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Sennheiser HD 660S2 thread
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Shane D
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Agreed! And forgiving too, if the music isn't perfect. Nice all rounder.These headphones just sound very natural to me.
Quadfather
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Next on my list: Utopia 2022 or Austrian Audio ComposerAgreed! And forgiving too, if the music isn't perfect. Nice all rounder.
fidgeraldo
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I tried both. I am all in for Utopia, but if you like studio monitors like headphones (I don't), Composer could be right for you.Next on my list: Utopia 2022 or Austrian Audio Composer
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Sounds decent out of everything.These headphones just sound very natural to me.
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Composer might be better for you due to its ease of drive. Utopia still sounds better to me. Also I feel like you need tube for Composer whereas you can get away with solid state for Utopia if you have a musical source.Next on my list: Utopia 2022 or Austrian Audio Composer
In terms of sound profile Utopia is closer to 660S2
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Quadfather
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I am leaning Utopia.I tried both. I am all in for Utopia, but if you like studio monitors like headphones (I don't), Composer could be right for you.
French wine or Austrian wine (not wiener )?
Cheers!
Definitely include the NDH 30 in your list. You'll be delighted with what's possible today for less than €/$ 1,000. Try to compare them all using top electronics to appreciate the true value of each headphone.Next on my list: Utopia 2022 or Austrian Audio Composer
Quadfather
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I will check it out.Definitely include the NDH 30 in your list. You'll be delighted with what's possible today for less than €/$ 1,000. Try to compare them all using top electronics to appreciate the true value of each headphone.
Even if I had to define the sound of these headphones in a few words, I would define them as "natural".These headphones just sound very natural to me.
Arcamera
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These headphones sound natural and they are glorious but the characterization "natural" suits more the old guard I believe, i.e. hd600, HD650 and HD6XX.
Tripokaridos
500+ Head-Fier
Agree they do sound natural , but neutral I will go with 600 and warm with 650.These headphones sound natural and they are glorious but the characterization "natural" suits more the old guard I believe, i.e. hd600, HD650 and HD6XX.
Tripokaridos
500+ Head-Fier
Yeah I feel the same 660s2 and S1 technically are better than the others and S2 a bit more, But vocals on 600 always feel like they are in ther bubble it's like the headphone tells u what to listen, Also on 650 headphone colour's and warm the sound telling u what to listen.I've owned HD660s2 for 1 month and a half. 1 month later, I also bought HD600. The reason is that I felt though HD660s2 is very good, better than my previous HD560s, its vocal is a bit more recessed than my sound taste. However, I can say HD660s2 is a more well rounded headphone, while HD600 is more neutral. HD600 vocal is a bit better, but not much. I think it's setup-dependent.
My setup is:
- Apple Macbook Pro 16 inch M1
- Apple type-c to AV adapter MUF82
- Chord Qutest stock usb-b to usb cable
- Chord Qutest: 3v, default filter. I have not tried any alternative linear power supplies. Stock power supply works better in my setup than ifi power x.
- Mogami 2803 molded RCA cable: I own some pairs of RCA cables and this works best in my setup. Highly recommended. My other pairs are: Mogami 2497 cable with Mogami 7553 RCA terminators, Sommer Epilogue, Blue Jeans LC-1. All pairs have length of 1 meter.
- Topping L30II: Medium gain works well with 2 two headphones. I also own JDS Atom 2 amp, and I think L30II works better in my setup. Atom 2 makes my setup sound a bit too warm.
On 660s2 is like everything is there in balance and u choose what u want to hear , that's why maybe some people find them boring.
That's my opinion
Quadfather
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I am going to get the Shanling M30 Pro eventually.Composer might be better for you due to its ease of drive. Utopia still sounds better to me. Also I feel like you need tube for Composer whereas you can get away with solid state for Utopia if you have a musical source.
In terms of sound profile Utopia is closer to 660S2
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