sphinxvc
Headphoneus Supremus
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I'm not sure why people bother to compare the HE-4s or any of the Denon headphones to reference headphones like the HD650s. Those headphones aren't trying to achieve reference sound. The whole comparison is arbitrary and pointless.
Looking forward to reading that. There's no question you've heard the HD650 at its best and will present a balanced comparison. With the exception of impressions of the LCD-2 or HE-6, I'm quite wary of the hyperbole laced proclamations of such and such ortho putting the HD650 to shame. The lower tier orthos seem to be getting a lot of attention lately and it's been stated and now regurgitated by those who haven't even heard both, that the HE-4 blows the HD650 out of the water. Personal preferences aside, I suspect those making these comments haven't heard the HD650 through components that do it justice. This is from a Headfonia article on the HE-4:
Now the HE-500 may be a more substantial upgrade to justify the expense but the HD650 comparison towards the end of this article gives me pause. Some selective quoting:
Seems like the LCD-2 is the only way to go for someone who loves the HD650 in the first place.
I'm not sure why people bother to compare the HE-4s or any of the Denon headphones to reference headphones like the HD650s. Those headphones aren't trying to achieve reference sound. The whole comparison is arbitrary and pointless.