[bl42ed0]

What's the next step up from the HE-500 in terms of crispness and clarity and definitely the mids and highs and yes, the subbass too. Every other headphone I've listened to so far (granted it isn't a lot) did not make me want to get rid of the 500s. Instead I would probably get rid of the LCD2 and the HE-560 before the HE-500.
 
Any ideas on a he-500 "part 2" upgrade pair of headphones? Fostex? LCD-X? LCD-XC?
 
Thanks

 

[KG Jag]

HE-6 (and a new amp or vintage receiver if needed to power it).  See:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared#user_HE6

 

[jodgey4]

HE-6, LCD-X (if your 2.2 doesn't have Fazor already), HE-1000 if you have more money than sense . I hear the Mr. Speakers Ether is competitive, but I'd wait until the hype dies on any new product (I suppose that includes the HE-1000) before making a decision.
 
An audition is your best bet!!! Too bad you aren't in Austin, you could audition the LCD-X (and more) here at Nice-Cans.