[Llloyd]

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I just got my shipping notification.

hey, me too 

 

[Audiofeel]

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hey, me too 

Me three! Now another 2 odd weeks wait.
 

 

[129207]

Now that I have my Brainwavz HM5 for a couple of months, I learned that I still prefer my Sennheiser HD580/HD600. The HM5 is not quite on the same fidelity-level. It's still my go-to $120 closed headphone recommendation though. 

 

[elecsheep9]

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Me three! Now another 2 odd weeks wait.
 

I got my shipping notice also.  I put the pre-order discount towards the expedited courier shipping so I'm hoping to have the Brainwavz at some point this week!
 

 

[Brooko]

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Now that I have my Brainwavz HM5 for a couple of months, I learned that I still prefer my Sennheiser HD580/HD600. The HM5 is not quite on the same fidelity-level. It's still my go-to $120 closed headphone recommendation though. 

Agree.  Problem is that since I got my SE535 Ltd Ed, the HM5 has had very little head-time lately.  If I'm portable - it's the Shures.  If I'm at home - it's either the SR325i or HD600 (depending on the mood I'm in) - mostly the Senns.
 
As great as the HM5 are - and I rate them very highly for a closed can - I'm seriously considering selling mine.

 

[129207]

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Agree.  Problem is that since I got my SE535 Ltd Ed, the HM5 has had very little head-time lately.  If I'm portable - it's the Shures.  If I'm at home - it's either the SR325i or HD600 (depending on the mood I'm in) - mostly the Senns.
 
As great as the HM5 are - and I rate them very highly for a closed can - I'm seriously considering selling mine.

For me it's a HD25-1 II or RE0 for portable use and a DT880/K701/HD580 for home use. The HM5 comes in handy when I don't want to bother my girlfriend when I'm listening to media at night. The HM5 isn't a definite upgrade over the HD25-1 II though so they haven't yet secured their position amidst my headphone family. They're excellent closed gaming cans though so I might keep 'em just for that purpose. 
 

 

[Brooko]

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For me it's a HD25-1 II or RE0 for portable use and a DT880/K701/HD580 for home use. The HM5 comes in handy when I don't want to bother my girlfriend when I'm listening to media at night. The HM5 isn't a definite upgrade over the HD25-1 II though so they haven't yet secured their position amidst my headphone family. They're excellent closed gaming cans though so I might keep 'em just for that purpose. 
 

Nice open can selection 

.  I miss my DT880's (sold them to get the HD600).
 
I know what you mean about the HM5 - it's good at just about everything - and surprisingly good for positional gaming as well.  Decisions, decisions ...... 
 

 

[kingoftown1]

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Now that I have my Brainwavz HM5 for a couple of months, I learned that I still prefer my Sennheiser HD580/HD600. The HM5 is not quite on the same fidelity-level.

This is what I thought as well.  It's not quite as good as the HD600, but for a much cheaper closed version it does a lot of things very well.
 

 

[iCupboard]

Dear everyone. I am really considering these for being my next pair of headphones. I bought an AKG K272HD 2 years ago, and I am looking for a replacer.
I have one question. Are there any colourful spare cables or is there anyway to make them for this Brainwavz HM5? I maybe look like a wannabe right now, but I love colours like green, red, and yellow.
 
EDIT: And what is the best place to buy it in The Netherlands? I have yet to find a place where I can let it ship from The Netherlands. Any good and cheap place to get it from, with worldwide shipping?

 

[lejaz]

Has anyone had these as well as the Shure 840? I'm trying to decide between the two.....I'm looking for a flat/neutral sound signature close to the hd600/580, but closed and easier to drive. Anyone prefer these over the  shr-840.....or the reverse?

 

[kingoftown1]

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Has anyone had these as well as the Shure 840? I'm trying to decide between the two.....I'm looking for a flat/neutral sound signature close to the hd600/580, but closed and easier to drive. Anyone prefer these over the  shr-840.....or the reverse?

Can't offer a specific comparison since there were months between listening to the two, but I'm pretty sure I prefered the HM5.  Flatter frequency response, better soundstage and comfort.
 

 

[jorjjamur]

I like the hm5 better compared to shure 840, compared it in a store the other day, hm5 just sounds better to my ears.

 

[manveru]

If you want flat/neutral, HM5 is much closer to fitting that description than the Shures.

 

[manveru]

 
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Now that I have my Brainwavz HM5 for a couple of months, I learned that I still prefer my Sennheiser HD580/HD600. The HM5 is not quite on the same fidelity-level. It's still my go-to $120 closed headphone recommendation though. 

Also concurring with this, but in my case it was relative to the HE-300. It seemed to me that open vs. closed had a lot to do with it.

 

[SteveSatch]

I like the HM5 because of the value (price for performance) and I want closed headphones.  If I didn't/need want to isolate myself from the environment and the environment from my music I would be listening to one of my two channel speaker setups.  For me, headphones are all about isolation situations.  I came to the headphone world after years in the two channel and home theater audio world.