Your presentation was wonderful, you gained another writer and follower of your channel, I will always recommend you. One question, could AR5000 replace the hifiman R9 that I have today without me missing anything? My use is mostly movies and musicals.
@@TheBrova I didn't care for the R9 at all and I think the AR5000 is a significant upgrade over it. Here's a link to my R9 review: th-cam.com/video/vo63QVKV0wo/w-d-xo.html
@xiaochenliu2326 the balanced cable adds in some subtle differences mostly noticeable in detail retrieval and resolution. Of course it also depends on the abilities of your DAC and amp.
You are the best reviewer currently on TH-cam. Your descriptive style is so simple yet detailed; makes sense to any level of audiophile. Keep up the good work.
I am in love with these cans. Straight out of the box to my portable device a whirlwind of clarity transparency synergy nuance with the finest of tuning. Lightweight & comfortable with elegant appearance. To be honest I like these better than the phenomenal Audeze MM100's. Looking for the epic chi-fi experience..I say buy these!
@@TheHonestAudiophile Aune S17 Pro is the best headphone amp, I've had the pleasure to listen too, all things considered its a bargain . It just brings out the best in all my headphones .
That was impressive. I have glanced at these wondering how they would compare to the HD600s. This looks like a viable set to add to the collection. Thank you.
I also find your tests are what I want to know How the headphones sound!!! I like good sound, that’s all! Details are good, but good total musicality is better! I bought the Aune S17 and now the AR5000, Thank you!
Moondrop & Sennheiser : making many headphone models that are either too sharp or too dark, have 3-blob soundstage or something weird. Aune : Here is one headphone that does everything well. enjoy your purchase 😊
FINALLY! Thank you for this! Been waiting for forever for reviews on this. And thankfully, seems to be a winner at a great price. The signature sounds like it's right up my alley and the technical performance seems to be just right for the price point. A question though, I have a chance to get these at around $260, would you say they are worth the extra cost over the HarmonicDyne Athena, which i can get for around $170? I feel like the answer is surely a yes, but just wanted to be sure. Currently have a Hifiman HE400SE (non-stealth) and a Fiio JT1, so want to take that next tangible step. I've been looking at the Hifiman Edition XS for about $400, but i feel like i wanna take this sub $300 step first (plus the fact that the AR5000 are dynamic drivers versus the planars on the Edition XS). So yeah, between the Athena and AR5000, is the $90 premium of the Aune worth it? Thank you! P.S. I actually would've wanted to get the HD600 into consideration as they are obviously legendary and are also dynamic drivers, but where I am, they are priced too close to the Edition XS (around $330) for me. Plus, you compared the Aune favorably against them as well.
@@TheHonestAudiophile woah. Did not expect such a quick reply. But thank you! It is decided then, gonna get the AR5000 within the next few months! Hopefully my DX1 will be able to drive them well enough 😅
Hi Dave! Great review of Aune AR5000. Although, I'm wondering how AR5000 compares to Senn HD 490 Pro especially in their mids, detail, and resolution; having a comparative idea of their soundstages would be nice, too. Have become interested in both, but don't know which one to get.
Even though it's a different driver technology, I'm interested to know how these compared to the FT5s, especially in timbre accuarcy, soundstage dimension, layering and imaging. Thank you!
FT5 has a fuller sound, slightly warmer, heavier note weight, better detailed, better resolving. AR5000 has little more forward mids and treble, thinner note weight, wider stage. FT5 has a slgihtly more natural note weight accuracy, timbre is similar. FT5 has better depth and layering. AR5000 is sligthtly better with space and separation. If you like a more airy stage width, depth and layering the AR5000, if you like a slightly more deep and heavy type of stage the FT5.
Very interesting and good construction of this headphone. Do you believe your honest opinion that it is better than the sivga luan in detailed and pleasant sound? Besides, have you tried the Neumann Ndh30, if you did, do you think it is better than these two in sound?
The AR5000 is similar in details but better resolving. The Luan is slightly warmer and thicker note weight and that might make it more pleasant to some. I haven't heard the Neumann NDH30.
Finally for making a video on this, but I'm confused as I'm using dt770 pro 80 ohms , how is it compared to that? I mainly play story games and movies as for audio i have s12 pro (iem). You hVe always helped me in the past so need your guidance, thanks ❤.
Been a long time since hearing the DT 770 Pro 80ohm. I don't recall much to be honest. The AR5000 is excellent for games and movies, very impressive staging and imaging capabilities.
How's the clamp force Dave? Is it going to stay put if I want to rock out a bit? I'm looking at the 109 Pro, FT5, and now this. Different price brackets, but which would you choose - best bang for the buck? I'm sure I would enjoy the Aune. You're the only reviewer I really trust, as our subjective tastes seem to align.
