Wildcatsare1
Headphoneus Supremus
How is the HE-560 compared to T1? Or T1.2 if anyone has heard that![]()
I preferred my modded 560 (very musical, nice cohesive sound) to the T1 (treble etch, bass lite), the T2 I haven't heard.
How is the HE-560 compared to T1? Or T1.2 if anyone has heard that![]()
I preferred my modded 560 (very musical, nice cohesive sound) to the T1 (treble etch, bass lite), the T2 I haven't heard.
I've heard stock versions of both HE-560 and T1 at headphone meets. Honestly, I'm just waiting to see if the new connectors make their way to the HE-560 before I upgrade from my HE-400S to the HE-560. It sounded fantastic each time I've heard it. I would personally rate it higher than the T1.
You might also want to find out what kinds of modifications were done. Some are easy, such as replacing the pads. I've replaced the pads and am in the process of making a new grill on my HE-400S, and neither part is particularly difficult to do.
Why did you like it better than T1, and how is the treble?
Note that all my hearing was at local meets or a headphone store in NY. But each time I've put the HE-560 on my head, it has just sounded balanced to my ears. Treble was very clear, and not too much. I felt the treble in the T1 to be overdone. There was a lot to like about the T1, but as I started to relax and let the sound "take over", the treble was just there in too much quantity. It was like the treble came first. The HE-560 simply had a better balance of sound. I could pick and choose my focus point more easily.
I've heard stock versions of both HE-560 and T1 at headphone meets. Honestly, I'm just waiting to see if the new connectors make their way to the HE-560 before I upgrade from my HE-400S to the HE-560. It sounded fantastic each time I've heard it. I would personally rate it higher than the T1.
You might also want to find out what kinds of modifications were done. Some are easy, such as replacing the pads. I've replaced the pads and am in the process of making a new grill on my HE-400S, and neither part is particularly difficult to do.
Note that all my hearing was at local meets or a headphone store in NY. But each time I've put the HE-560 on my head, it has just sounded balanced to my ears. Treble was very clear, and not too much. I felt the treble in the T1 to be overdone. There was a lot to like about the T1, but as I started to relax and let the sound "take over", the treble was just there in too much quantity. It was like the treble came first. The HE-560 simply had a better balance of sound. I could pick and choose my focus point more easily.
How about the stock 560?
I'd go with @sheldaze on this one, it's been too long since I have listened to a stock 560. I love my HD800, to me the two offer a great balance until I can afford an HEK, though I would like to spend some time with the LCD3 as well.
You didn't mention what your mods are on the 560. I too am interested in what you changed.
I have the Draug 2 Cable, balanced with a single ended dongle. The grill mod, Focus A Pads, and prefer the pads with thin ring of double sided sealing the outer, Jerg lite.
I remember now... you had mentioned this previously. Got the Focus A and grill mod done on mine. I may try sealing the pads. The Draug 2 is not happening for me