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This post has been edited by noobandroid: May 19 2013, 04:05 PM

Superlux Fan Club's Signature updated to V2 link
- Credits to Hitman66



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This post has been edited by noobandroid: Apr 21 2012, 07:54 PM

HD440



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HD662



HD662F


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This post has been edited by noobandroid: Apr 22 2012, 10:15 AM

whoa, V2 already

1st post

After owning both HD681 and HD668B for quite a some time, I’ve been wonder regarding the rest of superlux products such as HD660 and HD330. They look pretty much identical with beyerdynamics headphones especially the HD660 where it looks exactly like the beyerdynamics DT770 pro. The price different is obviously large hence the question pops on whatever it actually performs the same with the DT770? Regardless HD660 has it’s own merits through. For female vocal lovers out there, this would be the best headphone you ever own at RM150 price range.



Unlike any other superlux headphones that I received so far, this one comes along with a solid, black colored headphone case which is pretty useful for portability purposes during travel. Inside contains the 3.5mm to 6.3mm plug audio adapter and the HD660 itself. Another unique feature for HD660 is that coiled cable are being used on it instead of regular straight cable that you normally get with the HD668B or the HD669. Coiled type cable did give some benefits over the straight ones through. One of them is that it prevents the wire to be clogged up whatever you’re listening to music,etc. However the cable on HD660 is undetachable unlike the ones from HD668B and HD669, meaning that you need to be extra careful on using the HD660 otherwise it would be difficult to fix it up whenever the cable issues comes up. By the time of writing, the HD660 has been burned in no less than 50 hours which personally I think it’s sufficient enough to show the readers out there what HD660 can perform on various genre of music out there.



I start off by listening to “SAKURA” by Monkey Majik. I found out that the vocalist sounds really sweet with this headphone. The sound separation between the vocalist and the musical instrument is clearly noticeable for the most part. Clarity wise, comparing with the superlux HD668B, isn’t that but the differences are pretty small to say the least. The bass is shallow to me taste through, but the sweet mids alone already covers off the lacking that I find throughout the song is playing.

Next would be “Fly Me To The Moon” by Olivia Ong. The mids sound very sweet and forwarded as well, way better then what I experienced earlier with “SAKURA”. The acoustic detail is clearly noticeable especially during the guitar solo performance being played at that time. The soundstage is pretty narrow to me through. The only good explanation for this is because HD660 is actually a closed design headphone. In theory the soundstage it produces would be smaller compared to the likes of semi-open and full opened headphones such as HD668B hence the reason why I’m experiencing this with the HD660. Minor sibilant can be heard from time to time though but that doesn’t actually ruin the great listening moment that I had with the HD660.

My only main concern on HD660 is that among any superlux products I tried so far, this includes HD681, HD688B and the HD699, HD660 produces the least bass which certainly will not entertain you when comes to any bass oriented songs you came across to. This reminds me of the Audio Technica ATH-AD700 which can produce the best mids you can find at it’s price range while at the same time I find that it lacks bass which is needed in some songs I usually listened to.

I did tried two of my headphone amplifier available at that time, the internal amp you found on the the maverick D1 and also darkvoice THA332 tube amp on the HD660. I do find out that with darkvoice it gives an improvement on the bass impact and a hell lot on the mids as well. On another hand however, the ones from maverick D1 give insignificant improvement to the HD660 which through this I can conclude that a more powerful headphone amp is needed to drive the HD660 to it’s real potential.

Overall, I do think that the HD660 is pretty satisfying to listen to especially if you’re an avid vocal jazz listener where the headphone performs best at. I do surprise that such a closed design headphone could produce such a low amount of bass, an opposite on what any other closed design headphone can do such as the beyerdynamic DT770. However this is how HD660 performs right now. I do believe that with a longer burn-in process, the sound signature would change to a degree that it might solve that bass shy problem that the HD660 suffers right now.

P/S : A big thanks to Trio for lending his HD660 for couple of days for this article. Also note that the article has been collecting dust since last year hence the reason why I didn't use the objective 2 headphone amplifier to test it out with the HD660.

More sigs. Credits to MrJinggles. (Dug these from the V1 thread.)

Removed 'cuz the 3rd post is now updated.

This post has been edited by Agnaem: Apr 21 2012, 10:23 PM

all sigs are updated to link to V2

I think you should post reviews and also update userlist ...

I would actually appreciate it if you at least inform/ask me first to open the V2. I dont mind anyone becoming the TS since I am too busy anyway.

