Z Review - HiFiman HE-500
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Having recently taken a huge interest in the audio I consume, your videos are quickly becoming a staple for me! Keep up the great work.
I am glad that I bought this headphone. Hifiman doesn't make one like this anymore, none of the newer ones.
Bestintheverse website is back again, i bought the cables today, thanks!
Love the reviews mate, they are informative and funny.
I love mine. I have never tried it with the Alpha pads but I did change to the Focus pads and they were a huge improvement over the stock pads. They also look right when attached. My 400i and K7XX are gathering dust at this point.
Gray Au If I wasn't stuck in Asia I would consider it. That said, it is good to have backup cans.
The wool headband replacement is great if your M-50 headband starts peeling and very cheap on eBay.
Hi Zeos, between HE-500 and LCD-2, which would you go with? Accessories aside? Just judging the headphones themselves.
Lol, first thing I did when I bought a 68 Series 1 Jaguar was to change the electrics so you are spot on there.
While i'm here and for the miniscule chance that you would respond, I have the HD700 any recommendations for earpads?
Hi Zeos! Thanks for the review. How would you compare it to the Audeze EL-8 open? Thank you.
I tested the bass on STFU by Pink Guy, it's distorted a bit. Is there something I'm missing?
This guy's reviews get you amped up about a product so much lol.. couple months and I'm getting these for sure
+Keith Scull Couple of months? YOU NEED TO GET MORE AMPED!
+Z Reviews LOL, that's actually literally true.. I may need a better amp, u think a FiiO E7 would do ?
+Z Reviews OKAY OKAY you win.. they're on the way in the mail NOW.. thank you, paypal CREDIT
why is the wire it came with the headphones so bad ? you mean you dont like the length and esthetics of that wire ?
6:35 lol!! Now that's dedication!! Where you at Hifiman?
Z Reviews ATH-M50x or Sony MDR1R? I'm currently using hd 598, can't decide on my next pair. Someone recommended the k612 pro's but I want my next set to be closed back. Been looking at bose soundtrue but those don't seem that good.
How do they compare to HE-400? I've been trying to figure this out for months now because I want one of them. HE-500 is pretty expensive, but if the difference is big enough, I might go for it.
Also, I'm not interested in anything else like 400i and such, but just these two. I'd just love to hear what you think of the sound difference between these two because I can't get my hands on them to hear it for myself.
I've seen and read tons of reviews on both, but lots of conflicting info out there. I've also seen your vid on HE-400 and that was great.
Can you take a minute and help me decide? Cheers man, love your vids!
David Katara Gvozdenovic It has been a while since the original 400's were on my head but the 500's are definitely more balanced. Where the low end of the 400's were the show stoppers the 500's are elevated everywhere.
What is the cheapest dac/amp that can power these efficiently??
I auditioned both HE-500 and HE-6 in a headphone meet and I feel like both headphones are remarkably similiar. HE-6 perhaps sounded a bit more detailed for me, but it could be affected by the different amp I tested on HE-500 (tube amp)
Personally, I don't find HE-6 to be well worth the money when HE-500 isn't all that different compared to it
Ricky Winata In that case I will take the HE6's off your hands.. $300 sound good?
Found one at goodwill today. Yeah, full kit and everything. Wire, papers, extra ear cups. On the shelf, $9.99 in it's case. Up to now, best headphones I've had are the same pair of wired Apple headphones I've had since highschool that came with my iPhone 5. Needless to say, fairly happy with it.
How u got it for 10 dollars
Should I get this or the HE-400i? I like neutral, but I'm open to "fun" headphones as well. Is it worth trying to find this headphone anymore? It's discontinued and dead on every retailer I could find, and I can barely even find it used. It seems that the 400i is replacing both the 400 AND the 500 in one fell swoop. Should I just buy the 400i and let this beast live on in memory?
+uniongrunt Nothing sounds quite like the 500's. If you want a taste of fun those are certainly them. The 400i are precisely neutral and while great I don't define it as fun.
