[MajinWu]

I'm in a tought decision right now. I've narrowed my closed headphone options down to these two cans. Both isolate well, are comfortable (v6+beyer pads), drivable by protable (both 64 ohms). From searching threads I think the A500 has better mids and highs, and the V6 has more powerful extended bass as opposed to the A500's tight, rolling-off, bass. I read a lot about V6's from searching threads, but didn't get as many impressions of the A500's as I would like. Can you guys help me?

 

[Daroid]

Have heard neither of them, so I can't comment, though the general impressions from the threads I read is that the V6 is somewhat hyped, even to sound in the same league as a DT770. Though I also see people judging that it is a phone with too much bass, on the tip to being boomy/overwhelming. The HD-25 would also fit in above them, very well for what you are looking for, but again depends on how much you want to spend....

 

[MajinWu]

I guess not many people own A500's. Well, how about A55's? They're only $5 cheaper than A500's at audiocubes.

 

[wallijonn]

you should really try to attend a meet. before going, ask the rest of the guys to bring their portable stuff.

you really should listen. you might end up with a set of eggos or the DT250-80 or any other headphone, instead.

as one who got burned by the AD10, i can not advocate a ATH purchase without first listening. if you bought the A500 or A55, and you didn't like them, who would buy it? if however you bought a V6 or DT250, someone is more likely to buy it.

 

[plainsong]

It you're willing to order ATH's from Japan, why not Ultrasone HIFI650's from Meier Audio in Germany? If you want to see if they would be good for you, just do a search in the forums here. I'm ordering some myself and of course will be posting the requisite first, second, and third impressions when I get them.

Edit: Whoops, I remember now you said something about a price limit. Many of us Headfiers don't understand the meaning of budget - unless it's our own, and even then it's a mystery to us.

 

[Roy2001]

Can you tell me the reason why you narrow down to these 2 brand/model?

I have Sen 590/497, I borrow a V6 for 2 weeks and hate it. It sounds like BOSE speakers, 100 hz peak and bright upper mid, not neutral at all.

 

[MajinWu]

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Originally posted by Roy2001 Can you tell me the reason why you narrow down to these 2 brand/model? I have Sen 590/497, I borrow a V6 for 2 weeks and hate it. It sounds like BOSE speakers, 100 hz peak and bright upper mid, not neutral at all.

Well, for one thing, I was offered a deal for the A500's (4 months old) for $80 shipped, which is $30 cheaper than ordering them off audiocubes. I'm not a big fan of canal phones. Not comfortable to me.
I really need a good set of sub $100, easy-to-drive, closed headphones for college so I wont disturb people around me, so I was down to V6/7506, A55, A500, and HD280. I chose these mainly because I was looking primarily for good bass. The A500 seemed to be the successor to A55 with the D.A.D.S, and from reading countless V6 vs. HD280 threads, I feel that the V6 suits my tastes better. The beyer pads are a must, of course.

 

[plainsong]

If it makes you feel better, I've not heard any of the phones you're considering, but in your shoes and choosing blindly, I'd go with the V6/7506.

 

[D-EJ915]

I have the A500's and I'd have to say that they are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, and the sound quality is very good...I like them a lot and they don't hurt after hours of use, so I'd have to say that you should buy them instead