Comments on Profile Post by Merrick

  1. YMO
    YMO
    Love the BA, it will love you back. ;)
    Dec 28, 2020
  2. Merrick
    Merrick
    @YMO Balanced armature over ears??
    Dec 28, 2020
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  3. Hammy
    Hammy
    It's either HD650 or Focal Clear. There are no other choices. ;)
    Dec 28, 2020
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  4. YMO
    YMO
    I'm typing this drunk, but HD600 is good......I'm serious. @Merrick yes
    Dec 28, 2020
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  5. wbass
    wbass
    I like the HD600 a lot, possibly more than the HD650. And the Elex, too. I dunno... The Koss electros? (Edit: Not DD, I realize.)
    Dec 28, 2020
  6. Merrick
    Merrick
    @wbass I forgot about the Elex, good call. Shame the sub-$500 category is such a wasteland for DD headphones. I have and continue to consider the Koss especially at the current price.
    Dec 28, 2020
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  7. E_Schaaf
    E_Schaaf
    Nothing wrong with TH-X00 / EMU Teak either!
    Dec 28, 2020
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  8. Merrick
    Merrick
    @E_Schaaf Given my inner bass head, I probably should get one of those. Just wish the EMU with removable cable was a bit cheaper. I’m cheap, and I want my headphones cheap!
    Dec 28, 2020
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  9. wbass
    wbass
    I like the Elex best out of the HP mentioned. Then the HD600, which is great out of a tube amp. But the Elex just has the technicalities.
    Dec 28, 2020
  10. Hammy
    Hammy
    The Clear has the technicalities. Clearly. Other than the Utopia.
    Dec 28, 2020
  11. gixxerwimp
    gixxerwimp
    Stellia FR is less forward/bright and bass more extended than Clear. I haven't heard Utopia in ages, but I'd venture it's close technically. Feels a bit "closed" though, obviously. But it's way out of OP price range.
    Dec 29, 2020
  12. gaspasser
    gaspasser
    What’s wrong with HD6X0? I went ZMF for awhile, but HD6X0 is too good especially for the money. I would go JAR650/600 and be done.
    Dec 29, 2020
  13. Merrick
    Merrick
    @Gaspasser Nothing wrong with them! I use a 580 instead of a 600 but sometimes just want a different flavor is all.
    Dec 29, 2020
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  14. gaspasser
    gaspasser
    Get SW51 for the ultimate flavor experience
    Dec 29, 2020
  15. Merrick
    Merrick
    @Gaspasser I’ve got one paid in full, just waiting for holiday backups on shipping lanes to clear. Hoping to have it in hand by the end of January!
    Dec 29, 2020
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  16. wbass
    wbass
    @Hammy Right, of course, the Clear is likely better than the Elex. (I've not heard the Clear but have the Utopia.) I guess I was just taking the thread to be sub $500 HP, but actually, of course, it's sub $1000. My mistake.
    Dec 29, 2020
  17. brencho
    brencho
    Hd6x0 and sw51 and done. Great combo, never worry I overinvested in headphones, sleep well at night. My headphone journey should be titled “there and back again... a hobbits t....” wait that’s taken.
    Dec 29, 2020
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