[denisavu]

I just got a pair of E500 from Head-fi to try. Compared to my E6i, the highs are a tad too rolled off for my taste. Can anyone recommend anything else that would give me more or less similar bass and mid-bass response w/o the rolled off high frequencies? I am using it with a Cowon D2 and the Hornet M.

Many thanks.

 

[jay spec]

you might want to take a look at the soon-to-be-released westone 3...sounds like it might be what you're looking for. if you can't wait for the release, you can always get a pair of um2's to get a feel for the sound signature first...the 3's seem to be a more refined version of the um2's.

 

[denisavu]

Thanks Jay. From your sig, how do the UE10 and HD650 differ?

 

[ZARIM]

TF10Pro.............

 

[Mr Iriver]

Although the treble in the E500s is WAY more refined than that of the ER6i, ER4, it is not as loud. The Triple fs have a smooth treble, thats not harsh, nor rolled off, and extremely refined too.

 

[jay spec]

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Originally Posted by denisavu /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks Jay. From your sig, how do the UE10 and HD650 differ?

the main difference? unlike the hd650's, the ue10pros don't exhibit a slight dip in the upper midrange. i enjoy using the 10pros due to their isolation and clarity at low volumes, though i'll switch to the hd650's for extended listening in a quiet environment, since i enjoy their smoother presentation and larger soundstage.

 

[Edwood]

Not including customs, pretty much the only contenders are the UE Triple.fi 10 Pro and the Westone 3.

-Ed

 

[frescagod]

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Originally Posted by denisavu /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just got a pair of E500 from Head-fi to try. Compared to my E6i, the highs are a tad too rolled off for my taste. Can anyone recommend anything else that would give me more or less similar bass and mid-bass response w/o the rolled off high frequencies? I am using it with a Cowon D2 and the Hornet M. Many thanks.

since you "just" got them, I'd recommend listening to them for about a week, at least a few hours a day. your ears will adjust to the different sound signature. don't just write them off after an hour of listening, which is what I almost did going from e4 to e500.

 

[denisavu]

I might just do that. I have a Cowon D2 and it seemingly does not have a true line-out for my Hornet. Any recommendation on output of the D2 going into the Hornet? What IC would you use?

 

[TestSpecimen]

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Originally Posted by frescagod /img/forum/go_quote.gif since you "just" got them, I'd recommend listening to them for about a week, at least a few hours a day. your ears will adjust to the different sound signature. don't just write them off after an hour of listening, which is what I almost did going from e4 to e500.

I agree. I also went from the E4 to E500 and was initially not impressed, but that soon changed.