Are these still worth it over other headphones in the same bracket, or is there another headphone at around 400 which you would say is better than these?
I've had these headphones for a while, probably when they first came out, and they do sound outstanding as is… I'm going to upgrade the cable and pads and see how they are.
I've noticed the KRKs in your set up in the last few videos. I would love to hear your thoughts on those.
Matt Oliveira Im waiting until August for that review as those are going to be part of the Patreon "Liquidation" for that month. So far they are pretty good. Here is the official line up. i.imgur.com/5bQ52Xp.jpg
i m going for the cables, i saw the artemis cables for 150 euros shipping included, i saw other on ebay but i think this are the one you have in this video, good deal?
+Sebastián Macrini Yes? maybe.. not sure. Bestintheverse made the cables on that pair
Z Reviews, how does this compares to Stax 2170?
Would you still recommend these?
channel is great, just flood it with gear reviews. Hey could you do an SVS SB16 ULTRA and a JL E112?
And one of the new Emotiva subs with the passive radiator.
amazon says its easy to drive and you say its hard. im confused
how the heck did you get those alpha pads on there?
i have the vali hybrid amp and I own the phillips x2 and akg k702.
I like phillips but sometimes they can be muddy. K702 is great but too analytical
i've been looking at hd650 and He- 500s
which one should i get?
The HE500's if you can grab a set are pretty fantastic.
I'm slightly confused by your "W" shape sound signature. To me it sounds like you push the low bass, mids, and upper highs way up which leaves two big recessed dips in the sound. Could you please clarify!
And yes I remember impressing my girlfriend with headphones some time ago, good ol M50X. We both know about its flaws, but it's a good bet for a college student low on cash and needs it to do everything and go anywhere. Sadly most of our friends have beats...
Jefafa Von Richthofen It isn't precisely like a W it is more a metaphor for every sound sounding enhanced in some way. Check the sound demo out, someone there said it clarified the W signature I described.
Good day! tell me, be kind, how are the nozzles called?
How are these compared to the sendy aiva?
Hey zeos! How does the he400 compare to the 500? You've reviewed both. Which one would you choose if you were on budget? Is it worth the extra 250? I can get 2 400 for 1 500.
2airtoon21 Don't know why you would need two pair of 400's but they are both great but these are more usable. The 400's are bass hammers more than balanced headphones. So if you want balanced you have to spend the bucks.
ah k thanks. 2 drivers for each ear= profit
you can put those MrSpeakers earpads right on? I mean they are compatible in connection?
+bloozism The pads just stretch over the plastic ring so yes.
Just got a pair of these since a friend offered me a deal I couldn't pass up. Came with some jerg pads, a custom cable and can cozy are in the mail. I've got $250 to get a DAC/AMP combo that will do these some justice, ideally something that emphasizes the lows and can add that extra punch electronica craves. Buying used seems mandatory to stretch that into something respectable. So far a used ODAC seems ideal for the DAC...but the AMP? A DIY kit from garage1217 seems promising. Something Schitty could also work. I've heard good things about the Emotiva Mini-x a-100 with them. Heck, a good old O2 might work and save some cash. Thoughts?
+Necronis _ Many people have recommended the Schiit Lyr 2, as they provide plenty of power to drive the HE-500.
I think I might just go with the Audio-GD NFB-15 (or NFB-12) DAC/AMP combo. Maybe the NFB-11, if I can find used at a good price. The Audio-GD unites are all in one DAC/AMP unites with plenty of power for the HE-500s. TheNFB-15 and NFB-12 are said to be a bit warmer than the Schiit stack (at leat the Magni 2 + Modi 2, not sure about the Lyr 2) and the NFB-11. Really tring to decide between the NFB-12 and NFB-15. EDIT: Just contacted Audio-GD and the NFB-12 and 15 have been discontinued. The NFB-11 is still available.
Just started looking so maybe other have more info.
I'm almost exactly in the same position. I just got these headphones and have 200-250 to spend on a DAC and amp.
