[akinari-kun]

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Interesting....I never thought the HTX7's were bright. But everybody's ears are different.

Actually, it's not bright per se, but with certain sources it sounds quite bright. I guess they're just very sensitive to the source, as well as EQing. Though, of course I listen to all my music with flat EQ. I know it sounds bright with my iPhone 4S, and most other mobile devices, but with my ODAC it sounds alright.
 
Impressions after listening for 2 hours:
 
Man, these are pretty dark! I truly hope they will open up a bit after an extensive burn-in, really not getting the sparkle I expected, for now at least.

 

[dragonhf]

I received the case I ordered from ebay.
It fits the JVC HA-S500 perfectly.

Here´s the link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181022589146?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
 

 

[Grayson73]

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Actually, it's not bright per se, but with certain sources it sounds quite bright. I guess they're just very sensitive to the source, as well as EQing. Though, of course I listen to all my music with flat EQ. I know it sounds bright with my iPhone 4S, and most other mobile devices, but with my ODAC it sounds alright.
 
Impressions after listening for 2 hours:
 
Man, these are pretty dark! I truly hope they will open up a bit after an extensive burn-in, really not getting the sparkle I expected, for now at least.

I agree that the treble is a little dark, which is why I prefer my Zero Audio Carbo Basso and Carbo Tenore IEMs.  I'm looking for an on-ear/over-ear that is a little brighter.

 

[syan]

both the S650 and the S500 are on sale for 30 bucks. the S500 was 40 bucks and the S650 was 90.
But what is the better headphone?
I haven't seen any comparison between those two.
 
People have said the S650 has good isolation, others said the opposite...
Both are comfortable.
 
What 'phone is better for me?
I listen to rock, punk, house mainly. I also play games such as Halo.
I already have AKG K403s (ultra-portable), but I want something that is very comfortable and has decent sound isolation. 
Portability is nice, but I already have portable 'phones so it's not a huge concern.
I want good bass, but not overwhelming bass.
I'll be using it with my phone, my computer (integrated sound for now, maybe ASUS Xonar or something later on) and don't have a headphone amp.

 

[TrollDragon]

The S500z's would obviously be the better headphone as this IS the S500 appreciation thread.

 

[syan]

... and that would make the S500s better than say, the MDR-1R just because this is the S500 appreciation thread? >

 

[xkonfuzed]

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... and that would make the S500s better than say, the MDR-1R just because this is the S500 appreciation thread? >

The truth is ugly isn't it. 

 

[TrollDragon]

Are the Sony's $30...

 

[TrollDragon]

The truth is ugly isn't it. 

Boo Yah!

 

[syan]

:<  im an IDIOT!!!!11!1! (or just misread the name).
THE ONE ON SALE is the HA-SR500, which seems to be a different model than the HA-S500.... so i'll go with the S650. I heard the ear pads are really nice and mold to your ear. Besides, it's on a pretty good sale at a store nearby. =D Sorry S500 fans.
 
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=16_1105&item_id=059557
^le impostor.

 

[xkonfuzed]

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:<  im an IDIOT!!!!11!1! (or just misread the name).
THE ONE ON SALE is the HA-SR500, which seems to be a different model than the HA-S500.... so i'll go with the S650. I heard the ear pads are really nice and mold to your ear. Besides, it's on a pretty good sale at a store nearby. =D Sorry S500 fans.
 
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=16_1105&item_id=059557
^le impostor.

 

[paloalto00]

Would you recommend me returning my Logitech UE 6000s for a pair of these?

 

[penmarker]

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Would you recommend me returning my Logitech UE 6000s for a pair of these?

Probably not. Keep the UEs, buy the S500.

 

[Kierkes]

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Would you recommend me returning my Logitech UE 6000s for a pair of these?

 
I've heard they're quite wonderful. Similar signature to the S500? Maybe?

 

[paloalto00]

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I've heard they're quite wonderful. Similar signature to the S500? Maybe?

 
It's just the little things that bother me, they don't get very loud without an amp and the right side is slightly louder than the left