I am using this combo at home, and I think it sounds great with the AFC.

Yeah, I normally do not care about burn-in either, but something has changed that is for sure :-)

Maybe not directly harsh in the big sense, but there was definately a difference in the treble and bass making me prefer the burnt-in ones :) Testing was done w/o filters.

There is definitely a big difference after burn in. I have tried a new pair side by side with my burnt in pair multiple times. The new pair sounded a little harsh and even a tad bit louder in volume at the same setting (could be driver match difference?). The burnt in pair was more even, had a...

Would do that if it was possible, but there is only one store in Norway that sells them, and i live far away from it :)

Yeah, the noise is there from around 30-40hz to 70-80hz in that video. Altough not as pronounced as in the bass shaker. I guess i will ask for a 4th pair. I really like the AFC, but will not accept this rattle problem. Maybe i will ask the dealer to test them before shipping them this time.

I am actually on my third pair of AFC headphones now, so I am confident it is the headphones and not my source/amp. I have tried with among other stuff: iFi BL, Magni3/Mimby. The problem is only on one of the channels and is still on the same cup if i change the cables around. The first was...

Is anyone experiencing any rattle in the bass shaker test located here?: http://www.audiocheck.net/soundtests_headphones.php I seem to have som rattle in the lower end, not sure if this normal or not.

I have SS for my home rig, and wanted to try something else at work, but was not sure if Valhalla 2 would pair well. So i appreciate the confirmation. Now lets get back on topic :-)

Thanks, will give it a try. Got my hands on one. Will the stock tubes be ok, or any special tube recommendations?

Would you recommend the Schiit Valhalla 2 with the Aeons?

I recieved the HE-500 the other day.. and while I do not have much experience in headphones other than my DT770Pro... The HE-500 are just on a so different level, just amazing, wow. I just can't wait to listen more to them. Even with my budget amp they are great compared to what I am used to...

Lets hope it can drive it decently until I get a chance to upgrade it at least :-)   That being said, my order is already shipped from Head-Direct!

Alright.. thanks for the help!

Any suggestions for an amp?   I currently have an Argon HA1 (Pretty much the same as Firestone Cute Beyond as far as I know), do you think it will do a decent job?