[joespride]

The common misconception is that it needs a lot of current because the sensitivity is so low. In reality, it is precisely the opposite. The sensitivity is set so low because it needs a lot of current to do what it does. If the sensitivity were any higher, you'd have to damage your hearing to get the headphone to perform properly. Occasionally, I wish it was even lower. The design is pretty unique, yes, but once you hear one at it's full potential, it makes a heck of a lot more sense.

This is the single best explanation I have heard so far describing the HE6 and whats more it makes perfect sense.  I may have to keep a sharp eye out for a used one now myself 

 

[Hansotek]

Wild how HiFiMAN would sell themselves short like that.

How's that? It's not as if the HDVD800 is the best amp for the HD800, either. It's a business. These manufacturers make products at price points they think consumers are willing to pay. It is a business decision.

 

[thefitz]

How's that? It's not as if the HDVD800 is the best amp for the HD800, either. It's a business. These manufacturers make products at price points they think consumers are willing to pay. It is a business decision.

It's not a matter of offering something that isn't the best - people have said HiFiMAN's amp is downright bad for the HE-6.

 

[Hansotek]

It's not a matter of offering something that isn't the best - people have said HiFiMAN's amp is downright bad for the HE-6.

It's not so much "downright bad" as "downright meh". For the price, you could grab yourself a decent used speaker amp off of eBay that will really make it shine, in comparison.

 

[elwappo99]

 

How's that? It's not as if the HDVD800 is the best amp for the HD800, either. It's a business. These manufacturers make products at price points they think consumers are willing to pay. It is a business decision.

It's not a matter of offering something that isn't the best - people have said HiFiMAN's amp is downright bad for the HE-6.

 
 

 

It's not a matter of offering something that isn't the best - people have said HiFiMAN's amp is downright bad for the HE-6.

It's not so much "downright bad" as "downright meh". For the price, you could grab yourself a decent used speaker amp off of eBay that will really make it shine, in comparison.

 
 
I agree with Hansotek here. It's just okay and doesn't really pull enough power to show off the HE-6. FWIW I have found this to be true of any "headphone" company that offers an amplifier:
 
Beyerdynamic,
Sennheiser, 

 

[Hansotek]

I agree with Hansotek here. It's just okay and doesn't really pull enough power to show off the HE-6. FWIW I have found this to be true of any "headphone" company that offers an amplifier:

Beyerdynamic,
Sennheiser, 

Agreed. It's pretty rare. I can think of a couple exceptions. Stax has made a few good amps over the years. Campfire/ALO makes good IEMs and amps. And a couple of headphone companies have utilized partnerships fairly well, such as Audeze with their King amp.... and ZMF's new Sonnare is shaping up pretty well too. Other than that, it's a pretty slim group.

 

[bracko]

Any experience with these pads?
 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ZY8PGJI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2798YQLQHYFGT

 

[santigut123]

If anyone is interested in a Parasound Zamp with banana plug cables for the he 500, i am selling them. PM me if interested.

 

[kehorton]

Any experience with these pads?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ZY8PGJI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2798YQLQHYFGT

I've ordered these before but couldn't get the Hifiman clips to fit inside them. They are more of an oval shape and a different diameter. I've seen others have had success, though. I'm finding I'm not at all mechanically inclined (I suck at trying mods as much as I try), so you might be able to reshape the round insert to fit these (I think those that made these fit cut down on the diameter).

I finally got the audeze vegan pads and will compare them to the Hifinan Focus Pads-A which I've been using for a year or so.

 

[Haris Javed]

It's not so much "downright bad" as "downright meh". For the price, you could grab yourself a decent used speaker amp off of eBay that will really make it shine, in comparison.

 
I would try to find a Parasound HCA -3500. 350W at @  8ohms, should be able to drive almost anything -maybe even a small electric car hahaha (this is a joke! - I am sure almost all electric cars are DC powered) 

 

[Hansotek]

I would try to find a Parasound HCA -3500. 350W at @  8ohms, should be able to drive almost anything -maybe even a small electric car hahaha (this is a joke! - I am sure almost all electric cars are DC powered) 

Maybe just a pinch excessive, lol!

 

[thefitz]

I have a bass mono block power amplifier that pushes 1200W into 2 ohms. Do you guys think that's enough power, or should I get one per channel?

 

[friendlyman]

A BIT Excessive......LOL

 

[Tuneslover]

It's not so much "downright bad" as "downright meh". For the price, you could grab yourself a decent used speaker amp off of eBay that will really make it shine, in comparison.

My NAD C326BEE headphone output drives my HE500's very nicely.

 

[bracko]

  I have a bass mono block power amplifier that pushes 1200W into 2 ohms. Do you guys think that's enough power, or should I get one per channel?

500 mW per channel would be sufficient power for driving H-500