Currently using Grado 225i, looking to upgrade.   Have had my heart set on the HE-500 and close to pulling trigger, but just wanted to ensure that it was my best choice.   I listen to:   80% metal (Death, Progressive, Folk, Symphonic, etc.) 20% other (Ambient, electronic...

I'm ready to get balanced. Looking for one that has enough power to run the Hifiman HE-500. Another benefit would be if it's quiet enough to also run my JH Audio 16's when people start yelling at me about how loud the open cans are.    Trying to keep it near or under 1K.  On the list of...

Despite I have posted a similar thread in the computer audio forum, I dicide to ask again here as it seems like more head-fiers response here.   I am looking for a DAC/amp combo for my HE-500. My maximum spending can go up to $850 (though it is still low to many). I am not a huge fan of...

Hi, all. I am looking to squeeze some value out of my main rig front end: Audio Note 3.1x Balanced Da with Siemens cca & Bendix 5852 rectifier, McIntosh (no relation to Apple!) with Mullard CV4024 C2200 pre-amp. My plan is to run about 30 feet of low bap xlr cable to my office and/or...

Hi Guys,   I am looking to buy my first set of High-End HPs. I currently own Denon AH-D1000 and for last few days D7100 but they are going to be returned as they do not meet my expectations.   However still, the D7100 have opened my eyes (ears? ;) ) to what can be achieved with sound and...

Well the title says it all, only thing is they'll be replacing my BMF v8.1 modded t50rp's and will be driven from an o2.

I would like to hear some impressions as to how the O2 pairs with the HE-500. Also whether the O2 can power the HE-500 or not, or to what extent. I would also like how to know the O2 compares with Schiit Asgard, Lyr, NFB 12.1 etc.  

Hi, everyone. I’ve been lurking here for almost a year, but I’ve finally decided to make an account because I need the advice of Headfi.   I currently own an AKG K271 MKII and want to upgrade to an open backed headphone. I’m looking at the $700 price range right now, which basically has the...

I was wondering if the Hifiman HE-500 would be an upgrade over my Senn HD-650's? I mostly Iisten to mostly Rock music.   Thanks, Ken

Considering that I have EF-5 Amp already, so (I think) the power needed to run both is present.   So the comparison is mainly sound-wise.     PS: Using ODAC with the EF-5.

Any first hand experiences or well informed opinions regarding these pairings?  Thinking about the NFB 10.2 as the foundation of a secondary/tertiary stand-alone station. Thanks in advance.

  Hi, My budget is $1000, and I was thinking of either getting UM Miracle or HE-500 + amp. I listen to all sorts of genres, but mostly rock, alternative rock, rock-pop and jrock/jpop (think Mylo Xyloto). I also listen to soundtracks and orchestral. I prefer balanced headphones with good bass...

I mainly listen to alternative, rock, metal, and pop rock. Will the HE500 be good fornthat or will the HE400 be better? i want to stay away from grado's becausenI dislike fatiguing highs.

I've been stewing over the question of which of these two highly rated amps is the best fit with my new HE-500's.  The Lake People G103-S is about $90 cheaper than the Corda Jazz but the latter has some interesting features like the crossfeed filter and active balanced ground.  More important is...

After some thinking, i've decided to expand my budget to 700 dollars. I'm looking for an open headphone which will be best for rock, heavy metal, and pop rock. One thing I strongly dislike is laid back headphones. I want my headphone to sound alive and exciting, but most importantly, fun...

Hey audiophiles,    I need some help, I'm trying to decide which pair of cans I should get, something that will last me a while and I can upgrade from. I feel that the W1000X / HE500 might be overkill but are still options for me. The ones listed are the ones I can get in my country...

I'm thinking about buying the he500, but I'm only willing to spend 400 dollars on both an amp and a DAC. Will it be enough to make the HE500 sound like its supposed to sound, or will it be smarter to purchase a headphone which doesn't require so much? It doesn't make sense to buy a 700 dollar...

http://www.sony.com.au/product/ht-ddwg700   Thank you.

I've been reading every post here about it and these two seem to be head to head in many different ways with many different ears.   Does anyone know a way of picking up both or a way I could get them to try out and then make a decision? It seem that's the only way this can be solved from...

I'm looking to get the HE-500 or HE-5LE, but I've heard that their highs can be tiring very quickly, and I heard that Tube amps like the Schiit Lyr are good paired with it. Can anyone give any experience?

So recently I've acquired an HE-500 and I am running it off of the high gain headphone port on my HA-160D   Impressions:   Bass is very impactful and deep.  It seems like there is more bass with the HE-500 than there was with the LCD-2 r1s in this pairing, however the bass is not as...

As the title says, would an old McIntosh C712 preamp go well with the HiFiMan HE-500s? I already own the amp, the headphones are yet to be bought. Thanks

I own the HE-500 but was intrigued reading the thread about the Koss electrostatic HP as to its suitability for listening to acoustic music, especially classical.  The HE-500 seems a perfect fit for this kind of music.   Any opinions?