Sennheiser HD-650 Audiophile Headphones Unboxing

[t00118580]

I was just wondering is a headphone amp needed for these cans? For instance is the headphone amp used to obtain high SPL's or does it change the sonic qualities of the sound. I dont think I would be listening to very loud music to be honest (85dB max) and they would probably be plugged into an mbox for mixing purposes most of the time. Would an mbox suffice?

[myhannahdotcom]

I am chinese and it is good that this headphone is not from here. yeah~ just saying it.

[SkinnedLynryd]

Deutschland - Ireland ----- China. I wish they'd all still be made in Germany, though I have to say Sennheisers mich products feel of better quality than akgs mich products. I love AKG but I wouldnt buy any more of their mich models after the k540s... pretty flimsy. My older k270s made in Austia were of much better build quality.

[buddy39914]

lol listening to your review on some hd 650s

[AFIGHTCHANNEL]

No Numbers....NOT PERFECT.

[MrBiloDoh]

Seriously, why do the people in unboxing videos always talk about the packaging,"Oh, the box is a very nice box...doesn't feel cheap" ;P, watch any unboxing video, same shit. lol.

[saveround]

@MrBiloDoh unBOXing

[plorwax]

@MrBiloDoh yea thats why its called "uuunnnnboooooxed"! if you want review go to review vids! its an unboxing means he will talk the box and etc.

[MrBiloDoh]

@plorwax Whatever man. I just don't see why anyone would care about the box is all.

[plorwax]

@MrBiloDoh well you obviously don't get it, but hating on it is just wrong. not because you don't get or like something means stupid and pointless.

[sbutya]

can you recommend the best closed headphones under $500?

[pitolove71]

@sbutya Audio Technica ATH M-50's...BUT only if you're wanting to use them for studio referencing/mixing/recording. These are pretty much "flat" meaning they don't have any enhancements to make the bass or treble more pronounced. If you're looking for some headphones for like an ipod or pc then beats by Dre come with factory enhanced settings to make them sound okay. Sony, Sure, Sennheiser, Beyer's are good too. But as far as value & bang for your buck for studio production the Audio Tech m50...

[soberspine]

I hate when the products don't come sealed.

[sbutya]

I want to upgrade my beats by dr dre. i was looking at the Sennhieser HD598, and HD650. I am primarily going to listening to these on my iphone. Will i need an Amp to listen to them? any other help is appreciated.

[xC4Rbonx]

@sbutya You might not need one for HD598, but you will definitely need an amp for HD650. These headphones aren't really suited for portable use, though, due to the open design.

[limewireb]

@sbutya why would you have beats by dre?

[hikinguphigh]

These or beats pro there virtually the same price

[JoAQM]

@hikinguphigh the HD 650's are WAY better than beats

[AlteredVisionz]

@hikinguphigh give me a break, if you buy the beats you will be buying a $100 headphone for $300+ dollars. If you like being ripped off for poor quality products, buy the beats.

[hikinguphigh]

@AlteredVisionz ok that definatley put me of the beats lol. im in the uk so looking to spend around 300£ are these the best headphones for that price and can you name a few other models so i can have a compare and see what best suits me. i want something that has really good mids and highs but with a clean bass thats not to overpowering.

kind regards

[AlteredVisionz]

@hikinguphigh actually the hd 650;s right here do that perfectly. They have a detailed yet not harsh or sibilant high end, a LUSH and forward midrange that sounds beautiful for voices and percussion and guitars, and a strong and affirmative low frequency range for strong bass reproduction, although not overpowering, just enough to add a coloration of warmth. However, they also scale well with an amp, so buying an external headphone amp will make these headphones sound even better

[hikinguphigh]

@AlteredVisionz sorry to keep asking questions lol but i narrowed my choice down to these and the akg k702's have you had any expieriance with the phones if so what are they like. also can you reccomend a good amp that is around the £150 price range i think thats around 230$.

kind regards

[AlteredVisionz]

@hikinguphigh akg 701's and 702's are both sterile and cold headphones. They are very bright which simulates a lot of detail but are lacking in bass, literally to the point where you are wondering, wheres the bass? Most people who like the 701's are analytical listeners, because they have a wide sound stage and can pick apart detail. Mostly good for acoustic and soft jazz. Anything with a beat will sound poor. Little dot mk3 is a perfect amp. Join headfi and all your questions will be answered.

[hikinguphigh]

@AlteredVisionz would you say the hd650 are better for just all around good sounding music. and could you get a decent bass out of the 702 at all if i used a decent equalizer. thanks for the help

kind regards

[hikinguphigh]

@AlteredVisionz also is the little dot mk v just as good just because it looks a bit cleaner i prefer it

kind regards

[AlteredVisionz]

@hikinguphigh the mk 5 is a significant bit better, however you are going to pay for those improvements. The land of audiophilia is foundated on the theory of "diminishing returns" meaning you usually get the most for your money in low to mid-tier costing products, and then the improvements get smaller and smaller as the price gets bigger. The mk 4 might be something to check out, i think its just a slightly more refined and powerful mk3. Although, in cost to performance, i think the mk3 is fine

[hikinguphigh]

@AlteredVisionz i decided im going to get the hd650s and the little dot mk v reason being the cheapest price i can get the mk v is 220£ which is actually 9£ cheaper than what i can get the mk 3 for in the uk

thanks for all your help.

find regards

[AlteredVisionz]

@hikinguphigh nice set up indeed! the mk5 ought to be really nice, its actually a higher end amp then the mk3's and mk4's, although its solid state, not tubes, which is still awesome. You ought to really love that set up and the mk v will make your hd 650's sing!

