[Review] Brainwavz HM5, A New Neutral Champ

[Swoosh]

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You don't necessarily need an amp for these, but how cheap are you talking? Try to get a DAC/amp combo. A DAC will probably be a bigger difference in sound quality, plus you'd have an amp anyway.

80 or less. Spent as if it was your money My source is an ipod, btw.

 

[RipR0arin]

 
The wait is KILLING ME! I just hope my HM5’s arrive this week before I go to NY.  Plane=burn in time.
 
I ordered my HM5’s on Monday 02 January, 2012 but I still cannot track my package. What’s the deal? should I open a ticket with mp4nation or wait it out?

 

[dweaver]

It takes several days before it will show up in the system. I actually found singpost to be faster than ezparcel, also you can start to check USPS, but generally they will get it last.

 

[RipR0arin]

Ok. Thanks for the help! I cannot wait to get my grubby little hands on these!

ps: I live in Canada so it will be Canada Post!
 
cheers!

 

[Sphinx780]

Funny, I found the opposite...ezparcel listed 2 days before singpost on mine. 
 
RipRoarin-I ordered mine on the 12/30 and found nothing online until Jan 5th (ezparcels) and Jan 7th (singpost)...just an FYI. 
 
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It takes several days before it will show up in the system. I actually found singpost to be faster than ezparcel, also you can start to check USPS, but generally they will get it last.

 

 

[Evarin]

Mine just arrived. Question for you guys who already have your pair. Do you wear the pad ON your outer ear, or do you allow that part of the ear to fit inside of the cup? Wouldn't doing so obstruct the speakers in that particular part of the headphone?
 
 

 

[dragon2knight]

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Mine just arrived. Question for you guys who already have your pair. Do you wear the pad ON your outer ear, or do you allow that part of the ear to fit inside of the cup? Wouldn't doing so obstruct the speakers in that particular part of the headphone?
 
 

I always wore the HM5's over the ears completely, the cups are quite large and never seemed to even touch my outer ear.The thick padding all but eliminates the possibility that your ear would come in contact with the drivers.
 
 

 

[manveru]

 
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80 or less. Spent as if it was your money My source is an ipod, btw.

In that case, if it were me I'm not sure I'd bother with the amp, unless I just really wanted one or had money to burn. It doesn't hurt to get one certainly, but I don't think it'll exactly be a world of difference. I guess you could get one of the Fiio's, cmoy, pa2v2 or something like that. Check out this article: http://www.headfonia.com/music-on-a-budget-sub-100-portable-amps-shootout/

 

[Evarin]

I've been playing with the Fiio E7 and E11 with these headphones. I notice an improvement to bass with the E11, but beyond that, I don't really sense this huge difference. I just don't think I know what to listen for to tell the truth. I like them with added bass, which shouldn't be shocking. They sound absolutely wonderful, isolate like a dream, are comfortable, and are apparently ease to drive. I'm extremely happy.

 

[Brooko]

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I've been playing with the Fiio E7 and E11 with these headphones. I notice an improvement to bass with the E11, but beyond that, I don't really sense this huge difference. I just don't think I know what to listen for to tell the truth. I like them with added bass, which shouldn't be shocking. They sound absolutely wonderful, isolate like a dream, are comfortable, and are apparently ease to drive. I'm extremely happy.

I'd agree.  Despite my MS1i being 32 ohm and the HM5's being 64 ohm, the HM5 are actually easier to drive (need less amping to get to same volume level).  I've found that amping them on anything without a agian switch can be a bit hit or miss - as you need the volume pot too low otherwise they are excessively loud.  They sound great straight from my iP4 as well.  You don't need to amp these IMO.

 

[louisnomad]

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I always wore the HM5's over the ears completely, the cups are quite large and never seemed to even touch my outer ear.The thick padding all but eliminates the possibility that your ear would come in contact with the drivers.
 
 

 
Hey, D2K, thanks to you and Razorblade, I'm buying my first full size! I jumped on HM5 pre order this time...

 

[dweaver]

After a few days of use between the headband stretching a bit and the eat pads breaking in I have times wearing these where I completely forget they are there. The only thing that reminds me is their warmth as they cause my ears to start to sweat.

 

[dragon2knight]

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Hey, D2K, thanks to you and Razorblade, I'm buying my first full size! I jumped on HM5 pre order this time...

You'll love them,Louis! I know how you hate headphones to sit on your ears(so do I),you wont have to worry about that here 

 Just sweet,beautiful sound without the discomfort.

 

[louisnomad]

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You'll love them,Louis! I know how you hate headphones to sit on your ears(so do I),you wont have to worry about that here 

 Just sweet,beautiful sound without the discomfort.

That's why I bought it!

 

[kingpage]

Some people have prominent ears, these HM5s won't do it (or any headphones for that matter).