I mostly narrowed my search down to the Schiit Uber stack or the NFB 11, but there's a good $100 difference between those two for me (audio GD being more expensive).
What did you end up deciding on?
+Kevin Glover just got my NFB-11 today. it sound very good and very clean, but I find it a little bright, especially with the HE-500 (thought the 500 where a touch bright to begin with). I installed used the "Equalizer APO" app on my computer and brought down the treble across the board -3dB and bumped up the bass some to warm thing up a bit. sounds better. I may eventually get a garage1217 Project Polaris to connect to the NFB-11 and use it as the amp potion, or a Lyr 2.
Are these good for gaming?
Hi, I just discovered your channel and you sound like a guy that knows his cans.I was wondering if you could help me decide what headphones to purchase. The choices are either the he 400i, he 500 and the Philips x2. They will be used for music and gaming, whichever provides the best of two worlds.
+PolloliciousGaming For gaming and music I'd recommended the X2. Comfortable, great soundstage and really good for music, gaming or movies.
The 500 are a special beast:
Heavy.
ergonomics Can be uncomfortable for many.
No longer in production, so you have to find one used.
Many say the 400i soundstage isn't very big and less ideal for gaming. I won't know how true this is until mine arrive in a week or so.
+RojasTKD7 Hi, can you please update? I have dillemma between X2 and 400i, I'd get 400i but the soundstage bothers me a bit as until now all my cans were closed and I want to try something more open at last
I got an LCD-2c for $600 and I bought a pair of these on ebay for about $400 because I've always wanted one :p It sounds like it's going to be a good compliment (don't have the HE-500 yet) so here's to hoping it was a good decision.
So, how'd that go?
I eventually sold both, HD600 killed them for me. 2c sounded way too rolled off in the treble and the hd600 just suited my tastes better than the he-500.
OMG I can't wait for the alpha review!!!
Jack Why? The headphones won't best this. I think he's already made that pretty clear in this review.
SweatBloodNFL because I like to watch z review shit is that ok?
Jack Fair enough. But I never said it wasn't okay. I was literally just asking you a question.
SweatBloodNFL [Mrs Pancakes says] "You don't KNOW me..."
Z Reviews "Then let me get to know you dammit!"
Hi Z, this product is already discontinued. Can you recommend another one with as good sound quality and soundstage with similar pricing?
The only thing as aggressive as these is the STAX. But they cost more now.
Thanks Z
Hello!!!
Bought the Audio Technica ATH AD900, thanks, Now I want to upgrade My HIFIMAN HE500 with the Alpha pads, what i would like to know is if i can put those pads by myself easily, a dumb question but for 80 dollars (pads plus shipping) i prefer to be more that sure. Thank you!!!!!
+Sebastián Macrini They should just stretch around without much issue. Check my new 400S video you see me put the Brainwavz pads on them.
+Z Reviews Bought them!! Thanks
How would you compare these to the Audeze LCD-2?
+KLUBHEAD10 LCD-2's are laid back in comparison. These get way up in your face.
You can actually ditch the stupid rings and use doublesided tape. Many owners of the old Hifiman series use Audeze pads with the supplied tape rings.
What's worse the HD700 cable or the HE-500 cable?
P6fitz 500 cable. At least I respect the remarkable overbuilt-ness of the 700. These are just shit through and through.
Mr. Z.. can you please enlighten and tell what the difference is between the 400i's that you reviewed recently and the 400S? Was checking their spec sheets and besides the difference in sensitivity and impedance they both looked the same ( the 400S even comes with 3(!) earpads in the box.. well I could order the focus pads and would still save a lot of money ). The old 400's have gone down to $250.
metring073 I haven't heard the 420's (my name for the 400S) They make a lot of claims saying they are better and lighter but I am not sure what difference they have from the 410's (400i's name). If I get a set this will all be settled.
