[BassinURface]

I've had my DK5's for quite some time now. I truly believed I had found my sound and hadn't logged onto to Head-fi in a very long time. Im still going to keep these headphones but I feel I want to try something new. I want a headphone to *wow* me again. Is the HIFIMAN HE-500 the right type of headphone Im looking for? Is it considered a next step in regards to the AH-D5000's?
 
I've never owned an open headphone and I've always wanted to try them out. I want to spend around $500 and open myself to a new type of sound. I want to be more engaged with the music. I really want something that speaks to the soul.
I know my question is a little vague but do you guys think I might be on the right track here?
 
I don't too much experience with multiple headphones but when it comes to sound 
-Ultrasone Pro 900 were too sibilant to me. 
-Old Bass lover that fell in love with mids more.
-Still enjoy midbass. 
 
Electronic music -  Down tempo - techno -  https://soundcloud.com/artybacardi Thats my soundcloud if you guys want to check out what I listen too.
 
I know I haven't logged on here in quite some time but this forum has always been good to me! Most informative forum ever

 

 

[zombywoof]

I recently purchased the Fostex TH500RP from Sonic Electronix.  The price was $329.  I really enjoy my Fostex THX00, and thought I would give these a try...the price made it easier.  I have not spent a lot of time with them as yet, so I am not sure that they are even properly burned-in, but I can say that I am really enjoying them.  I am not an audiophile, and cannot describe the sound signature the way others do on this site.  However, the sound stage is incredible.  This could be the predicted reaction since I am coming from the closed THX00, but it was a lot more than I was expecting.  Also, I am not a bass head.  I would say that I find the bass to be just about perfect on the TH500RP.  The build quality is very good as you would expect for headphones with an MSRP of $700.  I find them to be quite comfortable and have had a couple 3+ hour listening sessions without experiencing any discomfort or fatigue.  As you are probably aware, the basic design of the TH500RP is similar to the D5000.  In fairness, I have not heard the HE-500 so I can't give you any information there.  I thought it was worth letting you know that the TH500RP are available at a really attractive price at the moment since they seem to fill at least some of the selection criteria that you mentioned.  Good luck.

 

[BassinURface]

It actually doesn't have to sound similar. Id actually prefer trying a different sound than the Denons. The new level of sound if you will... I was thinking in the $600 range to sound like some of the big boys. Thats why the HE-500's came into question. 

 

[zombywoof]

it seems that folks have pretty strong opinions about the TH500RP, as I think is the case with just about any headphone discussed on this site.  I don't think I have seen, heard, or read about any headphone that is universally, or unanimously loved. I have not tried all the headphones that are available, and don't have any desire to do so.  With the TH500RP, I certainly don't feel hear any wonky vocals or messy treble when I listen to albums that I am familiar with with.  I will stick by what I wrote earlier.  For the price, I believe the TH500RP is a very well made, comfortable, very good sounding headphone.  Is it right for everyone?  No, of course not.  I hope you find what you are looking for.  As it stands now, you have two opinions that may, or may not be helpful.  Good luck.