hemipowered007
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Folks there's am he4 for sale in the used section, not mine. But, as I've stated so many times, it's an amazing metal hp.
Headphones for metal music - ultimate solution
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Link here
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fs-hifiman-he-4.873811/
An he's right the HE 4 is still one of my favorites for Metal!!!!
emptymt
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Anyone had a though on the CA Cascade for metal?
I was eyeing for an upgrade for my portable set up, but I'm a bit worried with the bass bump, btw I'm using 99 classic with small pads right now, I wonder how big of an upgrade this can be.
I was eyeing for an upgrade for my portable set up, but I'm a bit worried with the bass bump, btw I'm using 99 classic with small pads right now, I wonder how big of an upgrade this can be.
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I liked it a lot at CanJam NYC. I’ll have it here on Monday, so ask me anything you want on it and I’ll try and get you an answer as soon as it has a little burn in on it.
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Do you like the Cascade more than the Aeon Closed for Metal? I currently own them, and I'm very happy with these headphones, but I'm considering saving up for the Cascade as a more portable option. Also, I think it'll be nice to have a pair of headphones with more bass emphasis as the Aeon with the foam inserts and the iFi Black Label Bass Boost on still leaves a little to be desired with bass heavy genres.
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They’re very different sounding. Based on what you’re saying, it sounds like you’d love the Cascade. These headphones certainly can fit next to each other in a collection, as they’re a bit of a sonic ying and yang like an HD800 and an LCD2 or an Abyss and a SR-009. Cascade is violent, rowdy, bass heavy and all that, AEON is more neutral, refined, audiophile, etc.
By the way, should you ever find yourself looking for a great amp for the AEON closed, you should absolutely audition the Headamp Gilmore Lite MK2. That combination will make you question whether anything “better” even has the right to exist. Perfect synergy on two of the best bang-for-buck products around. Definitely more of an “audiophile” sound, but oh man, does it ever do it well.
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I actually use the AFC primarily as a portable headphone even though it's not very portable. I just stuff my smartphone with the iDSD BL in my left pants pocket and the stupidly long cable in the other, and away I go! The things I do for this crazy hobby.
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Awkward, maybe, but hard to get much better than that sonically in a portable rig.
emptymt
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I had 3 tracks that I'd like to try with the Cascade:
1. Forest Of Shadows - Eternal Autumn
2. Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb Sun
3. Opeth - Leper Affinity
Thx mate, I appreciate the help
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Almost purchased, was late in few minutes =(((
I would have jumped on that. Darnit....
hemipowered007
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Sorry guys! I'll let you know how they sound...
What are you going to run those bad Larry's with?
heliosphann
Headphoneus Supremus
Cavalli Liquid Gold/Yggdrasil
hemipowered007
Headphoneus Supremus
Oh nice, I heard the liquid gold meshed well with the he6 so should workout with the he4! Glad someone snagged that I almost wanted to buy it just to have a backup
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