Z Reviews Thank again for the great review. you gonna grab a couple of top headphones and anime in Japan? If ever you're heading to Osaka be sure to go to Nippombashi ( Denden town what they usually call - a lot of tech, toys, gadgets, anime stuff )
Not sure what my spending budget will be. I will have to wait a bit.
Hi i am trying to get into the link of the cables but i cannot, could you give me the link please. Another question,Dou you know the Audio Technica ATH AD900X, i m looking for a second pair of good open headphones for my trips not too expensives, that i could use without headphone amplifier
+Sebastián Macrini The link in the description is current www.bestintheversecables.com/ I think he is on vacation but you can message him anyway. The 900's would be a good choice for what you want.
thanks for all the advices, greetings from Spain!
Do the alpha pads fit directly? Same mounting system?
Kurt Hertel Not really. You need to take the plastic rings out of the stock pads and put the alphas on those first. Then they clip on.
Just got my HE-500 today. Mine came with focus pads installed (pleather and valor pads in box) and what looks like the clip on headband pad from the DT-770s. I paid $404 and feel I did well.
I don't find the 500s as uncomfortable as some, but I already have the Brainwavz angled pads on order (much more affordable than the Alpha Dog pads, cuz $60 vs $25) as well as a shorter replacement cable with a 3.5mm termination.
So far I really like these headphones. I'm running them off my mobile DAC/AMPs (Sound Blaster E5/ JDS Labs C5D), so there is probably room for improvement. Looking into a more powerful setup and hopefully these great headphones will sound even better.
RojasTKD7 just bought these what portable setup do you recommend to have these sound good ?
These, or M1060's? (pairing with the NFB-11)
Both great. These are more rare.
Can i ask u to try on the he 500s with the he 400i focus pads and compare them with the alpha pads?
Darkkp92 Unfortunately the 500's have flown the coup.. Literally they are on there way down under. BUT.. Another set approaches as part of another review thingy. BUT the focus pads aren't here anymore either. So....
The alpha pads are comfy but the base sounds like mud with them on and looses clarity detail the focus a pads sounds clear base is detailed and tight I have both pads and the focus a pads wins .
dac/amp:
-fiio e10k
-fiio e07k
-smsl m2
-smsl sa50 or 60
out of these 4, which should I get??
Angus Lee For these 500's? There is a speaker amp in the bottom. What speakers..
More Information needed.
lol sorry man, which one would you recommend for the hd598 headphones? I wanna get an dac/amp and only have a budget of under 100
598's aren't too hard to push. The E10K should do fine with them.
Woah, you're saying that you only fully recommend the HD600's, or HE-500's at the beginning yet you seemed to completely freak out over the Philips X2's? Would you say the HD600's completely through the X2's out of the ballpark for price to performance or did you just forget about your Philips X2 review?
Nolan Rammel Not at all. The X2's are still some of the best built and most FUN and comfortable cans you can have. The 600's and these step out on stage as attempts to be reference. Which means neutral response curve and just a different delivery methods. So I wouldn't game in the 600's or these but would in the X2's.
Just grabbed a used pair of these from Amazon (1 of 2 used pairs) --- Holy crap, my Jotunheim struggles with these suckers using the single-ended cable... Have to turn it up all the way to get close to the desired volume. I'll have the balanced cable in hand within 3 days, so I am eagerly awaiting the sound of these cans with 5W of power coursing through them. Also have the Alpha pads on the way - Super excited!
Hey! Just curious, does your Jotunheim have the Balanced DAC? I'm getting the Jotunheim and possibly interested in possibly getting these headphones along with it, but if it's too much to even power them maybe not.
TheLeiterSide It does... and I think it's plenty powerful. I was listening to quite a few vinyl rips, which are often a lot quieter than regular .mp3 or CD tracks. I also listen to music way too loud (says everyone else). This is also my first pair of open cans, so that probably plays into my original comment.
Hey again! So, I got my Hifiman He500 and Jotunheim. I'm in the same boat as you, where I need to turn it up all the way to get close to my desired volume. Did getting a balanced XLR cable help with this at all?
