I don't have any amp yet, was a budget set up and now only listening to my 6XX directly from my PC motherboard.

Is there any recommended amp at below RM400 in Malaysia?

Hmm below RM400 will ngam ngam rule out good amps like Schiit Magni 3 (USD99) or JDS Lab Atom (USD99). All the cheap options have pros and trade-offs.

Amps (line out from motherboard):
- Fiio A3
- Topping A30
- SMSL SAP-2

DAC+Amp combos (USB):
- Fiio E10K
- SMSL M3
- FX-Audio DAC-X6

This post has been edited by Currylaksa: May 23 2019, 08:18 PM

Upgrade amp, DAC then cable.. welcome to the club

Thanks for the suggestions. If I am willing to go a little bit more, would you suggest the Schiit Magni 3 or JDS Lab Atom? Both are highly recommended in reddit /r/headphones but I am not sure which is better for me (total newbs in amp).

Both also very good

The thing about getting Magni directly from Schiit website, the delivery and tax is a lot of money.

Also consider monolith liquid spark. DAC/Amp synergy is important for HD6XX/650; I've experimented with (and owned) lots of DACs and amps with different price range and the spark is at my top list for under $200. Well, to put it into perspective, I favor Matrix X-sabre + ECP DSHA-0 for hd6xx than holo spring level 3 KTE+ ECP DSHA-0 due to its synergy. What I am trying to say is, synergy is important for certain headphones and HD6XX/650 is one of them. Personally, between magni 3 and liquid spark, I prefer liquid spark as it brings more bass and musicality to hd6XX/650. Not sure about JDS atom though.

GKen is selling his Atom

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4783130

Thanks for your suggestions. I have researched the liquid spark and I have decided to go for the JDS labs atom instead. Quite a few people mentioned about the distortion and noise at certain volume. It might not happen to me / not obvious but I wouldn't be upgrading any time after this so I would go for the Atom which is a safe choice.

Won't be buying a separate DAC as well so yeah

Edit: come to think of it I really like the Liquid Spark's design a lot more and it is just a little tad warmer which i am now inclined to..omg tough choice

This post has been edited by zellleonhart: May 24 2019, 09:20 PM

In my opinion, DAC is very important. However, having DAC alone and without amp, you couldn't get the full sound.
My advise, just enjoy the headphone, if you are not satisfied then slowly upgrade

So agree with this.

+1

This post has been edited by Currylaksa: May 27 2019, 08:17 PM

Anyone here finally broke their hd650? The drivers are connected to the pins via very fine hair width wires. Once they snapped, it's over.

My hd650 of 11 years finally died.

Replacement drivers costs almost a brand new hd600 in total

This post has been edited by StonerAcoustics: Aug 1 2019, 07:44 PM

not sure if mine's broken but the right driver is somehow... distorted. Not super bad but listenable

the hd6xx?

yeah. I'll open it up when I have free time.

Let us know your findings or maybe some pictures. Thanks bro 😁

It's not difficult to pry it open. Though I'm not suggesting you to do it, but you may find the dreaded loose wire hanging to its final life...

Will do but maybe not until at the end of this month. Got exam and final year project going; student life hahaha

Yeah it's not. I'll check on that.