BUT, I feel that it would be more appropriate for someone that contributed more in the previous fan club and still own and using superlux(not to mention for a long period and multiple model) to be the new TS.

This post has been edited by trio: Apr 21 2012, 10:31 PM

right.. this coming from a guy who never updated the V1 first page since... 2011, better keep that complaint to yourself

As I said in my previous pm, which you also quoted(apparently you didnt read what you quoted), so I shall repeat myself, I dont mind anyone taking over but it IS ONLY appropriate for someone that contributed more in the previous fan club and still own and using superlux(not to mention for a long period and multiple model) to be the new TS.

You only own a superlux for how long before selling it out? How many models have you tested? Are you even a fan of superlux itself in the first place? What did you contributed other than occasional rare post?

I was being neutral and suggestive for the better in my previous post but apparently you replied with offensive tone. Yes I did not update the front page but I tested every single model out there that is available in Malaysia so I can assist everyone as most people confused with so many models. I never answer anyone that asked anything in fan thread through pm to get their sales but in the thread itself to share with everyone. I even used my own money to buy units to borrow to people to review and test to create awareness to public here without asking for credits or advertising/promoting me(before you say it is for my own sales as I am only one of the many reseller).

What have you done? There is a lot of real fans that also contributed a lot in previous fan thread that should be the next TS other than me.

there is no such thing as you need to use superlux to create a superlux thread, even if i cant give solutions to any of superlux questions, but at least i took the liberty to make a thread when nobody did, you can nag all you want, but what is done is done, nothing you can do bout it

I did not say it is a must. I used the word appropriate twice. If you know you couldnt contribute anything you should have just wait for someone that did and could to create it? But from the timing, it seems that you created almost immediately after mod closed. More like you finally saw a chance to own a thread and quickly open one? Hehe are you happy and satisfied now? Gratz>:D

Being a ts is just a small thing. A fan thread is meant to gather all the users and supporters together and provide a place for ppl to discuss on it. I only said so much because I just solely couldnt stand seeing your bad attitude. Irresponsible and without respect for others. You could have just wrote in good words. I didnt intend nor want to make a ruckus earlier. I only got riled up after seeing your reply that carries a bad tone. It doesnt matter to me who is the TS as long as I can share and provide ppl with good and cheap bang for buck headphones to truly enjoy their music.

No wonder lyn forum got so many disputes. Typical...

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This post has been edited by ertai: Apr 8 2013, 10:59 PM

HD660 seriously need amping, bass amount is pretty good, just still lacking in term of comfort (people with big head might have problem)

and btw, i think 660 is quite different sounding from 668B, which i think 660 is more toward mainstream

Not sure. I always thought 681 and 669 will be the one instead since HD660 only sounds great on certain genres only due to it's sound signature it produces

@ertai : yes it has the best mids among all the superlux headphone I tried so far. If only the bass can be a little bit stronger...

i havent try 681 and 669 yet, so couldnt tell much

there new hd661 headphone from superlux. how is it compared to hd668b hd669 ? any roundup of these headphoneS?

Bro trio, any news on the hd661 earpads?

My hd661 earpads feels so much harder now especially the bottom half part of the both earpads. Weird that the bottom half gotten so much harder than the top half. lol.

That is weird? 661 earpads are not round in shape...not that easy to find replacement for it. But I will look around

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Added on April 23, 2012, 10:43 pmBtw guys, I just wondering which option would be most preferred for u guys regarding the replacement earpads, hence i started a survey as below:

https://www.facebook.com/questions/371970626189093/

This post has been edited by trio: Apr 23 2012, 10:43 PM

Not weird meh?

Wondering what's the diff in quality between the ori velour and 3rd party one

This post has been edited by nick67: Apr 24 2012, 07:51 PM

I watched a video in Youtube there is one guy using pads from ear muffs to make his headphone more comfortable. Can we do this to 661?

If you can find the same shape then why not

I'm standing between these 2 models right now - HD330 & HD660.

Anybody wanna assist me with the "headache" selection?

As I already know, HD660 - closed-back and HD330 - semi-open, but there's no other review other than the one in HEADFONIA REVIEW

Anybody want to bulk order this let me know or anybody want to order for themselves also let me know I want to tumpang

I am starting a bulk for these this week hopefully. Trying to nego a cheaper price for u guys.

Aren't those pads also made out of pleather? How is it different from our current pads?

How much will these cost instead?

http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Velour-...pd_bxgy_e_img_c

+ shipping around 90MYR IMO.