It did, though I find that I still need to turn it up quite a bit with that. I actually just bought the Emotiva XDA-1 DAC and UPA-200 2-channel amplifier, which I have been using with the Hifiman HE Adapter (intended for use with the more demanding cans they used to offer), and now may have found the dragon I had been chasing, but that's an amp that pushes out 125 watts per channel into 8 ohms (bought in preparation for my imminent HE-6 purchase).
That said, the 3-3.5 watts at 38 ohms (I believe) that the Jotunheim pushes through the balanced cable is better than the single-ended out, but they would greatly benefit from something that pushes out more juice.
can you recommend an amp to drive them for under 200?
Schiit Stack. So Magni 2 uber. Then add a dac
z, how do these compare to the LCD-X's?
These are way more in your face. Trying to be noticed.
Haha that was a seriously entertaining review.
Would the Micca Origen work well with these?
+TwiggleSwift I want to say yes but I hesitate. I never had the two at the same time.
Oh man you're going to love the 560s...
All of your videos so far have been a winding journey to the 560 and it's going to end there. /tear
AstroFantastica They are hanging in the other room right now. I listened for 23 seconds to confirm their working order and then I had to move furniture around all day. Today may get more use.
Z Reviews my god, the 560s are good, but I also haven't tried the he500
Z Reviews Just promise me you'll listen to Jazz at the Pawnshop from a good source/amp when you get around to it with the 560s. It is something else.
Z Reviews HE500 > HE560
1foreverr Nope.
how does it compare to ATH AD2000x?
+seedleaf54 The 2000's lack in really low bass. These don't. These are obviously much heavier and not as comfortable with stock pads. These have a much more forward sound with the mids and highs.
can you compare hifiman he400i, 400s, 500 to Philips fidelio x2 and sennheiser hd600. how would you rank them.
+john lin As follows redd.it/3ttvhy
+john lin I have the X2, HE-500 (just arrived) and the HE-400i on order. I'll try and give you some feedback once I have the 400i in hand.
+RojasTKD7 thanks bro
+john lin Got all of them in my possession now. It's difficult to compare all of these headphones particularly as these are just initial impressions, but here goes.
Should mention in using a mobile DAC/AMP to listen to these. My more powerful desktop DAC/AMP should arrive next week and it should do a much better job at driving the HiFimans and might make things different.
HD 600 as everyone mentions this is a very good sounding headphone. Among the most comfortable headphones available. Considered very neutral with Treble that is polite and never harsh. Mids and vocals are lush and sound very good. Bass is ok with decent mid bass punch, but lacking in extension and rumble. To me the bass sound incomplete because of this.
X2 comfortable and very fun with considerable bass in terms of quantity (mid bass), particularly for an open back. treble is good and not to bright. mids are also very good. This is a well balanced headphone though not as detailed or resolving as the others. The bass is very good though it doesn't extend as low or rumble as much as the HE-500 or HE-400i. Renownd for it's sound stage and many choose it for gaming.
HE-400i Excellent sounding headphone. Very clear and clean sound. Nearly as comfortable at the HD 600 and X2, and easily superior to the heavy HE-500. The highs are more resolving the the HD 600 and X2 I believe and a little less bright then the HE-500. Though it has less bass in terms of quantity than the X2, it extends better and has some rumble down there. Sounds smaller (soundstage) then the X2 and HE-500. The HE-400i is a big step up in build, comfort and weight than the HE-500 or original He-400. The cable is far superior and though most complain I find the length perfectly adequate for my use. AND... 2.5mm connectors FINALLY!
