I would choose the HD600 as well, no contest. For the price it's, well...just a really a great all around headphone. It scales tremendously, the tonality is generally excellent (I'd rank the tonality above quite a few much more expensive headphones), and you don't have to drain your savings account to make it sound good. I loved it with Valhalla 2, and could honestly live pretty happily with that combo. As Hans detailed, the clamp isn't an issue if you carefully bend the metal extension portion of the band - I wouldn't worry about that aspect too much. I've been going back and forth if I should sell my pair. They don't get a lot of head time anymore, but I always enjoy them when I pull them out. Choices...
Ahoy,Right now I have a Yulong DA8 -> Yulong A28 -> Balanced Norne Vanquish Cable -> HD800I really don't like it, it's too warm and not neutral. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for a setup I can get for around 1500usd that would be better/more neutral (big emphasis on neutrality, I want this for mixing/mastering). Balanced preferred especially since I already have the Vanquish but whatever's best!
Is the only difference between the 600 and the 650 the extra warmth that the 650 exudes? I use the 650 in the office with the Bifrost Uber and the Project Ember amp and SQ was very very good... but the warmth is unmistakeable.
s the only difference between the 600 and the 650 the extra warmth that the 650 exudes? I use the 650 in the office with the Bifrost Uber and the Project Ember amp and SQ was very very good... but the warmth is unmistakeable.
The HD650 has a bit more bass but it's minimal compared to the treble difference between the two. The 600 has a more level and extended treble whereas the 650 is a bit more laid back, some would say "rolled-off". The 600 is still a warm headphone but I much prefer it to the 650 due to the treble clarity.
Quote from: purplegoat on September 30, 2014, 09:37:55 AMAhoy,Right now I have a Yulong DA8 -> Yulong A28 -> Balanced Norne Vanquish Cable -> HD800I really don't like it, it's too warm and not neutral. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for a setup I can get for around 1500usd that would be better/more neutral (big emphasis on neutrality, I want this for mixing/mastering). Balanced preferred especially since I already have the Vanquish but whatever's best! I would have said get the Ragnarok at the Beta price and whatever is left over for the best DAC you can get. Maybe try the Modi+Vali or uberBifrost+valhalla 2.
Quote from: Anaxilus on September 30, 2014, 04:48:01 PMQuote from: purplegoat on September 30, 2014, 09:37:55 AMAhoy,Right now I have a Yulong DA8 -> Yulong A28 -> Balanced Norne Vanquish Cable -> HD800I really don't like it, it's too warm and not neutral. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for a setup I can get for around 1500usd that would be better/more neutral (big emphasis on neutrality, I want this for mixing/mastering). Balanced preferred especially since I already have the Vanquish but whatever's best! I would have said get the Ragnarok at the Beta price and whatever is left over for the best DAC you can get. Maybe try the Modi+Vali or uberBifrost+valhalla 2.Thanks. Maybe I'll see if someone puts a Ragnarok up for sale on HF after it's released. Do you think the valhalla 2 is neutral despite being a tube amp? Also, looking at Schiit's site, with a budget of 1500 why not get the Mjolnir and Gugnir?
Quote from: purplegoat on September 30, 2014, 10:54:32 PMQuote from: Anaxilus on September 30, 2014, 04:48:01 PMQuote from: purplegoat on September 30, 2014, 09:37:55 AMAhoy,Right now I have a Yulong DA8 -> Yulong A28 -> Balanced Norne Vanquish Cable -> HD800I really don't like it, it's too warm and not neutral. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for a setup I can get for around 1500usd that would be better/more neutral (big emphasis on neutrality, I want this for mixing/mastering). Balanced preferred especially since I already have the Vanquish but whatever's best! I would have said get the Ragnarok at the Beta price and whatever is left over for the best DAC you can get. Maybe try the Modi+Vali or uberBifrost+valhalla 2.Thanks. Maybe I'll see if someone puts a Ragnarok up for sale on HF after it's released. Do you think the valhalla 2 is neutral despite being a tube amp? Also, looking at Schiit's site, with a budget of 1500 why not get the Mjolnir and Gugnir?Tube doesn't mean anything. Tubes can sound analytical and sterile too. I liked the Valhalla I heard and don't like the Yulongs. It's been awhile ago and it was something of a prototype so I'd trust others who have heard it more. I'd say it's warmer like maybe between the HD600/650 but not like the stock HE500 or Oppo PM1 original pads. Don't think its compressed or veiled or muddy sounding. That's if memory serves me right on that.For me, I'd rather skip the Mojo and Ganja and go straight to the Rag+??.
