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post #8056 of 10748
2/27/13 at 4:05pm
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Originally Posted by jerg View Post

No problem in that.

 

I was in the same shoes as you but I couldn't afford a HE500 (still can't), so it was lucky I got the opportunity to get one for cheap. But even then the sound did not achieve "religious experience" level, not until I've done extensive modding (on the grills / earpads). Nowadays though everything finally sounds right.

 

All that's really left is for me to save up and get proper gear to drive the HE500s and unleash its soundstage/dynamics, and then it'd be religious experience 24/7 instead of just sprinkles of it.

What Amp are you using now jerg? 

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post #8057 of 10748
2/27/13 at 4:05pm
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Originally Posted by bareyb View Post

I just got a pair of HE500s here to compare to my HE400s. I've always wondered. I have a feeling I'm going to be keeping the HE400s though... I refuse to give up any Bass and any Volume. I guess we shall see.... Tonight's going to be fun. smily_headphones1.gif

 

Please report back soon - you might either save or cost me $300 :)

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post #8058 of 10748
2/27/13 at 4:17pm
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Originally Posted by jerg View Post

No problem in that.

 

I was in the same shoes as you but I couldn't afford a HE500 (still can't), so it was lucky I got the opportunity to get one for cheap. But even then the sound did not achieve "religious experience" level, not until I've done extensive modding (on the grills / earpads). Nowadays though everything finally sounds right.

 

All that's really left is for me to save up and get proper gear to drive the HE500s and unleash its soundstage/dynamics, and then it'd be religious experience 24/7 instead of just sprinkles of it.

 

I somewhat can afford the HE-500, but for the price I really need that "religious experience" else $700 can go quite far in other arenas. Perhaps I may try out some pad modding if I decide to keep the HE-400. 

 

One area I'm glad I haven't really had issues is comfort - after flexing the headband a bit, comfort is rather acceptable.

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post #8059 of 10748
2/27/13 at 4:44pm
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Originally Posted by bareyb View Post

What Amp are you using now jerg? 

In my profile wink.gif

 

And yes, it does drive HE500 loud enough. Just...doesn't have the dynamics nor the bass control nor the immersive soundstage that a much superior more powerful amp delivers.

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post #8060 of 10748
2/27/13 at 5:01pm
Thread Starter 

One more needed to order these very nice hp's stand and get the price drop:

 

[Mod Edit: Please don't link to this site. Group buys are not allowed here.]

 

In case anyone needs a sweet hp stand. 

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post #8061 of 10748
2/27/13 at 5:11pm
Thread Starter 

Nice!! That's all we needed for the price drop. 

 

thanks...

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post #8062 of 10748
2/27/13 at 5:47pm
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Originally Posted by jerg View Post

In my profile wink.gif

 

And yes, it does drive HE500 loud enough. Just...doesn't have the dynamics nor the bass control nor the immersive soundstage that a much superior more powerful amp delivers.

I should probably update my profile. tongue.gif

 

I love my little E17. Great power for such a small device. I'm currently using the DACmini and just got a pair of HE500s to audition delivered here today. Looking forward to trying them out. 

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post #8063 of 10748
2/27/13 at 5:50pm
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Originally Posted by MattTCG View Post

Nice!! That's all we needed for the price drop. 

 

thanks...

I can't find the details on this. How much are they and is there still time to get in?  smile.gif

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post #8064 of 10748
2/27/13 at 6:00pm
Thread Starter 
Just click the link and sign up to buy. The final price is now $36 plus shipping. I hope that this does not violate any of the forum rules.
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post #8065 of 10748
2/27/13 at 6:25pm
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Originally Posted by MattTCG View Post

Just click the link and sign up to buy. The final price is now $36 plus shipping. I hope that this does not violate any of the forum rules.

I told myself I was not going to spend any more money. I just can't say no to a zebra wood stand for my hp's. I keep just laying them on the velour bag on my desk and it just doesn't seem right. Ordered.

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post #8066 of 10748
2/27/13 at 6:45pm
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Originally Posted by BrokeStudent View Post

I told myself I was not going to spend any more money. I just can't say no to a zebra wood stand for my hp's. I keep just laying them on the velour bag on my desk and it just doesn't seem right. Ordered.

Also tempted, but I did just a new amp a few minutes ago...I see there are a few days left, so I have some time to decide tongue.gif

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post #8067 of 10748
2/27/13 at 8:16pm

FML broke one of the four tabs on the grill thing

Anyone know where I can get another one of the black plastic circle things?

Still holds the grill in, but it bothers me how it sticks out a bit

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post #8068 of 10748
2/27/13 at 8:56pm
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Originally Posted by MattTCG View Post

Just click the link and sign up to buy. The final price is now $36 plus shipping. I hope that this does not violate any of the forum rules.

We're not allowed to post about group buys on this forum. I especially wouldn't support a site like Mass Drop, that essentially blackmails companies into giving discounts. They consistently say that companies agreed to do it and then pulled out when they never even contacted the company. The way they told everyone that HiFiMan would be in on one is a good example, when HiFiMan did nothing but say no from the beginning.

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post #8069 of 10748
2/27/13 at 10:25pm
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Originally Posted by stereolab View Post

Please report back soon - you might either save or cost me $300 smily_headphones1.gif

Its always good to read another opinion in the HE400 vs HE500 debate. Patiently impatiently waiting for the comparison.
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post #8070 of 10748
2/27/13 at 10:39pm
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Originally Posted by jerg View Post

In my profile wink.gif


And yes, it does drive HE500 loud enough. Just...doesn't have the dynamics nor the bass control nor the immersive soundstage that a much superior more powerful amp delivers.
Try the Schiit Magni. I thought my HE-500 had zero sound stage on the E9. It was only with the Magni that I got that 'bang-zoom' effect. The jump from E9 to Magni was as big as the jump from the HD650 to the HE-500 originally was (both on the E9 or O2). I can't believe how much better they sound with the Schiit amp.
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