Just wanted to say that this thread is super interesting as I just recently got my PS2 and probably will join in tube rolling in a couple of months.

Quote: Unfortunately they have not arrived yet! They seem to be stuck in LA (final destination Finland). Not manufacturers problem but delivery company (USPS). Very irritating as I will on travels without the amp for the next month. Will do a write-up in this thread once I eventually get them.

Quote: Just sat through the movie Avengers (2:20min) using HE-500 and have no problem with weight or heat build-up in cups (then again I don't know how much being a serious powerlifter comes into play ;). On a sidenote it is fabulous to finally sustain high immersive sound level with an...

Quote:   O2 is like 500mw @ 38 ohm? Is that not half of the effect which is recommended for the headphones?

Quote: I ordered Project Sunrise 2 this week, delivery to Finland within 1-2 weeks. I saw PS2 was cheaper on their ebay page than on their original website but tbh I do not mind spending a little extra cash on someone that in these dreary economic times runs it as their personal business...

Quote: +1 on female vocals on HE-500. I was recently impressed by the texture of Tina Turner's voice that they conveyed.

Quote:   I have AB tested HE-400 and HE-500 on Burson Soloist. IMHO did not feel that HE-500 was closed in with Soloist.

Quote: I was going to get the HE-400 but I experienced that spike being too irritating in some type of music so I decided to splurge and get the HE-500 that does not have the problem.   Also I just purchased the amp Project Sunrise 2 and ODAC for the HE-500.

When I get my Project Sunrise 2 amp I will give some feedback on IMHO how they do with HE-500.

Quote:     Quote: Oh and what about DAC? :)

Quote: Thanks. How funny. I hardly read any reviews. Just had a great gut feeling and already ordered one!

I am looking for the most cost efficient amp for HE-500 that is not underpowered. Any suggestions?

Quote: Actually HE-400 (velour) was also tested in the same round. For me HE-400 > HD-650, no question about it. If I did not have access to HE-400 the HD-650 would be my next choice. HD-650 + sufficient amp > Denon, AKG, Beyerdynamic, Grado, Ultrasone, Audio-Technica (disclaimer: of course...

I was just testing headphones this week. HD-650 is excellent but HE-500 is better. With HE-500 I stop asking how much better audio reproduction could get and just enjoy the music. When it comes to rock music I appreciate the texture HE-500 renders.

Quote:   I was just about to purchase HE400 but would love to hear your thoughts, especially on how they rank versus the other headphones. When will you release the review? If it will be a while is there any chance of an initial opinion? Thanks

I am looking for a new pair of headphones and stuck in between the quartet of HE-400, HE-500, HD-650, and LCD2.   I ran an extensive A/B of HE-400 versus HE-500 using Tina Turner's Private dancer. Both were great overall. I found the HE-400 did the bass better and on the HE-500 the texture...