Sennheiser PC37X randomly goes bad after disconnecting the cable ?
Greetings, Yesterday I was using my headset like normal with my macbook, just listening to music and on a call with people like usual, and the headset was perfectly fine. The stock wire that came with the headset is extremely long and yesterday it annoyed me very much that it kept getting tangled with itself, so I decided to see if the cable is replaceable. I pulled out the cable from the headset and saw the adapter, and looked online for a replacement. Upon plugging it back in, the audio sounded extremely muffled and washed out. Im not sure what I did wrong to make it mess up like that as I've always taken good care of it, ive had it for about 2 years and its always just been chilling on my desk, but anywho I thought the cable just went bad and ordered a replacement. The replacement came, and the issue is still persistant, so I am not sure what the issue is I've tried multiple different headsets and the issue is not with the port, and I also tried it with my windows laptop and...
Apr 23, 2024
Between these 2, it comes down to a few factors. The 4xx will be easier to drive, you can listen with a phone but an amp will definitely enhance it. Do not even try with the 6xx. the volume is not there and the sound is just dead without an amp.
If if you have an amp, I think the 6xx is a better all rounder. Sounds great with gaming movies and music. but remember that you will have to wait way longer. Shipping is like October for those vs July for the 4xx.
As as for the jubilees. No one has them yet but I have a pair coming in in a month. they are supposed to be much flatter sounding. I got them for the lower ohm, because they are sexy. And for the modding of course. I of purse am also just a collector and have about 11 pairs now.
Btw. All of my listening so far has been with a schiit jotunheim with a multibit dac.
not to mention this was sll months ago and clearly irrelevant now. I’ve also tested beyers since then and I stand even more firm on steerinh Clear.
But thanks for your correction. You’re a real trooper
I also have the Sennheiser HD58x, and those might be even better for the use case you describe. They definitely have a more fun sound, and have a lot more bass.
"Anyone which would be best value between DT880 vs DT990 vs HE4xx ? I mainly listen to hip-hop and electronic and "enjoy" bass...."
Offering "advice" based on what you've read is far less valuable than reading those same accounts firsthand. Also, it is pretty clear that the OP was looking for input from folks with real experience, not a poor summation of what he's probably already read himself.
But to be fair, let's presume that you have a new recommendation that the OP hadn't considered, such as one of the Sennheisers. The problem is, your meandering advice failed to consider the most important quality @MrHoneycrisp expressed, namely that he listens to hip-hop and enjoys bass. While I'm sure there are plenty of people with HD600s and 650s who listen primarily to hip-hop, I don't think anyone would consider thumping bass to be where the Senns shine. Agreed?
But no. Instead, you tell him that the HD6XX "Sounds great with gaming movies and music..." That's a fair observation. I would agree, in fact, that Sennheiser HD6XXs sound "really great". Again, it's just not exactly the comparison between DT880, DT990, and HE4XX that the OP was asking for.
You also say that you would "steer clear" even though you'd never heard any of the Beyers, but nowhere in your original reply (which is the subject of this brouhaha) did you say that. Quite the contrary, you said "I want a pair really bad but I can never pull the trigger." It is only in your second response that you say anything about steering clear and you say that you now have experience and "stand even more firm on steerinH Clear {sic}". But here again, you still don't say which Beyer you have experienced. Was it the DT880? DT990? 32, 250, or 600 ohm?
Lastly, let me address your assertion that "this was sll {sic} months ago and clearly irrelevant now". These products are on recurring offer from Massdrop, (much like the HD6XX and K7XX, etc.) so to excuse or otherwise suggest that your previous irrelevant advice is, well...irrelevant....is simply not true. I mean, this ridiculous thread is a great example. I received an email from Massdrop indicating that the DT880s are on offer, so I clicked through and did some looking around where I ultimately landed on this thread and read your "advice" and couldn't help but comment on its lack of relevancy. So we've come full circle. The passage of time does not make a post irrelevant. Rather, it is the post itself which determines its relevance.
I'm not sure what being a "trooper" means in the context that you called me one, but I'll take it as a compliment.
Happy listening!
Like the OP, I previously owned a pair of ATH-M50 headphones (note: not the M50x) for about 5-6yrs used as a daily driver for about 2-3yrs. And I currently own both the DT880 (250ohm) and HE4xx. Never tried the DT990, so I can't comment beyond what "everyone" seems to say - noting that the 990 favors a more "V"-shaped sound and the 880 is a bit more "neutral". I won't comment on other headphones here (even ones I might recommend) because I'm wordy as-is and don't need to muddy the waters any further.
Short version (and qualifying with, "for my ears personally"): I prefer the HE4xx, but use both sets quite regularly. (I mix or check mixes on the DT880 and listen to the HE4xx.)
Long version: I feel both sets have great range, but - properly driven - the HE4xx gives me a more enjoyable listening experience. That "properly driven" is a noteworthy point. I was surprised when the alleged 32ohm HE4xx required me to push amps more-or-less the same amount as my 250ohm version of the 880's. (Turns out, this has something to do with planar magnetic headphones I don't fully comprehend and will leave to more knowledgeable folks to cover.)
Regarding your not-quite-basshead-but-close status: I'm guessing you might favor the sound of the HE4xx over the 880. Both extend the bass quite well (deep), but I feel like the HE4xx has a punchier lower end that is more fun to listen to. However, since I have no idea what gear you have - or if you even use an amp at all - the 880/990 stay in the running with their 32ohm impedance versions. (Also worth noting here that I agree with @Uzuzu: HE4xx aren't uncomfortable at all, but they're definitely bulkier. Beyerdynamic headphones are just flat-out comfortable for a majority of folks and easier to maintain thanks to the easy parts replacement.)
A good way to think of the DT880 vs HE4xx: DT880 presents itself in a highly-detailed neutral manner. Useful, but maybe a little boring. HE4xx takes some of those details and emphasizes them towards a bit more of a "fun" listening experience; but without going overboard. After your ATH-M50, I'd say the bass is far closer to this on the HE4xx (at least, from my memory of the set) as far as punch goes, but the HE4xx extends down a bit further. From a technical standpoint, there's probably "more" bass frequencies hit on both 880/HE4xx and you'll get that rumble from a well-driven HE4xx for sure; but the ATH-M50 definitely emphasized it's mid/upper bass past both - giving it the "punchier" profile. If you like that quality, then I'd guess that the DT880 will leave you wanting more.
All that text, and I can't cover the DT990 from experience. Sorry about that. Best advice I have there is try to find and demo a pair. Because they are supposed to emphasize bass/treble a bit more who knows? They could be right in your wheelhouse.
So basically: Got a good DAC/Amp setup or DAP? HE4xx. Need to drive from a phone in addition to your home setup? DT880/990 32ohm. Beyer takes the win on comfort and (very likely) build quality, but I still give the edge to the HE4xx for overall sound quality (again, 990 notwithstanding).
Hope that helps. For anyone who read the text wall: good job, and please let me know if I've represented something poorly - I'll edit as needed. Thanks.
And I never saw him say anything negative about my feelings on the matter so what makes that your business anyway?
Im sure you’re one of those that just go around looking to devalue the responses of others when it doesnt even relate to you. You dont like my opinion? Move on. Don’t try to make yourself feel better by commenting on 14 week old posts that don’t matter to you.
Have a nice day
I had the emu teaks come in in July and sadly all my others have been neglectdd since. my 58x are my go to for walking the dog since I can drive them on my bluewave well and open is much better for walking the neighborhood haha