[Pirakaphile]

HiFiMan HE-500.
 
And that's it now, since I gave my Grados to dad and Beyers to sister. The only other headphones I'm thinking I'll ever have are the Sennheiser HD-650 and if possible, the HiFiMan HE-1000 when people start selling theirs used. 

 

[kapanak]

HiFiMan HE-500.

And that's it now, since I gave my Grados to dad and Beyers to sister. The only other headphones I'm thinking I'll ever have are the Sennheiser HD-650 and if possible, the HiFiMan HE-1000 when people start selling theirs used. 

Good choices for future upgrades. Kind of sad that the HE-1000 costs more than eight times the HD650 new.

 

[intlsubband]

  HiFiMan HE-500.
 
And that's it now, since I gave my Grados to dad and Beyers to sister. The only other headphones I'm thinking I'll ever have are the Sennheiser HD-650 and if possible, the HiFiMan HE-1000 when people start selling theirs used. 

 
My 650 isn't getting almost any head time ever since I got the 500... a spectacular headphone, especially after pad and cable changes

 

[mikey1964]

My revised ranking after getting the GS1000i:
 
01. Sennheiser HD800 (the soundstage!)
01. Grado GS1000i
01. AKG K812 (more intimate but as detailed as the HD800.....to my ears anyway)
04. Audeze LCD2
05. Sennheiser HD700
05. HiFiMan HE400i (just got it, but liking what I hear)
05. Audio Technica ATH-AD2000 (very detailed sounding, but highs is a tad harsh, but vocals is lovely)
08. Beyerdynamic DT990/600 (clear highs, nice bass boost)
08. MrSpeakers Alpha Dog (somewhat less detailed sounding to me, but very creamy sound, great for simply chilling)
10. Fostex T50RP (stock)

 

[GREQ]

 
My 650 isn't getting almost any head time ever since I got the 500... a spectacular headphone, especially after pad and cable changes

If you want to hear 'infinite air' replace the metal grills with speaker cloth (or similar).
It's like taking off the final chain holding it back and setting it free.

 

[Pirakaphile]

My 650 isn't getting almost any head time ever since I got the 500... a spectacular headphone, especially after pad and cable changes

As much as I like the HE-500, it demands attention due to it's energy. I like this for serious listening, but when reading stuff online or doing research, I need something warm and laid back to make sure I don't get all sucked into the energy of the music.

 

[Pirakaphile]

Good choices for future upgrades. Kind of sad that the HE-1000 costs more than eight times the HD650 new.

Here's to hoping someone gets marker all over the grill and can't stand the sight so they knock off 1K

 

[Pirakaphile]

If you want to hear 'infinite air' replace the metal grills with speaker cloth (or similar).
It's like taking off the final chain holding it back and setting it free.

It's as if the Sennheiser veil has been lifted!

 

[takato14]

nope
 
1: Sansui SS-100
 
<enormous gap>
 
2: Audez'e LCD-1
 
3: Toshiba HR-810 (mods)
 
4: Sony MDR-D77
 
5: KOSS PortaPro
 
<even more enormous gap>
 
6: Pioneer Monitor 10-II

 

[katulu]

My stuff (CAVEAT: properly amped and EQ'd for each)
 
Full size:
 
1) HD800
2) TH900
3) JVC-SZ2000
4) HD598
 
IEMS:
 
1) [BANNED] 8.0s
2) Sony HBA-X3
3) TF10s

 

[amigomatt]

 

My 650 isn't getting almost any head time ever since I got the 500... a spectacular headphone, especially after pad and cable changes

As much as I like the HE-500, it demands attention due to it's energy. I like this for serious listening, but when reading stuff online or doing research, I need something warm and laid back to make sure I don't get all sucked into the energy of the music.

I know exactly what you mean and for those purposes, I turn to my HD598s.

 

[slowpickr]

1. Sennheiser HD 800
2. AKG K812
3. Audeze LCD 3 (Non Fazor)
4. Denon D7100
5. OPPO PM2
6. FAD Hope VI
7. Denon D7000
8. JVC HA DX2000
9. Denon D600
10. Focal Spirit Classic
11. ATH W5000
12. Sony MDR Z1000
13. Grado RS1
14. Sony MDR SA5000
15. AKG K701

Portable:
1. Denon Ah MM400
2. B&W P7
3. ATH ES10
3. Beyerdynamic T51p
4. Senheiser Momentum Over Ear (Old Version)
5. Sennheiser Amperior
6. Beyerdynamic T50p
7. B&W P5 Series 1
8. Focal Spirit One
9. B&W P3

In Ear:
1. AKG K3003 (Remote)
2. Sennheiser IE800
3. Okarachu Flat Kadae
4. Sony MDR EX1000
5. Ultrasone IQ
6. Cardas In Ear
7. FAD Heaven VI
8. ATH CKW 1000 ANV
9. ATH CK 100Pro
10. Sony XBA H3
11. Fischer Amps FA 3
12. Klipsch X10
13. Ortofon Q5
14. Sennheiser IE8
15. Fostex TH05
16. Monster Miles Davis Edition

You really need to save up some money for better headphones (j/k).

 

[god-bluff]

You really need to save up some money for better headphones (j/k).

yes where are the portapros ?

 

[alpha80]

From #1 up top to #5 at the bottom:
 

 

[Senni]

I know i´m crazy. I´m in to Headphones for more than 30 Years now. Still saving Money for the next Headphones to come !