[hikinguphigh]

@AlteredVisionz what are the differences between tubes and solid states apart from how they look

kind regards

[AlteredVisionz]

@hikinguphigh tubes are rumored to give a more lush and warm midrange and work well with timbres of guitars and commonly choesn for open back headphones, SS amps are chosen for both open and closed but sound better for closed headphones, there really isnt a huge difference other than each amp has its own sound qualities, just like each headphone does

[buddy39914]

do want.... just got

[Nuthane]

hahaha "at least its not chinese right?!... nothing against the chinese..."

[MihaiLatYoutuba]

Count the clicks? Are you a bit blind, or just stupid? You can clearly see if one side is more extended than another, no need for numbering. Gawd you americans are no match for germans.

[lol3ndir]

@MihaiLatYoutuba don't be so mean. He's just saying on his own opinion nothing else. If someone could see any marks or something less hassle than you check both extensions. He even said he'll count that's way easier than looking on both sides.

[Inzolity]

would you recomend these, for using in my home theatre?

as in mainly movie watching, and for FLAC music. Or is it a bit overkill.

[djdiligence]

thanks for the upload look awsome can you give advice on headphones for producers please thanks.

[DeathToTheseWalls]

I have the HD595 headphones. While they're pretty great, I can't help but wonder how much better the HD650s are ... =P

Do want

[derbigpr500]

@DeathToTheseWalls They're not necessarily better, they're different. HD595 are very bright, airy and bass light, while HD650 are very dark, smooth, full, and bass heavy.

To make it more clear....lets say that HD595 sound feels like water, while HD650 sound feel like pudding. :P

[1lastsoldier]

made in ireland?

[mrdimon231]

Im not gay , but on 3:45 gave me a boneer O.o

[BenHanna7]

Is there a high pitch buzzing throughout the video?

[ifrogz1]

SENNHEISER - HD-650 vs SONY MDR-XB1000 which is better? which sound's better? which bass better? what's the price of both?

[jonnyj0987654321]

@ifrogz1 Hello again, HD650, I would suggest.

[jacob856921]

could you please do a review on the Sennheiser PXC 450. I have them and love them but I want to know if you like them.

[DeathToTheseWalls]

Ever compare these to the HD595s?

I've heard some people say they are WAY better. I've heard some people say there is no difference. I have the HD595s and I think they leave something to be desired, even when amped with lossless input.

[LXbomber]

Who is your head phone guy ???????

[RaWWcreations]

:) Im one of those people with "severe OCD" too...i watched this video just so I knew that everything that I got with my HD 650 was correct. It was. I also noticed how the foam in the upper compartment of the box doesn't fit flush, as does mine. May just trim it so it does. Yay perfection!

[hifiguy528]

It needs power to get the most out of them. iPhone will play it, but not as well as it could sound.

[cmtriplecageipod]

why wont it sound nice with an iphone?

[wdahm519]

@cmtriplecageipod High quality headphones require a lot of power to be driven to their full potential. Furthermore, high quality files (at least FLAC or other lossless, but better yet FLAC in 24bit/192kHz is optimal) decoded through a high quality DAC (digital --> analog converter) and then sent through a high quality and powerful amp will lead to the best listening experience. These headphones are NOT made for iPod's, etc. They're made for the critical listener.

[TheDastardlyEmu]

They just take a bit of wear in before they feel comfortable, after that they are awesome.

[saveround]

Great unboxing. Thanks for this!

[hifiguy528]

Can't post links in comments. WTF???

[hifiguy528]

Do a search at head-fi.org. "Sennheiser HD600 & HD650, impressions"

[hifiguy528]

check out my impressions on the HD600 and HD650.

[hifiguy528]

Finding that special headphone is the fun part. :D

[davism5]

Great job dude! See you back at AudioKarma! 

[hifiguy528]

After a few days of burn-in, I like the sound it makes with my Lehmann Audio BCL amp. However, the headband is a bit too tight. Too much clamping pressure but the ear pads are soft and well padded enough to make it bearable. The sound is not as crisp as the HD800 and IMO it's a bit warm. Of the amps I've tried, the Lehmann BCL is neutral enough that the HD650 is not too warm sounding. I now wonder if the HD600 would suit my taste better since it has a flatter FQ response.

[xbox360copy]

@hifiguy528 my lord.. i guess u never find your perfect pair.. why dont you try stax with a good amp of total 10000 dollar ?

[xbox360copy]

@hifiguy528 oh my lord.. i guess u never find your perfect pair.. why dont you try stax with a good amp of total 10000 dollar ?

[mike82y]

@hifiguy528 yea its so tight, i had to return mine..

[musicandgames123]

@hifiguy528 i was wondering aboout powering and using these headphones because im interested in buying a pair

[hifiguy528]

Too soon to rate the sound. Stay tuned for my impressions.

I am using my Lehmann Black Cube Linear. Should be a good match.

[xbox360copy]

will u sell those, like u did with the hd800? how do they compare to the 800?

[money12981]

i just bought a pair how do you think they sound? i need a proper amp im only feeding them from my computer ... doesnt do them justice ive heard