[ESEKM]

I know this is a very old post but I didn't want to start another one and just have everyone just rehash the same opinions. I struggled trying to decide between the WES and BHSE and at the end of the day I decide to just get both. Being new to the headfi hobby, I'm still trying to figure my way around. Unfortunately there just aren't stores or meets where I can demo high end headphones in my area so the only way I get to try out the equipment is to buy them. 

 

[Sherwood]

  I know this is a very old post but I didn't want to start another one and just have everyone just rehash the same opinions. I struggled trying to decide between the WES and BHSE and at the end of the day I decide to just get both. Being new to the headfi hobby, I'm still trying to figure my way around. Unfortunately there just aren't stores or meets where I can demo high end headphones in my area so the only way I get to try out the equipment is to buy them. 

Capitol audio fest happens every year in DC, in early July.

 

[ESEKM]

Thanks! I'll keep a look out for it in the meet section.

 

[verycoolalan]

Struggling between BHSE and WES.
HELP.

 

[georgep]

Just search"Wes" in the Stax III thread - that should give you some help.

 

[astrostar59]

Struggling between BHSE and WES.
HELP.

Go to the 'other place' and post WES, lots of opinions there and not many good.

 

[mulveling]

"After careful consideration and research I've chosen the WES over BHSE". Said no one ever.

 

[JimL11]

Check out the InnerFidelity review on the Woo WES vs the BHSE. From a technical viewpoint, the WES uses an output stage with chokes, the BHSE uses current sources. The latter is a technically superior solution IMHO, because with a choke, the output tube has to work harder to drive the headphones than with current sources, resulting in intrinsically higher distortion, even assuming a perfect choke (HA!). Also, the BHSE has a regulated power supply, the WES power supply is unregulated, which is less technically sophisticated, and cheaper.

 

[verycoolalan]

Guess it's pretty clear, wow have never heard such negative things about the WES, sucks...Woo Audio is my favorite company ever...

 

[nicholas029]

Guess it's pretty clear, wow have never heard such negative things about the WES, sucks...Woo Audio is my favorite company ever...

I have both. I like both. I will keep both. There are several of us here that have both of them. The WES definitely does NOT suck. I prefer it with my 009's. With RCA 5691 drivers and XF2 output tubes ($$$) who the f---k cares whether there are caps in the line and output chokes. It is an old school design and like all old dogs, they have a character not otherwise obtainable. I think the WES rocks and so will you, let those tubes warm up and have a good time. A lot of fun for those inclined to tube rolling.

Having said that, the BHSE is more a purely transparent vessel and the best I have heard depending on your source. With the BHSE you can get away with lesser transducers. I like the SR L700 and the 507's. Believe me, your toes will be a tappin'.

What else is there?

Don't over-analyzed the scenery. Just take in the view.

Enjoy the music.

 

[paradoxper]

The WES is just a poor stopgap; best to avoid this and invest in something worthwhile.

 

[nicholas029]

The WES is just a poor stopgap; best to avoid this and invest in something worthwhile.

sure hate to burst your bubble. Nothing here is an "investment".

 

[paradoxper]

Hey, If you like the WES, more to you. It sucks.

 

[nicholas029]

Hey, If you like the WES, more to you. It sucks.

Supremus, that would be in lower case, yes.

 

[mulveling]

sure hate to burst your bubble. Nothing here is an "investment".

OK, you assign very strict meaning to certain words. But some of the stuff around here either goes up in value or holds within 85% for a long time, all while giving enjoyment to their owners. And a lot of "investments" go down, while not rendering any good times.