Music Alchemist
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Update: The SR-507 would be redundant for now, since I'm getting the SR-009 and HE6.
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I recently owned a STAX SR-207 and loved it very much, but had to move and sell it. I was planning on going for the SR-507 next, but then I realized that with an electrostatic amp, it could be in the same price range as a used HIFIMAN HE6 and speaker amp. I have heard amazing things about both of these headphones. I auditioned the HE6 once, but only on a MOON Neo 430HA. Despite how it outputs 8 W into 50 ohms, the HE6 sounded kinda bland and lifeless from that amp. People say the HE6 sounds visceral, energetic, and mindblowing from certain speaker amps, so my guess is that the headphone amp just didn't have enough current to tap into the HE6's potential.
Anyway...I listen to all types of music and favor accuracy in all aspects above all else. However, I understand that there will be a compromise here either way. The STAX reportedly has better transparency, but the HE6 reportedly has better impact and physicality. I'm sure there are many other advantages each headphone has over the other.
So my dilemma is trying to choose between them. To those who have heard both and can describe the differences, please help me, and be as specific as possible. Thanks! ^‿^
Oh, and also bear in mind that I plan on getting the STAX SR-009 once I can afford it, so perhaps the SR-507 would become redundant in that context, if I were to get an HE6 now and the SR-009 later.
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I recently owned a STAX SR-207 and loved it very much, but had to move and sell it. I was planning on going for the SR-507 next, but then I realized that with an electrostatic amp, it could be in the same price range as a used HIFIMAN HE6 and speaker amp. I have heard amazing things about both of these headphones. I auditioned the HE6 once, but only on a MOON Neo 430HA. Despite how it outputs 8 W into 50 ohms, the HE6 sounded kinda bland and lifeless from that amp. People say the HE6 sounds visceral, energetic, and mindblowing from certain speaker amps, so my guess is that the headphone amp just didn't have enough current to tap into the HE6's potential.
Anyway...I listen to all types of music and favor accuracy in all aspects above all else. However, I understand that there will be a compromise here either way. The STAX reportedly has better transparency, but the HE6 reportedly has better impact and physicality. I'm sure there are many other advantages each headphone has over the other.
So my dilemma is trying to choose between them. To those who have heard both and can describe the differences, please help me, and be as specific as possible. Thanks! ^‿^
Oh, and also bear in mind that I plan on getting the STAX SR-009 once I can afford it, so perhaps the SR-507 would become redundant in that context, if I were to get an HE6 now and the SR-009 later.
