HD650 Loaner ? (request)

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  1. Original Ken

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    The Senn HD650 is a constant reference point in "headphone world", but I have never owned them, nor heard them in my setup with my recordings.

    I'm not really looking to buy another pair of headphones of that sort, and I don't want to buy a pair to listen for a day and then sell.

    I'm willing to bet that there are other SBAF members who have also never heard them in their setup, so if there is anyone who would be willing to loan their HD650s in an SBAF Loaner Program, it would be appreciated.
     
  2. spoony

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    I'm interested too.
     
  3. Mshenay

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    I to would like a chance to hear a Balanced set of HD 650s, I had the chance to enjoy the HD 600 and I liked it well enough but didn't find my results were as awe inspiring when I scalled it in my chain. Either way a HD 650 tour would be really nice,
     
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    I'd be willing to loan mine. I bought them a few weeks ago on impulse, and I have plenty of other open backs to keep my busy.

    They are completely stock. I have the stock cable and I just made a short 3.5mm one. I have another pair of connectors on order from eBay, and once the get here (a couple weeks maybe, they took a bit the first time) I'll make a 4-pin XLR.

    Powers at be let me know if interested, we don't have to wait on those connectors to make an XLR cable if the community doesn't care (or someone could throw one into the mix, or whatever, idk, anything works)
     
  5. thegunner100

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    That's great of you to offer! But the HD650s shine once you apply the three basic mods to them. Those who find the stock hd650s too dark will no doubt benefit from applying the mods.
     
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    That's fine, that's why I mentioned them being stock, unsure what the people want to hear. I'll probably mod mine eventually but not in the time frame of it being useful for this loaner request
     
  7. Mshenay

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    Personally, I'd like to hear it stock with a Balanced Cable first, before I hear it modded. I went with a Modded MDR Z7 without hearing the stock, which makes it a little trickier to review and reference imo

    still big thanks @PoochZag
     
  8. Original Ken

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    "Personally, I'd like to hear it stock with a Balanced Cable first, before I hear it modded."

    That is also my desire. The stock HD650 is the famous reference point. The modded one is undoubtedly better (otherwise why bother), but it is not the reference point.

    And thanks to @PoochZag for his kind offer !
     
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    hello,except fot

    it would be totally awesome if we could get an HD600, HD650 loaner tour going. those of us without access except for meets would then have the chance to listen in a more relaxed environment to what seem to be THE reference cans on the market.
     
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    @velvetx Is this a possibility when you have a break from your current loaner work ? Thanks!
     
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    What's the status on the interest here? I've been quite busy at work but did finally get those connectors in. I can make the balanced cable in the next week or two and send out my pair if there's still interest in a stock set?
     
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    Looks like 4 people are interested in this loaner.
     
  13. Merrick

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    I'm interested too. I have the 600 but have not heard the 650.
     
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    I have been looking at reviews and threads bout this pair of cans for a while now and would love to try theses out before dropping some cash on these. On another note, there are some that have been factory refurbished on Crutchfield currently for $299.99.
     
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    Sorry to ignore this thread guys, I thought we had something going already. We're still uncomfortable with members loaning out their gear, but so long as they understand the risks involved...

    @PoochZag are you still willing to send these out?
     
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    I am definitely still willing. I plan on finally making that balanced cable (4xlr) this weekend. Between waiting on those connectors from China and work being brutal it's been a while. But the SO out of town this weekend so I should be able to find the time. Stock cable will also be included of course.

    But otherwise I can send out anytime once it's made. Will update when completed
     
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    Balanced cable is made and working. I'm not sure where we go from here, but I can send out whenever, whether that's two days or two months from now

    Here's what will be included whenever this happens:

    Stock HD650, black outer and inner box, purchased late December 2015. Clamp is still strong like new, less than 25 hours on it (idk if burn in is a thing on these?)
    Stock 10ft 1/4" TRS with 1/4" to 1/8" adapter (unsure if stock or not, the stock one is extremely similar to the one I already had and idk which is which anymore)
    DIY 4ft 3.5mm TRS made of Canare star quad
    DIY ~8.5ft 4-pin XLR made of Mogami w2799
    Stock box, probably
     
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    Seems like it's going to @Original Ken @DrForBin @Merrick

    Latter two, where are you located? After we hear back, just ship to whoever's closest to you @PoochZag

    Orig Ken is in CA.

    Actually...should I send mine out as well? Would be a comparison of unmodded v. modded. You guys willing to receive/ship two phones?
     
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    If this something that happens, I would actually like to be apart of it. The 650 is only my 3rd or 4th favorite open back I currently have (blasphemy here, I know, I do like them though) and would love to see the "after" of the modding process to see if it's worth doing it myself, or even worth keeping the 650. In that case, myself being first or last would probably make the most sense
     
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    Sure. Fine w. me. I can get it out as early as Monday to you.
     

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