swoody
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Yes, I was curious about the new models - if there were any details or reviews on them already.
My velour earpads came today; they improve the sound and comfort a lot for just $10!
Bass extension is really good for jazz. The double-bass and baritone sax are clean and loud on John Abercrombie's "November". On Tuesday Afternoon, the low bass melody and shimmering cymbals are oh-so-tasty together.
"Busy" jazz is a bit sloppy on these, though. I don't have a verdict yet on the midrange, but I'm not wild about it. I have a pair of Ascend Sierra Towers with the RAAL tweeters coming in April, and I hope that will be my new reference for what sounds "right".
Yea, for $10 you just cant go wrong.
Unless the new pads are only $10. Doubt it though. Now I've got myself wondering how much they will cost? Hmm...
The ones on the HE-560 and HE-400i
Oh so it has been confirmed that there will in fact be new pads on those?
Yeah lol, this is old news
Ha, nah not for me, I dont follow new stuff coming out too often. IMO new have to get tried and true before Ill even consider it on my radar. When I spent time with the HE-400i and the HE-560i I was not impressed and certainly wont be selling my HE-500's for either. Dont know if they had these new pads on them, but other than the funky headband pad that was more comfortable and the lighter weight I didnt think they were anything too special. But if you think about it logically, it would have to be some pretty darn amazing technology HiFiMan must have come up with to beat their already legendary cans with the HE-400 and HE-500. It doesnt even make sense that they could. IMO these new cans will be a side grade if that. But, we'll see what people who actually own the old and the new and spend ample time with them both comparing think.