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did some what I found really useful headphone comparisons at the tivoli gtg last night. they had the HD800 and HD 700 hooked upto the hdvd800 dac/amp and the HD650 and HD 600 hooked unto the HDVA600 amp. sources were digital. listening to fleetwood mac rumours which is a nice punchy track with good detail vocals etc. the contrast between these headphones was ready apparent. and in some cases re enforcing my previous experience with these. I've owned the hd800 and HD650 before and own currently the hd580s which in all terms is similar to the hd600 first up some back to back comparisons between the hd800 and the hd700. both are very comfortable to wear, light and neither clamping excessively or tiring to wear. In sound I found the hd800 a very smooth easy listen, though to my surprise the hd700 was more punchy and dynamic /richer sounding. next up listening to the hd650 and hd600, this time with the hdva600 amp and wasn't surprised with what I found here, the hd650 the punchier sounding harder hitting vs the smoother sounding hd600. For me while have heard some headphones in isolation and owned say either one time, first time have had the chance to hear the hd700 and first time to be able to hear all these headphones back to back in the one system. the surprise for me was the hd700. its got the hd650s sound but without the head clamp the 650 has. and reminder for me again the hd800s are more in line of sound to the hd600. definitely pretty thankful for tivoli and sennheiser for setting up the comparison all in the one spot. definitely was an excellent means to evaluate them. as an aside they also had a couple of stax electrostatic systems there for listening too. while with different music, they were a very nice listen too. more laid back, relaxing kind of listen. a very lush sound, have owned some stax years and years back and can understand too their appeal. these had a retail of $3.5k for one and about $7k for other so some serious headphones but pretty nice too anyone else got a chance to listen to these as well ?

Here's a pic showing the difference for anyone interested, I'm not sure whether the actual copper is larger diameter or not (anyone keen to lop the ends off and look?)

Item: Sennheiser HD600 Location: Drummoyne Inner West Sydney Price: 300 o.n.o Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: I have way too many headphones and don't listen to it often Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal gift, COD Only Extra Info: Selling my Sennheiser HD600 headphones, purchased about 3 years ago and has been a very consistent performer amongst my 15 or so headphones i own. Very neutral sounding and scales excellently well with higher gear. I fed it my Vali 2 and it sings, can imagine what it does with higher end tubes/amps. Comes with original packaging plus a shorter cable with a 3.5mm end. Would prefer local pick up but willing to listen to offers re: shipping. Pictures:

Item: Sennheiser HD650 HD6XX HD600 HD580 4 Pin XLR Balanced Cable from Impact Audio Location: Glen Waverley, Melbourne Price: $65 Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: Sold Headphones. Not needed. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Very very good price for a cable of this quality. Comfortable cable that noticeably improves sound quality. Running the HD650 on a good/decent balanced amp (like the Cavali Liquid Carbon) raises the level of these headphones. Increases separation, imaging and sound-stage size. Looking for a quick sale or I might advertise elsewhere. Pictures:

Item: Sennheiser HD650 Location: Glen Waverley, Melbourne Price: $280 Item Condition: Near New Reason for selling: No longer using Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Barely used HD650 in near new condition. This is one of the latest revisions and will have the latest drivers. Purchased from authorized reseller in April 2016 and then sold to me a month and a half ago from another SNA member. I enjoyed them but then bought a Beyerdynamic T1 and I won't have time to use them both. $70 $65 for Impact Audio 4 Pin XLR Balanced Cable <-- Open to separate offer $250 for Norne Zoetic 4 Pin Balanced XLR Cable. <-- Open to separate offer If you take the lot, I can make it $550 shipped. Pictures:

Item: WITHDRAWN: Sennheiser HD6XX (HD650) Location: Sydney Price: $200 Item Condition: Used about 6 Months old Reason for selling: Not to my taste Payment Method: Pickup - Cash Extra Info: This was delivered from Massdrop on December 2017. Excellent used condition. Sorry cash and local pickup only. Pictures:

Item: Stefan Audioarts Equinox Sennheiser HD580/600/650 Headphone Cable 9ft Location: Melbourne Price: $140 free postage Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: Use different headphones now Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal Extra Info: Reviews: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0702/sennheiserstafan.htm Pictures:

Item: Sennheiser HD650 *Low Hours, Original Receipt and Box* Location: Sydney Price: $280 plus postage if required Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: Don't use headphones enough Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Bought here about a month ago: Only a few months old. I bought them because they are my favourite headphones but realised I am not using enough and will use the money to pay for a custom amp build I have just commissioned. Priced to sell. Condition and photos per link above, I have only used an hour if that.

Item: Philips Fidelio X1 Headphones - PRICE DROP! URGENT SALE Location: Melbourne, Victoria Price: $220 Item Condition: Very good condition Reason for selling: Lack of use Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Excellent headphone. Rivals HD600/650 series from Sennheiser without requiring sophisticated amplification. Excellent open sound with ample bass (I found the HD580 that I had to lack bass but I am very happy with the X1). Comes with original box and cable. Includes V-Moda cable for 3.5mm connections. The most comfortable headphone I've ever used. Reviews: http://www.whathifi.com/review/philips-fidelio-x1 http://www.trustedreviews.com/philips-fidelio-x1_Headphones_review http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/big-bottom-and-lively-top-philips-fidelio-x1 http://www.head-fi.org/t/670318/philips-fidelio-x1-review-comparison Pictures:

Item: Sennheiser HD650 Headphones Location: Brisbane Price: $220 FIRM Item Condition: Good Reason for selling: Upgraded Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Had them for about 4 years, used daily at work Pictures:

Item: HD6xx, Campfire Comet Location: Sydney Surryhills Price: HD6xx $190, Comet $180 (+ shipping fee if required) Item Condition: Good Reason for selling: No longer needed Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Both of them bought last year, I am the second owner of the hd6xx which the original owner bought from mass drop last year and the comet which I bought myself at minidisc last year. Both of them, I don't have the full box with, just selling as is pictures shown. I am selling these because I am not having lot of time with it, Using Hd800s as my main headphone and audio quest night owl for my closed back. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Sennheiser HD650 + Toxic Silver Poison Cable Location: Sydney Price: $295 for HD650 and $145 for Toxic cable Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: No longer using Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Selling a beloved HD650 with Toxic Silver Poison cable. I am not using them anymore so I have to let them go. Ear pads and foam in excellent condition. Please see in photos. PS: Toxic Silver Poison cable has been sold. Pictures:

Item: HD650 Modded + Geek Out V2A Infinity Location: Melbourne Price: 650 Item Condition: Mint amp, great condition headphones + new pads Reason for selling: CFA Andromedas Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Post Extra Info: HD650 Modded Modded (coin/kiss/foam) HD650s and a 3.5 TRRS balanced cable for them that goes with the GOV2. Comes with original cable + all accessories / box. Modded via measurement rig for neutrality by *stratocaster 300 Geek Out V2A Infinity No box but mint/as new 400 Both for 650. Pictures:

Item: Sennheiser HD650 (silver driver) Price Range: $250 - $300 Item Condition: New or Used Extra Info: Looking for some of the newer version (2008+) silver driver HD650s. Can pickup, Live in Melbourne.

Found a pair. Thanks tanehy!