IMO the HE-560s are perfect metal/rock headphones. I don't use any EQ, and most of my music is lossless or 320kbps. Haven't really come by an metal/rock album that I can't listen to because of its recording quality. Very little fatigue/sibilance, super tight, great guitar distortion reproduction...

Bought a used soloist (2 days used), and after a while, the pin-connectors which were already a bit loose (which apparently happened during shipping from Australia) got even more loose. They got someone to try to fix it locally, got it back and after a few days, same problem came up. Returned it...

  I had the exact same problem, had to send it back a few times. After much wallet hurt, finished my setup today: Will be interesting to see how the HE-560s stand up against competition in the long term  

I've mentioned this a few times in the thread, I have the full-sized Soloist (basically the same as the SL), I think it fits perfectly since both are quite neutral.

  I have the full-sized Soloist and I think it pairs quite well with the HE-560s. The SL is probably enough for these headphones

Originally Posted by petezjunior  Looking at amps in general. Budget is 1000 but if I can spend less I'd be a happy man. Besides woo audio, schiit, audio gd, little dot, violectric, you guys have suggestions on other companies? Also anyone use the Beyer a 20 on the he560? Something with a...

Just got some new info, true or not? channel imbalances can apparently be caused by some microscopic dust on the drivers, which comes from the factory conditions in China. I was told that this issue can be solved by playing loud music through them for a few minutes. I burned them in a bit and...

I'm noticing the imbalance around 1K onwards of about 1-2db. *Sighs* Thanks for the help!

I was thinking the same thing...

After moving onto these headphones, has anyone felt like the imaging is slightly more left than usual, e.g. vocals a bit off centre? I feel like mine pair has a very small channel imbalance, with the left channel having more volume than the right. Tested this with the mono-method, and I get the...

Since they changed the drivers into single-ended magnets, wouldn't this reduce leakage? Does anyone have the chance to compare?

What is your best recorded material? Here's what I have come up with so far, best in my collection -Wintersun, Time I   -Feared, Vinter   -Deicide, In the Minds of Evil -Devin Townsend Project, ADDICTED! -Jeff Loomis, Zero Order Phase

My take on these cans.. I've had the HE-400s for about year, and am now running them through a V-Dac II into a Burson soloist. Argon 5057 Cables between the amp and dac.  For modifications, I swapped pleathers for velours and removed the mesh that was glued onto the grills, no problems...

Joined the velour team 30mins ago!  HE-400's black velour pads are beautiful! Softer and cooler but they don't sit on my ears aswell as the leather pads did. Will have to see how I adapt to them over time. Sonic changes: Have noticed the said increase in brightness! Removes some of the dark...

Got my HE-400s 2 months back, loving them! Buying the velours next week to check out what the excitement is about..  On another note, what are your methods of attaching the cable interconnects to the headphone? :D I always twist them in the other direction and then connect them, so once they...

Tried the HD 700s at a local hi-fi shop today through a Music Fidelity M1DAC, M1Headphone Amp and a yamaha CD player. Pure Magic! Most comfortable headphones I've tried so far.

Starting to think that there isn't enough treble with the HE-400s for my taste (getting the velour pads soon so hope that improves it). Since the HE-400s are more darker headphones, wouldn't it make sense to pair a warm amp like the WA6 with a more neutral DAC, to balance it out a bit so it...

Quote: How do you like the he-400 + Woo Audio WA2 ? Thinking about buying this for my hifimans next year  Did you choose it over the WA6-SE? I've heard that OTL doesn't quite synergize with planars

How are the sound differences between using DIR9001 Coax. vs. using USB?  

Ahaa, good to know. Thanks for the reply! Might look into the 2.32 then since I have the extra cash..     Quote:   Does the DIR9001 apply to the USB aswell?  

Hello! First Head-Fi Post  Is Kingwa known for giving any discounts on multiple purchases? Planning on getting the NFB 3.32 + DI-DSP with the extra power supply + RCA and BNC Coax. cables