Hello everyone. My HE-500 are a couple months old. I went downstairs to get some food while I left my amp on with nothing playing. When I got back, my left cup wasn't working. I tried re-plugging everything, to no avail. I switched out the headphones cable from left to right, and it still only...

Introduction: I once asked for a quantitative description of heaphones headstage width, but kind of did not get the anwser. So after doing some investment (those HD800 don't come cheap!), I found the anwser on my own (those are my subjective values, so you will not feel that wasy, and I...

hi I really love sound of the Hifiman He500 but sold it cause it was heavy for my head.....   now when Oppo pm-2 is released and got many positive feedbacks i want to get it...but with that price i can get a hd6500 or hd600 with bottlehead crack, that i heard is a amazing combo..   will the...

Hi,   Currently I am running a pair of HE-500s off a Schiit Magni/Modi combo. Yes, I know a higher end DAC and amp would certainly increase sound quality, but for now, they will have to do. I already plan to upgrade to something along the lines of the Lyr 2 and Bitfrost. The other thing I am...

HiFiMAN HE-560: AN IMPROVED HE-500? FIRST IMPRESSION: DISPELLING A MYTH As promised, my HiFiMAN HE-560 arrived this weekend by overnight delivery from Todd (What a guy!). Usually, I wait at least a few months before voicing my opinion on any product. I am breaking my own rule today. My...

Hey guys, I just want to say firstly that my entire audio build is based off this site and your guys recommendations. I am NOT an expert at audio equipment, but would like to start experiencing and learning more. In 2010 I bought my Denon D5000s after posting a thread asking about direction. I...

I'm facing a bit of a dilemma and am hoping my more experienced forum colleagues could help out a bit. I love hearing detail in my music, and I also enjoy 'fun' v shape response headphones. However, I do find headphones with a treble emphasis to be fatiguing and can't listen to these types of...

Hello everyone. Hope you're having a good weekend.   I've had my HE-500 for quite a while now, and Im wondering if I should bring it a little sister. Im considering an HD-650, because the sound signature is suppose to be similar, and I always liked Senn's.   How will the HD650 compliment the...

I'm in a deep listening mood tonight and I always wanted to do a compare and contrast against these two very amazing headphones, so what better time than the present? While both of these headphones are very good in their own respect, each have their own unique pros and cons I will attempt to put...

Hello Guys,   I am not knowledgeable in the world of headphones, so would appreciate advise from anyone who would like to offer.   I am looking for possible combinations for a set of over the ear open backed headphones and amplifier to use at home, hooked up to Roksan Caspian cd player...

hi i have been away from headphones new a while:p wondering if there is any headphones out there with similar sound to hifiman he500 that it not heavy? i love the sound of it but its to heavy for my head.   And also im wondering if the earcup of hd650, hd600 and hd580 are exactly the same...

How do the Alpha Dogs compare to similarly priced open headphones as an "all-rounder" headphone?

The picture comes from one of the headphone fan in China(www.erji.net).   This is a Japanese amp which can drive both electrostatic and dynamic headphone together.   http://www.ishinolab.com/modules/doc_merchandise/original/masters/sx-3000bd.html     Sounds good?  Anyone try this amp...

http://ampsandsound.com/products/amps/kenzie-headphone-amp/     I am currently auditioning this very animal using my HiFiMan He500, I am thinking REFERENCE level amplification............   This is the builder Justin Webers variant on the Darling circuit using the 1626 tube at 3/4 WPC it is...

So, I was looking to get some new headphones. IEM's hit the marks when it comes to portability and being able to listen to in public/working out, but can they match/near match the performance of my AKG k702 annies? I even considered the HE-500's. I prefer a neutral headphone that has great bass...

Hi there was wondering if anybody out there that is using the ifi ican/idac combo with the he 500 and whether they had enough power to run them? I'm using mine with the Q701 and I'm very happy with the sound they are producing at this point. Im looking to purchase the he 500 in a couple weeks as...

Hi, i need two cheap balanced cables terminated with two XLR 3 pin connector to connect mine Audeze LCDX and Hifiman HE500 to 2  Questyle CMA800R in dual mono. I need a 3 meter long cables. Some advice?  

Hi,   I'm looking to upgrade my setup from my current Asus Essence One. I've already decided on the phonitor 2 as my headphone amp (expensive, but the crossfeed really intrigues me) and I'm hoping to find a suitable DAC to match it. I hope to find something below 1k and currently I'm most...

Hello all,   I own a pair of HE-500s I'm very happy with, but the receiver I've been using as my amp appears to be on its last legs.  What are some good suggestions for a DAC/headphone amp combo capable of powering these for under $300 or so (used or new)?  If possible, I'd like the DAC to...

Currently, I am running my headphones (He-500) from an O2/Modi stack via USB from my Macbook, using the music player Vox. I was wondering what was the best volume setting to set vox on, as I have found it does affect the sound. Also, on full volume setting from Vox, I have to set my O2 to nearly...

hello guys   I bought the mad dog v3.2 and i like them so far   now I need to add a bassy headphone that is warm in sound and good good bass punch well controlled    Something that will shake my head with the punch, and still have nice mids ( not too upfront ) and nice treble but not to be...

Hey guys, I have these babies now a few months and love them :) I have always preferred the velour pads however from day one , mostly because i just found them a little more comfortable. However today i realised they have gathered alot of dust etc so i decided i would change them and put the...

Just wondering if it's worth hanging on to them for a while.

Hello there,  Which one is better for cheap gear? Which one is better with expensive gear (scales better) ? What is the main differences in comparison (body, soundstage, imaging, bass, treble) ? Which do you prefer more and why? Has anyone compared these headphones (especially with...

 I asked in the HE-500 thread and got some some good responses, but not everyone who owns, or has owned, a HE-500 still reads that thread. I figured I'd ask here. I'll lay down some criteria and make it easy!   1. I've owned a Lyr. Liked it, not interested in another one. But what about that...