HDen Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Probably because it's not fotm :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solude Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Doesn't help that Stax amps get talked down every time someone talks about the O2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I used the SR-007 with a 313 for a long time (until I got my old BH) and it is a good amp on a budget, certainly not worse then the Exstata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-money Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Hey guys, after a long battle of searching, I've finally landed on two headphones but I'm confused on which to get! Denon AH-D5000 Or Sennheiser HD650 My thoughts: I like both a lot...the Denon 5000 seems to sound sizzling with a spark...a lot livelier because of its boomy/smooth bass (bass that the HD650 doesn't have) and warm/dark sound. On the other hand, I love the HD650 because they sound neutral, laid back, balanced, and to me they sound like they produce true to life, studio quality, and genuine sound as it should be heard. At times however, I feel like I need something with a trigger...So I don't know, will I enjoy the HD650 in the long run more than the Denon 5000? Thoughts or suggestions? Which should I get and why? I would appreciate answers from people whom have tried both and have experiences with both. Thanks a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 You should buy some ThunderPants from NoNoNoNoNoNo. **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 You should buy some ThunderPants from NoNoNoNoNoNo. **BRENT** I think your idea has promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 relegated. devious. j.r.r. tolkien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asr Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 We don't really talk about headphones here, go here instead: Head-Fi.org - Headphone forums and reviews for audiophiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDen Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Merge with that other thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-money Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 my bad guys! i'll head over to headfi then, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solude Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Blink blink... that was easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 The Denon phone sucks, the HD 650 is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I wouldn't mind the Denon frame and pads as a starter base for a modded phone, they're decently comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaox2 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 When I do talk about headphones, the thought of the HD650 being neutral doesn't cross my mind. Based on the OPs thoughts, its an easy decision over the Denon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPH Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I never quite understood the definition of neutral headphones, but to me the HD650 sound much more natural and closer to what I hear in live music. What I mean by that is the sound doesn't sound forced, it just flows without presenting too much flaws, while on the other hand I felt the D5000 were trying to shove boomy bass into my ears and sucked the mids out of the music and it didn't sound anything close to live music to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I regret selling my HD650. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaox2 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Its the only full-sized dynamic I haven't brought myself to get rid of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I regret selling my HD650. Luckily for you, there are places that sell these, in both new and use, stock and modded trim. Should you be so inclined, you can always, you know, go buy some more! **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypasswordis Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I wouldn't mind the Denon frame and pads as a starter base for a modded phone, they're decently comfortable. Yeah, drill big holes in the cups and put in a mesh grille, take out the drivers and put in some Stax drivers, replace the cable with a ribbon cable, and it might actually sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solude Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Nods, Senn 650 is a nice natural can but not neutral or transparent. It is my favourite dynamic to date though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Yeah, drill big holes in the cups and put in a mesh grille, take out the drivers and put in some Stax drivers, replace the cable with a ribbon cable, and it might actually sound good. That was the idea behind my comment, though I was thinking more of the D2000 for the frame and pads. Make a nice wood cup, bolt it in and toss in your favorite driver. That's why I only mentioned the frame and pads. I wasn't thinking the MarkL "mod" but rather headphone driver transplant + DIY cup "mod". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recstar24 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 The 650s are a nice can. I wouldn't say they are neutral either but they have a nice natural quality to it. I feel similar about the hp1000s. I don't think they are as neutral and transparent as people make them out to be but it has a nice live natural quality to the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmcmanus Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 The Denon phone sucks, the HD 650 is excellent. HD650 recabled (preferably balanced) and with a good amp are worthy. The Denons always seem to leave me a little flat, but I've just got a stock pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Luckily for you, there are places that sell these, in both new and use, stock and modded trim. Should you be so inclined, you can always, you know, go buy some more! **BRENT** Where are these magical "places" of which you speak?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 So is there magic also involved with the headphones? I thought said magic only applied to the amps and naturally the cables... Never been a fan of the 650 but for the price it isn't a bad dynamic. Still I'd take a 600 over it for even less money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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