I collected Japanese tweets of those who auditoned YH-5000SE and translated their impressions of sound and comfort.
(I ignored their comments for accessories, price, history, appearance, etc.)
Keywords often mentioned are;
Natural, fast, high resolution, good spacial positioning, wide sound stage, ultralight, and comfortable.
@conomi_notes
The cable is tough-looking
The sound was elegant and polite throughout the entire range but not very unique.
The sound of the analog vinyl records <played with GT-5000 and C-5000> was breathtaking.
It could be supreme if upstream is improved.
@proximabergamia
I thought it was done for the first time.
I'm sure I'll buy it.
@KenTaniguchi3
The sound of the current headphones has reached the ultimate level with Utopia and D8000, and it is a matter of individuality now. Still, these headphones <YH-5000SE> are very impressive with their mysterious spatial expression in which the sound field itself is vast, but the sound is very close.
@ri7_clw
Great sense of realism and expansion of the sound stage both in width and depth.
It is different from the narcotic comfort of MEZE.
It <YH-5000SE> can be extraordinary if the upstream is well-arranged.
@MrBullet_audio
Even with the output from the DAP <SP3000>, the sound stage and resolution are incredible.
@neet_king
The sound was natural and refined, without any peculiarities.
The resolution and speed of the bass were incredibly excellent.
Natural, the sound rises and disappears quickly.
They are so natural that I might mistake them for ordinary headphones.
@pontax3
Good transient and positioning, high resolution
The soundstage is at a similar level to UTOPIA
Vocals stay at the center
The bass is not deep but sharp
@u3Lq3gXPY0o5Pha
My DAP is not competent enough, but I love it <YH-5000SE>.
@katorikatori
It is characterized by physical lightness and a wide soundstage.
Resolution and the balance of high, mid, and bass and positioning are also good.
Are the vocals a bit? It may be a problem upstream.
It has a lot of potentials. High expectations!
@Tickbook
Soft and spacious sound
Perfect for recordings with an emphasis on space,
It may not be suitable for jumbled songs
@harahrix
Ultra-light and comfortable.
Easy to drive
A bit of emphasis on mid
Speedy sound
The cable is very flexible
@kansan
For classical music, the YH-5000SE was better than Utopia
Its sharp and fast response was excellent.
@usage_e
Super lightweight.
The sound is massive, yet has a good "through" feeling
Fine detail can be heard in the lows and highs
Character is apparent in a small volume
It differentiates itself from other high-end headphones.