HE-500 by far the heaviest and can become uncomfortable because of it weight and headband design. Mine has a Beyerdynamic DT 770 style snap-on head cushion to help with this, without which the stock headband starts to cause pain on my head after 30 to 54 minutes. Also very clear and clean sounding with Very nice and balanced sound, that can be a bit bright at times but usually not too hash to me, but a brighter than the others to my ears (more noticeable on some track than others). Mids are also nice and vocals sound good. The he-500 sounds more open than the HD 500 and HE-400i (can't really compare to the X2 yet). Bass is VERY good less then the X2 in terms of quantity, but more than the others. The HE-500 also to extend the lowest and has more rumble than the others. This is the one I think I'd choose for listening to music most often. If traveling the lighter more comfortable and HE-400i might be what I grab as it's more flexible and easier to store. The old style HiFiMan HE-500 cable still SUCK.
Personal taste will determine what everyone likes best. But for me (and this is subject to change and mood):
HE-500
HE-400i
X2
HD 600
I know many think the HD 600 is the king of all, but the lack of bass extension makes it less preferable to me, but this is dependent on you musical taste and preferences as well.
again this is a brief impression after spending a little time listening to them after the 400i arrived today. I'm also not an expert on headphones or audio nor do I play one on tv. ;)
+RojasTKD7 very nice write up thanks, i have the x2 and the dh600 as well, im not sure he400i and he500 is than much of a upgrade, if i have to get one of the hifimans , would you recommend the he500 over the 400i???
I just bought angled HM5 pads for my Audio Technica ATH-M50X, and I am not sure if the thin side goes to the front or the back of my head (I haven't received them yet). I bargain that you know. Thanks in advance!
Husqvarna Jäbä Thick in back.
Husqvarna Jäbä Thin at the front, it suppose to angle the drivers parallel to your Pinna.
Lolo Anno And to offer superior comfort to flat pads I suppose? M50x drivers are already little angled so I'll have super angled headphones soon lol.
Having used an Alpha Pads, I can agree that angled pads are way more comfortable.
Alpha pads would be awesome, though they are very pricey (Importing them would come with an extra cost with taxes and customs). Hm5 angled pads were 25$ including shipping and no taxes to be paid.
Just got these.
Wtf they are so good. Also ordered alpha pads and some cables.
Z, Would you recommend any headphones over these in the price range of 0-$700?
There are a lot of options. What are you looking for?
im looking to dab into the audiophile world, i need open cans with good sound and without killer highs and sloppy bass, i prefer bass you can feel but i dont know. my most expensive cans are my astro a40tr's
well im gonna file it down these or the audeze lcd-2's
He-560
ATH-M50x or Sony MDR1R? I'm currently using hd 598, can't decide on my next pair. Someone recommended the k612 pro's but I want my next set to be closed back. Been looking at bose soundtrue but those don't that good.
PremiumWafflesTV I haven't heard the Sony's but I have heard the M50's.. So the sony;s or some Beyer Dynamic DT770's or the Soundmagic HP150's should be your next stop.
Z Reviews So I'm deciding between the m50x's and the dt 770 pro 32 ohm, someone said that the dt 32 ohm is bad. Is this true?
I haven't had any experience with the 32Ω version but I can't imagine the word "bad" coming into it. I would trust them over the M50x.
+PremiumWafflesTV If i were you i'll save up a little more money and buy the HD 600, you're not going to notice much difference if you buy headphones in the $150-200 range like the ath-m50x or mdr1r , i own all of those and the HD 600 are the best real entry level audiophile headphones.
After Z Reviews threw the cable on the floor, i was fully expecting him to point at the cable and menacingly whisper "I will vacuum you later!"
It would have been glorious had he done so.
Do you think those velour pads fit over the Fidelio X2's?
Afistnu Don't know. Not sure why you would want them as they are $10 and not very comfortable.
Z Reviews The x2 pads bleed more than a vagina.
Expensive headphones really got me laid
impressed her with that nice sound quality 😫😫👌
Whats the difference between the he400 & he500? Especially the audio quality. Thanks
+Anthony Otadoy to give a little more substantive answer. Just from what I have read, as I haven't heard the 400.
The HE-400:
has more treble
more recessed mids
more bass impact
The HE-500
is closer to neutral
treble is less accentuated
mids are more present
bass/mid bass is less accentuated
Again, I haven't heard the 400, so it's based on my research.
