[grizzlybeast]

Not to bash Audeze, but if Hifiman and Oppo can come up with lighter hp, and they went the opposite direction, then they have not improved their technology. Not to mention, their new models cost twice as much their competitors. Seriously, i think they have taken a huge step behind esp when their new models don't sound gd enough to justify their price tag.

+1
 
they need to step it up. I wont even look at an audeze until they do the above.

 

[zxc]

 

[zxc]

Inb4 Audeze introduces a 250g planar magnetic headphone tomorrow.

Does the box include a pack of balloons and a small Helium tank?

 

[jerg]

This is gonna be contending for the #1 spot for EDM headphone I think. The 'stat-like treble + some of the best ortho bass I've heard + extreme openness of sound = recipe for mastery with EDM genre.
 
I should probably update my review post with regards to bass. With the baffle fixed now in the official version, and some familiarizing with the overall sound, I just feel that the bass far eclipses what the HE400/500 does for me.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

  This is gonna be contending for the #1 spot for EDM headphone I think. The 'stat-like treble + some of the best ortho bass I've heard + extreme openness of sound = recipe for mastery with EDM genre.
 
I should probably update my review post with regards to bass. With the baffle fixed now in the official version, and some familiarizing with the overall sound, I just feel that the bass far eclipses what the HE400/500 does for me.

 

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[swspiers]

  This is gonna be contending for the #1 spot for EDM headphone I think. The 'stat-like treble + some of the best ortho bass I've heard + extreme openness of sound = recipe for mastery with EDM genre.
 
I should probably update my review post with regards to bass. With the baffle fixed now in the official version, and some familiarizing with the overall sound, I just feel that the bass far eclipses what the HE400/500 does for me.

Jerg- I can't remember if you have heard the Alpha Dogs or not.  They present some the most accurate and natural bass I have ever heard. I am interested in a comparison if you can make one. I felt that the 5LE's had awesome extension and presence, but it was not accurate, and messed with the midrange a bit more than I would like.

 

[jerg]

  Jerg- I can't remember if you have heard the Alpha Dogs or not.  They present some the most accurate and natural bass I have ever heard. I am interested in a comparison if you can make one. I felt that the 5LE's had awesome extension and presence, but it was not accurate, and messed with the midrange a bit more than I would like.

No I have not; I'm sure at least 1 of the other HE560 testers has heard or owns ADs though. The preorders are coming very soon anyhow and people will start getting their HE560s and comparing against every headphone and the next.
 
Or you could ask someone with HE500, HE400, and ADs, as to how they think the ADs' bass stands when A/B'd against the 500s and 400s. Then extrapolate.
 
There's a reason why I'm not a serious reviewer - I don't have the exposure to a huge range of headphones / gear lol. I'm getting these more as a tester, internally I've given Fang a lot of feedback and suggestions in the past 2 weeks.

 

[swspiers]

  No I have not; I'm sure at least 1 of the other HE560 testers has heard or owns ADs though. The preorders are coming very soon anyhow and people will start getting their HE560s and comparing against every headphone and the next.
 
Or you could ask someone with HE500, HE400, and ADs, as to how they think the ADs' bass stands when A/B'd against the 500s and 400s. Then extrapolate.
 
There's a reason why I'm not a serious reviewer - I don't have the exposure to a huge range of headphones / gear lol. I'm getting these more as a tester, internally I've given Fang a lot of feedback and suggestions in the past 2 weeks.

No problem.  I'm pretty sure I will be comparing them myself in the next few months anyway 

 

[conquerator2]

  No I have not; I'm sure at least 1 of the other HE560 testers has heard or owns ADs though. The preorders are coming very soon anyhow and people will start getting their HE560s and comparing against every headphone and the next.
 
Or you could ask someone with HE500, HE400, and ADs, as to how they think the ADs' bass stands when A/B'd against the 500s and 400s. Then extrapolate.
 
There's a reason why I'm not a serious reviewer - I don't have the exposure to a huge range of headphones / gear lol. I'm getting these more as a tester, internally I've given Fang a lot of feedback and suggestions in the past 2 weeks.

So is the unit you got with the baffle fix a retail unit or is anything else going to change?

 

[jerg]

  No problem.  I'm pretty sure I will be comparing them myself in the next few months anyway 

I'm looking forward to when the floodgates open hehe. Preorders are close, very close.
 
 

  So is the unit you got with the baffle fix a retail unit or is anything else going to change?
 

Not a retail unit, just a test unit with the baffle fix implemented. Hifiman said they will polish up a few more cosmetic / design things for the retail batch. The guts are all set / finalized though I think, so the sound coming from these is representative of the retail stuff.

 

[conquerator2]

  I'm looking forward to when the floodgates open hehe. Preorders are close, very close.
 
 
Not a retail unit, just a test unit with the baffle fix implemented. Hifiman said they will polish up a few more cosmetic / design things for the retail batch. The guts are all set / finalized though I think, so the sound coming from these is representative of the retail stuff.

Aight. Thanks.
So the extreme openness you speak of, is that even with stock grilles + cloth? I am not planning to replace the grilles because I am not confident in keeping all the dust out that way, at least initially :] 
I remember the HE-6 sounded very open even in stock form and the 560 seems like it'll have that trait too, maybe even with better bass 

 
Thanks.

 

[jerg]

  Aight. Thanks.
So the extreme openness you speak of, is that even with stock grilles + cloth? I am not planning to replace the grilles because I am not confident in keeping all the dust out that way, at least initially :] 
I remember the HE-6 sounded very open even in stock form and the 560 seems like it'll have that trait too, maybe even with better bass 

 
Thanks.

It's the innate characteristic of the sound. The grill mod helps with any HFM model but I've always iterated and reiterated again that that is a subtle improvement.

 

[Frank I]

That is good to hear and i will wait till they send me the final products and then make soe more comments. Jerg got it pretty much covered. Goods news though and cant wait till Fang send me one.

 

[conquerator2]

  It's the innate characteristic of the sound. The grill mod helps with any HFM model but I've always iterated and reiterated again that that is a subtle improvement.

Cool, I think I am gonna love this headphone... Though if the Mstage proves insufficient, I might have to spring for something like the Asgard 2 or Compass 2... Hopefully not though 

Thanks again Jerg. I think I know all I needed to know for now.
Have a tremendous day man 

 

[Edwood]

I haven't thought about that, but Audeze needs to seriously modernize!
great sound at expense of weight is only for younger stronger necks,
Which is not their target audience for sales...(!)
 

 
Lead headphone tester for stronger necks.