[Mad Dude]

Hello Head-fiers,
 
I managed to stay away from Head-Fi for almost 4 months! Unfortunately my upgraditis is getting worse and I feel the urgent need to waste spend more money on headphones... again.
 
For the time being I'm quite happy with the Sennheiser my HD600, which is plugged into an Audio-gd Roc SA. I really like the HD600's tonality, but I often wish I had a headphone with higher resolution and smoother/more extended highs. Clearer bass would be nice too.
 
Now since the Roc SA has been designed with Orthos in mind (ridiculous power output), I was considering the LCD-2 and the HE5-LE. Another option would be the Beyer T1.
 
Now, which headphone would you suggest I should try? Should I consider something completely different? Should I run away as fast I can and never come back to Head-Fi?
I'm open for suggestions.
 
I'm planning to upgrade my source as well by the way, and get a serious CD or SACD player, but first I have to want to get a new headphone.

 

[blitzraider]

Do you have to though. If you're happy with the hd600, what's the problem. Usually I only get new 'phones when they break or when serve a new purpose that I need, such as (travelling needs, 'phone X that work better with certain genres than 'phone Y, etc). I'm happy with what I have.
 
Sorry, but I'm just trying to save you I guess. But then again, this is Head fi....
 
How about HD800?

 

[wuwhere]

I have an HD600. My HE6 is an upgrade over it.

 

[Mad Dude]

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Do you have to though. If you're happy with the hd600, what's the problem. Usually I only get new 'phones when they break or when serve a new purpose that I need, such as (travelling needs, 'phone X that work better with certain genres than 'phone Y, etc). I'm happy with what I have.

 
Of course I have to! I mean, what purpose would there be in life if not to get better (and more expensive) audio gear?
...Just kidding.
 
But seriously - I like the HD600, sure, but I want more resolution, better highs, clearer bass et cetera. Additionally, I am hoping to find a headphone that works well with any kind of music, not just a few. The HD600 works with a rather vide variety of music, but not with fast-paced genres such as rock or metal... I have a RS1 for this purpose, but I'd love to have only one phone that can do everything.
 
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Originally Posted by blitzraider 
Sorry, but I'm just trying to save you I guess. But then again, this is Head fi....

 
Your effort is much appreciated. But I'm afraid its much too late for that, he he.
 
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How about HD800?

 
I have not yet had the chance to listen to the HD800, but from what I've been reading here on Head-Fi I highly doubt that it would fit my preferences. It is often described as a "better K701" with enormous detail, clarity and sounstage - and very unforgiving on poor recordings. Not what I am looking for.
 
 
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I have an HD600. My HE6 is an upgrade over it.

I didn't realise that the HE6 is already released, but I guess it would be another option then - it comes with a $250 higher price tag than the LCD2 though, and $500 more than the HE5LE.
 

 

[dcpoor]

isn't the HE6 currently $999 due to the intro pricing promotion? so basically the same as the LCD2

 

[Mad Dude]

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isn't the HE6 currently $999 due to the intro pricing promotion? so basically the same as the LCD2

You are right, I must have overlooked this...
 
And there is free shipping. This makes the HE-6 even more "affordable" than the LCD2. So tempting!
 
One major concern I have with the LCD-2 is wearing comfort. That cable looks like something you could use to tow a ship across the atlantic...

 

[wuwhere]

Not to bash on LCD, no wait time on HE-6 order, from all of my LCD read, seems like cable modding is popular unlike HE-6.

 

[samjun]

How about Beyerdynamic T1?

 

[Mad Dude]

... Dammit. Perhaps I will regret this, but I just placed an order for the HE-6

 
Better wearing comfort, a more flexible cable and a 3-year-warranty are some serious advantages over the LCD-2 IMO.
 
 
No I'm going to wait and pray that my gear isn't completely inadequate to drive them...

 

[wuwhere]

They have a 30 day refund just in case.

 

[Uncle Erik]

I transitioned from mostly listening to the HD-600 to a HD-800. I found it an excellent upgrade. The LCD2 is an excellent headphone. I've thought about buying one, but I don't know if it'd get much headtime compared to the HD-800. I worry about liking it well enough, but having it in the box while I listen to the HD-800. I generally liked the T1, as well. The bass is slightly too much for me. I would not mind having one around, but that's an awful lot of money for something that would only get occasional use.

The HD-800 has nothing in common with the K-701. It has an entirely different sound signature.

 

[Currawong]

If you're used to the HD-600s, you'd have probably found the LCD-2s a bit too dark (long story here, but I had a similar issue with Stax Omega IIs).  The HE-6s will likely be a good choice, however, DO upgrade your source indeed in a serious way. 

 

[Mad Dude]

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If you're used to the HD-600s, you'd have probably found the LCD-2s a bit too dark (long story here, but I had a similar issue with Stax Omega IIs).

 
Possible - Depending on the record, I find even the HD600 to be a bit too dark and too heavy on bass. I guess the HE-6 wasn't a completely wrong choice.
 
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I transitioned from mostly listening to the HD-600 to a HD-800. [...]
The HD-800 has nothing in common with the K-701. It has an entirely different sound signature.

 
Oh well! Looks like I have to try the HD800 as well some time

I was mostly worried about them being very unforgiving on poor recordings, of which I have quite a few. But this will likely be the case with the HE-6 as well, and so my RS1 will probably still get some headtime.
 
 
Anyway, thanks to you guys for the replies! Can't wait to hear the HE-6