Should I buy the HD6XX though redundant

[monsterdonkey]

I have a set of HD600 phones that are about nine years old. So far so good, but recently I noticed a crackle in one driver when a particularly low bass note occurred. Once I blew a driver in a Grado SR60 and this sounded like it could be the same thing. They’re mostly good except for that one time I heard a crunchy noise. I’ve read the HD6XX is not that different from the HD600 so it seems silly to have both, but then I’m also worried that eventually the Drop deal will disappear and I’ll be stuck with a dying set and few cheap options. My budget is pretty low.
TLDR: buy now and store for when I need them? Or upgrade today! Or just wait, maybe the HD600s are just fine and I found their limit that one time.
Speedball Crack

[Paul Birkeland]

I would pop the driver out and see if there is a hair or some other object stuck in there that's making the noise.  If need be, you can replace the drivers.

[Jasonngi]

It sounds like your HD600 might just be reaching its limits, especially with the bass-heavy sound, which could be causing that crackling noise. The HD6XX is quite similar, so if you're on a budget and looking to get a backup, it might be worth grabbing a pair while the deal's still available, just in case. However, if your HD600 is still mostly fine, you could wait and see if the issue persists. If you decide to upgrade, the Speedball Crack is a solid choice for pairing with your headphones to improve overall sound quality.

Ultimately, if you find a good deal on the HD6XX, it could be a smart move to grab them now and store for later, but you don’t necessarily need to rush unless the issue with your current pair gets worse.

[Paul Birkeland]

This post is 3.5 years old, there definitely is no need to reawaken it.