Hi,   I have been absent long time from the forum.   Currently I am driving my Sennheiser HD650 on ASUS Xonar ST.   What I would like to ask this wonderful community is whether there is someone skillful for DYI projects to build me a custom amp for my headphones. Maybe a vacuum tube amp or...

Do you think that your +1000 dollars cans are flawless? If you think so than your ears are "shaped" as such so that they can not hear these flaws. This is where it all begins and ends. It is called personal preferences. Although I agree that not everything is that subjective but than again we...

After reading that HD 650 lacks in the high frequencies and has recessed midrange with uncontrolled bass I came to a conclusion that Superman is writing on this forum.   People please do not ask any more questions. Earthling's hearing senses are inferior comparing to Crypton's and I am so...

Quote:   Oh how interesting. This is a revelation brother. I am selling these phones now. I will be jumping into the "beats" wagon.

Quote: Absolutely. By using this term a specific type of sound signature is being misinterpreted.   I spent lots of time comparing the headphones with other "harsher" sounding cans but never got to the point of experiencing any sort of barrier for the sound coming from HD 650 even if...

Just a word on the topic:   There are better options. But HD 650 + ASUS Xonar ST/STX is far from weak or inadequate combination.   People listening to audio on their computers will not be disappointed for sure. The card has enough energy to put these cans "on fire".

HD 650 treble is very detailed. It is just not "in your face" and "screaming". These headphones can reveal to the listener even "leafs falling from distant trees". It is just not as bright as other cans can be. Relaxed and laid back sound. They can be very energetic when properly amped though.

I was so much into hearing "the veil" that I forgot to listen to music.   The rolled off treble actually makes me think that it sounds like it should sound. Highs do not sound offending to my ears and they are still brilliantly textured with all of the elements in the right place.   I...

I suggest considering Denon AH-D2000.   If you have an amp than consider Beyer's DT 990 (250 Ohm) as well. Finally with a proper amp if you can get the Sennheiser HD 650 (open headphone) for $ 350 it will also be nice.   But it all depends on the equipment that you listen music on.  ...

HD 700 sharing the same drivers with HD 650 would be a great comfort for the HD 650 owners but there is no proof so far.   I was trying to locate a link confirming that Sennheiser HD 465 and HD 485 share same drivers with HD 515 but I was not lucky enough so I can not confirm.

Expensive headphones are all about details in sound.   For example if you listen to Michael Jackson's "Who is it" on Sennheiser HD 485 and than on HD 650 the difference will be that the bass will be more textured instead of bloated on 650 (you might even like 485 more) but most important the...

I can also confirm that I found 598 lacking in the bass department. Very refined and probably best in its class/price range with very detailed and textured sound but if you like headphones that provide nice (deeper) bass impact look elsewhere.   If you do not intend to invest too much in...

I never had experience with E17.   However even if the bass level becomes satisfactory you will never get to the point of 990 bass. I prefer 880 as a "classic" headphone over the 990 but if the bass hump is in question, than 990 is the way to go between the two.

HD 650 appreciation!   This is a headphone that feels like wiping your a** with silk :)   It more fun that what I was hoping for. It is very versatile HP. I used to own AKG K601. It was very smooth, detailed and spacious (sound) but was also rather thin sounding to my taste. This one is...

Oh, KG Jag is right. I was just thinking of the headphones but now I see that you do not have a headphone AMP. Please do not consider buying the HPs that I recommended without buying an AMP as well. Sorry.

Sennheiser HD 600 or AKG K701 for analytical pleasure.   If you do not mind a bit colored sound with (more pronounced bass that the HPs above although not muddy or fatiguing), including excellent mids than HD 650 is very good option in this price range.

595s/598 are in a way less colored comparing to 650. This contributes a lot to the wider sound stage feeling in favor of 595/598. When it comes to the airy sound maybe AKG is "the shop" appropriate for placing an order.   Personal thoughts i.e. subjective statement: 650 is an upgrade from...

If you would like to be blown away by bass and good clarity I would also like to recommend Sennheiser HD 485.   You do not need amp for those and even in your laptop they will sound powerful with very low deep sub-woofer bass. They are discontinued but can still be bought for about $ 100 or...

Update. I ended up buying HD 650 + Xonar ST. I am happy with my purchase.   I am grateful to all the contributors in this topic.   Next on my list: Beyers DT 990 600 ohm (due to the bass hump).

Quote: I suppose you are right.   OT When it comes to this question which headphones are not colored and why? For example I owned AKG K601 and they were less bassy. Does that make K601 less colored? I am sorry for the nOOb Question.

I never realized why these headphones sound colored to some people. I find them quite neutral and proper sounding. But it is matter of personal preference and taste I suppose.   As the previous poster I will also say that it depends on the music. If I listen to bass heavy music and want to...

Once you listen to HD 650 and compare them to other headphones with the so-called WOW factor they will sound boring. These are most probably going to be the first impressions at low volume listening. The sound is balanced and straightforward but the sub-woofer is not as strong as with other...

Quote: 485 + Xonar D1 has bass that has the effect of moving. Like being in a disco and you can feel the bass in your body. Only ears are involved and yet you have the feeling that the bass moves you. Even when listening to them with low volume the bass is there and it is full, reach...

I just noticed the last post. OK so 600 is in the game as well. I do not think that I can find K501 in our stores. K-1000 and expensive AMP is not affordable. Actually where I live I can only get Beyerdynamic A1 for about EUR 700 which is too much for me. Even if I had the money I do not know if...

Everywhere I read that this card is best for its price. This just proves my theory.   OK. Thank you all so much. I believe that I have my mind set on STX + HD 650 for now.   I read many people prefer 600 over the 650 but 650 sounds like there is more to it. Maybe because it is more...