[Hansotek]

Loving the HE6s so far. Don't have another amp to compare to but loving the results I'm getting from the WA5 (k1k output). Sounds has an overwhelming richness (in a positive way) which makes the music incredibly addictive to listen to. Every metal genre I've tried has been amazing.


With that said, I would be interested in a HE6 successor as long as there was a clear improvement in sound quality thats also consistent with the spirit and sound signature of the HE6s. Improvements to just the weight/comfort/or being easier to drive would be negligible.

How's the bass with the HE-6?

I'm looking to upgrade my phones.  The HE-6 has been at the top of the list and I'm about ready to pull the trigger...

Mike

Best. Bass. Evar. Seriously. Pull the trigger, amp it right and ascend directly to audio heaven.

 

[Music Alchemist]

  It's much less expensive than the SR-009. It's about 875 USD.

 
I don't care what it costs; I want the best.

 

[levap]

Loving the HE6s so far. Don't have another amp to compare to but loving the results I'm getting from the WA5 (k1k output). Sounds has an overwhelming richness (in a positive way) which makes the music incredibly addictive to listen to. Every metal genre I've tried has been amazing.

With that said, I would be interested in a HE6 successor as long as there was a clear improvement in sound quality thats also consistent with the spirit and sound signature of the HE6s. Improvements to just the weight/comfort/or being easier to drive would be negligible.

You can produce successor for stock HE-6 yourself right now ) Cables/pads/mods/amps combinations are numerous and journey through them is blissful by itself.

 

[levap]

   
I don't care what it costs; I want the best.

Beware! "The best" in our audiophile world is a strange beast ))

 

[NZtechfreak]

Best. Bass. Evar. Seriously. Pull the trigger, amp it right and ascend directly to audio heaven.

Yeah, I love the bass on my HE-6 . I think the Abyss beats it for bass, but seriously only by a hair, which is ridiculous when you consider the price difference.

 

[Rockin_Zombie]

So this thread made me pull the trigger on an He-6. Also got an Audio gd NFB 10.33. Do you guys think it will have enough juice to drive the HE-6? Can't afford another amp now lol 

 

[flipper2gv]

  So this thread made me pull the trigger on an He-6. Also got an Audio gd NFB 10.33. Do you guys think it will have enough juice to drive the HE-6? Can't afford another amp now lol 

 
6 watts at 50 ohms it should be plenty enough, just get a balanced cable. Unbalanced, not enough.

 

[Rockin_Zombie]

   
6 watts at 50 ohms it should be plenty enough, just get a balanced cable. Unbalanced, not enough.

Thanks, that's a relief! Any recommendations for a nicely built balanced cable? Don't wanna spend too much, as long as the cable is sturdy enough. 

 

[flipper2gv]

  Thanks, that's a relief! Any recommendations for a nicely built balanced cable? Don't wanna spend too much, as long as the cable is sturdy enough. 

 
I don't know. I'd go with some randomn cable off ebay like this one

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/6-Foot-Custom-HifiMan-Balanced-Headphone-Cable-4-Pin-XLR-Connector-/111735658270?hash=item1a03f6d71e

 

[Rockin_Zombie]

brilliant, thanks again! Can't wait for the headphones to arrive, already making playlists 

 

[Music Alchemist]

  Beware! "The best" in our audiophile world is a strange beast ))

 
Don't worry, after the SR-009, I'm getting the Abyss!

 

[flipper2gv]

   
Don't worry, after the SR-009, I'm getting the Abyss!

 
I really want the abyss too. From what I've read it seems perfect for me.

A bit colored, fun and tons of attack and dynamics.

 

[Noirkw91]

Looking for a pre-owned HE-500 

 

[Music Alchemist]

  I really want the abyss too. From what I've read it seems perfect for me.

A bit colored, fun and tons of attack and dynamics.

 
Odd thing is, it's the only headphone I've heard that didn't give me any noticeable problems in the frequency response. It wasn't overly bright or dark. Not sure if it was strictly neutral per se, but it certainly sounded that way. I'm trying to decide whether I should get the Schiit Ragnarok for it when the time comes or perhaps a fancier speaker amp, since I want to add the HE-6 to the collection too. Gotta strategize for the future. I know @preproman uses a really high-end speaker amp for his Abyss. I would also probably have to send it in to Joe (owner of JPS Labs and Abyss Headphones) to get it custom-fitted, because when I auditioned it at a store, I couldn't get it to fit me right no matter what I tried. Had to hold it up to keep it from digging down on my ears, and had to push the pads closer to my ears to get enough of a seal to prevent the extreme distortion that occurs when the gaps in the pads are too large.

 

[Rockin_Zombie]

I don't know. I'd go with some randomn cable off ebay like this one

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/6-Foot-Custom-HifiMan-Balanced-Headphone-Cable-4-Pin-XLR-Connector-/111735658270?hash=item1a03f6d71e

Another dumb question, sorry I'm a noob when it comes to cables. Is the stock cable already balanced?