[MattTCG]

There is a guy selling he400 on the used forum. In his add he mentions that he's willing to make a pair. Not sure if he'd do it for you, but can't hurt to ask. 

 

[modulor]

That would be me, actually.  I'm about to do up a pair soon actually because I've had some interest, so I can post some pictures when it's done. jerg gave me the OK to do some up for people if they're interested.  I'll send you a PM with details, earphiler. 

 

[jerg]

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That would be me, actually.  I'm about to do up a pair soon actually because I've had some interest, so I can post some pictures when it's done. jerg gave me the OK to do some up for people if they're interested.  I'll send you a PM with details, earphiler. 

Uh-uh I gave only you a conditional OK 

, invalid until I've seen how you've done each step and critiqued them if needed be.

 

[Okamoto]

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That would be me, actually.  I'm about to do up a pair soon actually because I've had some interest, so I can post some pictures when it's done. jerg gave me the OK to do some up for people if they're interested.  I'll send you a PM with details, earphiler. 

I'd be VERY interested. Put me first on the list. I'd buy even two at once, since I'm getting a HE-500.
 
 
By the way Jerg, I remember you took the fabric off on your early pads... if I'm not mistaken, you stopped doing it for some reason, right?

I'm asking because I don't want to take any dust protection off the HE-500, since you said its diaphragm is dust sensitive.

 

[Limniscate]

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That would be me, actually.  I'm about to do up a pair soon actually because I've had some interest, so I can post some pictures when it's done. jerg gave me the OK to do some up for people if they're interested.  I'll send you a PM with details, earphiler. 

I'd be interested too.

 

[jerg]

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I'd be VERY interested. Put me first on the list. I'd buy even two at once, since I'm getting a HE-500.
 
 
By the way Jerg, I remember you took the fabric off on your early pads... if I'm not mistaken, you stopped doing it for some reason, right?

I'm asking because I don't want to take any dust protection off the HE-500, since you said its diaphragm is dust sensitive.

Yeh. I find that the "muddy treble" problem with pleathers can be completely solved simply from cutting the holes, so the dust screens don't need to be touched.

 

[modulor]

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Uh-uh I gave only you a conditional OK 

, invalid until I've seen how you've done each step and critiqued them if needed be.

Understandable, I'll make sure to note that it's preliminary for those interested until I provide pictures and proof I can perform the mod properly.  I will work on this tonight and will forward you the pictures.  Sorry, I didn't mean to jump the gun, but there is a good bit of interest! 

 

[BenF]

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Understandable, I'll make sure to note that it's preliminary for those interested until I provide pictures and proof I can perform the mod properly.  I will work on this tonight and will forward you the pictures.  Sorry, I didn't mean to jump the gun, but there is a good bit of interest! 

What would be a price per pair (w/o shipping)?

 

[modulor]

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What would be a price per pair (w/o shipping)?

I'll send you a PM and note your interest, but I want to first get an example to jerg before I make any confirmations and proceed.

 

[Ribenz]

Hey guys, 
Bought the HE400 based on the impressions of the folks here.
Must say it's a serious improvement from my Audio Technica ATH-M50 (which I love).
Great spereration of instruments and much bigger stage.
 
Two questions:
1. when connecting directly to PC/Iphone without amp, I turn the volume all the way up and it's still not loud enough. I don't usually listen in very high volumes. I thought the HE400 was supposed to be extremly efficient. 
BTW - when listeneing with my stereo amp I can amplify it to decent level.
2. I need a dac, and I love tube sound. What do you say about HE400 and AUNE T1 combo?
 
Thanks.

 

[Thujone]

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Hey guys, 
Bought the HE400 based on the impressions of the folks here.
Must say it's a serious improvement from my Audio Technica ATH-M50 (which I love).
Great spereration of instruments and much bigger stage.
 
Two questions:
1. when connecting directly to PC/Iphone without amp, I turn the volume all the way up and it's still not loud enough. I don't usually listen in very high volumes. I thought the HE400 was supposed to be extremly efficient. 
BTW - when listeneing with my stereo amp I can amplify it to decent level.
2. I need a dac, and I love tube sound. What do you say about HE400 and AUNE T1 combo?
 
Thanks.

While the driver is only 35 ohm, planar magnetic headphones require much more power. They can be played out of a iPod or computer but if you can't get them loud enough, you need an amp.

 

[kothganesh]

Hey guys, 
Bought the HE400 based on the impressions of the folks here.
Must say it's a serious improvement from my Audio Technica ATH-M50 (which I love).
Great spereration of instruments and much bigger stage.

Two questions:
1. when connecting directly to PC/Iphone without amp, I turn the volume all the way up and it's still not loud enough. I don't usually listen in very high volumes. I thought the HE400 was supposed to be extremly efficient. 

BTW - when listeneing with my stereo amp I can amplify it to decent level.

2. I need a dac, and I love tube sound. What do you say about HE400 and AUNE T1 combo?

Thanks.

On 1, the HE 400 needs an amp, period.
2. No experience with the Aune but The Bifrost sounds great.

 

[kenshinhimura]

the Aune is a dac/amp combo. not sure op wants to spend $250 on just the dac
 

 

[Ribenz]

You're right + I want a tube.
does somebody have some insights on the HE400 + AUNE T1/ Tube Magic D1/other tube dac+amp around 200$ ?

 

[Thujone]

I use  mine with my TubeMagic A1/D1 Plus combo. Honestly, I would recommend the D1 Plus for a starter DAC. However, don't be tempted to upgrade the tube in it because the tube is completely out of the headphone jack circuit. It's only purpose is for the "Tube Pre Out" on the back to plug into an amp. As far as sound differences go, the A1 is more detailed and warm sounding.
 
Point is, the D1/D1 Plus are purely solidstate if you are using the headphone jack.