[marko93101]

Since I´m a newbie, is there any bassheavy music that is effective for burn in that your recommend marko93101?

 

To be honest, I just listen to my headphones and give them a few over nights of my iPod track list which has a bit of everything. Say I'm only pushing 200ish hours of overall use as well.

 

[Karuo]

Leave it hooked up to bassdrive radio at 60-70% volume for a couple weeks
Made the most difference to me - playing my bassy electronic music also helped a good bit

 

[penmarker]

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Ok, I'm seriously considering jumping on the S500 train.  I purchased the Creative Aurvana Lives a couple of weeks ago and have been enjoying them.  However, last night I did a side by side comparison with them against my Superlux HD681's and came to the conclusion that the bass on the CAL!'s are just not what I am looking for.  To my ears, the HD681's bass has much more impact and texture.  So, my question is, would the S500's bass be more along the lines of the HD681?  It's going to be tough to send the CAL!'s back because I love them for their comfort and performance on acoustic music.  However, in the end, I just gotta have the BASS (guess I'm a basshead and didn't know it).
 
Thanks!   

I had been opting to get myself the CAL! too, asked a friend who sells it about it and without batting an eye he said that the S500 is superior than the CAL!. If you've used the S500 and you go back to the CAL!'s, you'll notice that it's a little slower and mellow than the S500 (from his words). And he doesn't know why would I even consider downgrading to the CAL!'s.
 
I've never tried them yet, but I'd give it a shot if I were you.

 

[Achmedisdead]

I have and enjoy both the S500 and the CAL!.....so I'd say, get both! 

 

[slowpickr]

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I have and enjoy both the S500 and the CAL!.....so I'd say, get both! 

Thanks for the response.  I would LOVE to own both.  Unfortunately, finances are prohibitive

 so that is not an option.  If I didn't have the Superlux, I wouldn't have realized how much I was missing bass wise with the CAL!s (ignorance is bliss I guess).  I'm going to give them some more play time over the weekend to make sure.  I still have some time with Amazon before the 30 day refund period is up.
 
Thanks again (and to penmarker).

 

[Achmedisdead]

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Thanks for the response.  I would LOVE to own both.  Unfortunately, finances are prohibitive

 so that is not an option. 

 
Yeah, I know how that goes. 

 

[dragonhf]

I was weak and ordered a pair of JVC HA-500-Z yesterday in gunmetal.
I couldn´t resist when there is so many Head-Fier who praise it.

Is it better to burn in with pink noise & sinolog2 or with bassheavy music. I´m currently burning my pair of Nuforce NE-700M (improved version). I think I´m a basshead too

 

[shockdoc]

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I was weak and ordered a pair of JVC HA-500-Z yesterday in gunmetal.
I couldn´t resist when there is so many Head-Fier who praise it.

Is it better to burn in with pink noise & sinolog2 or with bassheavy music. I´m currently burning my pair of Nuforce NE-700M (improved version). I think I´m a basshead too

Def. bass heavy music. And burn them in far longer than you think you need to. Let me know what you think of the NE-700's. I have an
old pair of NE-600's that are just spectacular as my workout IEM's paired with my gen 2 Nano and Fiio E6.

 

[TrollDragon]

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I was weak and ordered a pair of JVC HA-500-Z yesterday in gunmetal.
I couldn´t resist when there is so many Head-Fier who praise it.

Is it better to burn in with pink noise & sinolog2 or with bassheavy music. I´m currently burning my pair of Nuforce NE-700M (improved version). I think I´m a basshead too

Congratz! Welcome to the club, nothing weak about it.
+1 for Moar Gunmetal.
 
Just wear them and listen to what you enjoy that is the best burn in IMHO.

 

[slowpickr]

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Yeah, I know how that goes. 

After further auditioning, I'm keeping the CAL!'s.  I was a little harsh on the bass earlier (it's not that bad).  Also, they are SO comfortable.  I've had problems with comfort in the past (i.e. S400), so I just don't want to return them.  Anyway, the S500's are going on my wish list.  Hope to get them when funds are available.  I do like the idea of having both (this is Head-Fi right).

 

[1ofamillion]

Hey fellow S500 lovers,
 
It has been awhile! I have noobie question to ask everyone. I was thinking about picking up a FiiO E12, but my question is do the S500s really need amplification? I wanted a portable AMP anyways and will probably get one regardless, but I just wanted to know if it would make the sound of the S500s any better. Also, are there any other good portable Amps in the $150 range or lower?

 

[gikigill]

The E12 is alright, try the JDS C5 too as I reckon it's better than the E12.

 

[Achmedisdead]

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Hey fellow S500 lovers,
 
It has been awhile! I have noobie question to ask everyone. I was thinking about picking up a FiiO E12, but my question is do the S500s really need amplification? I wanted a portable AMP anyways and will probably get one regardless, but I just wanted to know if it would make the sound of the S500s any better. Also, are there any other good portable Amps in the $150 range or lower?

 
I don't notice the S500 sounding any better from an amp than they do right from a DAP, they are very easy to drive.

 

[Kierkes]

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Congratz! Welcome to the club, nothing weak about it.
+1 for Moar Gunmetal.
 
Just wear them and listen to what you enjoy that is the best burn in IMHO.

 
Awww man! No one wants to play TTGTBVCTCOITSOAC* with me!?
 

 
* Try To Get The Black Version's Coating To Come Off In The Shape Of A Continent

 

[TrollDragon]

Time to strip them and put the flat black Krylon to the cups.