Looking at the wrinkles I don't think it is the same as my current stock HD661 pads I believe the material is the same as on my Audiotechnica phones, i dont know what it call tho.. but 100% more comfort then my current HD661

Trio do let me know once you confirm the price.. might order two sets if the price is right

This post has been edited by sonixmedia: Apr 29 2012, 05:21 PM

Woah I'd rather buy another superlux with that money lol.

Hi all,

I would like to ask, which model of Superlux is the best to have?
I'm just a normal user who listen to rock, metal and sometime rnb .

Can anyone suggest?

HD660?? HD668B??

Sorry if post silly question.
Budget below RM200.

This post has been edited by khairi83: May 2 2012, 12:20 PM

HD668B has more BASS & HD660 has sweeter mid, correct me if I'm wrong.

Anyway, take note that HD660 requires an amp. Otherwise, it would be a total waste.

thanks

Might get my 3rd lux soon.....HD662

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This post has been edited by ertai: Apr 8 2013, 11:19 PM

kinda interest in HD 440 performance~ anyone mind to share a detail afteruse analysis~~??

I think ertai posted a quite detailed description before on 440

yup i dig out that post alr... still in consideration for HD440 as my 4th superlux...

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This post has been edited by ertai: Apr 8 2013, 11:44 PM

hi guys..i received my hd669 just now..but somehow i feel not really satisfied with its sound quality, especially bass..i'v learned that the sound quality can be improved by using headphone amp.it is true? if so, which amp do u recommend? my budget limit rm200

when u choose the HD669 u must be informed that it IS a monitoring headphone , therefore the bass performance is logically lower if compared to bassy type of headphone , u can not unsatisfied with the decision u make... bear in mind u JUST received the cans, do u know every headphone need to burn-in before it reaches its best performance?

back to topic yes i believe it can perform better with amp.. mayb u trace back to V1 and checkout those sifus comment will help

Try Cmoy amp with bass boost feature (Ebay), it might squeeze out some bass out of the headphone but I don't think it will be sufficient if you're a basshead.

im still considering to buy 1 superlux headphone, which 1 is the best?

normally use for movie and song, mostly softsong(not really that got loth of the thump thump disco like sound)

which 1 to buy?

Starting bulk for akg velour pad first. China pads later on. 130 per pair if 1 person(my previous customers only, rm140 else). The more people, the cheaper it is.

This post has been edited by trio: May 8 2012, 01:12 AM

Rm140... like that can buy a brand new superlux already way too much

Normal price for cushion bro coz it is imported and branded stuff. I didnt earn anything. I just included some surcharge for the various fees like delivery to my place. This is just extra service for u guys. The china ones are half of this price I gonna start the bulk for that later too

thanks for bringing in more and more good stuff..
any reference picture of pad that we can look at
would need a good amount of time to think

It is the same one with iamyuanwu's bulk thread. Borrowed the image from there:

This velour pad is for what superlux model? and how much will it be less if more ppl join in? thanks

HD668B and HD681

anyone using HD661 ? do you use AMP with it?

okay thanks

I am using HD661 but not amping it yet. Soon..

This post has been edited by sonixmedia: May 9 2012, 07:13 AM

I will wait for the china pads, still velour right?

Can this fella fit on HD330? hehe

receive my 669 today, connect to laptop nothing much, attach a govibe mini u-DAC, my god the details just come right out.

good buy but need good dac as well. I'll try connecting my htc one x and test

which amp ? FiiO ?

Bravo V2

just now tested fiio E6 at jaben, but dunno it is consider usefull or not.. because it just boost the volume higher thats all?

Well need to wait another few days for me to test it out myself... hopefully I make a good choice. budget headphone with budget tube amp...should sound okay with me

Hmmm, I tot that E6 has the EQ profile function whereby you could select different type of EQ profile to suit your taste... right?

this one not sure, because i didnt bring my superlux go actually so cant test much

should i get C3 also ? my friend told me that android phone output the song it less quality than iphone?

I am not sure since I dont own any i-stuff and as for C3 am not sure what are you talking about..

I starting bulk for China velvet pads which can be used for most Superlux models.
Will post pic later. A pair of it will be less than rm60. Any takers?

If it doesn't make my ears sweat a lot like the stock pads do, I'm definitely in!

i don know if this is true if you put 100% sound on your soundcard the sound will not be as good as 10% on sound card and 90% on amp. that is what i notice the different there

Can fit HD668B and HD330?

