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Sennheiser HD 700s need a lot of break-in?

Just received a pair of HD 700s today and I am pretty disappointed by the sound. It's very dull and closed sounding. Not what I expected. My 10 year old HD 600s sound far better right now. Those do have the Cardas cable but that can't be the sole reason. Does anyone have any experience with the HD 700s? Maybe they need a lot of break-in time? Any help is greatly appreciated!
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markpao
519 posts
 
I don't have the 700 but my HD650's needed a LOT of break-in time. Felt like forever because I don't use them often. They really opened up after a while and sounded nothing like when new. Senn makes some great headphones, the wait will be rewarding.
donjr
1,335 posts
 
Possibly 200 hours of break in.
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
All of the Sennheiser 600+ series headphones are excellent performers. I have also found the 580s to be very good-sounding. And I was able to purchase 2 pairs right here on the 'Gon for less than $200 total.

Give those 700s a couple hundred hours and I think you'll be well-rewarded...

-RW-
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