[Andrew Seto]

I'm looking for a headphone that's very good for classical music (neutral + big sound stage + clarity). My current setup includes a HD598 and an FX-Audio X-6 DAC and amp. Myself, being a cheap student, am struggling to justify spending the amount needed for the HD600 or the 650's (that's food for one month!). What are some somewhat cheaper alternatives that can still deliver an upgrade to the HD598's with respect to its classical performance, but are cheaper than the 600's or the 650's? Thanks in advance.

 

[jodgey4]

The Massdrop version of the HHD650 is super affordable, and so is the K7XX they sell (versions of those cans and similar K/Q701/702/712 go on sale a good amount too). The HD650 is gorgeous though a bit warm.

 

[FastAndClean]

open back AKG s are very good for classical music, but hd598 is not bad at all

 

[Andrew Seto]

The Massdrop version of the HHD650 is super affordable, and so is the K7XX they sell (versions of those cans and similar K/Q701/702/712 go on sale a good amount too). The HD650 is gorgeous though a bit warm.

An issue I have with the HD6xx's on massdrop is that they'll ship in half a year from now... "Estimated ship date is Dec 18, 2017 PT."

 

[Andrew Seto]

open back AKG s are very good for classical music, but hd598 is not bad at all

Are you referring to the K701? The two that I have been looking at are those, and the audio technica AD900x.

 

[FastAndClean]

k701 is very good for classical, the soundstage is huge and the tonality is on point, a little bit bright with a lot of "air"

 

[Andrew Seto]

k701 is very good for classical, the soundstage is huge and the tonality is on point, a little bit bright with a lot of "air"

How do they compare to the AD900x's?

 

[ahmadfaizadnan]

IMO HD650 is an all rounder HP but it doesn't work really well with classical. HD600 is a better a choice but still not the best for classical. I haven't try many headphones but hd800 is a better option.

 

[FastAndClean]

How do they compare to the AD900x's?

they are similar, ad900x have more mids and smaler soundstage

 

[Andrew Seto]

IMO HD650 is an all rounder HP but it doesn't work really well with classical. HD600 is a better a choice but still not the best for classical. I haven't try many headphones but hd800 is a better option.

I am looking for alternatives to the 600's and the 650's. HD800's aren't even in question.

 

[Andrew Seto]

they are similar, ad900x have more mids and smaler soundstage

Of the AD900x's and the K701's, which resemble the HD598's sound signature the best?

 

[FastAndClean]

AD900x is closer to hd598 than k701

 

[Andrew Seto]

AD900x is closer to hd598 than k701

Alrighty, thanks. it looks like we have a winner.