Submitted by jasonsc95 t3_10izpxl in headphones
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jackechumz t1_j5i40zd wrote
I have pretty similar gear. I started out with the DT990 Pro and now have the HD600's, I also got the DX3 Pro+ and it is pretty powerful for its size.
Enjoy the setup!
jasonsc95 OP t1_j5jbh2d wrote
Thanks !
radrod69 t1_j5jx7i9 wrote
The maxes are really nothing to scoff at! Much more refined than the sonys, boses, and beats of the world. Maybe not Bathys level sound quality (I haven't felt like trying them at my local dealers), but from what I've seen here, Focals build quality can be a bit sketchy.
shadowpapi9890 t1_j5ht7s5 wrote
Hd660s are so damn good.
DiplomatikEmunetey t1_j5kyqeb wrote
I had them, sold them. Personal opinion, HD600 is better. Clearer sounding, more sparkly and more balanced. HD660S sounds too muddy, goo-y, like you're in a square room with walls covered in sound deadening material. Maybe in purely vocal tracks HD660S could better but I preferred HD600 as it's a more versatile headphone.
jasonsc95 OP t1_j5jbg2q wrote
Agreed, I like them a lot !
LeBronto_Raptors t1_j5igif4 wrote
Seeing a lot more 660S posts lately, glad they're getting more love. Got a refurb for $229 and am loving them so far.
NationOfSheeps t1_j5hyqxs wrote
Beautiful!. My DX3 pro+ arrives this week. Can't wait.
jasonsc95 OP t1_j5jbeid wrote
Such a great little combo unit, you’ll love it !
D00M98 t1_j5iqhx7 wrote
Is that APM (Apple Airpods Max) in the background? Blasphemy. Putting that in the same photo as HD660S. Just joking.
I'm listening to my HD660S right now. I normally listen to Alternative and Pop. Right now, listening to this Egyptian Electro-Shaabi or Mahraganat song It is in Arabic, so I don't understand it. The bass really comes thru on HD660S.
jasonsc95 OP t1_j5jbnd1 wrote
APM > Everything else.. kidding of course, I honestly do like them though. They are very fun sounding.
rodo1986 t1_j5j6npx wrote
Nice setup!
Some people are showing so much hate towards hd660s lately on reddit, especially those who are into HD600 and HD650, that I am doubting if I made a good choice. Although, I very much like HD660s in terms of midrange and vocals, they sound just great. If it had good highs, soundstage and bass as well, I guess it would be priced at 800$ rather than 300$ currently on amazon.
jasonsc95 OP t1_j5jb3zv wrote
Thanks! I don’t understand the hate, they are consistently $299 and sound great. I really wanted focal clears. But I’d rather demo some other units before spending that much.
radrod69 t1_j5kasz8 wrote
600 owners are such snobs, lol. 660s has the best (read: widest) soundstage to my ears out of that lineup. Although if you wanted more bass and treble, the other two do have more quantity. Then again, to my ears, the treble is better defined in the 660 (especially with a smidge of an air boost via EQ).
rodo1986 t1_j5kwlxy wrote
Truth to be told, I was choosing between Sundara and HD660s at the time, and chose the latter for its strength. Overall, I am not complaining about the headphone, it's great, but just saying what I am lacking in general.
radrod69 t1_j5le305 wrote
Yeah, I got that. I was more so trying to point out that the 660s improved on some of the "shortcomings" of the 650/600 (e.g., soundstage, imaging, instrument separation, and perceived detail retrieval) in attempt to assure you in your 660S over other 6x0 headphones.
Of course that's all imo.
Did you find the Sundara to have recessed vocals as well?
rodo1986 t1_j5ne4ce wrote
No, I was comparing them based on mainly youtube reviews. I wish I could test them along with different other headphones before ordering, but unfortunately, these headphones weren't available at the time at musical shops where I live.
radrod69 t1_j5uh8ot wrote
Ah yeah, I get that. Maybe in the future, you can buy used to try stuff out. You can sell back whatever you don't like and usually make all your money back. To be honest, you probably dodged a bullet by going with Sennheiser. They're just way more reliable than Hifiman at the end of the day.
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206Red t1_j5i84nu wrote
Never realized how cool the DX3 looks in black, nice setup!
jasonsc95 OP t1_j5hhz6u wrote
Headphones are the HD660’s, and IE300’s being powered by a topping dx3pro+. Started my journey down this rabbit hole with a pair of hd599’s that I got on sale. I also have a pair of tin hifi t2’s but the left bud just doesn’t seem to work that well lol. Super happy with it for now. I think the next purchase might be a little portable DAC/AMP unit, but for now.. I’m pretty darn happy ! As for the max’s, don’t judge.. they are convenient and I like noise canceling sometimes lol.