[wenbinbin2010]

..or a little EQ.

And a DAC/amp that has better synergy with the HEKse. As many have recommended, a warmer amp +/- warmer DAC will pair well with the HEKse. Warm vs. cool DAC may be a point of contention with some who think all DACs sound alike, but when I switched from a Schiit Gungnir Multibit to a Holo Audio DAC, I could immediately use the HEKse without as much EQ because the treble was attenuated and bass was a little thicker. On top of that, a warmer tube amp (may also depend on what tubes are used) will be likely bring the biggest change. Couldn't stand the HEKse when I trialed it a couple years back with a Liquid Platinum. With my current EC Studio Jr and warmer Gold Lion 300B tubes, everything is perfect for my ears that are pretty sensitive to treble.

Full leather earpads are interesting, and I'm looking forward to see if this helps tame the treble even more. With ZMF pads the full leather pads can add some unpleasant treble peaks, while suede types typically are a little smoother, despite being overall brighter/more neutral.

 

[Chamade]

I use an iFi Micro Signature with the Xbass switch, but mostly just EQ. There are free ways to add warmth/change the frequency response to taste.

 

[Arcamera]

Any posted FR graphs between the V1/V2/SE/Susvara? Thanks.

 

[X1787X]

Any posted FR graphs between the V1/V2/SE/Susvara? Thanks.

Pretty sure Crinacle has V2, SE and Susvara

 

[LCMusicLover]

…Couldn't stand the HEKse when I trialed it a couple years back with a Liquid Platinum…

Funny, I love my Liquid Platinum ==> HEKse, as long as I put warmer tubes in. Siemens CCa are great.

 

[joseph69]

It's interesting, I've said this a couple of times already, but I was so wowed when I got the V2 a couple of weeks ago, I thought the SE could only sound better, so I went for the upgrade.

I still haven't heard the SE but I'm thinking it's more of a matter of preference between the V2 & SE, not an upgrade but rather a sidegrade although most everyone seems to feel the SE is an actual upgrade from the V2.

 

[Bob Ley]

I still haven't heard the SE but I'm thinking it's more of a matter of preference between the V2 & SE, not an upgrade but rather a sidegrade although most everyone seems to feel the SE is an actual upgrade from the V2.

That's it for me. I felt the V2 and my amp were made for each other. Don't feel the same with the SE. I'm going to get my V2's back.

 

[Slim1970]

I still haven't heard the SE but I'm thinking it's more of a matter of preference between the V2 & SE, not an upgrade but rather a sidegrade although most everyone seems to feel the SE is an actual upgrade from the V2.

Thinking of going back to the V2's after trading my SE's for a set of HE-R10P's.

 

[joseph69]

That's it for me. I felt the V2 and my amp were made for each other. Don't feel the same with the SE. I'm going to get my V2's back.

This is why I will not give up my V2 before hearing both side by side.
Do you have the serial# from your V2? I'm asking because I'd like to know if you're actually going to get your V2 back or just any V2 that is available from the trade.

 

[Bob Ley]

This is why I will not give up my V2 before hearing both side by side.
Do you have the serial# from your V2? I'm asking because I'd like to know if you're actually going to get your V2 back or just any V2 that is available from the trade.

I do have the serial #, They said I would get the same pair back.

 

[UntilThen]

Head-Fi is all about personal preference. Some even say they prefer the LCD3 to LCD4. Let your ears decide. Of course within the system chain.

 

[joseph69]

Thinking of going back to the V2's after trading my SE's for a set of HE-R10P's.

Never heard the R10P, but it's hard to beat the V2.
Both, the V2 & Utopia are my favorite headphones.

 

[LCMusicLover]

I still haven't heard the SE but I'm thinking it's more of a matter of preference between the V2 & SE, not an upgrade but rather a sidegrade although most everyone seems to feel the SE is an actual upgrade from the V2.

True. There are folks who prefer v1 to v2 or se.

 

[UntilThen]

True. There are folks who prefer v1 to v2 or se.

Dr Fang must be looking at this and wonder in amazement. They love all my versions of He1000, he would be thinking.

 

[Arcamera]

Does anyone have experience with an all-copper Dana cable and the SE?