Im not basshead,and i dont want to lose the clarety of the HE500 and sound stadge,do you think the TH900 are good upgread?
My music
Chillout, indian classical,trance,classic rock.
In my opinion there isn't really much of an upgrade for the HE-500 especially since the are often under $450 used. I havent heard the TH900 but the TH600 soundstage is a little smaller than the HE-500 soundstage but not as airy and seperated.
The HE500 has way more bass to offer than the Lyr will ever give you. Not trying to knock it, but even with warm tubes it's pretty mid-centric, IMO.
Regarding the other guys recommendation of the TH-900 - clarity level is similar. Th-900 has more detail and the Th-900 soundstage is also a bit bigger, once your head adjusts. Mids are pretty recessed, but makes a good counterpunch with the HE500.
With this statement in mind maybe the TH900 does have a bigger soundstage but I can't personally comment on it.
Is there anything with similar strengths of HE-500 (I'm totally fine with the bass now that I'm driving them better) but perhaps a better soundstage?
Maybe an Audeze EL-8 open? The sounded somewhat similar but I didn't have long enough to really find out.