It's up to you to decide what signature you might like more.
:)
+Gray Au I would not say the he-500 are, "over the top across everything with accentuation". The are well balanced are neutralish, as Z himself mantion here in the comments. Also see Tyll's of Innerfedelty's review of the HE-500 (actually the HiFiman line).
+Anthony Otadoy Just bought the HE-400 on ebay. Couldn't resist... Once they arrive I can give you a firsthand opinion. Still i believe the my prior statment hill hold true.
+Anthony Otadoy Got the HE-400 today. Waht I said before was generally true, but the difference isn't as big as I expected. the 400 has a bit more bass, but just a bit. The mids and vocals sound better to me on the 500. The 500 sounds a touch brighter to my ears. Overall I think prefer the HE-500, but they both sound great. At the price i got the HE-400 used, it was a great deal.
Was the fellatio reference from Do the right thing or New Jack City?
i just bought the fidelios. i was considering these too. now i'm having regrets. :c
Julian Sabate Love them all the same. The X2's are still amazing.
Can a micca origen power these or mkiii?
Both barely.
Worth an upgrade over the he400? I like mine but wouldn't mind a bit more bass or upper mids
poochzag8 These have more upper, lower, mid, front, back and side. I really can't describe them.
Z Reviews thanks, may have to try them out, especially with the price falling
Z Reviews what amp did you use to power them? I would think my O2 would be enough volume wise, but would I get the most out of them?
poochzag8 I upgraded from the HE-400 to these a couple years ago, and as clean as the bass is on the HE-400, I never listen to them anymore because these are so much better.
My O2 does power these pretty well, but to be honest I feel more comfortable using something with more power. I usually listen with ReplayGain and at those levels I'm sometimes at 3 o'clock on the O2 and it feels like it's running out of steam. My mind knows it should be OK, but I feel better with more overhead (which I get from an old Head-Direct EF1).
If you don't use ReplayGain and don't listen to very high dynamic range tracks (classical, soundtracks, etc) the O2 should be plenty, and even then it does the job.
Ken Draper Thanks Ken for the info. I think I may have to pull the trigger soon, I'll scout the used market for a bit. As far as the O2 and 3 o'clock, what gain are you using? My HE400 only need about 11oclock at 2.5x gain, and my O2 also has a 6x gain toggle
After the he-500 and hd-600 how do they compare to the ad-2000x?
josh thomson 2000x are like my "specialized in highs" headphones. Super accurate. The 600's and 500's don't falter in any area of the frequency spectrum. Good everywhere. BUT, are they as good as the highs in the 2000x's.
+Z Reviews best hi's ever seems like a good contrast to my m100. do you usually listen to them with or without an amp? low impedance is the big reason I'm leaning towards the 2000x.
Well I usually use my E09K on low or the Audioengine D1 with them so nothing crazy.
Hey dude! You should review the SennGrados. I've heard great things about them.
Great review, but why is this video unlisted like most of your videos
2airtoon21 I did a bunch of reviews all at once and I don't want to release them all the way for my 6500+ subscribers. I like 2-3 days between reviews at least. So I snuck this one in for vigilant stalkers to find.
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Brilliant !!
X2 vs HE-350 ?
+ThatMmosGuy Both have good soundstage. X2 has way cleaner, more prominent bass and more comfort by default. There is quite the price difference.
I didn't know squares measured 4x8... ;)
I would say, don't even bother with the HE-6 and just go for the HE-5 or HE-560.
These vs. Audeze LCD-X?
+RobloxDev LCD-X beat these but they are quite a bit more pricey.
How about the Brainwavz pads?
IF you can get them to fit. Id do the angled sheepskin.
I've seen some people use the Sennheiser HD600 headband on these as well.
Havo The pads or the whole thing?
Z Reviews pads
What would be a good upgrade from the HE-500? Stax SR-L700? I don't want to fork over the cash for the HE-1000.
