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Hi Vince, I haven't heard the HE-500s yet. But I believe Rob's (Skylab) review of the HE-500s had a direct comparison to the HE-6s from what I remember.
Very interesting and informative, thank you.
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Awesome review!
I promised myself I would never go over 600$ on a headphone... but now it seems I have a reason to. But better yet, I have the benefit of buying it for less than 500$ :D. Buying it tomorrow!
Now I better look into getting an amp. I don't know if I want the ef5, even if I can get a sick price on that. Decisions, decisions!
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Thanks guys I appreciate the comments. Enjoy your purchase they are great headphones
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Great review, Frank. I like your style with these things.
As I've mentioned, if I had to limit myself to just one headphone for all types of music,I'd probably choose the HE-500. In the two months I owned them, I didn't come across a single recording that sounded bad with them.
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Great review, Frank. I like your style with these things.
As I've mentioned, if I had to limit myself to just one headphone for all types of music,I'd probably choose the HE-500. In the two months I owned them, I didn't come across a single recording that sounded bad with them.
This is a very strong statement from someone who, among other headphones, have Audeze LCD-3 and HiFiMan HE-6!
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Indeed, these got my attention now too! Great review btw, really useful!
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Great review, Frank. I like your style with these things.
As I've mentioned, if I had to limit myself to just one headphone for all types of music,I'd probably choose the HE-500. In the two months I owned them, I didn't come across a single recording that sounded bad with them.
Thanks for the kind words and I agree with your comment also really a nice can. They are a nice all rounder
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thanks and worth a listen
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nice review,enjoyed while reading.
so,does somebody are thinking the HE500 is the cheaper top-hi-end headphone and the best top-hi-end phone considering the price-quality factor?too many opinion are tempting me on buying one...
thanks
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Thanks. I am more inclined to say the HE500 for the price offers value and performance that IMO makes this a cant miss buy. I believe it competes well with any headphone I have owned and for less money than others. Performance to price is off the charts good. From headphone to headphone its always about preference and is subjective but i can say for me this headphone does everything I expect from a top tier headphone and more.
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Just ordered. Thanks for a great review!
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Any suggestions for an amp?
I currently have an Argon HA1 (Pretty much the same as Firestone Cute Beyond as far as I know), do you think it will do a decent job?
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