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    Posted: 03 Jan 2009 at 10:18pm
i know everone says the hd650 well suits the solo!
but what alternatives?
also interested in the likes of ATH-ad900, or ultrasone 2500 pro and many others.
would like to hear from solo owners, with open cans, for suggestions.
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BTW Graham, i ordered my amp yesterday and it aint arrived yet! (just kiddingWink)
 
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I have an Ultrasone PROline 2500 (about 2 years old) and I just tested it out of a Novo w/ the switching psu. The sound was very good, excellent mids, punchy bass, and nice detailed highs. It should be a good match w/ the Solo SRG, however as I try to always say you should try them if you can. Buying a can w/o testing it could be an expensive mistake if you do not like it. Good luck.
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thanks Miguel
unfortunately i can only try the senns and ATs locally.
is your preference toward the hd650 or the ultrasones?
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Simon, I am one of those who does not like the Senn house sound. I have owned the HD580 and the HD600 (twice) and even though I tried various amps and about 10 different cables it was not meant to be. However, many love the combination of the Solo and the HD580/600/650.
 
Now, if that Solo SRG would get here quickly I would borrow a Senn HD600/650 to see how they pair. Wink
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Originally posted by mrarroyo mrarroyo wrote:

Simon, I am one of those who does not like the Senn house sound. I have owned the HD580 and the HD600 (twice) and even though I tried various amps and about 10 different cables it was not meant to be. However, many love the combination of the Solo and the HD580/600/650.
 
Now, if that Solo SRG would get here quickly I would borrow a Senn HD600/650 to see how they pair. Wink
just been reading up on headfi about the , more expensive ath-ad2000, none of the uk AT retailers i know, stock this . have you any experience of these?
my budget is balooning out of control yet again!LOL
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I listened to it once about 3 years ago, it sounded very good but at the time I did not want to spend that kind of money. Will have to try them again at a future meet.
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any other suggestions on open cans for the solo?
eg k701, sa5000, ad900/2000,
like something detailed and natural!
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