[mrinspire]

As the title suggest, what do you think in term of sound quality, really appreciated if someone who have listened to them can give me their thought.
 
I personally think HE400 don't have a wide soundstage (But good imaging), how is HE500 and AKG in this regards?
 
Big Thanks!

 

[viralcow]

Most K701 fans will miss the exaggerated soundstage whichever headphone they upgrade to. Having said that, the HE-500 is better in every other aspect. The HE-500s make the K701's seem fuzzy. Take out the grainy treble and mids, and replace it with a nice clean, black background... not to mention the bass is much deeper and more defined on the HE-500s. It also has more of a 3D soundstage, with superior imaging.
 
Others will probably have better input than this but that were my impressions. I did not have them both side by side for direct comparisons.

 

[mrinspire]

Hey Thanks for your input, really appreciated it.

 

[GREQ]

The HE-500 is one of the few headphones that literally made me turn my head around in surprise because I thought I heard something from behind or to the side, only to realise it was part of the recording.

 

[Idespa]

I think the price point speaks for itself. You get a better headphone for more money

 

[erfmd]

I think the price point speaks for itself. You get a better headphone for more money

 
Give me a break