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Tweaked HD600 Measurements
« Reply #100 on: July 19, 2014, 05:30:27 PM »
Here are full measurements using the open-cell foam material in front of the HD600 drivers I mentioned in an earlier post: http://www.foambymail.com/CF0-125LF/1-8-inch-charcoal-regular-foam.html

This effectively boosts the bass a bit, smooths out the 1-4KHz area, and somewhat smooths out the treble at the expense of lowering it a bit overall. Subjectively, this reduces some of the energy, impact, and clarity of the stock configuration. They become a slightly warmer and more relaxed headphone. However, though they do become more veiled and less resolving, I prefer the overall tone and texture with this small tweak. In the end, it's really the change in the 1-4KHz area that makes the biggest, most positive difference to my ears. If it weren't for the comfort issues I have with the HD600, I could listen to these for hours on end and be extremely happy.

For now, I placed the material on the front of the headphone and slipped the edges under the ear pad. As easy as can be, though the material is scratchier than the stock fabric beneath it. For a more permanent, more comfortable solution, I plan on placing it underneath the pads and existing fabric material. I'll report back if this somehow changes the sound in a different way.
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Re: Sennheiser HD600: A Classic
« Reply #101 on: November 27, 2014, 02:41:00 AM »
Just a quick question as I'm considering pulling the trigger on the HD600. How do they sound with fast music such as hard rock and metal? I have owned the HD650 twice and enjoyed it but found it too slow and dark for rock and metal.
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Re: Sennheiser HD600: A Classic
« Reply #102 on: November 27, 2014, 03:08:51 AM »
I think they work well with about anything, though I found that 2-4KHz hump could make rock/metal a bit too "hot" or aggressive to listen to at times. They are brighter and have less of that bass/low-mid hump than the HD650 out of the box, so that might help. Just don't expect wild differences. Both respond quite well to simple damping mods if you don't find everything to your tastes.
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Re: Sennheiser HD600: A Classic
« Reply #103 on: November 27, 2014, 04:20:46 AM »
Quote from: deniall83 on November 27, 2014, 02:41:00 AM
Just a quick question as I'm considering pulling the trigger on the HD600. How do they sound with fast music such as hard rock and metal? I have owned the HD650 twice and enjoyed it but found it too slow and dark for rock and metal.

Based on your reaction to HD650 (mine is similar), I think you'll find HD600 far from ideal for rock/metal. It's one of my favorite phones currently in production, but it doesn't bring out what's exciting in those genres. :(
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Re: Sennheiser HD600: A Classic
« Reply #104 on: November 27, 2014, 04:28:48 AM »
When I owned the HD600 and HD650, I was listening to a great deal of metal. Mostly Opeth at the time, I was just discovering them and was pretty obsessed. I adored both of those cans with metal, but I adored both of those cans with everything.

Unfortunately if you were not super impressed with the HD650 I doubt the HD600 will be your ticket. They are so similar.

Reading through this thread really makes me want to hear these cans again. I never should have sold the HD650.
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Re: Sennheiser HD600: A Classic
« Reply #105 on: November 27, 2014, 04:30:33 AM »
Claritas:

Thanks. I was very close to pulling the trigger before I read your post. Classic to hard rock is the only genre I listen to. I find the 650 to be a little slow as well. That leaves to infer whether the Senns in general are "not that good" for rock music. I know its too sweeping a statement and the Senn HPs I've listened to are: 650 and 800 (I own them), the 700 very briefly and the Momentums (which I have gifted away). The 800 I'm leaving out of the discussion since it brings other dimensions to the music. Whaddya think?
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Re: Sennheiser HD600: A Classic
« Reply #106 on: November 27, 2014, 04:32:42 AM »
HD600 is my go-to for metal and hard rock. But my alternative is the HD800 so you know...
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Re: Sennheiser HD600: A Classic
« Reply #107 on: November 27, 2014, 04:44:17 AM »
Quote from: kothganesh on November 27, 2014, 04:30:33 AM
That leaves to infer whether the Senns in general are "not that good" for rock music. [snip] Whaddya think?

That's my experience too. I can see an implausible case for HD700 as a sort of Grado'd Senn. But if so, just go all the way and use Grados. In the sub-$500 range, I prefer HE400i because it has much more drive.
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Re: Sennheiser HD600: A Classic
« Reply #108 on: November 27, 2014, 04:47:52 AM »
700 huh? I dunno, it seemed like a slightly worse version of the TH 900. Damn, I miss that HP. I traded that for the Audez'e LCD-X !!
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Re: Sennheiser HD600: A Classic
« Reply #109 on: November 27, 2014, 07:57:53 AM »
Just Bougtht a HD600 too. Replacement for My 800 when it will travel to colorware.

After Two HD580, I'm back to classics. Maybe I'll keep it it's more enjoyable than my 800 for some genre and because it's a kind of reference headphone in the market.
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