Terrynj
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Former HE-400 owner here. Just got these in the mail - my first impressions are extremely positive! I was worried because I kept hearing this was a laid-back headphone. I'm a die-hard Beyerdynamic fan and thought the HE-400S might just sound bland to me. I was completely wrong. These headphones sound incredibly alive and dynamic to me, even with the stock pads. In fact, I also ordered the focus pads, but I actually prefer the stock velour pads.
Another thing - I don't think the headphone is lacking in the bass department. Anyone else here think the bass on this thing is rocking even with the stock pads?
I LOVE my 400s.. I tried the 400i's when they were on sale...I sent them back..great headphones, just not as open and alive like the 400s.
I bought a pair of Focus Pads A's that I've been using. Someone mentioned he thought the stock pads were better, so I put my stock ones back on...they do bring out the mids and the highs more, but they are close to simbilent a lot of times to me, which I dont like, so I will switch back to my A pads tomorrow. I am also running some modded grills and I have an APPJ tube amp which is wonderful on these cans.
I am using an Creative Labs E5 as my DAC which has DSP control, so I have tweaked the bass a little and I have no issues with the bass. These HP's will play any music!