[Billheiser]

...I'm thrilled with the 400i's and that slight dip you mention at about 2K, which is a source for 'gak' on my bass rig. 

I missed something there. What is "a source for gak"?

 

[swspiers]

Ah, sorry for that. My electric bass cab is a 3-way design: 2 12's, a mid driver and a tweeter. The design is called a fEARful, and it's a boutique cab popular in the DIY community.

Anyway, the mid driver is EXTREMELY powerful, and fret noise, string noise, and bad technique really comes through, which is called 'gak' by some guys. I have to EQ 2K through 4K down around 10 dB to get rid of the 'gak'

It's a geeky bass—thing...

 

[Billheiser]

Ah, sorry for that. My electric bass cab is a 3-way design: 2 12's, a mid driver and a tweeter. The design is called a fEARful, and it's a boutique cab popular in the DIY community.

Anyway, the mid driver is EXTREMELY powerful, and fret noise, string noise, and bad technique really comes through, which is called 'gak' by some guys. I have to EQ 2K through 4K down around 10 dB to get rid of the 'gak'

It's a geeky bass—thing...

cool

 

[Richsvt]

Just received mine last night. Wonderful looking. Didn't get too much time to listen, just a few select tracks. Sounded pretty good. Will have to do some serious listening this weekend. Will post some impressions and pictures then...

 

[beaver316]

Is it placebo or does the bass actually improve with listening hours? It certainly sounds like there is more bass now than when I first bough them. Or perhaps I'm better adjusted to it's sound, either way it sounds fantastic.
 
Totally loving the sound from these bad boys. Any doubts I had when selling my HE-400 to fund these have disappeared. 

 

[Billheiser]

  Is it placebo or does the bass actually improve with listening hours? It certainly sounds like there is more bass now than when I first bough them. Or perhaps I'm better adjusted to it's sound, either way it sounds fantastic.
 
Totally loving the sound from these bad boys. Any doubts I had when selling my HE-400 to fund these have disappeared. 

I'm inclined to agree - but can't say if my impression of the bass improving with "burn-in" was due to their soundwaves or my brainwaves.  

 

[Mike In Bama]

You are going to get a lot of opinions on this!

Personally, I think it understandable that bass should improve with use. I know my Magnaplaner speakers tortured me with their sound for the first month. They use the same planar technology. They absolutely sing now!

 

[Ekul61]

Anyone know if the 560 sounds better than the 400i. Im really liking the 400i but could always entertain something better?

 

[Richsvt]

I've been comparing the 400i to my HD700s, I know, not really apples to apples, but they are richer and warmer than the 700s. That is exactly what I was looking for. I do a lot of critical listening with 700s but spend a Friday night with a beer just tuning out with the 400i. Maybe the effect is that as you listen you grow accustomed to the sound, but I like what I hear so far. It can only get better...

 

[Mike In Bama]

I jumped into the 560 pool last week. I don't regret it at all. Just stunning! Mint open box from Razor Dog Audio for $700 US put me over the edge.

Game over for me.

 

[Ekul61]

I jumped into the 560 pool last week. I don't regret it at all. Just stunning! Mint open box from Razor Dog Audio for $700 US put me over the edge.

Game over for me.

how long did you own the 400i

 

[Mike In Bama]

Dang. I did leave one sentence out. I haven't heard or owned the 400i's. In the months I've followed this and the 560 thread, I have come to respect a few people on here and they have been generous enough to share their far superior knowledge on all things headphones. I wanted the closest thing to my Magnaplaner home speakers.

I have them. There isn't as much room to work with or room acoustics to adjust with, but the 560 is truly, beautifully close. All I have to do is close my eyes and enjoy a show for one.

If I had bigger, better words I would use them. If there is something better out there, I would love to hear it. (For at or near the price)

 

[skyline315]

Anyone know if the 560 sounds better than the 400i. Im really liking the 400i but could always entertain something better?

The 560s are better.
 
But, not necessarily $3-400 better.
 
You said you've started liking the 400i.  Just enjoy the tunes and be content.  

 

[Mike In Bama]

That being said, please note this. I bought a mint, open box set from Razor Dog! for $700. That is easier to justify.

The box is not perfect, but the cans are. The box is going to live in a closet, BFD.

 

[mandrake50]

  The 560s are better.
 
But, not necessarily $3-400 better.
 
You said you've started liking the 400i.  Just enjoy the tunes and be content.  

AMEN !!
Well, they might be "better", depending on the taste of the listener. They might be better, depending upon how critical a listener is, and where they are coming from in headphone history.
They might be better depending on your source?
They might be better, but almost certainly NOT from the price versus performance perspective.
They might be better, if the only consideration is the drive to get something you just have to have, because someone told you that they are "better"...
 
All of these maladies I suffer from. I finally succumbed to the internal ...irrational, pressure and committed to buy a set of 560s. I guess that I will find out if they are worth  the pain of seeing my bank balance reduced so much once I get them. For now, I have no reason to be unhappy with the 400i.