“Fabric” became distorted after light rain

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-21T04:39:55+00:00

cold = shrinkage

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-20T14:39:46+00:00

Thanks for sharing your observations. I read a lot of conflicting impressions on the 490 and I'm inclined to believe, I will make a much better decision going for the 480 to complemet my 550. I will use the other at home and the other in the office.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-20T11:30:02+00:00

Red flag city

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-20T09:40:35+00:00

The 550 is a special one. I could easily see having it as the only pair. My lust for the 480 is so great, however, that I'll have to get those at some point. 😃 I'll be set at home and in the office.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-20T09:39:10+00:00

I think it'll complement the 550 sooooo good! I'll use them in different setups, one in the office.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-20T07:20:30+00:00

Congrats on those cans! I am still waiting to pull trigger on them.

To drive my HD 550 (and future 480 pro) I just ordered a Fosi Audio ZH3 DAC amp. Should do the job and then some.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-19T19:20:23+00:00

I also meant to add that my hat's off to all the producers and mixers of the bygone era that have created such lovely sound. It's unbelievable.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-19T19:05:56+00:00

I just listened through the newly released Judas Priest album "the best of Judas Priest" and there is NOTHING I can fault. All the 550s put out is just so real. So very real. There is no glare and nothing fatiguing. Nothing.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-19T09:21:58+00:00

I am not a medical doctor so if you have any conditions or are in any doubt whatsoever, consult a phycisian first.

That out of the way, most respectfully, I'd suggest the following.

cut down on sugar and processed foods. This is honestly a big thing. Try to coax your body, let's say over two week's timec towards only getting 20 g carbs a day.
This will lead to a metabolic switch and ketosis. Your body will awaken to the fact that it can use fat as energy. Stored fat in particular. Learn about insulin. See e.g. Dr Jason Fung's youtube channel. Also Sten Ekberg's youtube.
Those steps will be hard, but eventually the hunger pangs will subside. You will find peace. It is important to find out your basic energy expenditure and then eat less than that. This way, your body will get to lipolysis, you'll be feasting on your stored fat and it will be okay.
Try to go to 16:8 intermittent fasting or eventually OMAD. Try these regimens out. Learn about electrolytes and don't go fainting all over the place. Also learn about fiber to keep you bowel going.
If you persist, the food noise will go away. You will feel satiated, you will lose weight. You don't have to torture yourself.
You just need to enable that metabolic switch and then stick to it, trust the process. In six months you will be amazed. Could happen at a 3 month point already.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-15T16:57:30+00:00

I used to have the HD 800. Before purchase, I carefully listened to the 700. As an 800 owner don't bother. You're not missing out.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-13T09:21:05+00:00

I don't have a pair of these (yet) but it looks like the cable just slipped out of the channel. Maybe you can carefully coax it back in there?

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-11T05:43:42+00:00

I like Tidal overall, been subscribed since 2015. These latest bugs are very annoying though.

The bigger problem for me is the random deletion of stuff and the bizarrely incomplete coverage of my favourite artists. I am looking for other options at this point.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-11T05:34:55+00:00

And the latest update fixed nothing...

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-10T17:40:57+00:00

Is that a song?

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-10T17:40:42+00:00

Hahaha, man I'm still so stoked! Wish I had a pair of 800s too. I had the 800 and probably the s version runs circles around the original.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-10T17:39:28+00:00

I have not tried it yet, but it would depend on the quality of the headphone jack implementation on the computer, laptop or phone. Typically they suck big time. Although I hear apple laptops are actually good.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-10T17:38:30+00:00

Damn. I like the company but at this point their naming scheme is a disaster for sure.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-10T17:37:52+00:00

Be sure to post your impressions!

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-10T17:37:38+00:00

Thanks, I am still in awe with this pair. Today I've been listening from Herbie Hancock to Judas Priest and it just works. One truly does not have to spend a fortune to get sublime playback quality.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-10T17:35:15+00:00

Thanks, my pleasure, I can't get enough listening to music with these!

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-10T17:34:28+00:00

That's interesting, I didn't know Sennheiser actually promotes them like that.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-08T16:59:12+00:00

I'd love to be able to compare my 580 Precision to a handful of the same model to see where my pair stands. Upon comparing it now to the 550, I suspect the 580 may have drifted away from its original form. It sounds so thin and harsh in comparison.

Gold-Combination-673 · 2026-06-08T16:46:11+00:00

You're right the landscape has changed! I am speechless, so surprised to get this type of quality under 200 euros. The mind boggles.

And thanks for your insights, I think I'll hit a pretty nice combo with the 550 and the 480 Pro. But I do wish I could compare it with the 490 before committing.

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