Everything especially with Equinox cable replacement

Nothing so far

This is my second review after a long 100 Hours more break-in. I used these cans about 9 months and 1 month ago I receipt Equinox replacement cable for HD580/600 from Mr. James Serdechny from www.stefanaudioart.com so I will split my opinion HD600 with stock cable and Equinox cable that give much improvement over the stock cable. My system: Arcam Diva CD72 CD player Sennheiser HD600 with Equinox Cable from StefanAudioart.com Creek OBH-11 HeadAmp Belden 89259 Interconnect cable HD600 with stock cable: I’m using this cans with Creek OBH-11 HeadAmp I know this is not the best amp in the world but at least this amp can give several basic requirement for headamp: good bass punch, dead quiet distortion, plenty of power for driving HD600 and sweet midrange. Generally HD600 having all the audiophile requirement in sound reproduction: the open dynamic design maybe one the best in sound quality, naturalness means less coloration of the sound, tonality very good which low frequency never been boomy just deep, smooth and tight. I tried several kind of music from Jazz Vocal, Blues, Classical, Folk and some Acoustic Guitar all this kind of music sound very awesome. HD600 with Equinox replacement cable: Most of the good character of the stock cable is there but several important improvements are more clearly: First the sound stage wider than the stock cable and more depth. Secondly naturalness this ones very-very interesting and sounds very real I’m listening to Patricia Barber Companion album you will feel that you are at the same room and trying to clap for her live performance. Third this cable very detail in good recording cd you can hear the timber of acoustic instruments like piano and guitar are really nice. Fourth and the most people complaining about the wire and plugs after I change with these cable wooow never fail again even I’m moving my head over and over. For everyone who wants to make a big improvement without changing headphone amplifier, interconnect, or event your cd player with more $$$$$ please try this Equinox cable. Thanks to Mr. James Serdechny and all his staff at stefanaudioart.com for their kindness and hard work for this masterpiece

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Sound, comfort

None except for the high retail price

I can only echo what has already been said. These are awesome headphones. They are very comfortable and the sound is incredible.

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Fantastic sounding headphone, very comfortable.

Cable entry on both sides of cans can get a bit annoying. Decent amp needed to drive them to their full potential.

Got these from superfi for £150, and after a slight wear in time, these began to sound excellent. Nice dynamic, natural sound. Little details in music which have been left back by other headphones are clearly evident on these. You'll be listening to your music collection all over again! I've yet to find a pair of headphones as comfortable as these (they probably do exist). Although when I first tried them in the shop they felt weird because the drivers are not up against your ears, it didn't take long before I could forget they were there, and concentrate on the music. Although these cans will work with literally anything with a headphone jack, their quality will not truely become evident until you use a fairly decent source and amp. Well worth the money, although might seem a little bit of an overkill at first.

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Excellent sound quality; comfortability

I haven't forked up the cash yet for these only because I'm awaiting special pricing from a local electonics store next week ($200), but I was prompted to post in response to the previous message because I've thought of doing the single cord conversion exactly as mentioned. Anyway, I demo'd the 600's out with some jazz and also the Pearl Harbor dvd playing through Dolby Headphone technology through the Denon AVR-5803. I can only confirm the previous poster's raves. The sound is crystal clear and open throughout the entire audible spectrum. In 2 channel, it is as close as I've ever heard headphones come to a set of floor speakers. In Dolby Headhpone mode, I was astonished. The technology doesn't quite achieve full "behind your head" effects, but it was distinct enough to disorient me when I turned my head and the sound didn't shift with me. That clarity is owed to the 600's because another set of phones I tested didn't sound as good with Dolby Headphone (yes, Dolby Headphone works through any set of phones). The 600's will be replacing my 570's which already sound decent. My main use for these cans is late night movie sessions so I don't wake the household. My Yamaha RX-V1 is equipped with a virtual headphone surround that is comparable to Dolby Headphone if used correctly (i.e., dsp modes off). It already sounds good through the 570's, but I anticipate I will have a bigger smile on my face when I get the 600's.

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Extraordinary sound. Worth the money.

Theyre definitely audible to other people in the room, I wouldnt feel comfortable using them on a quiet train at high volume. The cord which hangs from each phone is annoying until you use a little black tape to bring it over the top and make it a single-cord job.

Ive never before been moved to review something on the internet, but here we are. Great, great sound. Completely worth the price. I plug them into the computer and use them mostly for MP3s, and they sound fantastic. Crystal clear treble, bass which pounds where is should pound, and rich when it should be rich. Solid, gutsy midrange. My favorite toy. They sound much better to me than the 580s.

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I had some AKG studio monitor headphones, probably the ...240? These are much better.

Beautiful, clear sound; strong bass which doesn't overwhelm the rest of the frequencies; mid-range is perfect and the higher frequencies are crystal clear without being irritating; beautiful design and comfortable; great spatial resonance makes it sound like you are actually in the recording studio; strong protective case to house the headphones

Dual-cord connection to cans; straight cord, not long enough; 300Ohms Impedance requires amp for portable players; makes your other headphones sound muddled and faded by comparison; non-collapsible, therefore hard to take anywhere; headphone envy from coworkers and friends

