[Mzisman4]

First off, I'm sorry if this is misplaced but all the threads in the "Meets" section seemed more formal and this is kind of specific.
 
I'm really interested in a new set of cans.  After 4 years, I'm finally moving up from my esw9s.  I've spent a ton of time reading through the forum but am still struggling to decide between the he-400 and he-500 models.  Easy solution is letting my ears decide.  I've called a bunch of local shops but no one stocks them.  So I'm reaching out to the head-fi community. 
 
Any SF/Bay Area Head-Fiers with one or both sets of cans?  I'm in Berkeley but am willing to drive.
 
Thanks.

 

[wolfetan44]

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First off, I'm sorry if this is misplaced but all the threads in the "Meets" section seemed more formal and this is kind of specific.
 
I'm really interested in a new set of cans.  After 4 years, I'm finally moving up from my esw9s.  I've spent a ton of time reading through the forum but am still struggling to decide between the he-400 and he-500 models.  Easy solution is letting my ears decide.  I've called a bunch of local shops but no one stocks them.  So I'm reaching out to the head-fi community. 
 
Any SF/Bay Area Head-Fiers with one or both sets of cans?  I'm in Berkeley but am willing to drive.
 
Thanks.

I would love to help as I live just outside SF in a town called Foster City. But I do not own any Hifiman headphones. Sorry

 

[SanJoseCanJunkie]

Seeing as someone else on the forums let me come to their place to listen to them, karma-wise I feel like I should return the favor.  I've got the HE-500, and you can come by if you want to listen to them.  Don't have the HE-400's.

 

[Mzisman4]

Wolfetan, It's the thought that counts 

 
SanJoseCanJunkie, assuming you're in San Jose, I'll shoot you a pm and see if we can figure out a day that works for you. I really appreciate it.

 

[SanJoseCanJunkie]

I'm not in San Jose, Costa Rica, no

 

[Mzisman4]

Setting up a time with SanJoseCanJunkie.
 
Anyone with a set of he-400? or he-500 closer to Berkeley?

 

[CLum]

If your meet with SanJoseCanJunkie doesn't pan out, you can listen to my he-500s.  I'm always looking for an excuse to visit my alma mater so I would be willing to meet somewhere on campus.  It should be noted that my setup is not quite as nice as SanJose's so if you can manage a meet with him I suggest you jump on the offer.
 

 

[reddragon]

i would like to have a listen on the he500, curious about how they sound. but i will be busy and hopefully maybe one day i will be able to go to my first meet

 

[Mzisman4]

Thanks to SanJoseCanJunkie for the hospitality.  I really enjoyed listening to the he-500.  
 
Still looking to get my ears in some he-400.  Anybody out there?