 2015, 08:46:56 PM »

Dark? Depends on you preferences for the rendition of sub-bass, mid-bass and upper-bass frequencies and how the the low end transitions into the midrange and on how the low end rendition influences the overall balance of the sound of your headphones.

The HD600 is not known to be a sub-bass monster but it does not have to be if it suits your preferred sound signature.

Besides I prefer the AKG K500-sound so many headphones quickly sound thicker or darker to my ears. Trust your ears I would say.

Riotvan · « **Reply #47 on:** April 04, 2015, 11:30:23 PM »

Ah, the HD600.. My first serious headphone i got ehh 14 years ago? Along with a nice custom tube amp, needless to say both are still in the family and getting daily use. One of the best investments i ever made in this hobby.

I think for anything to replace it as a reference classic it has to be around for a good long while and still remain relevant. The problem with that is that that spot is still held by the 600 imo, maybe the 800 is getting there but it's got some way to go even after the 600 is discontinued which i don't see happening anytime soon.

OJneg · « **Reply #48 on:** April 05, 2015, 01:20:13 AM »

Interesting thing about the HD600....it's my preferred headphone for listening to new music for the first time. I really feel like I'm getting the most honest interpretation of any given recording...despite the fact that my HD800 has more clarity, resolution and space. Funny how that works.

GoldfishX · « **Reply #49 on:** April 06, 2015, 03:54:51 PM »

Quote from: Hammy on April 04, 2015, 07:50:24 AM

Are the earpads for your HD600 newish and firm or are the pads somewhat worn and squished?

Worn and squished pads result in more of that midrange shout. New pads will lessen that. At least with my HD600 which has the old drivers (I've owned it for about 15 years).

It's funny, I was checking around the HD600 measurements thread and a lot of people were saying the same thing. Now I'm debating if I want to buy a pair of $60-$70 pads for a classic, but cheap backup headphone. Hmm, decisions, decisions...might be an excuse to switch to an HD650. My ears are super sensitive to that 3K-4K boost/peak, I was able to learn. Since I bought mine used, now I'm paranoid that I've always been hearing it with the peak.

Do you think it might just be a dampening thing for the part that covers the driver?

Edit: Also, I BELIEVE mine have "silver drivers" in them. Not 100% sure what that means, but I think they are newer? Not as dark sounding?

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