[hifimanrookie]

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Hang on, is this still head-fi?
 
Oh yeah, I was confused for a moment.... 

 I know we were a bit offtopic..big oops back to business then

 

[kothganesh]

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 Quickly, would you guys say that the LCD2.2 compliments the HE400s? Or would be a replacement/upgrade? Running a Schiit stack for home use.

TooPoor,
 
was your question answered ? Like you, I have the HE 400 and just bought the LCD 2.2. To top it off, I also run a Schiit stack at home. If you have a reply, let me know.
 
Thanks

 

[korzena]

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TooPoor,
 
was your question answered ? Like you, I have the HE 400 and just bought the LCD 2.2. To top it off, I also run a Schiit stack at home. If you have a reply, let me know.
 
Thanks

I have Schiit Lyr/Bifrost and LCD 2.2, too and just ordered HE-400. David Mahler replied in this thread (http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-57-headphones-compared-update-hifiman-he-400-added-12-24-12/2550#post_9087120 and http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-57-headphones-compared-update-hifiman-he-400-added-12-24-12/2550#post_9087147) that the both headphones can be good compliments as they are "tuned differently".

 

[silversurfer616]

Also have the LCD2 Rev2 and sold my HE500 a few weeks ago(too unengaging)and should receive a HE400 any day!!!
At the mercy of New Zeland customs!!!

 

[TooPoor]

I didn't see a response other than the ones proceeding your question. I'm really happy with the HE400s at the moment and need a decent closed back so I might hold off for the Fostex TH600.... Ugh!

 

[musiclife]

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Also have the LCD2 Rev2 and sold my HE500 a few weeks ago(too unengaging)and should receive a HE400 any day!!!
At the mercy of New Zeland customs!!!

Please post a comparaison when you receive the HE400! It's intriguing you are basically "downgrading" to get the sound signature you appreciate more.

 

[korzena]

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Please post a comparaison when you receive the HE400! It's intriguing you are basically "downgrading" to get the sound signature you appreciate more.

+1

 

[silversurfer616]

I don't know yet if I like the HE400 more;I just think after David's review it can't be as boring as the HE500(which has a beautiful sound but doesn't get you "going",if you know what I mean).

 

[Raptor34]

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I don't know yet if I like the HE400 more;I just think after David's review it can't be as boring as the HE500(which has a beautiful sound but doesn't get you "going",if you know what I mean).

No, I don't know what you mean.   Please explain, if I may ask.

 

[miceblue]

I briefly auditioned the HE-400 at a local Head-Fi meet (I think it was on a Peachtree Audio setup?) and didn't think too much of it, but again, briefly.
 
It is interesting to see so much being talked about the HE-400, mostly good things. Is it because it's an "affordable" planar magnetic headphone? Tyll at Innerfidelity didn't like the HE-400 enough to do a full-on review for it, and the measurements do look kind of wonky, especially the 300 Hz sine wave response, THD+n, and impulse response. I know measurements don't tell the whole story, so it's intriguing to me to see this discussion.

 

[hifimanrookie]

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I don't know yet if I like the HE400 more;I just think after David's review it can't be as boring as the HE500(which has a beautiful sound but doesn't get you "going",if you know what I mean).

Wow..ur the first one saying the he500 is boring..for me its like people saying i am not Smart with my iq of 140..

t seriously..what amp u used to drive the he500 if i may ask.

 

[jerg]

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I don't know yet if I like the HE400 more;I just think after David's review it can't be as boring as the HE500(which has a beautiful sound but doesn't get you "going",if you know what I mean).

Did you use velour pads with the HE500, back when you owned it? Their sound signature and engagement depends heavily on the earpad choice.

 

[Nick Dangerous]

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I don't know yet if I like the HE400 more;I just think after David's review it can't be as boring as the HE500(which has a beautiful sound but doesn't get you "going",if you know what I mean).

 
^ this
 
 
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Wow..ur the first one saying the he500 is boring...
 

 
ninjas with opinions

 speak softly in shadow

 

[stacker45]

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I don't know yet if I like the HE400 more;I just think after David's review it can't be as boring as the HE500(which has a beautiful sound but doesn't get you "going",if you know what I mean).

 
I understand what you mean, that's the reason i like Grados so much, i still prefer the ''Grado sound'' to that of the HE400, but in my opinion, they offer one the best price vs performance ratio out there.

 

[hifimanrookie]

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I understand what you mean, that's the reason i like Grados so much, i still prefer the ''Grado sound'' to that of the HE400, but in my opinion, they offer one the best price vs performance ratio out there.

As far i see it..hifiman and grado appreciates will always be seperated i guess..like in europe opel lovers will never like ford lovers..its a hystorical contradiction..

or in the netherlands with soccer: Feyenoord is the sworn enemy of ajax