[El_Doug]

that was the most eloquent and perfect analogy I've ever read on this forum
 
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I spent 5 years with the Orpheus combo it's like drinking strawberry juice everyday ,the Stax Sr-009  is like crystal clear water
wich one do you choose in the long run?
 

 

 

[Hennyo]

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I spent 5 years with the Orpheus combo it's like drinking strawberry juice everyday ,the Stax Sr-009  is like crystal clear water
wich one do you choose in the long run?
 

 
That was beautiful! Perfect!

 
Overall, crystal clear water I think! Although the taste of both is seductive. I love both, and both are "the best" sounding transducers out there!

 

[Hennyo]

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[Guss2]

Although I haven't had the chance to hear the 009's, I've read many posts by those who thought they were too bright. That's certainly not a word I would use to describe the HE90's, that sounds more like every Grado I've tried. The Aristeaus is a more resolving amp than the HEV90 for sure, it removes the strawberry juice(syrupy) effect

 IMO. Gary 
 

 

[Piotr Ryka]

 
Orpheus with proper system is realistic, dynamic and with the best bass from all electrostatic headphones. I heard it with top SME turntable (Dynavector XV-1 cartridge) and it was the best headphone sound in almost every aspects I have ever heard. Pure magic.
 
Stax SR-009 is to me slightly like dance with ghosts.
 
Headphone strawberry or maybe more peach juice is rather Omega II.

 

[kiertijai]

I share the same feeling as Wiktor's
I find that the HE90 has the best bass and deepest
I also find the HE90 more involving than the SR009 which are beautiful but probably 
less life : like dance with ghosts?
O2 has a warmer sound , so it depends on personal preferences
Thai head-fiers are trying to build the KGSSHV and probably will finish within 2 months
Second DIY T2 will be ready within a month
The next step that we are thinking  and are keeping close watch  is the new  electrostatic amplifier , again
designed by Kevin 
Hope we know more about the electrostatic amplifier for each headphones

 

[Piotr Ryka]

Quote:

I share the same feeling as Wiktor's
I find that the HE90 has the best bass and deepest
I also find the HE90 more involving than the SR009 which are beautiful but probably 
less life : like dance with ghosts?
O2 has a warmer sound , so it depends on personal preferences
Thai head-fiers are trying to build the KGSSHV and probably will finish within 2 months
Second DIY T2 will be ready within a month
The next step that we are thinking  and are keeping close watch  is the new  electrostatic amplifier , again
designed by Kevin 
Hope we know more about the electrostatic amplifier for each headphones

 

Precisely, that is my opinion, but Wiktor’s is very similar. 
 

 

[thinker]

 

[CodeScripted]

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I show you who is Wiktor
 
 
 
                                                                                       
 
 

Umm! These are really really old pictures. I remember seeing these in other posts for HE90.
 
Wiktor has sold many HE90s on eBay, and I woundn't be surprised if the one thats being sold currently (for $33,299 ONLY

) will be one of his last pair. I assume this only because other auctions were sold between 17k-22k if I recall it correctly, and he really wants to milk the cow for this last pair.
 
I really hope Wiktor gets the T2 (which he has been looking for), where someone else knows how to make a coin off of him.
 
 

 

[blubliss]

Hmm, maybe I should trade him one of my T2s for the HEV90/HE90.

 

[neilvg]

I'm actually going to sell my HE90/HEV90 very soon.  Just an FYI.  I'm putting it all together with pictures today.  If anyone wants to PM me.. now's the time
 
Neil

 

[Magick Man]

New Sennheiser stats are debuting soon with demos at the RMAF.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/621997/ray-samuels-a-10-or-wes-for-sr-009/30#post_8602846

I'm stoked, maybe they really did hear my prayers? Now, I'm just hoping they don't screw up the tuning. :rolleyes:

 

[David1961]

While I think the HE-90 is the best looking headphone I've ever seen, if I was nitpicking which I suppose I am, I think it would have looked better with a wider headband, similar to the SR-009's leather section around 3". If this new electrostatic headphone Sennheiser's working on looked just like the HE-90 but with around a 3" wide headband, then not only would I definitely buy one, but I'd probably end up going to bed with it on.

 

[MorbidToaster]

The HE90 is in my top 2 for looks. It's a real looker when you get good pictures of it. I'd really like to hear it out of a proper amp.

 

[n3rdling]

Fly to the LA meet then