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Senn HD600 headphones = what Speakers?

Is there any speaker under $2500 (new) that could offer me equal or better performance than my Sennheiser HD600's in terms of clarity, dynamics, transparency, etc? Maybe a stupid question since it's about comparing speakers vs headphones. I'd appreciate any thought. Thanks.
jorge_err
jeffloistarca
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Depends on your source material, associated components, and room. I have 600's, real nice cans. I have two systems that sound better, but they ought to given the price differences
bookner
76 posts
 
It definitely depends on what you use to drive your headphones or the room speakers. The HD600 really begin to shine with even a relatively inexpensive entry level amp such as those produced by Headroom. Room-speaker interations are also a factor that make comparisons and generalizations difficult. Properly driven, few speakers under $4,000 (even if they are optimally driven, and set up properly in a decent room) will surpass the headphones.
danner
202 posts
 
I use an ASL MG OTL headphone amp. I replaced a new production Sovtek 5751 with a NOS cryoed Mullard 12AU7 yesterday and really opened up the Sennheisers. If you want the sound of the Sovtek 5751 you could get a pair of Meadolark Kestrels. If you want the sound of the cryoed Mullard 12AU7 you'll need Merlin VSM-Ms.
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