kenshinhimura
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^^^ nice Justin. I was just reading up on these and I'm interested.
But even with different source don't expect massive change.
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Yeah I connected the ODAC to the O2 to my HE500 and compared it to ODAC to Total Bithead to HE500 and couldn't tell a difference either. Most people say that the O2 is a much better amp than the Bithead, but I couldn't make a distinction. I could, however, distinguish between my brother's ASUS Essence One and the O2/ODAC on the HE500, but not the HE400/AKG K702 65th Annies.
Headroom amps are fantastic. I am personally running the Desktop Ultra and cant say enough good things about it.
I just got my HE-400 and I gotta say, these are probably the most sibilant cans I've ever listened to. Ear piercing highs... Every song I've tried (flac/320, various different artists and recordings, etc.) that has a lyric with the letter "s" in it, it's ear piercing. Cymbals aren't quite as bad but still painful. I've tried a lot of EQ in foobar to reduce the highs but I can't seem to get rid of the sibilance without losing the highs all together... and volume definitely isn't the issue
I'm hoping someone has a really really good plan for me??It seems most people have zero issues in this category
I'll admit, I was hoping to take the easy route
Looks like jergpads and EQ are my best bet.
Are you starting with the pleathers or velours? Many here prefer the pleather including Jerg but I fall into the velour camp. Then again, sibilance wasn't at the top of my complaints either. Then again again, I bought used 400s so maybe yours are still needing burn in time?
Are you starting with the pleathers or velours? Many here prefer the pleather including Jerg but I fall into the velour camp. Then again, sibilance wasn't at the top of my complaints either. Then again again, I bought used 400s so maybe yours are still needing burn in time?
I just got my HE-400 and I gotta say, these are probably the most sibilant cans I've ever listened to. Ear piercing highs... Every song I've tried (flac/320, various different artists and recordings, etc.) that has a lyric with the letter "s" in it, it's ear piercing. Cymbals aren't quite as bad but still painful. I've tried a lot of EQ in foobar to reduce the highs but I can't seem to get rid of the sibilance without losing the highs all together... and volume definitely isn't the issue
I'm hoping someone has a really really good plan for me??It seems most people have zero issues in this category
Yes, I think you are completely right, modulor. While I don't like to title myself as a basshead, I do come from a bassy background. As another basshead has stated on this forum "recessed bass is too much bass for an audiophile" and I find that to be accurate (to my ears). That being said, after EQing (3dB down at 8kHz and 3dB down at 16kHz in iTunes), I find these cans to be faaaaaairly neutral. While my HD580's give a much more laid back presentation, both of these cans do a great job across the board. The HD580's have slightly more mid bass, no sibilance, and no sub bass while the HE-400's have what seems to be simply a broader spectrum (definitely more bass extension and possibly more treble extension). The biggest difference between the two is that the HE-400 is far from laid back IMO. They are crystal clear and forward sounding in comparison. Part of me is thinking "Sennheiser veil?"...
I do have trouble understanding the "fun" factor on the HE-400's though. I understand what it means and that V-Shaped FR's are typically "fun" headphones (i.e. DT770's) with much more emphasis on the highs and bass than the mids. I think the HE-400's have great mids! Possibly the best out of my arsenal...
As far as the sibilance goes, I'm sure I'm just not used to this amount of treble. I'm slightly upset that I have to EQ in order to tolerate these but I guess that's just what it takes for some! I will say though, the treble plateau on the HD800's is a good enough reason not to drop $1500