Difference between HD 600 DT 990

[Oggeen]

Hey guys i am a newbie when it comes to audio and I wonder what you think is a better buy between these headphones?

I am also gonna buy an amp/dac combo and want to squeeze out the headphones for sound quality, any recomendations ? Budget is around what the headphones cost  (200-300 euro)

 

or is it worth to buy mmx 300 instead, becuase i am going to use a microphone daliy or is the other headphones better and just toss a modmic on it?

 

I have seen that innerfidelity recommend hd 600 on his ''Wall of Fame'' but i dont really like the blueish color on it.

And that´s why i like the customization option for the DT 990.

 

Well this is why i am making this post becuase i have no idea how beyerdynamic sounds but i have tried the hd 558 and it should sound similar to HD 600

[ijchan223]

It really depends on the sound you like.  I would check out Head-fi forums if you really want to learn more about headphones. I love their for sale section , some lovely deals come up often.

[ShearMe]

The HD 600 is very flat and neutral, the DT 990 has lots of bass and a big treble spike. I'd say the majority of people will agree the Sennheisers are better. Vs the 500 series they are much more clear sounding, though have a slightly narrower soundstage.

If you don't like the looks of the 600, what about the 650? They both go for around 300 on the used market.

[BoredErica]

There's a dude on OCN selling HD600 for $260. For some reason it hasn't sold yet.

[Oggeen]

The HD 600 is very flat and neutral, the DT 990 has lots of bass and a big treble spike. I'd say the majority of people will agree the Sennheisers are better. Vs the 500 series they are much more clear sounding, though have a slightly narrower soundstage.

If you don't like the looks of the 600, what about the 650? They both go for around 300 on the used market.

thanks for the help did´t saw that 650 was in a other color. What amp would you recommend to the hd 650? @ShearMe 

[Lays]

thanks for the help did´t saw that 650 was in a other color. What amp would you recommend to the hd 650? @ShearMe 

 

 

You may not even need one, but if you'd like to experiment, just about any amp will do.  Whether it's a tube amp, an objective 2, or what have you.

 

Lots of people like tube amps with the 650's, but sometimes can be extremely expensive compared to cheaper options like the objective 2, or magni from schiit.

 

 

About the dt990 vs 600, basically what shearme said, the 600 is very neutral sounding, and the dt990 has emphasis on the bass and treble.

[ShearMe]

thanks for the help did´t saw that 650 was in a other color. What amp would you recommend to the hd 650? @ShearMe 

 

I use a Syba DAC with mine because they're sensitive enough to not need a beefy amp. Have owned and used an expensive tube amp and didn't really see the benefit.