[GamingNut]

Hi there.. Just purchased a Schitt Bifrost Multibit with Asgard 2 combo.. 
 
Of course -- My few years old HD650 just died out completely on one side. I can look into repairing it however this may be an opportunity for me to get something new.
 
I've reverted back to my trusty HD580's which I do really like but I wonder if this a 'good enough' set of cans with the schitt combo ? 
 
I'd appreciate some advice here.. I'm willing to drop some cash if the difference from my 580's is significant enough -- I'd like to try to stay under $1k for my headphones if possible. 
 
Whatever advice you can give would be appreciated.

 

[Me x3]

  Hi there.. Just purchased a Schitt Bifrost Multibit with Asgard 2 combo.. 
 
Of course -- My few years old HD650 just died out completely on one side. I can look into repairing it however this may be an opportunity for me to get something new.
 
I've reverted back to my trusty HD580's which I do really like but I wonder if this a 'good enough' set of cans with the schitt combo ? 
 
I'd appreciate some advice here.. I'm willing to drop some cash if the difference from my 580's is significant enough -- I'd like to try to stay under $1k for my headphones if possible. 
 
Whatever advice you can give would be appreciated.

Can you elaborate on your preferences?

 

[GamingNut]

  Can you elaborate on your preferences?

Sorry.. I should have done that.. I tend to listen to a lot rock (not too heavy metal) and appreciate good accurate bass (I dont need my head to explode).
 
Something that fares well for some dance music would be great too.  Is this enough detail ?

 

[Me x3]

  Sorry.. I should have done that.. I tend to listen to a lot rock (not too heavy metal) and appreciate good accurate bass (I dont need my head to explode).
 
Something that fares well for some dance music would be great too.  Is this enough detail ?

 
You should consider the Hifiman HE560
A tad more clear/detailed than HD580 with more extended and layered bass response.

 

[GamingNut]

You should consider the Hifiman HE560i
A tad more clear/detailed than HD580 with more extended and layered bass response.

Thanks so much I will check it out.

 

[Music Alchemist]

Does the thing you spend your budget on absolutely have to be for your Schiit amp? Because in my opinion, STAX electrostats have higher sound quality than any headphone you could use on your normal amp.
 

  You should consider the Hifiman HE560i
A tad more clear/detailed than HD580 with more extended and layered bass response.

 
There's an HE560i now?

*goes to Google* Looks like that was just a typo. Still just one version: HE560.

 

[Me x3]

  Does the thing you spend your budget on absolutely have to be for your Schiit amp? Because in my opinion, STAX electrostats have higher sound quality than any headphone you could use on your normal amp.
 
 
There's an HE560i now?

*goes to Google* Looks like that was just a typo. Still just one version: HE560.

Haha. my bad!
I wrote HE400i first, then changed the number.

 

[GamingNut]

Thanks for all the advice. I have to admit I forgot how good my hd580 was. I think the he560 is probably the reasonable next step if I want a real upgrade.

 

[Fearless1]

OP did not ask about STAX, so why waste his time?

The 560 does everything you described and then some, good choice. Accurate bass and holographic imaging.