[Shure or bust]

I'm torn between Hifiman He-560's, Audeze LCD-2 rev 2's, and Grado Rs1 or Rs2 variants. Price not being a issue, which is the better choice ? I'm using Shire 1840's at the moment. I want a upgrade. Please list from best to worst. Thanks!

 

[NA Blur]

What music do you listen to mostly?
 
Of the ones you list the HE-560 would be my choice because the LCD-2 is too bulky and the Grado are not comfortable and technically are inferior to the planars.
 
Best
HE-560
LCD-2
Grado RS1 and RS2 are tied for last
 
What do you not like about the Shure 1840's that makes you want to "upgrade" ?

 

[Shure or bust]

Just thought I'd experience more headphones and further my collection. I just purchased a pair of Sennheiser hd598 special edition for travel.

 

[Thenewguy007]

I'm torn between Hifiman He-560's, Audeze LCD-2 rev 2's, and Grado Rs1 or Rs2 variants. Price not being a issue, which is the better choice ? I'm using Shire 1840's at the moment. I want a upgrade. Please list from best to worst. Thanks!

 
LCD2 has the best musical bass slam (mediocre rumble though), drum kick & mid-range body out of any headphone.
Imaging, especially for drum & guitar instrumentals is among the best I heard.
Treble isn't great though & the soundstage can feel a tad bit constricted.
 
Absolutely great for rock & general pop music.
 
HE-560, from what I read, are more bass light. have a better soundstage & more better resolution for the treble.
They compar with the Beyerdynamics T1.
 
The Hifiman HE-500 is a better comparison to the LCD2, if you want the strong bass authority & musicality.
 
Haven't heard the Grado's.

 

[nickisnoob]

Are you buying headphones to use at home? What setup do you have to power it?
 
I'm looking to buy the audeze myself, and have heard they are worth every dollar

 

[Shure or bust]

Home use. I've leaned towards the Hifiman He-500 over the 560. Currently I am using a SMSL ess9018 DAC and Schiit Asgard 2 amp.Reading a past post from a user who also owns a pair of 1840's. My only choices would be HD 800, akg 812/702 or LCD-3's to really see a improvements. Hifiman too. Beyerndynamic is unimpressive.

 

[Shure or bust]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/761411/the-headphones-which-are-superior-to-srh1840