Still better than $14,000 for a cable.

I like the K612 better than the HD 650 (or any other HD 6x0) even without EQ.

> But I think its illegal to not have a HD6-- series headphone so I'll have to see

People with this attitude are the reason why I have a pair of HD 600s collecting dust in my drawer.

As a /r/symphonicmetal fan, I completely agree with this.

HD 6x0s are old headphones made for old music. Said music genre was pretty much nonexistent at the time the HD 600 was released (as are many other modern genres that you mention), so it's obvious they weren't designed with that in mind. I prefer a number of newer and less expensive headphones.

I don't have a problem with people enjoying their 6x0s, I just want this kind of pretentious posts to stop.

I think the HD 560S is better than the HD 600.

Same here.

Consider getting something that is lighter on the head for your child. Those Sennheisers can be uncomfortably clampy even to some adults.

I recommend a Beyerdynamic DT headband. They fit perfectly on the round Hifimans, and Beyer products are known to last a long time.

They're all removable with a screwdriver and pliers.

In my opinion, they're overhyped. I have a pair, I used them exclusively for about a week after purchase but I find that they don't do anything better for me than my other (and cheaper) headphones, so now they're just sitting in my drawer as a spare.

FYI, Dekoni recently released a thinner version of the HD800 Elite Velour pads.

It might be worth getting some more breathable earpads for this purpose (something like velour or perforated leather, as opposed to sealed leather). I'm in the same boat - I have the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2, and the stock pleather pads get way too hot for me when doing any sort of activity with them on, so I'm looking for a replacement that will stay cooler.

Note that any alternate earpads will change the sound signature, and also noise cancellation performance in case of active noise cancelling headphones like the XM4.

Enjoy your cans, and don't worry about upgrades! The 560S can compete with stuff that's priced a tier or two higher, IMO.

DAC and amp don't matter much either, they're pretty easy to drive.

I don't know about sound or build quality, but I like the look of the new X9000 much better than older Stax models.

Excellent choice.

Cryovile - Providence

I heard that their products sound fine, but they're built like Schiit.

AKG K55- series, Beyerdynamic DT 770, Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X are budget closed-back options with a wide soundstage.

The HD 560S are open-back, so they aren't ideal for use on a train or plane. You (and other people around you) would probably prefer closed-back headphones for that.

The HD 560S are described as "Reference-grade headphones for analytical listening sessions" on the box, and as a HD 560S owner, I do think they're pretty good at it.

I'm not even sure about the "almost" part, if you're not applying EQ or other kinds of DSP to the sound.

As someone who's only ever owned one Apple product (the wired dirty buds), it's really hard to tell which of those are fakes from the photos. The boxes are easier to tell than the headphones themselves.

The best part: you don't have to, because your ears would perceive it all the same.

You might like them better after a bit more getting used to the sound ("brain burn-in" as it's often called), but not necessarily. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible not to like the HD 600 (I'm one of those who don't).

I bought a pair of HD 600s so the pretentious fanbase would leave me alone. I still don't like them.