[fomoz]

Describe the sound signature and report back, if you would. From what I've read I think I'd really like it.
 


 
 

the Ed. 8 is awesome.

 

[MorbidToaster]

Awesome is not a sound signature. lol. At least I wouldn't consider it one.
 
I'd love to have them as a portable. I didn't think I'd like them a few months ago, but now that I find the D7000 bass heavy (not in a bad way) I think the Ed 8 would be excellent for me.
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Describe the sound signature and report back, if you would. From what I've read I think I'd really like it.
 


 
 

the Ed. 8 is awesome.

 
 

 

[Alghazanth]

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Awesome is not a sound signature. lol. At least I wouldn't consider it one.
 
I'd love to have them as a portable. I didn't think I'd like them a few months ago, but now that I find the D7000 bass heavy (not in a bad way) I think the Ed 8 would be excellent for me.


 
 

The more time I spend with my T1 the more I think the underlined. But maybe it's just the T1 itself that I love.
 
I'll tell you about the Ed 8 in a bit, but my HE500 just arrived and you know what that means.
 

 

[fomoz]

Awesome is not a sound signature. lol. At least I wouldn't consider it one.
 
I'd love to have them as a portable. I didn't think I'd like them a few months ago, but now that I find the D7000 bass heavy (not in a bad way) I think the Ed 8 would be excellent for me.


 
 

it's an ultrasone, it has a slight emphasis on bass. when i listen to EDM i still EQ it with my portable amp to add more bass

it's a very pleasant headphone to listen to, the bass is deep, smooth, and euphonic. the mids are lush. and the treble is bright, but not sibilant. this isn't a very balanced headphone, but the coloration that it adds to music is very, very pleasant. i watched a movie in them and it sounds like i'm in a movie theater (without my seat vibrating from the huge speakers in UltraAVX theaters). make sure that you have a portable amp to drive it tho.

honestly, since i got my Westone 4 i've been looking for a full-size portable headphone to satisfy my craving, as well as planning to get an LCD-2/Lyr setup for home... after i received the Ed. 8, i stopped reading the LCD-2/Lyr threads.

 

[MorbidToaster]

I'm mainly looking for something right now yo do my new portarig justice. The HE 500 will be awesome with it (I think), but not always practical. 
 
I was thinking some Beyer DT 770 600 Ohm cans, but I'm a little worried out them with EDM. I'd just go for Ed8s, but that's way off price wise atm for me. 
 
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Awesome is not a sound signature. lol. At least I wouldn't consider it one.
 
I'd love to have them as a portable. I didn't think I'd like them a few months ago, but now that I find the D7000 bass heavy (not in a bad way) I think the Ed 8 would be excellent for me.


 
 

it's an ultrasone, it has a slight emphasis on bass. when i listen to EDM i still EQ it with my portable amp to add more bass

it's a very pleasant headphone to listen to, the bass is deep, smooth, and euphonic. the mids are lush. and the treble is bright, but not sibilant. this isn't a very balanced headphone, but the coloration that it adds to music is very, very pleasant. i watched a movie in them and it sounds like i'm in a movie theater (without my seat vibrating from the huge speakers in UltraAVX theaters). make sure that you have a portable amp to drive it tho.

honestly, since i got my Westone 4 i've been looking for a full-size portable headphone to satisfy my craving, as well as planning to get an LCD-2/Lyr setup for home... after i received the Ed. 8, i stopped reading the LCD-2/Lyr threads.

 
 

 

[Alghazanth]

I'm loving the HE500 so much right now Morbid. I'll definitely let you know how the Ed 8 and T5p are later, as I can't see how you would use the HE500s for portable use

 

[MorbidToaster]

Replace the cable and be okay with outside noise, I guess. 
 
I've been somewhat enjoying my HD 598 for portable use because I can hear everyone but still get decent stereo sound. I could do the 'single ear IEM thing', but screw that.
 
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I'm loving the HE500 so much right now Morbid. I'll definitely let you know how the Ed 8 and T5p are later, as I can't see how you would use the HE500s for portable use

 
 

 

[Alghazanth]

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Replace the cable and be okay with outside noise, I guess. 
 
I've been somewhat enjoying my HD 598 for portable use because I can hear everyone but still get decent stereo sound. I could do the 'single ear IEM thing', but screw that.
 


 
 

I would never do outside listening without isolation personally, hence my use of IEMs or Ed8/T5p if I really needed it. I would keep the HE500 for home use, but it's up to you.

 

[leezhunjin]

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I'm loving the HE500 so much right now Morbid. I'll definitely let you know how the Ed 8 and T5p are later, as I can't see how you would use the HE500s for portable use

I've seen someone use an LCD2 as a portable, Hifiman HM801 >> Graham Slee Solo >> LCD2 Powered by Energizer Battery Pack. LOL
 
a reaction from a non-audiophile to my Ed8, "Not enough bass, this thing is bad."

 

[Alghazanth]

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I've seen someone use an LCD2 as a portable, Hifiman HM801 >> Graham Slee Solo >> LCD2 Powered by Energizer Battery Pack. LOL
 
a reaction from a non-audiophile to my Ed8, "Not enough bass, this thing is bad."

Haha, that's crazy!
 
And remember, NOTHING has enough bass until the only thing you can hear is a giant muddy boom covering the music. Hell, even that's not enough, your head better be violently rumbling for it to be real bass.
 

 

[matt9292]

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Wearing AD700s outside? Brave guy

 

Outside, on a crowded train, and downtown Toronto

 

[Alghazanth]

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Outside, on a crowded train, and downtown Toronto

Now that's hardcore.
 

 

[matt9292]

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Now that's hardcore.
 

I thought so, I was always wondering how long it would be until I saw someone with a real set up during my commutes into the city
 

 

[MorbidToaster]

I agree, but there's advantages to both in different situations for me. 
 
Sometimes isolation is good, and I plan to get something for that case (just not sure what the hell to get)...sometimes it's bad and the HE 500 I think will be good for that case. 
 
The other thing is that this portable rig is replacing my bedside rig. So I can toss on a different cable and take it wherever I am in the house as well.
 
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I would never do outside listening without isolation personally, hence my use of IEMs or Ed8/T5p if I really needed it. I would keep the HE500 for home use, but it's up to you.

 
 

 

[Alghazanth]

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I agree, but there's advantages to both in different situations for me. 
 
Sometimes isolation is good, and I plan to get something for that case (just not sure what the hell to get)...sometimes it's bad and the HE 500 I think will be good for that case. 
 
The other thing is that this portable rig is replacing my bedside rig. So I can toss on a different cable and take it wherever I am in the house as well.
 


 
 

Yea, the all in one aspect is very nice. That's what I had hoped for in the Ed 8 and T5p (Disappointed by both). I think if you're going to listen to music at all outside, isolation is a must. Of course I need to talk to people and whatnot, but that's why I use IEMs w/ inline remote.