[Nankai]

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Originally Posted by Henerenry /img/forum/go_quote.gif Or just a recommendation on amps in general? Are you recommending that we go solid state? I'm guessing that OTL designed tube amps may be insufficient, depending on sensitivity.

I will recommend Head-Direct EF1: only $300, will beat most amps when driving HE-5

 

[Keithpgdrb]

Fang, where can I find more information on these headphones? or is that coming soon?

 

[Nankai]

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Originally Posted by Keithpgdrb /img/forum/go_quote.gif Fang, where can I find more information on these headphones? or is that coming soon?

Will post more info in the next a few days.

 

[DefectiveAudioComponent]

This is cheaper than the (not yet confirmed on the website or via email to preivous customers) price of the LCD2. Nice!

EDIT: If it's not allowed to mention other brands in here, send me a message and I'll edit it out.

 

[jp11801]

These are top flght headphones folks and were a huge hit at RMAF. At $600 they are an absolute steal!

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by DefectiveAudioComponent /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is cheaper than the (not yet confirmed on the website or via email to preivous customers) price of the nearest competitor. Nice!

Thank Fang's wife for that, I have a feeling it was her idea after RMAF.

 

[moonboy403]

The HE5's rated at 25 Ohms and 86db @ 1mw.

Fang, bottom line, do you think the HE5 can be driven by a speaker amp (Manley Stingray) with good results since many amps seem to struggle driving it?

Also, what's the max power input of the HE5?

 

[Audio Addict]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thank Fang's wife for that, I have a feeling it was her idea after RMAF.

I agree from my discussions with Fang and his wife. I couldn't resist and pulled the trigger as it sounded very good at the RMAF CanJam. I will be driving them with my Apache most likely even though they are initially set up as SE. I am trying to get Fang to create a balance cable for them.

 

[peeradonn]

Ordered one last night! will try to use it with my Phonitor. Hope it works!

 

[geering]

If anyone has received these headphones yet, can you please give a review. I'd like to know how they compare to other headphones.

I can't seem to find any reviews on these yet in any forums.

Thanks.

 

[momomo6789]

i get mine in 5 hours ill post something i guess.

 

[momomo6789]

just got them first thing is their heavy. and my pheonix is having no trouble amping them just about the same as beyer dt880 600 ohm

 

[JadeEast]

And....

 

[momomo6789]

i am no good at explaning how things sound wait for someone else to tell you but i do like them much more then my beyer dt880 600ohm and my neck is growing some muscle at the same time. want some pics ?

 

[Sasaki]

Ive got a demo unit of HE5 today, I will bring this one for our coming Tokyo headphone show.



The build quality is fairly nice, woods looks like solid. The plugs are detachable as seen in the picture.

I was told HE5 needs some burnt in, however HE5 sounded damn good even just out of box.
I first felt expansive spatial feeling and large sound staging. Overall sound is rich and I also felt a beautiful timbre.
Highs and bass are very sharp and quick, this is surely a planar characteristic. Violin and wood bass sounding exceptional. At the same time, this is not sibilant. This must be carefully developed, I was impressed.

I have been a bit occupied by photo trip over this weekend, so here is just a quick inpression and only one picture available.