[Darkbeat]

IMO it's worth the extra to get the LCD2 Rev 2s. While I love the HE-500s, they fall behind in a majority of musical genres, particularly jazz and synth (my two favorites). I'll still pick them for classical, but most times I just plain miss the lush, natural mids and endless, effortless bass of the Audeze LCD2s.
 
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Yes, for me, the HE500s are preferable to all of these. They are simply musical and non-fatiguing, have great deep solid bass, have ambience, have more than decent detail, and are just plain natural and I 
choose them often for my listening sessions and just don't want to take them off.
(Note: I especially like my Moon Audio Silver Dragon cable with them.)
 
I just yesterday found Tyll's Innerfidelity video review of the Hifiman phones and he seems to have come to the same conclusion that I have.
 

 
FWIW, Tyll also prefers the LCD2s to the HE-500s, even the Rev 1s.

 

[jerg]

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IMO it's worth the extra to get the LCD2 Rev 2s. While I love the HE-500s, they fall behind in a majority of musical genres, particularly jazz and synth (my two favorites). I'll still pick them for classical, but most times I just plain miss the lush, natural mids and endless, effortless bass of the Audeze LCD2s.
 
 
FWIW, Tyll also prefers the LCD2s to the HE-500s, even the Rev 1s.

To each his/her own. I prefer HE500s to LCD2s, especially to rev1, and very slightly to the rev2.

 

[h4mm3r 0f th0r]

how are the highs of the lcd2 compared to the hd650s??

 

[MacedonianHero]

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The HE500s are the better of the 2. (Meaning the LCD2 Rev2. The same goes for the Rev 1.) 
With LCD3s it's a much closer call.

I'd take the LCD-2 (either rev) over the HE-500s...technically they (Audeze cans) are simply better and hit all the right notes to my ears. The LCD-3s much better still. That said, bang for your buck, the HE-500s are spectacular at $699 and offer 90% of the HE-6's goodness (and don't need like 1000W to power them fully 

).

 

[preproman]

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FWIW, Tyll also prefers the LCD2s to the HE-500s, even the Rev 1s.

 
Nothing for me.  What is he  "GOD"  I guess some seem to think so.  Funny..

 

[preproman]

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I'd take the LCD-2 (either rev) over the HE-500s...technically they (Audeze cans) are simply better and hit all the right notes to my ears. The LCD-3s much better still. That said, bang for your buck, the HE-500s are spectacular at $699 and offer 90% of the HE-6's goodness (and don't need like 1000W to power them fully 

).

 
 
What headphone do you know needs all that

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So I guess you can also say the HE-6 is the best bang for you buck over the LCD-3.  Especially when you can power it pretty darn good with a $175 speaker amp..

 

[MacedonianHero]

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What headphone do you know needs all that

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So I guess you can also say the HE-6 is the best bang for you buck over the LCD-3.  Especially when you can power it pretty darn good with a $175 speaker amp..

I told you a thousand times, let's not exaggerate. 

 (oh wait, that was me exaggerating)
 
Bang for you $, I'd still take the LCD-3s as I can power them with my Pico portable amp very well. 

 

[preproman]

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I told you a thousand times, let's not exaggerate. 

 (oh wait, that was me exaggerating)
 
Bang for you $, I'd still take the LCD-3s as I can power them with my Pico portable amp very well. 

 
Dag - I thought I had you..

 

[MacedonianHero]

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Dag - I thought I had you..

 
LoL, I got up pretty early today. 

 

[preproman]

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LoL, I got up pretty early today. 

 
 
O,
 
I thought you stayed at a Holiday Inn last night..

 

[DavidMahler]

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Here is the thread for you.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/541494/multi-custom-iem-review-resource-mfg-list-discussion-24-reviews-ultimate-ears-personal-reference-monitor-added-12-08-12

Thanks, i've seen this before and forgot! Glad to read it again
 
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you have granted he500 an A+ and tops even the A+ list(or is it just coincidental?)... you gave the lcd-2s an A... which leads me to believe that the headphones are of the same quality sound-wise... which one do you think  is better?? is lcd2 worth the extra money?? i love sub bass and beautiful mids(non vocal)... can you tell me a small comparison of the soundstage/detail etc... i understand(from reviews) that he500 wins out in soundstage and detail in mids and treble

i think the LCD-2 (rev. 1) is fuller sounding with a thicker bass sound, and better extension ,but its a close call.  As I have not spent time with the LCD-2 Rev 2, I can't comment.  I prefer the airier quality of the HE-500, but overall I do think the LCD-2 is better sounding for my taste.
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Do you think HE500 has better treble than HE6 ?

No, I would say the HE-6 sounds better when properly amped
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If I could add.. That David has only heard the LCD2rev1 and they have different drivers

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how are the highs of the lcd2 compared to the hd650s??

The decay is quicker and the extension is better as well. They are both on the darker side though.
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[Audio18]

This is an incredible review.  Makes a great reference for anyone who is looking to upgrade their headphones.  I currently own the HD650 and after reading your review I really want to give the Hifiman headphones a try.  Keep up the great work!  Maybe a giant DAC comparison in the near future?  

 

[Ceja-Blu]

This is an Impressive body of work and a treasure-trove of information for any musician who is serious about listening.
Your personal insight and experience have changed the way I approach monitoring and mastering.
Thanks for sharing your candid and extensive personal experience and talent.
Cheers!
RC
 

 

[Hun7er]

@DavidMahler : I will go for a HE6, I have already a good amp (Naim XS) for it and a Stax SR007Mk1 with KGSS amp. It seems that each other are complementary and make a great duo. 

 

[DavidMahler]

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@DavidMahler : I will go for a HE6, I have already a good amp (Naim XS) for it and a Stax SR007Mk1 with KGSS amp. It seems that each other are complementary and make a great duo. 

Sounds good!! Let me know what you think