I just got my HE-400's in the mail the other day. I gave them a good audition with the stock pads, but wound up switching them out for the velour ones today. They really do make a difference to me, and even if the sound signature was the same as the leather pads, they are a lot more comfortable...

Yes, I was curious about the new models - if there were any details or reviews on them already.

I haven't been following this thread very much recently, is there any more info on this? I have started eyeballing the HE-400 much more now at it's available reduced prices. Woody

Thanks again for all the info   It will definitely make for a good place to start from.

USB and 3.5mm is all I really need. Anything else is just added bonuses for future upgrades or expansion.   Edit: 1/4" output would be great, obviously.

Thanks for the updated info. The Yulong D100? They do look nice, but might be a bit outside of the budget right now. Do you have any suggestions of a setup to look into (portable or desktop) under $300 for the D5000?

Quote: The impact of the dac / amp I buy will have much more beneficial impact on these Denon's than the IEM's I might use them on. I see in another Denon-related post you had a list of dac / amps that you had listed, with the Leckerton UHA-6S being one of the better ones. Would buying one...

Quote: Also, for the open vs closed debate, I do have some concerns either way. Now that the weather is nice, and the windows are open more often, I have to put up with birds, neighbors (apartment complex), and the loud fans from my two AC units. These issues, the rave reviews of the D5000...

Quote: My initial intention with the E17 was to use it with my current GR07's and whatever cans I pickup now. These IEMs don't really need an amp, but the portable USB amp / dac would be a nice touch to use with my laptop, phone, or my computer at work. For right now, I'm more concerned...

After doing quite a bit more reading around here, I think I agree with your choice WiR3D. I have heard a lot of great feedback about the D5000's, especially when comparing to the other popular EDM headphones. They also appear to be a great all-around headphone for other genres. They sound like a...

Thanks for the quick reply, WiR3D. Have you been able to audition all of these models, or are you basing this on the reviews of others?   Anyone have other suggestions which would fit the OP?

I have done a lot of searching here on HF, and the internet in general, but most of the results seem to tailor to a more basshead listener. The tracks I enjoy most are the ones that give you great detail, instrument separation, and depth through soundstaging. My listening is split pretty evenly...

Quote:   I know how you feel. I've been eyeballing the E17 for a while, and am going to be pulling the trigger on one over the next couple days. I am really looking forward to it, but the price hike shocked me a bit.   - Woody

Here, here!   I have my eye on picking up an e17 when they become available. Is there any news on it's release status?   -Woody

Ok, wow. I picked up a set of Ts400's and they really do make a difference as far as not muddling the sound. They feel nearly identical to the standard T-400's to boot. I tried them out on ~1.5hrs walking to / from work last night and they stayed in place even with a winter hat on. I am going to...