Goldlion973
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In what way wouldn't the HE600 be close... would it be a clear winner?
In what way wouldn't the HE600 be close... would it be a clear winner?
the lcd sounds closed and the he500 has a more open and spritely sound. It has way more wow factor than the lcd2
The lcd sounds boring even with eq but it sounds a lot more natural with better timbres, better bass and is super smooth. Probably one of the smoothest headphone around and is even more transparent than the he500 but a lot less open sounding.
Basically you can't eq the lcd2 to give it air and energy. The he500 would be considered more balanced because its treble is a lot less rolled off. The problem with eq is that just because it alters the amount of that frequency that comes in it still cant give it the clean energy that hardware eq would to make it effective. It would still be less energetic and sparkly than the he500. The treble eq'd on the lcd2 is still super smooth and dull.
So, if the LCD2 spanks the HE600 and the HE500 puts dukes up to the LCD2 then the HE500 can battle with the HE6, despite its value at more than twice its worth? Asking as I've got a pair of Alpha Dogs and have been looking to swap them out for HE500's but as its complicated with shipping and value etc I figured I'd keep the Alphas and move on up to an LCD2 considering them to be the next level but well... sounds like the HE500's run the roost.
So, if the LCD2 spanks the HE600 and the HE500 puts dukes up to the LCD2 then the HE500 can battle with the HE6, despite its value at more than twice its worth? Asking as I've got a pair of Alpha Dogs and have been looking to swap them out for HE500's but as its complicated with shipping and value etc I figured I'd keep the Alphas and move on up to an LCD2 considering them to be the next level but well... sounds like the HE500's run the roost.
Keeps the swing of things going, ya know? .lol.
Asking the same question for the AK240 in another thread... if offered what would you take, cause thats where the biscuit is.... would anyone actually take a HE500 over an LCD2 if offered?
Seriously doubt it.
I would. I prefer the HE-500 to the LCD-2.