Ended up not pulling the trigger. Figure I will just save up and HOPEFULLY get the LCD-3 or X next year.

Curious has Audeze done this before? On the fence, but if there is a strong chance this will roll around next year I will likely hold off.   Also curious, coming from HE-400 w/Burson Conductor how big of a sound diff is there compared to the LCD-2?   Thanks!

thanks all. Will review the suggestions.

I think gaming + hifi are a tough split. I am not a competitive gamer, but it seems people tend to buy headsets so they can solve two problems at once.   What sort of games are you playing? FPS, RTS, MOBA? From what I know you will want open back for FPS, but could do fine with closed back for...

Speakers question for everyone...what speakers are you using?   I'd like to get a pair so I can listen to stuff off my computer (games, video recordings) instead of constantly using my headphones. If I'm not mistaken since the conductor has RCA out, I would need powered speakers? I have...

I can comment from experience the e17 can power the HE-400. You'll likely need/want to set it to high gain and probably around mid-20s for acceptable listening. An amp with more watts will make the headphones sound better, but something you can invest in later.   I was in your exact spot when...

Personally i'd get the new headphones first. Typically the sound improvements will be most noted in the headphones. The HD600 are a great choice, super comfortable and sound great out of the box. The Fiio can power them, especially with high gain now problem. Once you've set aside some cash you...

That is correct sir. The client machine or application will connect to the server and decodes the file format.

The E17 drives the 600s well especially on high gain. You could get by with just that alone imo. Some might recommend the newer E7 as it is said to be on par with the E17 for a lower cost and still compatible with the E09K should you need/want the extra juice.

hello all, figured I'd come on over. Offically an owner of these lovely HP (listening to some Enya atm...mmm dreamy). I was demoing these and the HD600s at the same time, and ultimately fell for the HE-400s. Brings such musicality to everything I listen to. Currently driving these with an E17...

Pardon the noobness, but doesn't pure direct also depend upon the source/output device? I know for my HTPC on pure direct if I play music using Plex (connected via AMD GPU using HDMI), I get audio out of the center channel. If I don't directly set it to stereo all channels are driven.   This...

Currently demoing the HE-400 and HD600. Have had both just under a week and so far I am liking the musicality of the HE-400. The mids and treble just come to life a bit better than the Senns, but that might change.   IF you can swing it, perhaps get as many hps you are considering, demo them...

Hello Head-Direct team,   Wanted to check here before contacting your CS email. I placed an order on Monday and the order status still shows 'Payment Received/Waiting Shipping'. Curious what the general turn around time is or if there is a backlog. Just looking for any update.   Thank you,

Thanks for the opinion MattTCG. I think I will get the HE-400 and compare to the HD600. If I like the sound of the Hifiman I'll look at demoing the HE-500.

Hello, just joined the forum as I am in the same boat as the OP.   I was going to order the HE-400 + Senn HD600 (or HD650) do to some A/B comparisons. My current setup is Ultrasone Pro550. Output is PC > toslink > e17 > 1/8" jack. Music files are in various mp3 format, but of late been...

Hello head-fi,   Been stalking these forums for the last 6+ months, finally joined. Been a really helpful site, thanks for all your expert advice and opinions.   My wallet forgives you by the way, lol.   Any who, look forward to being apart of the community!   Cheers,   Epyon