K3cT
Headphoneus Supremus
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So it's true that you Aussies get screwed as hard as us when it comes to local distribution.
I could see if you like the bright signature of the HE-500 you would think the LCDs are dark sounding. I had the exact opposite impressions
Dude, I told you to get rid of the PRM while you had the chance. I bet now that you regret it more than ever.
I agree that the HE500 has the best tonality among the other Hifiman orthos. I don't think it's better than the HE6 per se though as the latter is still more transparent and airier at the cost of a rather recessed midrange and center image problems. It's just a shame that the HE500 is not competitive in terms of pricing as ultimately the LCD2 at $50 more is the more resolving and transparent headphone that scales better with your equipment.
The DACPort should be more than enough for the HE500.
Because HE-6 is so difficult to drive, it can easily sound harsh if not properly amped. At least with my system (NFB-3 -> Lyr) i don't think that HE-6 is ever sibiland or harsh, and my ears are quite sensitive to harsh highs. Most of ppl agree now that the best way to drive HE-6 right now is with a power amp. Hopefully the upcoming EF6 from HifiMan will turn ppl around as how they think of HE-6 now.
Just FYI, I tested HE6 and HE500 with the same set up, HM801 + Dared MP5 (Speaker output, it's about 13 watt at 8 ohm) + HE6/HE500
Is that with the EF5? I hope so! (I finally have an amp that actually synergizes!)
Also, do you find any advantage or disadvantage for using high vs low gain?
Quote:So would the lcd-2 be the better choice for metal?
IMO...yes.
I kinda question this. I havent heard the LCD-2 because its reported rolled of treble scared me away. Same thing made me chose HE-5 over HE-5LE though that might have been a mistake. Despite how awesome HE-5 sounds it is at the times eenyweeny too bright.
Anyway, LCD-2 might have fantastic midrange and bass to die for, but metal does need its treble. Most metal music is mastered bright, yes, but it is for reason. While it should sound weighty in the lower end, the biting upper midrange and treble fuzz is still important part of the sound and if the headphone pushes them back, it sounds softer. Thats the reason why Sennheiser headphones were not recommended for metal back in the day. Grados got the sound exactly right except for the bass weight which is a bit wimpy. Of course, metal having kazillion different styles and subgenres their needs vary a lot, but in general this is the case.
I just got a phone call from the shipping company. I was at work, so they sent the info to my email.
Unfortunately, I guess I have to fill out like 4 forms of information and customs. Stuff including social security number, and basic information. I'm kinda confused as heck about all this, and never had to do this before. One of the documents requires signature, and I guess that would involve me typing my name? Goodness, I really don't think I will figure all this stuff out...
I've never had to deal with this either. According to DHL they've left Hong Kong. I haven't gotten a call of email about customs though...Are you CONUS? I kind of dread doing this. lol
Yeah, I live in the U.S. But it was FedEx that sent me the email. They said my package is on route to Alaska, and that they don't accept packages without customs, blah, blah, blah. Last time, DHL emailed me and said it shipped, as simple as that. Now, I don't know what the heck I'm doing. She said if I don't complete it by 5:00, my package will be delayed.
So...Yours got FedExed this time? They sent me DHL tracking for my HE 500...Seems odd...
Also, you're in ALASKA? That could be troublesome, I imagine.