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NEW Schiit Lyr 2: Impressions
Just want to start a thread for the new Lyr 2. Interested in impressions.- sling5s
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Improvement on an already Awesome tube amp
My History: I am 49 years old and have been an audio enthusiast since I was 10 years old, when I was old enough and joined the military for my first real job, my first purchase was a Sansui stereo, I loved that thing till it died, Once i Hit Germany my eyes were opened to a whole new level...- joespride
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The 500s Side-By-Side: Testing the HiFiMAN HE-500, Grado PS500, and Shure SE535 Comparatively
This is the seventh in my comparisons of three headphones, all using a group of 10 tests and scored by ranking their performance on each test as first, second, and third place. I call this the "Test of the 500s" -- each model number is either equal to or in the 500s, and the cost of each of...- ruthieandjohn
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- grado-professional-series-ps500-headphones se535-cl-triple-high-definition-microdriver-sound-isolating-in-ear-earphones-clear hifiman-he-500 shure-se535-v-earphone
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Anywhere In London to demo the HE500?
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Somewhat disappointed by the HD 598's
I got them the other day, and the bass definitely had no impact. The bass is there, and well defined, but like I said it didn't have any punch, that's probably due to the open design, though I was expecting at least a decent amount of bass. The headphones will probably take a little while to...- mattslaughing
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- sennheiser-hd-598 hifiman-he-500 beyerdynamic-dt880s
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Professional grade headphone amps
I've been wondering for quite some time now...are any of those professional wide profile (meant for use in studio racks) headphone amps with multiple outputs any good? I see loads of them on pro audio gear web shops...stuff like Behringer, Presonus, Samson, SM Audio, Rolls, Art Headamp, etc. ...- derbigpr
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- hd25sp-ii-professional-closed-back-studio-monitor-dj-on-ear-headphones hifiman-he-500
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A headfi movie script I wrote in the HE500 thread a long time ago, thought maybe more might enjoy it.
Cue epic movie music Narrator: In this town, Headfi... Where the pricier headphones gets pricier, and were artist endorsed headphones rule the streets. There is one headphone who is destined to bring back the balance between cost and sound quality... SR-009: "I don't know who this...- BleaK
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All Time Favourite Headphones
not asking what you think the *best* headphones are, whatever that means - just your personal favourite headphones that you look back on most fondly. this could be the pair that has wowed you the most over the years, or the pair that introduced you to the world of audiophilia, or even just a...- mangoegiraffe
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- grado-sr60i-headphones sennheiser-hd-800-headphones hifiman-he-500 audeze-lcd2-rev-2-planar-magnetic-headphones
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What can I expect with a better amp on planers
Recently bought the HiFi Man HE-500 and have been impressed with the sound running out of my 2 amps amp 1) Schiit Valhalla amp 2) Ampsandsound SE84 Both amps drive the phones to listening levels at 30% or less on the volume knob, and unbearable levels at 1/2 volume. Schiit says...- joespride
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- schiit-valhalla hifiman-he-500 ampsandsound-se-84
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He-500 with Pioneer vsx-822 receiver?
I just bought a pair of hifiman he-500s , and being planars, I was wondering of they could be driven safely from my Dads Pioneer Vsx-822 receiver? If so, would it sound any better than the o2 I'm getting?- hardRocker1423
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- pioneer-vsx-8231-5-1-channel-network-av-receiver hifiman-he-500
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How much of an upgrade would a Stax SR-007a Mk2 be over an HE-500
Like the HE-500 but the bug has bitten. How much of an upgrade would the Stax be? Night and day or subtle? Thanks I assume the plug on the Stax is a standard balanced plug, and any good amp can be used correct?- gatorengineer64
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- hifiman-he-500 stax-sr-007-mk2
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THE BEST HEADPHONES for sound quality for $700 or less
hi, this is my first post. i have read countless posts comments, review and videos on what headphones to buy. and so far they have a got me confused some say buy them some say dont. so i thought i would post my own to make sure the head phones are good in the areas i like. first i...- musicmaddy
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- schiit-lyr violectric-hpa-v200 hifiman-he-500
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HifiMAN HE-500 Closed mod (alternative re-grills mod)
Inspired by LCD-XC, I've came up with this mod Closed mod vs. re-grills mod or removed stock grills completely: - The sound stage of this mod get closer/ smaller. - Big improvement in sound clarity & details reveal, event removed grills sound veil compare to this mod. My...- tl13m
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~$1000 budget for Cans for on the go
Hello, I commute 4 hours a day and am looking for a pair of cans on the go. My source is Theorem 720 DAC/AMP taking it's digital signal from my iphone 5. Headphones used currently are Ultrasone Pro 900 with silver plated OCC copper cable. I love the sound however the isolation and leakage...- Scorpion667
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Toxic Cables Existing customer prize draw. HE-500 - EF-5 - Stand - Cable
NOW CLOSED So here it is, sorry for the delay in posting. HiFiMAN HE-500 HiFiMAN EF-5 ROOM'S FS HEADPHONE STAND TOXIC CABLES BLACK WIDOW HE CABLE All new and unused Total value £1,325 As some of you know, i always ike to give a little back to my customers few times a year...- Toxic Cables
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- hifiman-he-500 toxic-cables hifiman-ef5-hybrid-headphone-amp
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AMP Suggestions for HE-500
Hi everyone, I just caved in and bought a HE-500, and am super stoked for it to arrive in the mail. Upgrading from an ATH-AD900x /FiiO E17 dacamp. I was looking around for possible amping for my new cans to do them justice. So far I have seen many recommendations for the Emotiva a-100 Mini-X...- psychoplast
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- hifiman-he-500 fiio-e17
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Challenge ... Sennheiser HD598 vs ( Need to blow my socks off ... HE-500, LCD-2, HD650, HD800 ? ) With What Amp???
