[Dubstep Girl]

hey btw guys, anyone heard the HE-500s through the WA6-SE yet?
 
i've been considering selling my RS1i and pro 900 for a pair
 
(LCD-2 > rs1i for rock due to cleaner sound and bass slam, and pro 900 has alot of bass bass but too muddy/bright compared to D7000)
 
i think they would complement my LCD-2/HD-800/T1 well

 

[keph]

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hey btw guys, anyone heard the HE-500s through the WA6-SE yet?
 
i've been considering selling my RS1i and pro 900 for a pair
 
(LCD-2 > rs1i for rock due to cleaner sound and bass slam, and pro 900 has alot of bass bass but too muddy/bright compared to D7000)
 
i think they would complement my LCD-2/HD-800/T1 well

 
My HE-500 is being amp-ed by the WA6SE and the amp does a really good job..for driving the HE-500 i prefer the 6FD7 tubes...

 

[Ahzari]

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hey btw guys, anyone heard the HE-500s through the WA6-SE yet?
 
i've been considering selling my RS1i and pro 900 for a pair
 
(LCD-2 > rs1i for rock due to cleaner sound and bass slam, and pro 900 has alot of bass bass but too muddy/bright compared to D7000)
 
i think they would complement my LCD-2/HD-800/T1 well

I had the HE500s with the SE.. while it gives it tons of power - I wasn't impressed with the HE500s. Don't know if it was the pairing or just the headphones but I decided to part ways with the phones. Your T1s are a step up in every way IMO.
 
Also I don't know if they updated that awful cable mine shipped with (this was back in February), but there were a notable number of breakage cases with the silver cable and after seeing/experiencing it I can see why. The HE500 thread has more info.

 

[stevefox]

I have a WA6-SE with the Sophia 274B.  Senn HD-650, AKG-K701, and a pair of 1974 Superex Pro-6D, each of which cost more than all the ikea furniture in my room combined. 

 

 

[Dubstep Girl]

thanks guys for your opinions. still considering the HE-500 or some other headphone within that range.
 
 
my RS1i with buttons and my Pro 900 are now up for sale.

 

[jc9394]

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thanks guys for your opinions. still considering the HE-500 or some other headphone within that range.
 
 
my RS1i with buttons and my Pro 900 are now up for sale.

 
Not sure you want to get the HE-500 when you have the LCD-2 already, it did not impress me at all when I compared to LCD-2.  If you are considering HE-6, that will be different.  I was really impress when I borrow one a month ago when it was powered by the speaker tap of my Marantz receiver, not so good with WA22 or beta22 headphone out.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

what was the sound like?
 
i've heard everything about the HE-500. from fuller bass and mids than the HD 800 with less detail to some people just saying they're  thin and distant. some1 told me bass was crazy but not LCD-2 like, someone said bassless and weak. so im really confused lol
 
 
as of right now my top headphone is the T1 followed closely by the mighty LCD-2 and the HD 800 being a fun listen too depending on the music.

 

[jc9394]

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what was the sound like?
 
i've heard everything about the HE-500. from fuller bass and mids than the HD 800 with less detail to some people just saying they're  thin and distant. some1 told me bass was crazy but not LCD-2 like, someone said bassless and weak. so im really confused lol
 
 
as of right now my top headphone is the T1 followed closely by the mighty LCD-2 and the HD 800 being a fun listen too depending on the music.

 
Don't waste your money on any more headphone, you have the finest headphones already.  I'm kicking myself selling the T1. 
 
The HE-500's bass is kind of loose compare to LCD-2, and mid especially female vocal is thin and distant compare to LCD-2 and HD800.  Well, if you don't have the T1, LCD-2, and HD800 to compare to, I will recommend it.

 

[Ahzari]

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Don't waste your money on any more headphone, you have the finest headphones already.  I'm kicking myself selling the T1. 
 
The HE-500's bass is kind of loose compare to LCD-2, and mid especially female vocal is thin and distant compare to LCD-2 and HD800.  Well, if you don't have the T1, LCD-2, and HD800 to compare to, I will recommend it.

+1.. similar experience with the HE500s sound. If you enjoy the LCD2/T1, I'd imagine you'd like the TH900s.. save your money from the HE500 purchase and aim for the TH900, IMO 

 

[musicman59]

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Not sure you want to get the HE-500 when you have the LCD-2 already, it did not impress me at all when I compared to LCD-2.  If you are considering HE-6, that will be different.  I was really impress when I borrow one a month ago when it was powered by the speaker tap of my Marantz receiver, not so good with WA22 or beta22 headphone out.

 
I agree. I was able to compare a pair of HE-500 to my HE-6 both using the Dark Star and the HE-6 clearly blew the HE-500 away in everything. 

 

[Xcalibur255]

The impressions on the HE-500 seem a bit more negative here than in the phones' impression thread it seems.  I was under the impression they were considered to be in the same league as the LCD-2, just with some differences in presentation and natural strengths.
 
Their lower price vs. the LCD-2 has landed them on my consideration list, but every time I think I might be sold I run into a bunch of people who don't care for them and I begin to wonder again. 

 

[Ultrainferno]

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The impressions on the HE-500 seem a bit more negative here than in the phones' impression thread it seems.  I was under the impression they were considered to be in the same league as the LCD-2, just with some differences in presentation and natural strengths.
 
Their lower price vs. the LCD-2 has landed them on my consideration list, but every time I think I might be sold I run into a bunch of people who don't care for them and I begin to wonder again. 

 
I actually find them to compliment very well and I end up using the HE-500 far more then the LCD-2, except when I'm in the mood for the better guitar work.

 

[dannie01]

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I actually find them to compliment very well and I end up using the HE-500 far more then the LCD-2, except when I'm in the mood for the better guitar work.

 
Other than the matter of driving by a proper amp to utilize each phone's potential, personal preference is also key factor to judge how it sound good (compliment) or bad (negative feedback) to different people.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

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I actually find them to compliment very well and I end up using the HE-500 far more then the LCD-2, except when I'm in the mood for the better guitar work.

 
the LCD-2 does make guitars sound really good, and so do my T1, thats why the grado shall be no more (at least until i can buy the ps1000) 

 
so what are your impressions of the HE-500?

 

[Xcalibur255]

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I actually find them to compliment very well and I end up using the HE-500 far more then the LCD-2, except when I'm in the mood for the better guitar work.

They have my eye because of their reputation for putting more space between notes than the LCD-2.  Coming from the AKG K701 such as I am I figure the dense imaging of an ortho might be a bit of a shell shock at first so I was looking to find a middle ground.