I used both and can confirm that there is no aufible difference. Most headphones nowadays are just… black. Pretty standard, doesn’t stand out. That is why i personally prefer the marble look.
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Marble is a classic while the new lacks character. I think the newer will peel less easily so objectively better, but less classy. Same sound etc and the smaller packaging is imo a benefit, but not having a decent box to store them sucks a bit.
I have 6xx and lust for dat marble!
Same here but I can't justify another mediocre headphone that adds no value to my collection since 6xx already was a dissapointment.
What's better in that price range?
he400i gets you super close and could be had for 90 bucks.
Fostex T50RP* since they typically go for $170 now. Can sometimes be found for around $90-$130.
*They definitely need mods to sound good, so that’s about $5-$30 depending where you source your modding material. Then another $10-$80 for the ear pads. And another $100-$200 for an amp/DAC since they actually require one, especially after the mods.
If done correctly, they can have a similar midrange conpared to the 6x0 line with actual subbass, extended treble, more soundstage, instrument separation, and better imaging.
To my ears only difference is black silk vs silver screen. Marble and new design sound the same.
beautiful!!!
Have the new one, but made in Ireland Build quality is great
I'm leaning toward the marble design. I believe I'd buy that over the plain black version.
The updated headband cushion is softer and just more comfortable, in my opinion. You will feel the old one.
I used to have a marble version, but sold it years ago, because I also had (and still have) a 6XX, and wouldn't justify keeping both around since they really sound more similar than different.
I can't tell you exactly why this was the case, but over the years, I found myself missing the 600, for whatever odd reason, and ended up buying the newer version last year. From memory, I don't notice any significant sound differences, other than of course these coming with newer pads straight out of the box. With that said, they sound every bit as good and enamoring as I remembered them, so no regrets.
Plus, aesthetically, I much prefer the newer design, so it's the cherry on top for me.
I have the updated one. I think the old marble looks better, and I prefer the branding on top instead of the side.
I also like it better in the middle!
A long time ago when I was trying HD600 vs HD650 out I ended up with a slight preference for the HD650 sound.
So, I have what imo is best of both worlds. Non-marble look with sennheiser in the middle.
(I was never a fan of the marble look)
i have the new one, kinda sad that i couldnt get my hands on the marble design, it looks so nice
I have both and they sound identical to my ears. Some might find the OG marble tacky but I do think it gives them character, something the updated design sorely lacks.
id prefer if my headphones dont look like a kitchen countertop but thats just me
I just want the marble one because it looks awesome~
But for now I have the newer design.
I prefer the look of the newer version but I still prefer the marble ones because they're more comfortable. The newer ones have a more limited cup-tilt angle so they feel ergonomically worse (most of the clamping is above the ears, unless you have a larger-than-average head so you naturally extend the headband more) and that also tends to create creaking which is annoying. The marble version didn't have this issue.
Sound-wise, the only difference is in the pads and unit variation. So technically, the marble version sounded smoother because the original (or rather the 2nd version) pads were better, but anyone who got them with older revision pads would already have to change the pads anyway so it's irrelevant.
Marble reminds me of the 90s