[smcginni]

Unfortunately the HE-500 is too heavy for me.   

I got a padded headband for it on amazon (I think it's listed for Beyers) and it's enough to make it work. I wouldn't mind putting it on a diet, though!

 

[animefreeks]

Just out of curiosity, what would you all price the HD 700's at? I know MSRP is around $1000 and based on reviews, it doesn't sound like $1000 quality. And please don't say "free"...lol

 

[pdrm360]

  Just out of curiosity, what would you all price the HD 700's at? I know MSRP is around $1000 and based on reviews, it doesn't sound like $1000 quality. And please don't say "free"...lol

 
I just can tell you if I don’t already have my HD700 I would buy one for sure.  

 

[XVampireX]

  Just out of curiosity, what would you all price the HD 700's at? I know MSRP is around $1000 and based on reviews, it doesn't sound like $1000 quality. And please don't say "free"...lol

 
$1000 is just about right.
The trolls who say otherwise are just trolls who can't believe that something can sound like an HD800 for less

 

[pdrm360]

Schiit Bifrost/Lyr -> HD700 is really pleasant.  

 

[MohawkUS]

Just out of curiosity, what would you all price the HD 700's at? I know MSRP is around $1000 and based on reviews, it doesn't sound like $1000 quality. And please don't say "free"...lol

It's not to far off imo. While I did prefer the Beyerdynamic T90, the HD700 was technically better. It did more things right; but the things the Beyer did right made it appeal to me more. If I had to put a price on the HD700 it I'd say $850. I think it's SQ will really depend on what amplifier you're pairing it with though. I tested it with an overly warm amp and the Senn really needs something more neutral, if not laid back I think.

 

[pdrm360]

It's not to far off imo. While I did prefer the Beyerdynamic T90, the HD700 was technically better. It did more things right; but the things the Beyer did right made it appeal to me more. If I had to put a price on the HD700 it I'd say $850. I think it's SQ will really depend on what amplifier you're pairing it with though. I tested it with an overly warm amp and the Senn really needs something more neutral, if not laid back I think.

 
It’s interesting to see how different taste and preferences exist. I prefer the Lyr over the more neutral Asgard 2 for the HD700.

 

[Eee Pee]

I'd price them a little lower than $1000 to give them a marketing advantage over the LCD 2.  But they're not twice better than the $500 HD 650.  But the HD 800 isn't three times better.  So Senn has simply said here's our $500 level, our $1000 level and our $1500 level.

 

[Deni5]

  I'd price them a little lower than $1000 to give them a marketing advantage over the LCD 2.  But they're not twice better than the $500 HD 650.  But the HD 800 isn't three times better.  So Senn has simply said here's our $500 level, our $1000 level and our $1500 level.

 
You get more soundstage the more you pay

 

[XVampireX]

HD700 has really awesome soundstage, can it get any better, really?

 

[Deni5]

   
$1000 is just about right.
The trolls who say otherwise are just trolls who can't believe that something can sound like an HD800 for less

 
I paid 800 USD for mine HD-700 (new) and that is what I think it's worth. You can find a used HD-800 for ~1000 USD. If it's in good shape then I wouldn't hesitate getting the HD-800 over HD-700. Then again I would never buy a new HD-800 (bought mine used) - as good as it is imo it's not worth that much. If you like analyzing music and want to extract every bit of detail from music then HD-800 is a great choice. In the case of HD-800 vs HD-700 you also have to have in mind that the HD-800 uses better build material, driver and so on. Everything counts and in the end you get a headphone that has better handling of distortion which provides a cleaner more exact presentation. I can also understand that the HD-800 is troublesome for some - many don't like analyzing music and hyperdetail as it can provide a negative impact on the enjoyment of music because a badly recorded track won't sound good at all so I'm not a believer of the "one headphone to rule them all" - that is why I keep most of my headphones that I consider good enough. One for each occasion.
 

  HD700 has really awesome soundstage, can it get any better, really?

 
HD-800 has better but it's not night and day difference.

 

[pdrm360]

  I'd price them a little lower than $1000 to give them a marketing advantage over the LCD 2.  But they're not twice better than the $500 HD 650.  But the HD 800 isn't three times better.  So Senn has simply said here's our $500 level, our $1000 level and our $1500 level.

 
And HD650 isn't twice time better than the $240 HD598.

 

[Kernmac]

   
And HD650 isn't twice time better than the $240 HD598.

And the HD598 isn't 4 times the $60 PX100.  Comparing cost to performance (which is subjective anyway) is a nonsense.  If headfiers think it those terms, you will always be better off with something like the Yuin PK2.

 

[pdrm360]

  And the HD598 isn't 4 times the $60 PX100.  Comparing cost to performance (which is subjective anyway) is a nonsense.  If headfiers think it those terms, you will always be better off with something like the Yuin PK2.

 
 
And what about comparing the PX100 to the $25 HD201?  Just kidding 

 

[pdrm360]

Anyway I truly like my $1000 HD700.