[bl42ed0]

I'm using the HE-500s (with EF-5) for everything at the moment but I know they're not the best for every type of genre. Any suggestions on a pair of cans (and perhaps an amp) that would go well with the HE-500s?
 
Type of music I listen to (in order):
-Electronic
-Rock (Mostly Classic)
-Pop
-Indie
-Classical
-Hip/Hop (very rarely)
 
My only criteria is to stay within $400-$500. Thanks!

 

[bl42ed0]

No ideas? Really? Is the HE-500 that good that the opposite would be a pair of Monster Beats? 

 
How about the Alessandro MSPro's?

 

[roguegeek]

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I'm using the HE-500s (with EF-5) for everything at the moment but I know they're not the best for every type of genre. Any suggestions on a pair of cans (and perhaps an amp) that would go well with the HE-500s?
 
Type of music I listen to (in order):
-Electronic
-Rock (Mostly Classic)
-Pop
-Indie
-Classical
-Hip/Hop (very rarely)
 
My only criteria is to stay within $400-$500. Thanks!

It would be nice to see what other think the opposite, counterpart, or compliment of the HE-500 is.

 

[steve2151]

The HE-500 is a good all-rounder with a balanced frequency response and good bass extension, so why not something much more colored?

I have a Grado HF-2 and an Audio Technica ATH-AD1000PRM I use as a counterpoint to my HD 800 and HE-6. They're more limited in genre bandwidth and some would say much less accurate, but sometimes you need to have a more intimate presentation or more forward vocals. 
 
Alternately, you can take a chance on a vintage Stax system if you can find one for a good price, I consider the SRM1/MK2 and SR404 I picked up recently to be better than most mid-fi headphones due to the fast decay and zero grain. 

 

[fabio-fi]

Ultrasone Pro900, compliments any Hifiman really good. 

 

[bl42ed0]

Quote:

The HE-500 is a good all-rounder with a balanced frequency response and good bass extension, so why not something much more colored?

I have a Grado HF-2 and an Audio Technica ATH-AD1000PRM I use as a counterpoint to my HD 800 and HE-6. They're more limited in genre bandwidth and some would say much less accurate, but sometimes you need to have a more intimate presentation or more forward vocals. 
 
Alternately, you can take a chance on a vintage Stax system if you can find one for a good price, I consider the SRM1/MK2 and SR404 I picked up recently to be better than most mid-fi headphones due to the fast decay and zero grain. 

 
Since I can't find a new HF-2, what is your opinion on the PS500 as an alternative? I'm thinking of making the 2nd pair portable with an E17.

 

[steve2151]

They are basically the same headphone. I've seen comparisions where people point out a slight difference, but it's usually minimal enough to be attributed to the variances in the wood used.