Fellow Enthusiasts,   I've got a Hifiman HE-5LE which is just brilliant. Right now they have got HE-500 priced at the same as 5LEs. I do know that 500s got a big fan base and most people would say it's much better than the 5LEs. I am asking those who have had the time with both to give me a...

I plan on purchasing a USB DAC and connecting it to a Nuforce Icon Amp. However, I'm wondering how I'd go about connecting the HE-5LE's cable to the Icon's 5-way posts. What sort of adapter would I need to do so? I could use either the 1/4 inch male TRS connector or the 4 pole XLR on the...

Hello, I am looking to purchase a Hifiman He 5le soon and want to upgrade my amp and Dac (audioengine d1 and schiit magni) so I can drive it well enough. I've heard the magni may not cut it in terms of power and I believe the audio gd options have more power. If both could possibly drive the...

Hey guys, for the past year I've been loving my hd600s paired with my o2 out of a basic dac/guitar interface(I plan on an odac or something better at least soon) but I seem to sometimes get more enjoyment out of my rock/metal with my vmoda m80s and monster Miles Davis tributes. I was wondering...

I'm sorry but I have trouble with trying to figure this out with the numbers.   Would the O2 amp have enough power for the He-5LE?  I recently discovered that my LCD2s sound better on the hi gain setting   Thanks.

Hello, both headphones are some price Hifiman HE-500 looks more HUGE than Hifiman HE-5LE ? What sound difference both headphones ? 

  ULTRASONE PRO 900 REVIEW     Hi guys, to celebrate my 100 posts, I have decided to write my very first review.   The Ultrasone Pro 900 are my very first "audiophile" headphones and as such taught me many things about headphones.   They also helped me understand my music...

Currently using a Maverick D1 DAC/Amp to power these beasties, the output power of the amp is 1 watt.   Now the headphones sound brilliant to me, can be driven nice and loud, and no bass clipping at all unless i EQ the bass up, without EQ they are noticably bass light.   People say these...

I'm looking for another pair of headphones that compliment the LCD3s. What do you suggest?

Looking for a powerful amp on a budget for these things, and must be obtainable in the UK.   Currently using a Maverick D1, but the bass clips when i start EQ'ing it up a few notches.   I've seen the Hifiman HE adaptor that you can plug into a speaker amp, but wouldn't know where to...

hi, im currently using Beyerdynamic T70. Source is Sony entry level sacd player into Govibe peak hp amp. I'm considering an open can. I love Bon Jovi's song. I love drums. i listden to some vocals and acoustics. But my main objective is comfort as I want to listen to hours using the hp.  ...

How do they sound together? Is Valhalla a good match for my LCD-2?

Hi,   So I've been the happy owner of a pair the Audio Technica's mentioned above for some time now. A HUGE thank you to everyone on the boards that helped guide me to that decision. I have absolutely loved the headphones since purchase.   That said, I think it's time for me to get...

Grrr! I bought the first set used in October 2011. They worked great until July 2013. Then one driver cut out, just out of the blue. Fair enough, Hifi-Man took care of it. The whole thing cost about $130 with shipping because they were out of warranty. Now it's just happened again! That was 7 or...

So I'm looking to buy a new pair of headphones, my issue is I have never heard the three headphones in the title. I had the LCD-2 rev.2 but had to sell them to help pay for expenses when I moved recently. I'm going to be saving on for my next pair which will prob take me 2 months or more. I...

After having owned and enjoyed the HifiMAN HE-5LE for the past few months, I was fortunate to acquire a pair of the HE-500 a week ago for an awaited head-to-head comparison.     At this juncture of my Head-Fi "quest", the HifiMAN products have gotten my attention.  This began with the HE-5LE...

Hello,   I browsed trough some threads but the land of heapdhones is too vast for me to comprehend without making my own thread.   I have a 200-500 euro budget.   I listen to music from the renaissance to Bruckner's symphonies, everything classical.   Thanks in advance.

I have been on here for about 3 weeks, im new to good quality headphones, so i have asked around on here for suggestions on what to buy based on my music and intened use.  I really appriciate all your guys help, i have learned alot about sound and headphones, and didnt know music could sound...

I popped over to head direct to check out the HE-6's and noticed that the HE-4's are now available. I haven't heard any mention of them since they were announced for canjam but nevertheless there they are for $450! Something tells me I know what i want for Christmas .   LINK   They appear...

I have been reading and reading, and I think my head is going to explode even sooner than my wallet if I don't find some direct comparisons soon. The HE-500 and obviously, the HE-6 are just too much for me to be thinking about right now. On the used market, I can get either HE-4 or 5LE right...

Hello Headfi!   After the purchase of my m50's i brought them to class to show to people, and many were blown away from the sound and asked me to reccommend them some headphones (even the Beats owners thought they sounded better than beats) So right now, ive got someone who wants a 200-300$...

I started being interested in hi-fi ~6 month ago. Until then MP3 with standard iPod headphones was more than OK.   My current system is:   Source: MacBookPro + iTunes + Apple Lossless audio files DAC and Amplifier: Lehmann audio Black Cube Linear USB Headphones: Grado RS1i  ...

Im looking for headphones with good bass, but I still want good balance. I want the mids and highs clear but still with a lot of bass. I was thinking about something like hi-fi man he-4 or 5LE   Any comments or suggestions?

Heya,   I came across this website and its enormous database of headphones when Gizmodo posted a video of the Thunderpants closed-back DIY conversion by smeggy. Since that time I have been considering upgrading my headphones- I realized that they are getting on in age and unfortunately are...

Looking to get another pair of headphones and saw the lifehacker article with you guys generally suggesting the M50. I was previously looking at the K-271 MK II, and was wondering if you guys suggested the M50 over the K-271 MK II... why? :)