If yes, then im in

Fiio E6 not good? I just plan on getting one. I need more bass on my 661.

for 100++ can be consider as a good amp d plus got 3 eq for you to play with

what i mean is C30 >< that mp3 player

Ah Cube C30 from what I read that one of the best sound budget player. I am not portable user so can't comment on it..maybe you can refer to the -->portable audio player tread<-- for more opinions on it

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Added on May 14, 2012, 7:26 amI am in if it will fits my HD661

This post has been edited by sonixmedia: May 14 2012, 07:26 AM

Actually I not really sure...got few alternatives lol. Description says one thing yet I seen ppl used that particular earpad on other models before. Buy it at your own risk? hehe

I see. Which one is better, a DAC or E6 first?

If you're to choose between a DAC and the onboard sound, without hesitation DAC shall be your best bet.

Improvement priority IMHO should be HEADPHONE>DAC>AMP>CABLE and etc mod. Of course must have good source in the first place

I am glad to report my HD661 sound better with an amp... here is my setting... PC->T-muso DAC->Bravo V2 Tube amp->HD661.... total around RM500.00(not including pc la) but worth every sen

And now I can start "kumpul duit" for my next high end headphone Once the journey start its hard to stop...

This post has been edited by sonixmedia: May 15 2012, 01:20 PM

Hahah yea bro it is a road with no return

Btw guys, 661 got three new colours available in msia: purple gray and blue

I think most of the superlux headphone need an amp to shine. My new bravo tube v2 slightly forward the vocal on my HD668B and tamed the treble harshness. But I still miss the bass punch of the solid state amp.

not sure about iphone, but my ipad2 > sgs2 sound quality

When i first get my HD681, i would say that i'm quite disappointed with the bass since i think my ear has already get accustomed to my Audio Technica ANC7. So i left my HD681 to burn in with white noise for around 20+ hours i guess, and the SQ does get better but still the bass is not as much as ATH ANC7. Then i try using my HD681 with Hippo box+and guess what? I would say that my HD681 beat the crap out of my ATH ANC7 and almost on par with my friend's ATH M50 and I forgot already when is the last time i'm using my ATH ANC7 hahaha. Like what Aku_Lugua said before Superlux really need an amp to shine. The only complain is that when i use the headphone for a long time my ear tend to get hot and sweaty ^^"

Just bought E6 yesterday to pair with HD661. Superbbbbb

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This post has been edited by ertai: Apr 9 2013, 12:03 AM

Been using Fiio E6 since Thursday. I must say it improves my 661's bass a lot. Now looking for a budget DAC. Which one is better, T-Muso or GoVibe Mini USB DAC?

already tried using Hippo+ with ATH ANC7 but then theres no improvement, i think because ATH ANC7 is noise cancelling cans thus amp will not improve the SQ.

AFAIK, I think both (T-muso and Govibe) of them are from Burr Brown PCM270X (T-muso is PCM2704). I paired T-Muso and E6 with my 668B, and it's a lot better now. Lesser sibilant and harsh highs (but it's still bad with certain songs for me), more transparency, instrument separation and better controlled bass.

But one thing is that you need to get your own custom casing for T-muso (a simple Eclipse candy box, but you might have to bent the OScon capacitors if you're ordering the OScon caps, or a card holder with anti-static sponge would do nicely), whereas Govibe has one already.

I prefer Tmuso over govibe mini DAC. My friend who auditioned both also prefer Tmuso. About the casing, IINM you can ask from Selvin an already-bent-caps Tmuso, the last time I met him, he had that with him, you can straight away fit it in an eclipse candy box. Still I prefer transparent box, the lights are soooo cooooooolll.

new guy here. really love superlux headphone

welcome to the club!

mind to share ur model and feedback?

yeah.. maybe wanna get one for me also.. prefer clear and soundstage headphone.. budget 1

newbie here..just bought one superlux headphone

hey pro... what model you bought ?

i am newbie ?? u so free stalk me ??

Ok I think I'll go for T-Muso then. Thanks guys!

FOR BRO TRIO: the headphones had safely arrived without single scratch... as efficient as always~


Among all 4 superlux cans i had own so far, HD440's Bass performance really win the rest of the model without any AMP and DAC used... awesome performance ~ great sound even fresh out of the box~ wakaka altho clarity was not as good as the previous cans i own.. yet sacrificed a lil bit clarity for stronger bass is extremely worth for my personal taste~ the ear cushion is softer than most earlier luxes no severe head clamp problem spotted so far.. Burning In the cans to see its full potential now~

This post has been edited by sosot000: May 22 2012, 07:59 PM

I bet when you connect it to an amp and dac the SQ will improve more. Nice!