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The JVC HA-S500 thread.
Oct 13, 2012 at 12:27 PM Post #2,252 of 8,352
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jwong said:
 
I'm not Dsnuts, but since I own the s500 and the mdr-zx701 (same as 700 but with mic/iphone controls) I'll chime in briefly. In short, the Sony is MUCH more comfortable and sounds very good, but the S500 sound quality is better. More definition, more bass punch. The Sony sounds more recessed to me. But if I need to listen for a long time, the Sony's win out, especially with the 8400 pads I put on them.
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Agreed. I just got a new UE6000 and the sound signature on the UE6000 is similar to the ZX700 but much more refined..Sony has a tendency to roll off some highs to make the sound on the smooth side. So easier listening. What you get out of the HA-S500 is detail you won't get on the Sony's..Sound definition is very nice on the HA-S500.
 
Oct 13, 2012 at 2:04 PM Post #2,253 of 8,352
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koreanzombie said:
 
Thanks for that, just wanted to know about the sound  quality as the sonys are rated highly.
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Hey zombie, where did you get that chart from?
 
Oct 13, 2012 at 2:46 PM Post #2,256 of 8,352
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Thanks for that, just wanted to know about the sound  quality as the sonys are rated highly.
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IMO the s500 will get a 8 point in sound, easy. They sound way better than the htf600. Problem is that they are gonna get big hit in comfort so it will rank with high 7's.

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Oct 13, 2012 at 2:56 PM Post #2,257 of 8,352
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rickdohc said:
IMO the s500 will get a 8 point in sound, easy. They sound way better than the htf600. Problem is that they are gonna get big hit in comfort so it will rank with high 7's.
IMHO
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If that reviewer tries them he will most likely say they have too much bass.
And I don't know why you and some other people find them uncomfortable. I even wear glasses with them just fine. 
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 My only issue with them was sweaty ear syndrome with the stock pads....easily remedied by the HD25 velours.
 
Oct 13, 2012 at 3:24 PM Post #2,258 of 8,352
K sorry if its been done but how would they compare To modded 8323s? Not that I'm looking for new cans after a recent spree, but curiosity..<.<
 
Oct 13, 2012 at 10:03 PM Post #2,259 of 8,352
Sorry if this has already been answered, but how do these compare to the ATH-WS55's? I was pretty set on those, but then I found this thread and I'm undecided again. I like the aesthetics of the WS55's a lot more but these seem like they're better bang for your buck.
 
Oct 13, 2012 at 10:17 PM Post #2,260 of 8,352
WS55s have a good balanced sound for a bass emphasized can, but these came out and shows them up. The WS55 has a bit more mid bass but the sub bass on carbon nanotube headphones have better quality imo. A much higher end sound on the HA-S500 for the same amount of cash actually.. I have both. Go for the HA-S500. A better buy imo. I loved my WS55. However truth be told,  those are chilling by themselves on the wall. They just don't get the time anymore because of these HA-S500..Sad but true.
 
Now for the new WS77 and the WS99. We will see how those turn out but for now. I recommend these to everyone that is a fan of great sound for your bucks. These are one of the few cans that you truly get your monies worth and then some.  With other pads the sound quality gets even better which I can't say about my WS55.
 
Oct 13, 2012 at 11:33 PM Post #2,262 of 8,352
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dsnuts said:
WS55s have a good balanced sound for a bass emphasized can, but these came out and shows them up. The WS55 has a bit more mid bass but the sub bass on carbon nanotube headphones have better quality imo. A much higher end sound on the HA-S500 for the same amount of cash actually.. I have both. Go for the HA-S500. A better buy imo. I loved my WS55. However truth be told,  those are chilling by themselves on the wall. They just don't get the time anymore because of these HA-S500..Sad but true.
 
Now for the new WS77 and the WS99. We will see how those turn out but for now. I recommend these to everyone that is a fan of great sound for your bucks. These are one of the few cans that you truly get your monies worth and then some.  With other pads the sound quality gets even better which I can't say about my WS55.
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How easy would it be to paint the metallic part of the HA-S500's? Sorry if that's a silly question. If I got those, I'd wanna give em some pop somehow.
 
Oct 14, 2012 at 1:13 AM Post #2,264 of 8,352
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kanto said:
Sorry if this has already been answered, but how do these compare to the ATH-WS55's? I was pretty set on those, but then I found this thread and I'm undecided again. I like the aesthetics of the WS55's a lot more but these seem like they're better bang for your buck.
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Your answer is below......
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achmedisdead said:
I think the WS55 has more bass overall, but next to the S500, it sounds veiled, almost muffled....mids and highs are more prominent in the S500, so it has a much more balanced sound. (at least to my ears).
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