[doctorjazz]

True dat!

 

[SSL443]

The HE-560 has a much more likable price tag, that's for sure.

 

[Midgetguy]

  The HE-560 has a much more likable price tag, that's for sure.

I personally liked the sound of the HE1k better, as well as the comfort, but $2k better? Not for me. Maybe for some people, but not for me.

 

[doctorjazz]

Ahhh, diminishing returns, definitely exists in audio...

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
Indeed.
 
Mike

 

[KopaZ]

got my he560 fixed finally. replacement cups came with 2.5mm jacks; bye bye, SMC cable.

 

[nk126]

  I love Mingus on the 560s as well as Coltrane and Kamasi Washington. With Mingus and the 560s level of detail, it's a wonderful experience listening to the different tones and textures he can extract from his bass as well as the other talented players that play with him.
 
With more recent stuff like Kamasi Washington, the grand soundstage really lends itself well to his compositions. Though I think the title of his latest album, The Epic, is horribly generic and cliche, it's a very apt description so I can't fault him for that.

We seem to have similar tastes. I am finding some trumpet parts/solos to be a little too bright on the 560s. Happened to me listening to Mingus a few weeks ago, as well as some of Miles' stuff (solo, with Trane, etc). 
 
Do you leave your EQ flat, or tweak it at all?

 

[nk126]

The screw-on (SMC?) connector on one side of my 560s' stock cable broke today. It was loose - the end that attaches to the cable (the non-threaded end) kept slipping off the cable. In the process of trying to fix it I, of course, broke it completely. 
 
I'm actually using the cans now - that side is plugged in and working, if not very securely. 
 
Does anyone know if replacement connectors are available? The cable itself is fine. The connector on the cup is fine. It's just the gold metal "sleeve" that connects the cable to the rest of the connector that broke, if that makes sense. Assuming I'd need an entirely new metal connector, which is still a very small part.
 
I tried searching the thread before posting, but couldn't find anything. 
 
Thanks

 

[KopaZ]

  The screw-on (SMC?) connector on one side of my 560s' stock cable broke today. It was loose - the end that attaches to the cable (the non-threaded end) kept slipping off the cable. In the process of trying to fix it I, of course, broke it completely. 
 
I'm actually using the cans now - that side is plugged in and working, if not very securely. 
 
Does anyone know if replacement connectors are available? The cable itself is fine. The connector on the cup is fine. It's just the gold metal "sleeve" that connects the cable to the rest of the connector that broke, if that makes sense. Assuming I'd need an entirely new metal connector, which is still a very small part.
 
I tried searching the thread before posting, but couldn't find anything. 
 
Thanks

you could get replacement connectors from 3rd party (like eBay) or from HIFIMAN directly.
stock cable for mine was bit faulty as-well.

 

[DavidA]

  The screw-on (SMC?) connector on one side of my 560s' stock cable broke today. It was loose - the end that attaches to the cable (the non-threaded end) kept slipping off the cable. In the process of trying to fix it I, of course, broke it completely. 
 
I'm actually using the cans now - that side is plugged in and working, if not very securely. 
 
Does anyone know if replacement connectors are available? The cable itself is fine. The connector on the cup is fine. It's just the gold metal "sleeve" that connects the cable to the rest of the connector that broke, if that makes sense. Assuming I'd need an entirely new metal connector, which is still a very small part.
 
I tried searching the thread before posting, but couldn't find anything. 
 
Thanks

About as cheap as it gets:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-SMC-Female-Jack-Straight-Crimp-For-RG174-RG179-RG316-RG188-Cable-Connector-/251262372944?hash=item3a80678c50:g:sRYAAOxy69JTA5JZ

 

[nk126]

Sweet. Thanks!
 
Anybody wanna buy 9 connectors?

 

[DavidA]

 
Sweet. Thanks!
 
Anybody wanna buy 9 connectors?

You might want to hang on to the extras, if you ever get TH-X00 or one of the other Fostex headphones the SMC connector is great for making removable cables since no cutting is needed.  I've also use the SMC connectors for Grado's, K533, and even a MRD-7506.
 
This is the female part that I use: http://www.vetco.net/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=7368&keywords=smc, takes up almost no space inside of any cup.

 

[KopaZ]

Yeah, I'd definitively hang onto extra stuff in case if you need more.

 

[nk126]

Oh, I was just making a (lame) joke 

 
Again, thank you guys for the help. Would rather save my dollars towards a warmer amp than put them into a replacement cable just now!

 

[thefitz]

 
We seem to have similar tastes. I am finding some trumpet parts/solos to be a little too bright on the 560s. Happened to me listening to Mingus a few weeks ago, as well as some of Miles' stuff (solo, with Trane, etc). 
 
Do you leave your EQ flat, or tweak it at all?

https://mrspeakers.com/shop/3-accessories/doggie-treats-tweaking-kit/
 
One pair of felt discs and you're good to go!