I've heard good things about some of the hardware-driven sound cards, but I digress...   Any opinion on the headphones?

Sorry, I should have specified.  I have an O2 amp.  I'll be buying a sound card to act as a DAC as well.

I've read thru a lot of this thread...  I was hoping someone could point me in the general direction of what I'm looking for!   I currently own the AudioTechnica ATH-AD700.  It has exceptional comfort.  It has zero bass.  I may be a closet basshead, and I have a ButtKicker attached directly to...

Thanks my noob brother!

I apologize if this is a noob question.     I have a Note 3, and I am contemplating purchasing the FiiO E18.   I primarily listen to music using my Note 3 spotify app streaming wirelessly to my car audio using bluetooth.  Will this Amp/DAC improve my sound?  I saw that it will actually work...

Quote: Justin, will you match $630?

Ok guys, from my understanding, the HE-500 will be going *on sale* soon.  Here is the discussion thread:   http://slickdeals.net/f/5828904-HiFiMAN-HE-400-HE-500-Orthodynamic-Headphones-reg-399-699-group-buy-MASSDROP-COM     I've never used massdrop.com before, but it sounds legit.  If...

Any comments?

I've seen quite a few comparisons of these two portable amps on the web, but I was hoping an expert could comment on my specific application.   I have very bright sounding in-ear Klipsch S2 headphones.  I want to improve the overall sound quality, but primarily the bass.  The source will be...

Is this ZO2 device going to hurt the overall sound of the HE500?  How well does it work?   I think this is more of what I was looking for:   http://www.amazon.com/Buttkicker-BK-GR2-ButtKicker-BK-GR-Gamer/dp/B000AOTLP6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357401763&sr=8-1&keywords=buttkicker

So I'm about to drop some cash on a HE-500 headphone, O2 amp, Titanium HD soundcard set.  I LOVE my bass, particularly the punch!  I have a subwoofer in my car, and I can't get enough of the vibration in my chest, and the way the low bass hits.   I want a similar punch in my PC gaming (i.e...

Thank you!   

Thanks for the summary nassq8.  I think I will end up buying a pair of HE-500s at the first of the year.  Right now heading to India to get married... no one told me weddings were so expensive!  ;(

@Zoom25   Really? I was always under the impression closed headphones (like the D2000) were very hot over long sittings.  I would have figured the HE-500 would be easier as far as heat...   I've always went with Open Headphones for this very reason!

I'm going to be pairing my HE-500s with an O2.  Titanium HD Sound Card.  Headphone stand suggestions?   Can someone comment on the weight of the HE-500?  I hear it's like the heaviest thing around...  I currently have AD700s.   So basically, I'm used to pillows of heaven on my head.