Which Sennheiser Headphones?

Hi, I have 2 pairs of the Audio Technica ATH-M50's that I use in the studio and with my Axe FX III and FM3...and love them. I needed one more pair of headphones and thought instead of getting on more of the same thing, I would try something different. I picked up a pair of Sennheiser DT 990 Pro's (250 ohm ver). I notice that the are significantly lower in volume than my other headphones. Is this normal and is it due to the 250 ohm version? Is there a suggested way to bring them up to comparable volume as my ATH-M50's?

Thanks
Derek
 
dschaaf said:
Hi, I have 2 pairs of the Audio Technica ATH-M50's that I use in the studio and with my Axe FX III and FM3...and love them. I needed one more pair of headphones and thought instead of getting on more of the same thing, I would try something different. I picked up a pair of Sennheiser DT 990 Pro's (250 ohm ver). I notice that the are significantly lower in volume than my other headphones. Is this normal and is it due to the 250 ohm version? Is there a suggested way to bring them up to comparable volume as my ATH-M50's?

Thanks
Derek
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Simply bump the volume in the OUT block. Yes volume drop is due to higher impedance.
 
I have hd650’s , I really don’t find any need for a headphone amp, I also have a pair of audio technical atm50x’s but I found close backs a lot less comfortable long term.. hd650’s are also great for mixing
 
2dor said:
Simply bump the volume in the OUT block. Yes volume drop is due to higher impedance.
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Thanks. Part of the reason for not bumping the out is that I have electronic drums, the Axe FX III, a Kemper and an FM3 feeding into a mixer and then the all players (just a small non-professional home studio setup for quiet jamming) are listing to the mixed audio out of the mixer. I just want my headphone volume levels to match watch everyone else is hearing. I guess my two options are to get a third pair of the ATH-M50's or to bump up the volume of the DT990 Pro's using a small headphone amp.

Thanks for the feedback :)
 
I am really not a headphone guy, I prefer to listen what I am playing through monitors or amp/cab but a year ago I bought the HD600s and tried them with my AF3...I dug'em...obviously, I still prefer listening what I am playing through monitors or amp/cab but I could sure live with those too...

No experience with any other HDs so I can't compare...
 
I own an old pair of HD555, like 10 years old maybe but they sound good enought for me. Do you guys think that the HD650 would be a noticeable upgrade or should I stick with my current ones until they break one day?
 
icarri said:
I own an old pair of HD555, like 10 years old maybe but they sound good enought for me. Do you guys think that the HD650 would be a noticeable upgrade or should I stick with my current ones until they break one day?
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660's would be an upgrade - not 650's - had both 660's were worth upgrade - my 800's not much better for a fraction of the price
 
I’ve been using DT990 Pro. For me the volume is high enough already when knob is at noon.

I like the open form, because there is no pressure. Can play whole day😀

However, the low end has more kick with closed headphones. Much more.
 
Will Chen said:
I know this is kinda a standard response, but I absolutely hated mine. Many claim them flat but I felt like they had a more harsh response tilting towards upper mids and highs and if that wasn't enough I found them very uncomfortable. I'm using Audio Technica ATH-M30's now which are OK, not great but not bad. I got them as I had another pair of AT headphones which got destroyed that I loved and thought these were the same model but they are not.
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I had exactly the same experience with the HD280 Pros. Very uncomfortable (maybe I have big ears?) and harsh to listen to. I now have some HD 598SE and they are a huge improvement in both regards.
 
Will Chen said:
I know this is kinda a standard response, but I absolutely hated mine. Many claim them flat but I felt like they had a more harsh response tilting towards upper mids and highs and if that wasn't enough I found them very uncomfortable. I'm using Audio Technica ATH-M30's now which are OK, not great but not bad. I got them as I had another pair of AT headphones which got destroyed that I loved and thought these were the same model but they are not.
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I have the HD 280 and they sound like they have that upper mid thing going on but I thought that all headphones emphasized this frequency range because that’s the only pair I’ve ever had. I find them comfortable and they do the job well for me and the upper mid emphasis is enjoyable to me as I like a dynamic tone. What I find annoying is the cable that hangs in front of me and bothers me for playing.
 
Chromatizm said:
Austrian Audio 65x :)
Sorry!
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@Chromatizm just got a pair. While they are awesomely detailed, they have a dip in the 1-4kHz region, which doesn't pair too well with guitars. In a mix that moves guitars a little to the back, especially when compared to vocals and drums.

In the FM3 I add almost 5db at 1k and 4k which improves the sound a lot. Any EQing you're doing with the X65?
 
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