Quote:   Just saw a 5580 (black SX-1050) at my local used record store. It is even nicer looking in person. They wanted $500.

Quote:   Gotcha. I have no comfort issues with the stock earpads. Have a skinny head I guess.

Quote:   Just to clarify, I meant to retuck it between the ring and pleather pad. Not the ring and drivers.

Jerg,   Silly question for you. Could you cut a section of the hard foam ring that was removed in step #2 of Part 1 and use that in stead of the stacks of tape for Part 2 the back vent mod? The cut section would be retucked in the same location as the tape stacks. Would it not achieve the...

Quote:   Quote:   My understanding is that the xlr is balanced and has no shared ground. Versus a trs has a shared ground and would defeat the purpose of using a xlr connector. As soon as a trs is introduced, the amp better have a shared ground for the speaker connections.   Am...

Quote:   And the listening results are.....   I still have not gotten brave or purchased the parts to try this on my Simaudio integrated. Keep getting tempted reading this thread. Keep thinking about just buying the HifiMan 5m cable and cutting the end off.  ...

Quote:   Your welcome.   Sorry, thought the adapters were implied as both ends had male connections. Will spell out next time.

Quote:   Beautiful looking amp. Maybe the combo of these items would work?   http://www.amazon.com/HOSA-STEREO-PHONE-1-TIP-1-RING/dp/B000068O5C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pdT1_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1LG5QC765M7N&coliid=I1GY0VPL2NAMKI  ...

Had a quick idea for a slightly cheap headphone stand. Bought these these two pieces from Lowes. The stand was in the bathroom section. The other back with the decorative wood trim. The top of the stand unscrews. Then I cut the bun piece with a circular miter saw into three pieces. You have two...

Vintage gear is also good for driving outdoor speakers too. It's great to listen to your tunes while outside for parties or chores.  

Here is a response I received from Simaudio about using my integrated to drive the HE-500's:   I wouldn't recommend to use the outputs of the i5.3 for headphone amplifying purpose. I would rather use a stand-alone headphone amplifier.   The i5.3 is not equipped with any protection at the...

Here is a response I received from Simaudio about using my integrated to drive the HE-500's:   I wouldn't recommend to use the outputs of the i5.3 for headphone amplifying purpose. I would rather use a stand-alone headphone amplifier.   The i5.3 is not equipped with any protection at the...

Quote:   With the BTG cables? Connected to my integrated? Already love the headphones on the 950's hp jack. Was mentioned that they should sound even better matched with Simaudio gear.

Quote:   Thanks for the link. Also found them on epay. Might just go with these:   http://www.btg-audio.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=163149565   Would like to try the HE-500's on my integrated amp. It does not have a hp jack.

Quote:   I will take your word for it since you would know better than I. Just thought according to the 950's schematic, that the speaker tabs had a shared ground too.   Quote:   Cool idea! I will look into a stock HE-6 cable. Maybe someone has upgraded and selling one cheap?

Quote:   Ok, thanks. Was just wondering if something like this 1/4" stereo female to two rca's connector would have worked. If you stripped the rca's off.  ...

Just recently received a set of HE-500's last week to use with my 950. Silly question for you experts. How or what did you use to connect your headphones to the speaker tabs in the back? Did you just buy a headphone extension cable and cut it? Just want a quick and inexspensive option to try the...

Quote:   Mentioned it a few posts back... i5.3 integrated amp.

Quote:   Here is a quick close up of them. Sorry for the poor picture quality.     I have sent Simaudio an email asking about about connecting the headphones to the speaker terminals. Just waiting for a reply.

I want to thank David for all his hard work and very informative reviews. Made my recent purchase of Hifiman HE-500's easier.   I also want to thank all of those who have also added to this thread.   I have been listening to the HE-500's for many hours over the last few days. They are my...

Received my HE-500's today. Arrived with the large hard box instead of the travel case. Enjoying them now!

Quote:   Quote:   So in the case of the Simaudio, there is a chance it will not work? The Simaudio is labeled as a dual mono, but only has one large toroid transformer.

Quote:   Thanks for the info.   So looking at the SX-950 schematic found below, does it look safe? Section F11   http://akdatabase.com/AKview/displayimage.php?album=44&pos=103   Now the Simaudio integrated I have is possibly a different scenario.

Quote:   This is where I get confused. Isn't the 6.35 and 3.5mm stock wire end connectors unbalanced to begin with? I get that it is balanced coming from each can, but don't you loose it at the end of the stock cable? Or is it a TRRS four contact connector versus the common TRS three...

Quote:   Silly question. Mostly for learning purposes. What is the difference between the APPJ device and the cable Zoom25 is trying to order? Is it not similar?