Hi guys, So, without using an amp, I am pretty happy with my Sennheiser HD598. If there was anything I'd want extra is maybe more depth (bass? ) to the sound thought I'll take clarity and soundstage over bass any day. Being a person who always wants to know what's better available out...- Pianist718
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- sennheiser-hd-800-headphones sennheiser-hd-598 hifiman-he-500 audeze-lcd2-rev-2-planar-magnetic-headphones sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
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Newbie need`s help connecting Burson Amp to integrated amplifier please!
Hi, Also what Gain setting do I need for my LCD-2s? The amp and Headphones are a x mas Present from my lovely wife.A bit OTT for a newbie?Any help would be gratefully received. Cheer`s Ron Merry Xmas.- ronjakcs65
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- hifiman-he-500 audeze-lcd2-rev-2-planar-magnetic-headphones
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HE-500 amp suggestions for my price
Hey guys. I've been reading all over the internet, and everyone seem to agree on the Schiit Lyr. Saying it's a good amp, decently priced and provides great quality for the money. If I would to reach a little bit further into my wallet, to say, up to $700~, what sort of improvement can I find...- tals
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Just received my HiFiMAN HE-500 to replace my HD598. Kind of disappointed
Hey guys. A week ago, I ordered my HiFiMan through Headroom. Yesterday, I received them, and eagerly plugged them in to my Music Streamer II ---> Little Dot Mk3, and I was sort of overwhelmed. Music doesn't sound much better, the bass (yep, bass!) is a little bit worse than my HD598...- tals
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- sennheiser-hd-598 hifiman-he-500
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Hifiman HE-500 vs Audio Technicha AD2000X
Hello, I need to buy a new headphone my budget is around $600, i need a headphone with a big sound stage and a natural sound, will be using it to everything from listening to music, movies, gaming. as for music preference i like to listen to classical, metal, rock, disco. i have an A900x...- KINGX
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- hifiman-he-500 audio-technica-air-dynamic-headphone-ath-ad2000x-japan-import
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what should be changed for the best result
I'm using He-500 with nfb10es2, stock cables. For under 400 $ what should be done and alsso the priority for more clarity and quieter background. Changing headphone cable Changing usb cable Changing power cable Filter capacitor Regulator Diodes Re wire the dac Bybee in ac More shield to cable...- Royteane
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- audio-gd-nfb-10es2-balanced-desktop-amp-dac hifiman-he-500
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Focal SPIRIT PROFESSIONAL Impressions thread
So I got these today and WOW... These are the most neutral / balanced headphones I've heard, surpassing the MDR-7520, HD600, and HE-500. Surprisingly resolving of micro-details. Very transparent. There is an amazing sense of coherence and sweet balance from top to botton with...- M-13
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- sony-mdr-7520-professional-headphones sennheiser-hd-600 focal-spirit-professional hifiman-he-500
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HD800 or HE500 (upgrading from the HD6XX/Q701) impressions. (updated)
I thought I'd put all my recent impressions on this subject from a certain summit fi thread on here as I think it will be more helpful. I'd love to here your views on these headphones and whether you think the HD800 is a worthwhile upgrade. Is the HE500 on par? And what about upgrading from the...- LugBug1
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- sennheiser-hd-800-headphones hifiman-he-500 akg-q701-premium-class-reference-headphones-quincy-jones-signature-line
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How I'm going backwards in my headphone journey (Tip to any newcomers)
At Head-Fi there's this idea that you can always get something better. Whatever your crazy tastes are, there's always another headphone out there that will make music sound better than what you have now, until (theoretically) you work yourself up to a TOTL system with a $2000 amp and...- viralcow
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- sennheiser-hd-800-headphones aune-t1 denon-ah-d7000-headphones hifiman-he-500
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