[ohhgourami]

When I tried the HE-500, I was expecting something on the same level but a different flavor, but I immediately could tell it wasn't quite as good too. Keep the HE-6!

 

[elwappo99]

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When I tried the HE-500, I was expecting something on the same level but a different flavor, but I immediately could tell it wasn't quite as good too. Keep the HE-6!

Indeed. I remember some thread where someone suggested the HE-500 is the successor to the HE-6. I'm sitting next to both. The HE-6 is on a clear and separate level up. However, for most music, I really enjoy the HE-500. I'm thinking about selling one soon, and I'm very torn on them. 

 

[Silent One]

If you sell the '6' in a few months to catch my eye, at a price to catch the other eye 

, we might come to an understanding.

 

[preproman]

I sold the 5LEs, and the 4s.  I'm keeping the 6s of course and the HE-500s.  It's just something about them I like.  
 
They're not better technically than any of the others.  They just bring a different sound to my ears, a more lush sound with a tab bit of bass bloat which I like at times.  
 
So - keeping both for right now..  Plus I don't have to fire up the big boy all the time for them - they work perfectly fine on the head amps.

 

[alota]

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I sold the 5LEs, and the 4s.  I'm keeping the 6s of course and the HE-500s.  It's just something about them I like.  
 
They're not better technically than any of the others.  They just bring a different sound to my ears, a more lush sound with a tab bit of bass bloat which I like at times.  
 
So - keeping both for right now..  Plus I don't have to fire up the big boy all the time for them - they work perfectly fine on the head amps.

few words, explanation well explained!

 

[Happy Camper]

You just have to walk away from the 6s like an old flame.

 

[alota]

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You just have to walk away from the 6s like an old flame.

difficult task...

 

[preproman]

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You just have to walk away from the 6s like an old flame.

 
 
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difficult task...

 
 
Very true Also..  Hard to do..

 

[Armaegis]

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When I tried the HE-500, I was expecting something on the same level but a different flavor, but I immediately could tell it wasn't quite as good too. Keep the HE-6!

 
But... but... that's like a whole mortgage payment right there!

 

[elwappo99]

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I sold the 5LEs, and the 4s.  I'm keeping the 6s of course and the HE-500s.  It's just something about them I like.  
 
They're not better technically than any of the others.  They just bring a different sound to my ears, a more lush sound with a tab bit of bass bloat which I like at times.  
 
So - keeping both for right now..  Plus I don't have to fire up the big boy all the time for them - they work perfectly fine on the head amps.

 
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You just have to walk away from the 6s like an old flame.

 
I think I get stuck not using them as much because they're so damned difficult to get music for. Anything less than superb on a recording sounds painful. The HE-500s sound good with just about anything. Of course, there's always chamber music, live jazz and such on the HE-6. Always brings a big dumb smile on my face. 

 

[Silent One]

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You just have to walk away from the 6s like an old flame.

difficult task...

Music is an emotional experience to begin with...doomed departures ahead.

 

[Cante Ista]

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I think I get stuck not using them as much because they're so damned difficult to get music for. Anything less than superb on a recording sounds painful. The HE-500s sound good with just about anything. Of course, there's always chamber music, live jazz and such on the HE-6. Always brings a big dumb smile on my face. 

I have a feeling that LPs would sound great on HE-6 (and HD800). Does anyone listen to LPs with HE-6? Am I off my rocker with this assumption?

 

[alota]

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Music is an emotional experience to begin with...doomed departures ahead.

i know, i know...and also my empty wallet

 

[alota]

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I think I get stuck not using them as much because they're so damned difficult to get music for. Anything less than superb on a recording sounds painful. The HE-500s sound good with just about anything. Of course, there's always chamber music, live jazz and such on the HE-6. Always brings a big dumb smile on my face. 

Little OT: sorry but where is your old avatar? i miss him so much

 

[jerg]

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So I've been seriously trying to convince myself to downgrade and save some money by dropping down to the HE-500. Today I finally had a chance to listen back to back and compare the HE-6 vs the HE-500... and no bones about it, I still prefer the HE-6. The detail and sense of air, low end delivery, and just overall "presence" feels better on the HE-6. It's not a huge difference, but it's immediately noticeable. Maybe there's some sort of expectation bias at play, but I *wanted* to like the HE-500 more and it just didn't happen. Sigh, this doesn't make my decision any easier guys.

Which of the HE6 / HE500 did you install the jergpads on? Or did you do the mod on both? That could have a significant impact.