+100. Dead on.
U havent heard the code-x on a 5watt into 50ohm amp yet :veryevil:
+100. Dead on.
The biggest advantage of the HE-6 is that it seems to have endless scaling abilities, but from the GS-X MKII I demoed them on, my preference would still be a HE-500 with a well matched (tube) amp. Something about the warmth, lush mids and their treble presentation...I guess that is just my preferred signature. I have no doubt that the HE-6 is the technical victor of the two, and I could potentially prefer it with a different amp pairing...but either way, both are undeniably genuine successes with their respective fan-base.I do plan on trying a HE-6 off my speaker taps one day...
Strictly speaking between the two, the HE-6 is overall the better headphone.
HE-6 over HE-500
Bass
Mids
Treble
Transparency
Depth
HE-500 over HE-6
Forgiveness
Amp requirement
Equal or very similar
Soundstage
Imaging
Weight
Comfort
Cabling
The only caveat is that the HE-6 will not pull ahead far enough without a quality amp and dac. If you don't want, or desire, the dedication it takes for the HE-6, the HE-500 is definitely the way to go. If you do, you will be greatly rewarded. Many favor it overall compared to totl 'stats and HD-800s. Myself included. Don't confuse the HE-500 with that statement though.
The HE-500. For $700 retail, it is the most incredible deal for a headphone of it's ability, and would be an extraordinary flagship if it was one. The HE-6 is amazing in that regard too, just too sibilant for me.
Nice, great feedback.
There is no doubt that I want the HE6s, but financially I cannot commit to it, not yet at least. I'm most likely going to decide between the HE-500s and the Grados RS1is.
The biggest advantage of the HE-6 is that it seems to have endless scaling abilities, but from the GS-X MKII I demoed them on, my preference would still be a HE-500 with a well matched (tube) amp. Something about the warmth, lush mids and their treble presentation...I guess that is just my preferred signature. I have no doubt that the HE-6 is the technical victor of the two, and I could potentially prefer it with a different amp pairing...but either way, both are undeniably genuine successes with their respective fan-base.I do plan on trying a HE-6 off my speaker taps one day...
A couple used ones currently on head-fi. I do wonder if the advantage over the HE-6s is lost when you 'upgrade' (i.e. the HE-500's versatility with all types of music). How versatile is the HE-6?
Anyone here ever upgraded from the HE400 to the HE500 and regretted it?
Basically its the recessed mids and the tizz that is bugging me about the HE400 which the HE500 doesn't have. It kinda scares me though, that they need jergulors or they too don't sound quite right. It would be the easiest option without costing an arm and a leg. The doubt I have is that maybe they are too similar and I should go straight to the LCD3 and stop messing around.
Nice, great feedback.
There is no doubt that I want the HE6s, but financially I cannot commit to it, not yet at least. I'm most likely going to decide between the HE-500s and the Grados RS1is.
Anyone here ever upgraded from the HE400 to the HE500 and regretted it?
Basically its the recessed mids and the tizz that is bugging me about the HE400 which the HE500 doesn't have. It kinda scares me though, that they need jergulors or they too don't sound quite right. It would be the easiest option without costing an arm and a leg. The doubt I have is that maybe they are too similar and I should go straight to the LCD3 and stop messing around.
Please end my misery and help me choose an Audio GD amp.
I have pretty much decided between NFB 10.33 & NFB 28.
As I have come to understand:
NFB 28 compared to 10.33
Sabre ES9018 DAC
Newer model with better Rcore power transformer
Newer PCB supposedly allows for upgrades (??)
More detail, resolution and analytical
More Analog in and can be used a dedicated amp/pre-amp
Costs 100 dollar more
NFB 10.33
Warmer and Musical. Kingwa says may pair better with HE-500
Dual Wolfson WM8721
Older PCB and may be less upgrade proof (??)
Cheaper by 100 dollars
Older model comparatively, given the speed at which they upgrade products.
I would appreciate if anyone can advise. My mind is with NFB 28 as I heard nicer things about the Sabre DAC, but Wolfson is no slouch either. The HE-500 still sounds bright to me powered from Denon 3312 headphone jack.
Also if I were to go for another headphone like say LCD2.2, how would these behave? Resale value?