Thanks to this website, I decided to finally plunk down the rather high amount of money to purchase these Sennheiser HD-600s. The most I've ever spent on headphones was $100 for a pair of closed Sony's. These have survived two years of torture and wear-and-tear and still sound very good. After all the negative opinions of the V600s, I decided to start looking for a different pair for comparison purposes. Sennheiser's HD-600s constantly received the highest ratings. But $450 for a pair of headphones?? Thankfully, I found them on eBay for $229. For such a good deal, I couldn't pass them up. I received them a few days later, plugged them into my home theater system and put in Vivaldi's Four Seasons. The moment the first note played, I knew something was different. Everything sounded better. The music was so intense that I got caught up in the emotion and found myself on the verge of tears. As a cellist, I constantly look for great classical pieces. With these headphones, I can now hear music the way it was intended. Certainly, these headphones are perfect for any music type, whether it be techno, pop, rock, or easy listening. But classical is where they truly shine, as each instrument is brought into its full glory. The violins sound like violins--you can even hear the players breath and their fingers hitting the fingerboard. The cellos sound haunting and majestic, and the harpsichord (which I've never really appreciated in the Four Seasons) was stunning. Closing my eyes, I could almost envision myself in the studio. Perhaps this is all a cliche, since many reviewers have said the same thing again and again. It can't be stated enough--these headphones are truly some of the best I've ever heard. They involve you in the music in such a way that I've never experienced without actually playing in the orchestra. Not to say they are perfect. There are some problems. The dual-cord connection to the cans is outdated, since many (including some Sennheisers) are now going for single-sided connectors. This is a good safety improvement, so you aren't as liable to trip over the cord. It also makes it easier to move around. My Sony MDR-V600s have the single-sided connection, and I do miss that. The Sony's also have a coiled cord, easily my favorite feature with those cans. I never had to worry about pulling my speakers off the shelves because of that cord. The 10'

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-Outstanding accuracy -Very comfortable -Lack of coloration

-Not the best choice for weak portable players without an add-on amp

I purchased these headphones today. I thought I liked my Sennheiser HD 590 Prestige headphones... until now. The Sennheiser HD 600 Avantgarde headphones - and their older sibling, the HD 580 Precision headphones - blew the HD 590 away. And that is with a relatively cheap dedicated portable headphone amp (a Headroom Total Airhead 4.5V, which takes three AAA batteries) connected to an upscale Sony CD Walkman (D-EJ1000). Everything is smooth, neutral and accurate - from the low bass to the extreme treble. Sure, the HD 600's and the HD 580's may not sound as good when they're connected directly to the headphone jack of a gutless portable player - but they still sound great on anything better than that. My HD 590's, by comparison, sound murky and incoherent: The bass on the 590's doesn't extend as deep; the lower midrange dominates over the low end; the upper midrange is recessed (and therefore makes vocals sound uneven); the treble is a bit too bright - and sometimes harsh. The 590's (in their present form) should have replaced the HD 545's (and not try to replace the HD 580's) - but instead Sennheiser created the HD 570 to replace the 545's. BIG MISTAKE. And did you know that at the store listed after "Purchased At:", the HD 590's cost EXACTLY the same as the HD 600's? That's a mystery to me. If you have good equipment - or (at the very least) any audio equipment other than a gutless portable without an add-on amp - then the Sennheiser HD 600 is the one to get. But then again you may want to upgrade every other part of your music-listening system, which will cost you big bucks.

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Comfort and astonishing musically neautral sound. It's understandable that this is a reference headphone for classical recording engineers. Very musical/astonishing detail/solid deep tight and fast bass.

It will more than likely make your 2 channel stereo set-up sound like a boom box in comparison...

As I write this review I'm listening to my HD600s... I thought I'd wait a year and review them to be sure. The price was $480.00 Canadian. What can one say that has not already been said? Quite simply the HD600 is one of the best purchases to be made in all audio. For under $500.00 you are getting headphones that have no competition...except from Sennheiser's own HD580...which is also a terrific headphone. Timberal accuracy is astonishing...right up with the ultra expensive stax. The midband and high frequency band are neutral with effortless depth and outstanding decay. An ever so slight midbass hump is actually something to be savoured here, rather than avoided. Bass response is rich and deep, but, perhaps, more importantly it is tight. The comfort level is a key of course since if it isn't comfortable it makes no difference how good the sound is. Take the Grado RS1...even if it were better, which is very debatable, it's not nearly as confortable...which means it will spend most of its time in the box and not on your head. The headphone really excels with a tube headphone amp. The Antique Sound Labs MG Head DT makes a beautiful companion piece offerring a wonderous level of insight throughout the mid band. Acoustic Guitars are just right..every note starting and stopping with an astonishing amount of air. Vocals never get muddy...seperation is wonderous. Very few audio products in this price range have no weaknesses...Sennheiser has chosen to build a neautral headphone, with mussle in the bottom end. Some other cans have a more pronounced bottom end which, on first listening, seems like deeper response. Yet, that pronounced bass comes at the expense of mid band accuracy resulting in clutter or entirely missed information. If you've always wanted a true High end system, but don't have the big money to invest in a stereo, then I suggest starting with the HD 600. Few speakers under 5k(and nothing under 2k) provide the true sense of rightness of musical values that the HD600s embody. In fact the HD600s are so good that you may give up on shopping seriously for a 2 channel set-up. You will need to invest 10 times the amount to approach the level of this headphone/headphone amp rig. Don't believe me? Just listen my friends and be amazed.

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- Unbeatable bang for the buck - Electrostatic-like highs - Reference quality midrange - Extremely tight and musical bass

- Absolutely none. Highly recomended!

These headphones live up to all the hype! When combined with the Clou Red Jaspis cable and a good tube amp, nothing but the $14,000 Sennheiser Orpheus will beat them (I auditionned them at the SF Headroom Tour). Allow plenty of break in time (for me it was close to 100hrs). A+++ for value and performance.

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Sound Quality Very wide sound stage Very quite noise level (can detect Disman noise ground) Good building quality Comfortable wearing for hours of listening

People are complaining about the wire and plugs, I haven't experienced any. If taking care of HD600, it should last at least 10 to 15 years. The pads can be changed if needed.

HD600 is excellent! I compared with Sony MDR-7506, MDR-V600, MDR-V900 and many other models. HD600 beats them all. It's a must!

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