cronuss OP t1_j2749n5 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:08 AM

Reply to comment by Dust-by-Monday in What is the next step from HD 560s? by cronuss

Can you compare/contrast the differences? I didn't like the 6XX. They are nice, and I'm sure people love them, and maybe someday part of my arsenal, but different category. But I assume 660 is much different

Dust-by-Monday t1_j274m2w wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:11 AM

The 660s have insane imaging and better soundstage than the 6XX, and the 660s are more detailed. The 660s is still a laid back relaxing sound and sound quite a bit warmer than the 560s which I like very much. The music also has depth and body to it which I found missing in the 560s

jbhatnagar00 t1_j27fsu0 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 4:39 AM

Is the 660S still the “3 blob” imaging though where sound can only be in front and to the sides? The 6– series is known for that. I’m wondering because is the Focal Clear OG worth it over the 660S for $500-$600 more?

Dust-by-Monday t1_j27gkpm wrote on December 30, 2022 at 4:46 AM

There’s no 3 blob effect for me.

ku1185 t1_j28ck04 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 11:07 AM

I don't get the 3 blob staging off the 660s, but still similarly small. Got the 3 blob on the 600 and 58x though.

OG Clears have similar overall presentation in that it's mid-forward and small stage, but imo quite different otherwise. It's much more intense in character and doesn't have much of that smooth and pleasant timbre of the 6x0's.

Clears have more wow factor with its punchiness and detail, but also was less forgiving and more fatiguing.

Rogue-Architect t1_j27uq9l wrote on December 30, 2022 at 7:11 AM

Too similar to the 6XX for you like like them most likely. Edition XS would be the move based on what you described. Don’t be afraid to purchase second hand just make sure the person has some established trade credibility. Big time savings given most people in this hobby take very good care of their headphones and more than likely they have never left their desk.