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dan_bodine t1_j5n0ucn wrote

How do these compare the 6xx?

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Exciting-Mine-4300 t1_j5qgvd9 wrote

I had them both, 660S is more detailed and energetic sounding but not as warm as the 6XX in the midbass. However the 660S doesn't have the natural timbre and smoothness of the 6XX/600 and also the treble tuning bothers me a bit, since above 10k they definitely need EQ since they sound too recessed. With EQ they are the best objectively of the 6x0 line (if you don't mind a bit more artificial timbre). I personally love the 600 the best as my absolute reference headphone for tuning or just overall enjoyment, they just sound the most natural to my ears.

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fyryaal t1_j5ra65l wrote

I like HD600 but it lacks the warm bass texture of the HD650. HD600 bass is good with EQ but bit dry.

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Exciting-Mine-4300 t1_j5s0yj6 wrote

Yes for sure, if you love 650 bass then probably the 600 won't be your preference tuning wise. For me I have the Hifiman Arya (with EQ) for bass heavy tracks when I want some punch/slam.

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fyryaal t1_j5vgbd0 wrote

The bass is as heavy on the 600 it just has a better sound/texture on the 650

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ChromicClaw2 t1_j5nrv86 wrote

They're imo worse than the 6xx and any other headphone in it's lineup..

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rodo1986 t1_j5nw4b2 wrote

That is a bold statement, can you back it up with some arguments?

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ChromicClaw2 t1_j5qxf7y wrote

I didn't mean they're worse objectively, just that they sound the worst to me.

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