[hmscott]

Put these back on two days ago. I think I had forgotten how great they sound. These are definitely in my top three now. As long as they keep working, I will be using these regularly for years to come.
My love for these headphones has raised one question for me: What Hifiman headphone would you upgrade to from these? I exclude the Susvara's as they're stupid expensive.
Love to hear from the HiFiman veterans on the thread.

Good question, I was wondering the same, posted similar question in High-End section.

the OG HE-6

For me I think the Hifiman Ananda complement the HE6SE V2 nicely, mostly because they don't need anywhere near as much power as the HE6SE V2 (or HE6 series in general).

I swap between the HE6SE V2 and Ananda, and my Sennheiser 660s's, and on occasion my IEM's...
https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-Ananda-Full-Size-Headphones-Comfortable/dp/B07DJ2ZBB3
https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/ananda.html

Hifiman's new XS might be worth checking out too, instead of the Ananda...I haven't heard the XS yet myself.
https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-XS-Headphones-Audiophiles-Studio-Black/dp/B09PH1N67T
https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/edition-xs.html

 

[bagwell359]

Put these back on two days ago. I think I had forgotten how great they sound. These are definitely in my top three now. As long as they keep working, I will be using these regularly for years to come.

My love for these headphones has raised one question for me: What Hifiman headphone would you upgrade to from these? I exclude the Susvara's as they're stupid expensive.

Love to hear from the HiFiman veterans on the thread.

You refer to the HE-6? There is its brother the HE-500, HE-6SE v1 v2; a bit different Arya iii, and XS. Susvara can be had open box for about $3800.

 

[Shane D]

the OG HE-6

Isn't it a similar sound to the V2 sound? I am not really into collecting vintage headphones.

 

[Shane D]

For me I think the Hifiman Ananda complement the HE6SE V2 nicely, mostly because they don't need anywhere near as much power as the HE6SE V2 (or HE6 series in general).

I swap between the HE6SE V2 and Ananda, and my Sennheiser 660s's, and on occasion my IEM's...
https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-Ananda-Full-Size-Headphones-Comfortable/dp/B07DJ2ZBB3
https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/ananda.html

Hifiman's new XS might be worth checking out too, instead of the Ananda...I haven't heard the XS yet myself.
https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-XS-Headphones-Audiophiles-Studio-Black/dp/B09PH1N67T
https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/edition-xs.html

I looked at the Ananda's earlier on, but it seemed that nearly all Ananda's owners moved up to the Arya's so I stopped there.

I am now wondering about the HE1000 series.

 

[themystical]

You refer to the HE-6? There is its brother the HE-500, HE-6SE v1 v2; a bit different Arya iii, and XS. Susvara can be had open box for about $3800.

Where are the Susvara available open box?

 

[DeweyCH]

Where are the Susvara available open box?

HiFi Heaven often has them

 

[arielext]

Isn't it a similar sound to the V2 sound? I am not really into collecting vintage headphones.

Legend says the og is better in every way.

Joking aside: I have not heard the 4 nor 6 screw he6 so I cannot vouche for it personally but people that have do say that the original HE-6 ís better in every way


For me: I left the HE-6 scene after 2 occasions of membranes stuck to the magnets. Got a HE-500* and enjoy the stories about the legendary HE-6.


*just as legendary

 

[Shane D]

Legend says the og is better in every way.

Joking aside: I have not heard the 4 nor 6 screw he6 so I cannot vouche for it personally but people that have do say that the original HE-6 ís better in every way


For me: I left the HE-6 scene after 2 occasions of membranes stuck to the magnets. Got a HE-500* and enjoy the stories about the legendary HE-6.


*just as legendary

Knock on wood, I hope mine will last for a few years.
I am Very curious about the HE1000 models and how they compare to the HE6se V2's. Maybe I should just start going through HE1000 threads.

 

[Menkau-ra]

HE6se V2 are fantastic headphones. But to me they were overwhelming: too mach information thrown in my ears.

 

[Shane D]

HE6se V2 are fantastic headphones. But to me they were overwhelming: too mach information thrown in my ears.

I love that about them. For several days before putting them on, I was using my LSA HP-2's. I think they are great closed backs with detailed sound that seems pretty open.
However, when I put these on it was auditory overload and I loved it! For me, they are Elex's on steroids. Tons of fun!

 

[gimmeheadroom]

HE6se V2 are fantastic headphones. But to me they were overwhelming: too mach information thrown in my ears.

I had this problem with my LCD-3F for a while. But I got over it

 

[bagwell359]

Where are the Susvara available open box?

When I was into the search I found about 6 places that had them actively or very recently from 3700-4200. This was about 6 months ago. About 6 months earlier I found the same. I'm sure a few are demos or returns but most are probably just vendors wanting to move difficult to sell pieces and make a few bucks.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Nice "problem" to have.

 

[Menkau-ra]

I purchase LCD-X to replace HE6se V2. I wanted something that is easy to drive. I would say that LCD-X is not a replacement of HE6se. Hifiman is superior in every way. As long as you have a good amp for them.

 

[Shane D]

I purchase LCD-X to replace HE6se V2. I wanted something that is easy to drive. I would say that LCD-X is not a replacement of HE6se. Hifiman is superior in every way. As long as you have a good amp for them.

I tried LCD-2's a few times and didn't like them. I then bought the LCD-Classic's and was not impressed with them. Good luck with the LCD-X's. Do they also require a lot of EQ'ing?