[GU1DO]

I am having fun reading the last few pages ,, interesting points of view , it show how different we are in hearing sound.

 

[franz12]

I will not say the best but this cable is what i am using (Sony MUCB12SM1) its a cheap version of kimber cables ,, it was a temporary solution until i upgrade to the Danacable Lazuli Reference , but tbh i dont have the urge to upgrade ,, it just sound perfect for me ,, i am one of the few that feel that the SE is a little bright with stock cable ,, the sony cable make the sound smooth and warmer with better mids and bass, from what i read the Lazuli Reference has the same direction with better extension in both ends.

The Sony MUC-B30UM1 is the same model with 6.3 connector and longer ..

That seems an interesting option. It could've been better if it had a balanced input plug..

 

[marhol]

How would you guys compare HE-1000 SE with HEK v2 (or HEK v1) in regard to sibilance and treble smoothness ? Would you say HEK SE is less sibilant/ more forgiving of lesser recordings or are they more or less on the same level of "forgiveness" in this area ?
Thanks.

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

How would you guys compare HE-1000 SE with HEK v2 (or HEK v1) in regard to sibilance and treble smoothness ? Would you say HEK SE is less sibilant/ more forgiving of lesser recordings or are they more or less on the same level of "forgiveness" in this area ?
Thanks.

This has been addressed numerous times in this thread and very recently as well.

 

[Articnoise]

How would you guys compare HE-1000 SE with HEK v2 (or HEK v1) in regard to sibilance and treble smoothness ? Would you say HEK SE is less sibilant/ more forgiving of lesser recordings or are they more or less on the same level of "forgiveness" in this area ?
Thanks.

SE is smoother, but is not smoothing over treble flaws in the recording. None of them is sibilant, IMO.

 

[marhol]

OK, I get it, HE1000 SE is the smoother sounding headphone. I was particularly wondering about sibilance which is one of my minor issues with HEK v2 taking into account certain recordings and certain DAC/amp combinations. As far as I know male sibilance is mainly centered around 3-7 kHz and female around 5-9 kHz so I am speculating about possible differences in frequency response between HEK SE and HEK v2 when people are reporting HEK SE as the smoother sounding headphone.vs V2...
In most recordings I do not hear sibilance with v2 so I was curious how SE behaves in this regard. (E.g. some Freddie Mercury vocals can be quite sibilant with V2 for me).

 

[Sound Eq]

The Norne Silvergarde S3 has been mentioned a couple times. Has anyone actually listened to this combination?

would the SE not prefer a copper cable than silver

 

[chimney189]

Does anyone have recommendations for a headphone that would be a stark contrast to the HEKv2?
I'm looking to spend $600-$800

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

Does anyone have recommendations for a headphone that would be a stark contrast to the HEKv2?
I'm looking to spend $600-$800

LCD 2C
Nighthawk
Verum 1

 

[Sound Eq]

LCD 2C
Nighthawk
Verum 1

with all respect lcd2c is waste of money, i think its hyped up so much that i could not believe all the glowing reviews mentioned bout it.

when audeze messes up they do it royally, like their isine 20 without cipher cable which sounds like crap

 

[chimney189]

I actually enjoyed the LCD 2C, but I found that there was a peak somewhere that was just SO unpleasant, otherwise I would still have it.
It has one of, if not the most enjoyable bass for my tastes.

 

[Sound Eq]

I actually enjoyed the LCD 2C, but I found that there was a peak somewhere that was just SO unpleasant, otherwise I would still have it.
It has one of, if not the most enjoyable bass for my tastes.

the mids were a total mess and yet you find people giving it glowing reviews for its mids

only 2 headphones i liked from audeze mx4 and lcd x

 

[chimney189]

the mids were a total mess and yet you find people giving it glowing reviews for its mids

only 2 headphones i liked from audeze mx4 and lcd x

I think that's where the peak was..
It was a laid back headphone yet had sibilance at the same time. It's a very confusing experience. Think of watching a horror movie where it's dead quiet and then BOOM, a jump scare.

 

[Sound Eq]

I think that's where the peak was..
It was a laid back headphone yet had sibilance at the same time. It's a very confusing experience. Think of watching a horror movie where it's dead quiet and then BOOM, a jump scare.

hahah me too, for me a headphone that has issues in mids will be put on my wall of doomed headphones and audeze has many on that wall

on the other hand only a genius can answer questions from Tyl, bout why so expensive, "because it sounds good." I am a loyal fan since that day

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

the mids were a total mess and yet you find people giving it glowing reviews for its mids

only 2 headphones i liked from audeze mx4 and lcd x

I’ve always wanted to hear the MX4. How does it sound compared to the X? Which has the wider/larger soundstage? Bass, mids, treble?