The JVC HA-S500.. Appreciation, fan thread. - Page 194

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Originally Posted by Leultimatenoob 


I believe I found that quote here www.head-fi.org/t/621063/the-new-jvc-ha-s500-40mm-carbon-nanotubes/1410

yes, IMO its better... but it doesnt demolish them.   but thats my IMO and my personal preference. 

They demolish phones like the HTF600 for example.

Demolish = blows them away.

No, the S500 does not demolish the M50, but IMO and a few others that own or have owned the M50, whe find them better.

There are those who also got both and prefer the M50, so its about personal preference.

The good thing is that you can buy the ATH pleather pads if you want less bass and a more "open" sound.

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Originally Posted by Leultimatenoob 


By cashnotcredit..
Maybe I'm not a bass head after all. After demo ing akg k550s I still felt the m50s outshone them. Same goes for the hd25-iis.
Btw, this is really a fantastic forum! I just joined after staying anonymous for a few weeks, and I can really see that people are really helpful here.

What you have to understand is headphones does not sound the same to everyone. People have different taste in music, sounds, bass, etc.

If you like headphones like the M50 maybe you're better off with the S400, it's cheaper and its sound signature might suit you better.

Most people who like headphones like the M50 or K550 complains about the S500's bass. It's too much for them.

Personally, I prefer the S500 over the M50 because it works better with the type of music I listen to.

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Originally Posted by ericp10 

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Originally Posted by WAYNENUMM 

Stock pads? If so, the ATH pleathers are more comfortable (and IMO, sounds really awesome).

 

The stock pads did hurt my ears too. The ATH pads are quite comfortable. No more on the ear. It's over the ear now.

Mine are also stock.

Normally, if I'm not satisfied with a new set, from the Sennheiser HD 202 II ($18) to the ATH M50 ($110), I give them away. Even my Fostex T50RP are in (some) danger of being cut from the roster; they're no longer starters, anyway. I've never even considered after-market mods.

But I like the HA-S500. I have a buncha questions if anyone cares to indulge me.

• The pads being recommended are the "ATH SJ5 DJ-Style" pleathers?
• Are they available somewhere I don't have to use PayPal?
• Are these made by ATH or a third party?
• They're really circumaural pads?
• Is installation simple enough for a klutz?

Next week, I think I'll write a short review. My delay is to avoid the RNTS (Reviewer's New-Toy Syndrome). Plus, my new O2+ODAC combo should be here today.

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Originally Posted by HamilcarBarca 

 

Mine are also stock.

 

Normally, if I'm not satisfied with a new set, from the Sennheiser HD 202 II ($18) to the ATH M50 ($110), I give them away. Even my Fostex T50RP are in (some) danger of being cut from the roster; they're no longer starters, anyway. I've never even considered after-market mods.

 

But I like the HA-S500. I have a buncha questions if anyone cares to indulge me.

 

• The pads being recommended are the "ATH SJ5 DJ-Style" pleathers?

These are the ones:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ear-Pads-For-Audio-Technica-ATH-SJ5-DJ-Style-Headphones-Black-/261112637420

Don't know (my guess is 3rd party though).

If you have medium sized ears, these almost feel circumaural.

Simple enough for this klutz lol!

Btw, I was having a bit of a hard time with the S500's before switching to the ATH pleathers. This is what I said when I switched:

So for $15, I think that it's worth giving the ATH pleathers a try.

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Originally Posted by WAYNENUMM 
So for $15, I think that it's worth giving the ATH pleathers a try.

Do you get sweaty ears if you listen for a while? 

The ATH pleathers are a little more comfortable than stock, but they are still on-ear (and I don't have big ears), and they do get uncomfortable to me after an hour or so. My ears get uncomfortable before they get sweaty.

The HM5 pads are another level of comfort, but I haven't yet decided how I want to attach them more securely.

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Originally Posted by Achmedisdead 

 

Do you get sweaty ears if you listen for a while? 

They haven't gotten sweaty yet, but it has been quite cool around here since I have been using the S500's. In the summer though, my ears get sweaty without ANYTHING on them, so I'm sure that I'll have an issue with sweat in the summer (in which case I will probably be resorting to my iem's or my other lighter headphones).

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Originally Posted by jwong 

The ATH pleathers are a little more comfortable than stock, but they are still on-ear (and I don't have big ears), and they do get uncomfortable to me after an hour or so. My ears get uncomfortable before they get sweaty.

My experience was that with the stock pads, my ears would get sore after a while, and no amount of adjusting would stop the soreness. But for me with the ath pleathers, I might need to adjust them after a while, but then they go back to feeling comfortable (until the next adjustment is required).  I'm sure though that these are not nearly as comfy as over-ear phones, but they are comfortable enough for me that I have no problem wearing them for extended periods.

What do you guys think are the chances that the S500's price will drop on Black Friday?

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Originally Posted by invalid404 

What do you guys think are the chances that the S500's price will drop on Black Friday?

LoL, do they even have black fridays in Jpn??? Since all the sellers seems to be selling from there, i somehow doubt it. But i really wish they do drop the prices a bit, or at least have free shipping or something like that, would be pretty sweet. 

The S400s might drop in prices on black friday since they are selling in the states so........ but they are as low as it can get already haha

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Originally Posted by invalid404 

What do you guys think are the chances that the S500's price will drop on Black Friday?

Little or no chance, but I have no inside information.

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Originally Posted by WAYNENUMM 

My experience was that with the stock pads, my ears would get sore after a while, and no amount of adjusting would stop the soreness. [...]

I tried giving my nearly new pair a bit of a stretch to see if it would make them more comfortable. I don't know if I achieved anything. But after another four hours today, my ears aren't nearly as sore.

I'm going to keep the ATH pleathers in mind.

I like the sound of these 'phones.

How would these fair with a tablet for watching movies and the odd bit of rock/metal?