[TDinCali]

Ha! I own the Utopia's and just received my HE1000SE. I may be crazy but I seem to prefer the standard cable over the silver dragon I have. The stock cable makes the HE1KSE sound warmer, which is my preference.

 

[meomap]

Ha! I own the Utopia's and just received my HE1000SE. I may be crazy but I seem to prefer the standard cable over the silver dragon I have. The stock cable makes the HE1KSE sound warmer, which is my preference.

Well, same setup here.
Silver dragon is on Aeon Closed at the moment. Might have Moon changed from Aeon Closed to 3.5mm. Other end is 4.4 mm. So, I can test with DX220Max 4.4mm or adapter to 4.4mm to 6.3mm just bought from DHC.
Your HE1000SE not burnin yet?

 

[TDinCali]

No, not yet. Only about 2 hours on it, but I really like it already. Might be my new favorite.

 

[thecrow]

Ha! I own the Utopia's and just received my HE1000SE. I may be crazy but I seem to prefer the standard cable over the silver dragon I have. The stock cable makes the HE1KSE sound warmer, which is my preference.

When i first bought my hekse i found my silver cable (norne silver draug) and put it away (the cable) A bit too bright up top

I came back a few months later and it was no longer an issue.

you may find the same down the track

 

[joseph69]

Just pushed the button to purchase HE1000SE.
Let see how it Caliber to the Utopia.

Looking forward to hearing your preferences between the two.

No other hp have the same caliber as Utopia.

+1

 

[meomap]

Looking forward to hearing your preferences between the two.

+1

Not until my Utopia is fixed and 150 hrs burn in again. Going to be some time...

 

[joseph69]

Not until my Utopia is fixed and 150 hrs burn in again. Going to be some time...

Naturally

 

[SonicFade]

So the punch and slam with these? Is it lacking? I’m getting my next set of headphones narrowed down and these seem like the ticket but I don’t want to miss out on bass

 

[thecrow]

So the punch and slam with these? Is it lacking? I’m getting my next set of headphones narrowed down and these seem like the ticket but I don’t want to miss out on bass

Punchy tight bottom end

a bit more punchier and tighter than the hekv2

overall great precision and space

what other hp are you considering?

 

[Spawn300Z]

So the punch and slam with these? Is it lacking? I’m getting my next set of headphones narrowed down and these seem like the ticket but I don’t want to miss out on bass

I don’t believe you will miss out at all especially if you use a copper cable.

 

[thecrow]

I don’t believe you will miss out at all especially if you use a copper cable.

Or the stock cable imho

 

[SonicFade]

Punchy tight bottom end

a bit more punchier and tighter than the hekv2

overall great precision and space

what other hp are you considering?

looking at lcd-4z but am a bit concerned about bad reviews and lack of reviews.

the Meze Empyean huge benefit with being able to drive from phone and awesome built and really cool removable ear pads but not sure about the bass and mids from what I’ve been reading

HE1000SE huge benefit to be able to drive from phone but I like to listen to heavy metal and worried that the treble may be brash. Spawn300z brings up a good point on cable. I’m new to the hi-fi headphone game but I play guitar and have experienced differences in sound with different cables do 1Mohm impedance.

my needs are portability and I’m okay with getting a dap. I don’t like sitting still listening to music. I like bass punch/slam

 

[Spawn300Z]

Although I don’t listen to Heavy metal. Any of these headphones would suit your needs. I actually have all three. The 4Z is a great headphone. Remember all headphones have strengths and weaknesses depending on what genre your listening to. The LCD 4Z is the Darker of the three and the heaviest but not overbearing. But if portability and the low end is what you are looking for go with the Empyreans.

I would travel with either of them but not be out walking around town. For that I would go with the Abyss Diana V2. But they aren’t very efficient. Need right DAP or amp.

You could also save yourself some funds and look into the Campfire Audio Cascades.

 

[thecrow]

looking at lcd-4z but am a bit concerned about bad reviews and lack of reviews.

the Meze Empyean huge benefit with being able to drive from phone and awesome built and really cool removable ear pads but not sure about the bass and mids from what I’ve been reading

HE1000SE huge benefit to be able to drive from phone but I like to listen to heavy metal and worried that the treble may be brash. Spawn300z brings up a good point on cable. I’m new to the hi-fi headphone game but I play guitar and have experienced differences in sound with different cables do 1Mohm impedance.

my needs are portability and I’m okay with getting a dap. I don’t like sitting still listening to music. I like bass punch/slam

Hekse is driven well out of anything

i can’t tell you what to buy, nor do i want to. Best to demo.

having said that…..i would strongly recommend the hekse to fit your needs

also have a look at this:
google translate may be useful

https://musicalhead.de/2018/11/20/t...meze-empyrean-audeze-lcd4z-mrspeakers-ether2/

 

[Articnoise]

So the punch and slam with these? Is it lacking? I’m getting my next set of headphones narrowed down and these seem like the ticket but I don’t want to miss out on bass

HE1000se is a fantastic headphone, but punch and slam are the sonic aspects I found them a bit lacking in compared to my other headphones ie. HE6 and LCD-4.