Show us your Head-Fi station at it's current state. No old pictures please...
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Stalker81598
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I've had it for about a month now. I think the HE-500 and the HD800 compliment each other as perfectly as two headphones possibly could. Everything the HE-500 lacks, the HD800 has in excess, and vice versa. The HD800 is the most resolving and clear sounding headphone I have ever heard. The level of detail is truly remarkable and the soundstage imaging, layering, and sheer size makes it fun to listen to. Listening to the HD800 feels like you have a direct connection to the source itself, as if there is no electronic device between your brain and the music. It's being beamed directly into your head. As cliche as it sounds, it's like you are actually there.
On the other hand, the HE-500 imparts its own character into the music. The warm, lush mids, super smooth treble and satisfying bass. You never forget it's there, but you don't want to because it sounds so good. The intimate soundstage is great for vocals. Everything sounds like it's closer to you and somehow more tangible. It's not as resolving of detail as the HD800 but it isn't necessarily a bad thing. It just sounds so effortless and musical as opposed to the more "accurate" HD800 which has a more energetic sound.
I wouldn't want to give either of them up as I enjoy them both immensely, but if I had to keep only one it would be the HE-500.
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That's a fine looking collection. I still want to try a T1 but I don't know of any places around here that would have Beyers in stock. Maybe ALO audio.
Also, that Norse cable is sexy.
I've had it for about a month now. I think the HE-500 and the HD800 compliment each other as perfectly as two headphones possibly could. Everything the HE-500 lacks, the HD800 has in excess, and vice versa. The HD800 is the most resolving and clear sounding headphone I have ever heard. The level of detail is truly remarkable and the soundstage imaging, layering, and sheer size makes it fun to listen to. Listening to the HD800 feels like you have a direct connection to the source itself, as if there is no electronic device between your brain and the music. It's being beamed directly into your head. As cliche as it sounds, it's like you are actually there.
On the other hand, the HE-500 imparts its own character into the music. The warm, lush mids, super smooth treble and satisfying bass. You never forget it's there, but you don't want to because it sounds so good. The intimate soundstage is great for vocals. Everything sounds like it's closer to you and somehow more tangible. It's not as resolving of detail as the HD800 but it isn't necessarily a bad thing. It just sounds so effortless and musical as opposed to the more "accurate" HD800 which has a more energetic sound.
I wouldn't want to give either of them up as I enjoy them both immensely, but if I had to keep only one it would be the HE-500.
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That's a fine looking collection. I still want to try a T1 but I don't know of any places around here that would have Beyers in stock. Maybe ALO audio.
Also, that Norse cable is sexy.
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I haven't seen a Realizer in so long that I forgot they existed! How do you enjoy the ESP950?
I haven't seen a Realizer in so long that I forgot they existed! How do you enjoy the ESP950?
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The ESP-950 is awesome - but for use with the Realiser I prefer the LA7000, as its sub-bass capabilities really give an impression of a powerful subwoofer... or at least as close as headphones get. In any case I don't see myself listening to music with the Realiser all the time, it's really more of a HT replacement (no chance of a 5.1 system in a rented apartment with thin walls).
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Thats one super collection. The 5 dynamic heavyweights! (granted that you've got HE500 not HE6 but hey!) If you could only keep one today... What would it be?
Thats one super collection. The 5 dynamic heavyweights! (granted that you've got HE500 not HE6 but hey!) If you could only keep one today... What would it be?
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Latest setup. Nothing I would call cheap but the items perform about as good as anything I’ve heard and they cost quite a bit less than the most expensive items I’ve owned.
Audio GD NFB 10ES2 as DAC/PRE and headphone amp. Just received it this week. Excellent volume control and versatility. Sound from the DAC USB input is incredibly revealing and spacious.
Hifiman HE-500 hardwired with Norse cable with 4 pin XLR (This was bought used and was already recabled when I bought them. I like the ergonomics of the cable)
QUAD 12L Active Monitors on Isoacoustic stands (really eliminates unwanted bass boominess). Incredible sound and value. Bought used for about the same price as the HE-500.
Very happy with where I am now with this setup. It doesn’t break the bank but sounds like it should.
Audio GD NFB 10ES2 as DAC/PRE and headphone amp. Just received it this week. Excellent volume control and versatility. Sound from the DAC USB input is incredibly revealing and spacious.
Hifiman HE-500 hardwired with Norse cable with 4 pin XLR (This was bought used and was already recabled when I bought them. I like the ergonomics of the cable)
QUAD 12L Active Monitors on Isoacoustic stands (really eliminates unwanted bass boominess). Incredible sound and value. Bought used for about the same price as the HE-500.
Very happy with where I am now with this setup. It doesn’t break the bank but sounds like it should.
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Very handsome set up. ^^^ That Norse cable looks so good with the hifimans
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LCD-2 are sold!
Hell of a collection you got there! Seems like the TH900s are the flavor of july-august, how are you liking those?
Dubstep Girl
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yes they are!! i love them, they're denon d7000 finally done right! the basshead's flagship
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i have to hear the HE-6 someday....
yes they are!! i love them, they're denon d7000 finally done right! the basshead's flagship
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HE-6 for me...
i have to hear the HE-6 someday....
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All these amps and computer screens. Some of you people must have hellish electricity bills
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