HiFiman HE-500 (HE as in High End) Proving to be an enjoyable experience in listening.
Jun 17, 2014 at 1:45 PM Post #13,891 of 20,386
  Nope, two different things.  I haven't done the fuzzor yet and probably won't...seems like too much trouble :)
 
Grill mod: http://www.head-fi.org/t/619447/hifiman-regrilling-mod
 
Here is mine: http://www.head-fi.org/t/619447/hifiman-regrilling-mod/285#post_10625285
 
The other 'mod' I will do is pick up the new HE560 pads when they come out...they are based off of the jergpads.


Ah, okay. I'm buying a pair that already has the fuzzor mod done :p Wish it had the grill mod done already as well.

Yeah, I plan on picking up those pads as well, including the snap-on headband pad for comfort.
 
Jun 17, 2014 at 2:00 PM Post #13,892 of 20,386
And oh, is there anyone that would do the grill mod for me?
 
Jun 17, 2014 at 2:19 PM Post #13,893 of 20,386
Jun 17, 2014 at 2:24 PM Post #13,894 of 20,386
  Dude, it's pretty easy..

Yeah, just read over it. Does seem it. I think a honeycomb looking grill would be sweet. Where would I get that from? lol. Then spray paint it orange :p
 
Jun 17, 2014 at 2:27 PM Post #13,895 of 20,386
Besides this, the jergpad/400i/560 pads, snap on headband (well not for sound but comfort as that's important too), fuzzor mod, is there any other mods that make this headphone sound better?
 
Jun 17, 2014 at 3:11 PM Post #13,896 of 20,386
 
  Dude, it's pretty easy..

Yeah, just read over it. Does seem it. I think a honeycomb looking grill would be sweet. Where would I get that from? lol. Then spray paint it orange :p

Buy a trash-can made of mesh or something 
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Jun 17, 2014 at 3:56 PM Post #13,897 of 20,386
  Yeah, just read over it. Does seem it. I think a honeycomb looking grill would be sweet. Where would I get that from? lol. Then spray paint it orange :p

 
I used this  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3FJYSQ  then spray-painted it red.  Pix are in the re-grilling thread.  It's pretty easy to work with, and you can get a few pairs out of it.  Best of all, it's more open than the mesh letter holders/trash cans.  Also, the magnets in the cans have no effect, as it's aluminum.  Of course, it is more expensive.
 
Jun 18, 2014 at 12:25 AM Post #13,898 of 20,386
   
I used this  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3FJYSQ  then spray-painted it red.  Pix are in the re-grilling thread.  It's pretty easy to work with, and you can get a few pairs out of it.  Best of all, it's more open than the mesh letter holders/trash cans.  Also, the magnets in the cans have no effect, as it's aluminum.  Of course, it is more expensive.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140mm-Black-Steel-Mesh-Computer-PC-Case-Fan-Filter-Grill-Guard-Honeycomb-/121071654190?pt=US_Computer_Fan_Grills_Filters&hash=item1c306ed52e << I was thinking this.
 
Jun 18, 2014 at 12:44 AM Post #13,899 of 20,386

 
You might have some trouble working with that because of the moulded round bump and it looks thicker and sturdier than most of the mesh used for the grille mod. The reason people recommend mesh rubbish bins, letter trays and similar is that the wire is thin and easy to cut as well as being flat enough to allow the reinstallation of the retaining rings.
 
Jun 18, 2014 at 12:46 AM Post #13,900 of 20,386
   
You might have some trouble working with that because of the moulded round bump and it looks thicker and sturdier than most of the mesh used for the grille mod. The reason people recommend mesh rubbish bins, letter trays and similar is that the wire is thin and easy to cut as well as being flat enough to allow the reinstallation of the retaining rings.

All right. Thanks for the heads up!
 
Jun 18, 2014 at 1:19 AM Post #13,901 of 20,386
The sound quality is great, and seems like it's the best value for this price. But I have to say, it's too HEAVY!!!
I can't enjoy the music anymore after i wear it for 30 minutes.I think hifiman realized  it and the new model HE560 comes much more comfortable. At lease it looks much better ( I haven't try it yet) .
 
Jun 18, 2014 at 3:11 AM Post #13,903 of 20,386
Jun 18, 2014 at 6:03 AM Post #13,905 of 20,386
The sound quality is great, and seems like it's the best value for this price. But I have to say, it's too HEAVY!!!
I can't enjoy the music anymore after i wear it for 30 minutes.I think hifiman realized  it and the new model HE560 comes much more comfortable. At lease it looks much better ( I haven't try it yet) .

Sorry to hear that.. You might get used to it, though. Maybe try a clip on headband.
 

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