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Re: The Amazing Super Duper Underrated HD650. A Headphone That Kicks Serious Ass.
« Reply #480 on: September 08, 2015, 08:44:58 PM »
I have the older hd650's around 8 years old.  Was wondering if just replacing the driver would give me the same sound as the newer version that came out late last year. Apparently you can buy two drivers for $105 direct from sennheiser.  Or would I have to replace the whole cup because I also need the silver mesh? 

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Re: The Amazing Super Duper Underrated HD650. A Headphone That Kicks Serious Ass.
« Reply #481 on: September 09, 2015, 01:17:10 PM »
I think due to this thread the HD650 is by now a super duper overrated headphone.  p:/

It's a good headphone regarding its price but if you switch from HD800 to HD650  ...  poo :)p8
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Re: The Amazing Super Duper Underrated HD650. A Headphone That Kicks Serious Ass.
« Reply #482 on: September 09, 2015, 01:28:33 PM »
Quote from: maibuN on September 09, 2015, 01:17:10 PM
I think due to this thread the HD650 is by now a super duper overrated headphone.  p:/

It's a good headphone regarding its price but if you switch from HD800 to HD650  ...  poo :)p8

Neg point for you.  Every statement is good to read as long as it is argumented.
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Re: The Amazing Super Duper Underrated HD650. A Headphone That Kicks Serious Ass.
« Reply #483 on: September 09, 2015, 02:34:45 PM »
Quote from: Neogeosnk on September 08, 2015, 08:44:58 PM
I have the older hd650's around 8 years old.  Was wondering if just replacing the driver would give me the same sound as the newer version that came out late last year. Apparently you can buy two drivers for $105 direct from sennheiser.  Or would I have to replace the whole cup because I also need the silver mesh? 

Do the replacement drivers come with replacement mesh screens that surround the driver? That will play a big role in sonic differences.
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Re: The Amazing Super Duper Underrated HD650. A Headphone That Kicks Serious Ass.
« Reply #484 on: September 09, 2015, 03:20:05 PM »
Quote from: maibuN on September 09, 2015, 01:17:10 PM
I think due to this thread the HD650 is by now a super duper overrated headphone.  p:/

It's a good headphone regarding its price but if you switch from HD800 to HD650  ...  poo :)p8

Nope. HD650 is not a super duper overrated headphone. And no, the HD800 does not shame the HD650. In fact, I can't stand an HD800 w/o Anax's mods.
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Re: The Amazing Super Duper Underrated HD650. A Headphone That Kicks Serious Ass.
« Reply #485 on: September 09, 2015, 03:30:49 PM »
Quote from: Neogeosnk on September 08, 2015, 08:44:58 PM
I have the older hd650's around 8 years old.  Was wondering if just replacing the driver would give me the same sound as the newer version that came out late last year. Apparently you can buy two drivers for $105 direct from sennheiser.  Or would I have to replace the whole cup because I also need the silver mesh? 




It's the whole unit with updated silver mesh (versus the old silk one)

There are YouTube vids on changing the drivers.

I got mine from the UK Senn parts store online, and they were the newer ones (don't think the old ones are sold anymore)

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Re: The Amazing Super Duper Underrated HD650. A Headphone That Kicks Serious Ass.
« Reply #486 on: September 09, 2015, 03:45:24 PM »
I'm rocking the Gumby + Valhalla 2 --> HD650's right now. Sounds fantastic. I love the warmer, musical, smooth nature of the HD650's. I also have HD800's which I'll mod soon.

Would modding the HD650's (removal of foam and the coin mod) bring them closer to the sound of Anax modded HD800's? I enjoy having some different flavours in headphones, so I actually wouldn't want to try and turn the HD650's into lesser HD800's.

Essentially, I'm pretty happy with the HD650's as they are right now, except for wishing for a little more soundstage depth.

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Re: The Amazing Super Duper Underrated HD650. A Headphone That Kicks Serious Ass.
« Reply #487 on: September 09, 2015, 04:30:07 PM »
Quote from: Arnotts on September 09, 2015, 03:45:24 PM
I'm rocking the Gumby + Valhalla 2 --> HD650's right now. Sounds fantastic. I love the warmer, musical, smooth nature of the HD650's. I also have HD800's which I'll mod soon.

Would modding the HD650's (removal of foam and the coin mod) bring them closer to the sound of Anax modded HD800's? I enjoy having some different flavours in headphones, so I actually wouldn't want to try and turn the HD650's into lesser HD800's.

Essentially, I'm pretty happy with the HD650's as they are right now, except for wishing for a little more soundstage depth.



The hd650s mods will improve the soundstage depth. But if you like the sound signature of the unmodded hd650s, the mods will bring down the mid-bass hump a bit.
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Re: The Amazing Super Duper Underrated HD650. A Headphone That Kicks Serious Ass.
« Reply #488 on: September 09, 2015, 04:50:26 PM »
Quote from: Arnotts on September 09, 2015, 03:45:24 PM
I'm rocking the Gumby + Valhalla 2 --> HD650's right now. Sounds fantastic. I love the warmer, musical, smooth nature of the HD650's. I also have HD800's which I'll mod soon.

This is the setup I am dreaming of.  I currently have the Wyrd + Modi 2 + Valhalla 2 --> HD650, and this is great, but I think the Gumby would be the real icing on the cake for an optimal HD650 stack.  That said, I'm just not sure I want to kick over the dosh for the Gumby; this qualifies as pretty pricey for me, so I am sort of wondering if a Bifrost Uber would get me close...
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Re: The Amazing Super Duper Underrated HD650. A Headphone That Kicks Serious Ass.
« Reply #489 on: September 09, 2015, 04:50:48 PM »
Bring down the bass hump? I'm pretty sure I got a measurable (and subjective) increase in the mid-bass hump after the mods.
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