matthewh133
Headphoneus Supremus
Indeed the reviews of these headphones have been quite confusing lol. A lot of conflicting views.
We just need more HE-6 impressions.
Actually too close soundstage = no soundstage.
It's just too soon to form really solid opinions on the HE-6 when compared to other headphones. I've been listening to them for 2 straight days. All I can say is that, taken on their own, they are absolutely fantastic. I am really glad I bought a pair.
I can also say with confidence that they are clearly better than the HE-5LE, which I liked quite a bit.
But until I have much more time with them, a comparison with the LCD-2, or even the T1, in order to be done well, will take more time to really get to know the HE-6. Snap judgments often do not hold up all that well, IMO.
One could just as validly say that initial impressions are sometimes the most accurate. I can't speak for others, but in my case sometimes the longer I listen to something---especially something specific in relation to something else--- the more I start second guessing myself.
Just had a random thought to try these on my Shanling CDP's onboard amp. It does actually get loud enough for live levels, surprisingly, but the sound is very smeared. The somewhat 'wall of sound' effect is there. Compared to my MKVI the power difference is huge. Looking forward to trying this on a power amp to see if it improves over my MKVI.
Skylab, are these similar results to what you've heard on low and high power amps?