Had to return my Sennheiser Hd6XX :(

Submitted by wiggan1989 t3_z76yu1 in headphones

Only had them less than a week. Absolutely loved them. Basically, the right driver was making rattling noises at low bass frequencies. I saw on most forums is that there may be a hair on or near the driver. I did take the pads and the grill apart and did an inspection, no hairs or dust to be found but still cleaned them anyway, still no luck.

Now I have returned them I decided to buy the Sennheiser Hd600 as they were £10 more with a discount. Similar sound to the 6XXs but heard the mids are more detailed. Anyway they should arrive on Wednesday.

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PutPineappleOnPizza t1_iy5964n wrote

Ah well.. Both of these are so close in performance, I'm sure you will have a great time (if you remember then please tell me how you like them :) curious to hear about it as someone who loves the HD6XX)

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PutPineappleOnPizza t1_iy5agb8 wrote

Replying to wiggan1989 (#743,552)

I can imagine.. I imported my 6XX for quite a bit above what they cost now but I adore them and they were still worth it.

Like for me there is no need to get something else.. Except for ZMF cans, these are like a goal that's far away I'm saving up for. They look amazing.

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iy5to6f wrote

Replying to michael2v (#747,348)

If I got them from a retailer then I'd definitely get them exchanged. I bought the Hd600 from the a reputable retailer, so if they're any issues I can exchange them

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hurtyewh t1_iy7z0wo wrote

HD600 is more neutral and don't have the added warmth and fullness of the HD6XX. Very similar though, but still splits people a lot. I highly suggest trying EQ (Oratory1990's preset) as, imo, that makes them so much better that it's ridiculous.

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iy81ho2 wrote

Replying to hurtyewh (#761,594)

It's annoying that no reputable retailer stocks the 6XX in the UK. Had to resort getting mine from Ebay, still sealed though. This is the reason this time around I got the Hd600 a sit was £10 more and £100 less than the HD650 and 660

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hurtyewh t1_iy830rp wrote

Replying to wiggan1989 (#762,115)

6XX is a Drop product so no one else will have it. They're also getting these deals to push US sales and some of their versions of headphones by EU manufacturers can't even be shipped to Europe by Drop. Tricky business, literally.

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ExiledSanity t1_iy9i7wn wrote

With that much time in between listening you probably won't even be able to tell a difference.

They are very close.

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PutPineappleOnPizza t1_iyacik6 wrote

Replying to dirtyrabbitmk1 (#781,186)

I hope you still have it :) pretty sure it will be fine.

I still have no idea which ZMF to save up for. Living in Europe make the decision even harder since Atriums cost 3k and more here. Customs fees and even some taxes on top and suddenly you're paying 500$ more :/

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