L700 are as good as anyone needs. Period.
These vs. Audio Technica ATH-AD2000X
Why aren't these on your recommendations list?
Original's are no longer made.
Z Reviews People are selling them for $550 on amazon. Worth it?
Heh, I paid $450 USD and ~$600 AUD for them, slight mix up :)
Hey Zeos, are these still your pick for the "Charlie Sheen party cans?" Something else?
These would have to compete with the 207 Stax Earspeakers.
Hmm... I'm finding some decent prices on HE500... tempting...
Do I reeeeeaaaly need these and the HE400i....?
I actually prefer the AD 1000xs over the HE 500s, I've owned both and sold the HiFiMans. Their sound signature and clarity just gives me the sound I've always wanted far more than the HE 500s, boost the bass a little on my FiiO e07K and slide that into my E09K and the clarity is immaculately clear. Trance has never sounded better, Z, are my ears broken for preferring the 1000xs over the HE 500s? I DO realize that the HE 500s are more versatile, don't get me wrong.. the bass extension is tighter and the planar drivers handle much more before they start to crackle and distort. But the AD1000xs are a million times wider in soundstage, and a lot clearer. I just can't, sorry HE 500s..
Sold mine as well since I always end up using my X2's... I don't really understand the appeal of planar magnetic. Maybe I just haven't tried the right pair yet.
Driving them with complete garbage doesn't help.
AD 1000xs is easy to drive... ur system is not a good fit with he 500...
What's your PC specs?
SweetPeaGamingPC 8350-7970-16g
I have absolutely impressed women with my headphones.
sure you do
so the difference between alpha primes and 500s is like the time Chandler says he loves the chick from baywatch and the real chick but in entirely different ways
z, senhiezer 600 or fostex t50rp?
600
Ok thanks
am i the only one who can hear the audio distortion in this video?...my bad it's just me,windows 10 fucking with modi DAC
KrishKrusher Give it a week or two. Growing pains.
Liked the video because I love top gear! Lol
do they work off of phone power output
+kasimere edwards Nope. They are some of the hardest I have ever had to drive.
+kasimere edwards Just got my HE-500s today and decided to try and run them off my phone, Galaxy Note 4. At max volume they are loud enough to be listenable, I wouldn't mind just a little more volume (one more notch would do). But it VERY acceptable and sounds good. I'm surprised my phone can drive them to a listanable level and sound good.
Of course, I'm not getting the best out of them straight out of my phone, but it really is amazingly good. I don't really plan on running them from my phone often, or at least not with out my C5D DAC/AMP. But it nice to know I can, and even enjoy it.
Just tried with my Note 3 and similar results.
I have Fiio e12 Mont blanc amp that I use to push them, and there the best set of headphones I ever heard
Still from what I understand to get the most out of the drivers you better off with something to can swing lots a current to ensure you get the best dynamics and impact from the HE-500 and it's inefficient Planar dynamic drivers. I'm happy with my portable AMP, but plan to get something more powerful and see if it gives me a bigger smile.:)
con you compare the he500 to the he-6.
+john lin Never heard the HE-6 so I can't
what's the best amp to pair the He500 with that will bring out the best in them, right now i have the m9xx.
+john lin The M9xx should push them just fine. Not sure if a tube would do much to better them.
how about driving the T1s, can it handle it.
Can the Aune x1s drive these?!?
Yes but I would rather use the X7s amp.
that quick reply made my day, thanks
Where can I buy these!!!????
ebay, used.
Get the Hifiman He-6 instead. MUCH BETTER
I clicked the link to amazon for these and uh..... I dont think these will sound very good....:b
yeah.... that is weird as hell. I replaced it.
i'd buy the 420 instantly :D
so if hifiman did send you the he 1000 that means...
lol...his reviews are ok.. but he doesn't go in-depth about the sound quality
Are you caught up in Game of Thrones?
GameAndMovieFatMan Yes. I know all the theories, all the trivia and love all the soundtracks.