[DarktoreS]

 
Amazing combo, AK320+amplifier and Edition-X on Forza Audio 2.5mm copper balanced ! 

 

[Trogdor]

TeamHiFiMAN sent unit back to HFM as per your instructions. Thanks again!

 

[YugiRider2]

I went to my local store and tried the WA22 with my HE-1000 and my Edition X. I ended up purchasing the WA22 and I'm now planning to sell my HE-1000. The only reason why I'm selling the HE-1000 is because of the sibilance I get - it also sounds a bit more revealing and resolving which is not great on the sorts of music I listen to. The shop assistant also said he preferred the HE-X. I also do.
 
The WA22 sounds really good on the HE-X - now I'm just looking to get a DAC for it. Any recommendations? I'm currently considering the Gungnir Multibit or the Yggdrasil.

 

[bimmer100]

I went to my local store and tried the WA22 with my HE-1000 and my Edition X. I ended up purchasing the WA22 and I'm now planning to sell my HE-1000. The only reason why I'm selling the HE-1000 is because of the sibilance I get - it also sounds a bit more revealing and resolving which is not great on the sorts of music I listen to. The shop assistant also said he preferred the HE-X. I also do.

The WA22 sounds really good on the HE-X - now I'm just looking to get a DAC for it. Any recommendations? I'm currently considering the Gungnir Multibit or the Yggdrasil.

The hex is a great headphone as is.
I really enjoyed the he1000 with a silvergarde s cable, but.... Without... Same issues as you describe. Too bright to my ears. And missing some mid information IMHO as my review states. But the hex is quite a bit better with the silvergarde s cable as well. Nice match!
I want to check out the wa22 now

 

[tuna47]

The mojo really pairs well with the hex and can be used with line out as a dac

 

[dahan]

The hex is a great headphone as is.
I really enjoyed the he1000 with a silvergarde s cable, but.... Without... Same issues as you describe. Too bright to my ears. And missing some mid information IMHO as my review states. But the hex is quite a bit better with the silvergarde s cable as well. Nice match!
I want to check out the wa22 now

How did you order your sivlerguard s cable from Norne Audio; I don't see the silverguard s cable listed in Norne Audio's store. Many Thanks! 

 

[YugiRider2]

The hex is a great headphone as is.
I really enjoyed the he1000 with a silvergarde s cable, but.... Without... Same issues as you describe. Too bright to my ears. And missing some mid information IMHO as my review states. But the hex is quite a bit better with the silvergarde s cable as well. Nice match!
I want to check out the wa22 now

Sweet, glad to see I'm not alone. I say the WA22 is good because I am a massive sucker for smooth and rich, warm sound. Definitely try it before you buy it.

 

[draytonklammer]

Using the HEX with my Simaudio Moon Neo 430HAD right now comparing with my HEK.
 
I find the HEX much more engaging. It feels closer and more fun than the HEK and I personally enjoy it more.
I am actually considering selling my HEK now to keep the HEX.
 
Thanks to Headroom (headphone.com) for letting me trial this unit for a few days. Hoping I can find a HEK buyer so I can keep them.

 

[obsidyen]

So EDM lovers, would you say these are good for EDM? I listen to EDM (and EDM-like pop) 80% of my listening time. Sadly, PM-2 is not good with EDM. I'm waiting for Fostex TH-610 (tried TH900 and it was too bright and lacked mid-bass, good for hiphop only) but I wonder if HEX would be a better choice. Obviously there's a massive price difference. I wish these were $999.

 

[bimmer100]

So EDM lovers, would you say these are good for EDM? I listen to EDM (and EDM-like pop) 80% of my listening time. Sadly, PM-2 is not good with EDM. I'm waiting for Fostex TH-610 (tried TH900 and it was too bright and lacked mid-bass, good for hiphop only) but I wonder if HEX would be a better choice. Obviously there's a massive price difference. I wish these were $999.

I think the hex is a good pair of cans for edm. But if you are a bass head you will want to use jriver's DSP to add +6db 16hz , +4db 28hz and +3db 40Hz (approx) and play with Q for each to get right. Also if you use balanced setup then the hardware connector reverse right channel phase (4pinxlr to 4pinxlr adapter with right Channel reversed) to balance the transformer output to be parallel and increase transient response, lower noise floor etc . But obviously use jriver DSP to reverse the right channel with software to put it back in phase.
This has made my hex into a very nice bass head can for edm.
But the hd800 with the above mods roughly, and sonarworks still is better with bass, but lacks Mids.
The hex is beautiful with Mids.

 

[DarktoreS]

I finally found a good transport solution for my X-Edition, and my combo amp AK320 + amp + UM Mentor ! 
 

 

 
On left Amazon gopro basic case small size http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Carrying-Case-GoPro-Small/dp/B00PMMBBSG/ref=sr_1_5?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1458833309&sr=1-5&keywords=gopro+case
 
On right Frieq medium water resistant http://www.amazon.com/FRiEQ-Premium-Resistant-Accessories--Ideal-Storage/dp/B014K3ANXG/ref=sr_1_74?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1458833409&sr=1-74&keywords=gopro+case

 

[bimmer100]

I finally found a good transport solution for my X-Edition, and my combo amp AK320 + amp + UM Mentor ! 







On left Amazon gopro basic case small size http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Carrying-Case-GoPro-Small/dp/B00PMMBBSG/ref=sr_1_5?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1458833309&sr=1-5&keywords=gopro+case

On right Frieq medium water resistant http://www.amazon.com/FRiEQ-Premium-Resistant-Accessories--Ideal-Storage/dp/B014K3ANXG/ref=sr_1_74?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1458833409&sr=1-74&keywords=gopro+case

Thanks for sharing! I forgot to mention the one I found too. I will take photos tonight and share. It's darn hard to find something that fits properly.
I wish hifiman would listen and just make a decent case already!

 

[DarktoreS]

For the HEX case just a detail, turn the headband on  90° for close the case and it's ok ! 

 

[bimmer100]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191437844219?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I can post photos of my hex in this case later tonight. Fits well!
I hate the logos though.

 

[DarktoreS]

It's a good case, but for me is so big. I prefer my solution because is simple for my small pc bag !