Clamp force of the AR5000 is good,not going to fall off unless you do some serious headbanging. I would pick in this order; FT5, AR5000, 109 Pro. BUT AR5000 is the best value of the 3.
Thanks for the good Review. Looking for a open Headphone with a warm tuning. This might fit bit wondering how it compare to the Fiio FT3. Can you compare them?
Hi! Are ar5000 good enough for mixing? I’m choosing from sh hd 600 or ar5000. What I like about auna is its impedance. I have a really cheap sound interface (around 50$) and I don’t really think the hd 600 would work fine with it. Although they say that hd 600 is one of the best neutral headphones for mixing, frequency response graphics show that they are quite similar and even more ar 5000 are more neutral at bass and mid. So what do you think?
How do they compare to the $300 Moondrop Para? Both are reviewed as very good. I would love to add both to my collection provided they sound a little different. Thanks Dave! You Rock!!!!
Para is significantly heavier. Para is a lot harder to drive. Para is more detailed and resolving, has a lighter note weight and is more analytical in its presentation.
I recently picked up a set of HarmonicDyne Athena headphones, influenced by your review. I'm really enjoying the Athena's for moderate volume listening while relaxing prior to bedtime. How would these compare?
Sundara is more aggressive in presentation and not as musical. The Sundara is more elevated in the upper mids and treble, has a more metallic timbre, and isn't as natural sounding. The Sundara is more intimate in stage width. Sundara is similar in detail retrieval and resolution. The Sundara leans to the analytical presentation and the AR5000 is more natural, pleasureable.
@@TheHonestAudiophileI have the 600 and sundara and this headphone sounds absolutely perfect.. love the 600 but the bass.. the sundara calls me for that, but then I lose those mids and get a little bit more treble spice than I like.. 600 is more cohesive but the technicality and bass on the sundara makes me dance easier, 600 is what I use for everything though, videos, calls thanks to the cohesiveness.
Thank you for the review. I have the penon fan 2, Tangzu waner and the AKG 370. I was wonder how this headphone compares to them. (I know you did a review on all these, but its hard to tell the relative postions)?I find your description to match my thoughts on the products, so I really would value your input. I was also wondering whether it would be better to save up for LCD X headphones, or whether this headphones are worth it? Thanks
Comparison between IEM and headphones is very difficult. LCD-X is a clear and significant upgrade to the AR5000. But the LCD-X takes more powerful source to sound good.
I wanted Sundara, but the quality control nightmare stories put me off. I was thinking HD600, then I saw this video. Any sense of Aune AR5000 quality control issues yet?
@@TheHonestAudiophile Your detailed and accurate description of the AR5000 vs HD600 was so useful to me. Thank you. I'm buying the AR5000 through your affiliate link.
@@TheHonestAudiophile got them on my head now 🤙🏻 Wish it would be abit wider soundstage, and a tiny bit more detailed. But can't really complain. Buildquilty is superb.
So the cable jacks into the headphones are 3.5mm TRS? I didn't hear you say if you did. The pads are hybrids? Suede & faux leather? Real leather? I hope the connection into the ear cups are 3.5mm TRS.
Haven't heard Meze 109 Pro since I reviewed it. If memory serves me correctly, Meze is warmer, thicker note weight but is a little brighter in the upper mids and lower treble. Tone and timber is similar, details and resolution is little better. Keep in mind, I am unable to do side by side comparison so this is based off memory.
*sigh* Yeah, you made me spend 300 dollars. But I'll say money well spent. They're very good and positioned well among the HD600, Sundara, and the Harmonicdyne Zeus in my collection. Thank you for the recommendation.
How do you compare them? I have the 600 and Sundara. I find the mids are just a tiny touch hot and subbass weak on the 600, Sundara has a touch too much treble and a touch too little mids, bass is great, technicality is good but less cohesive than 600. is the Aune the best in between these two for tuning? It looks almost as neutral as it gets, even the 560s has that shout peak.
@mikafoxx2717 On my end, the AR5000 are the warm flavor between the 2. Bass is better than the HD600, but for my taste AR5000 aren't bright enough, and I thoroughly enjoy the sparkle the Sundara provide. In term of technicalities, the Sundara take the cake, although imaging-wise the AR5000 fare better in directional sound cues than the Sundara.
@@verboten8 I figured the Sundara would win for technicalities with the planar. I was just considering jumping into electrostatics and considering I have some of the most neutral headphones and IEM's.. possibly a bad direction. So I thought maybe the ar5000 could be the best new choice. Better bass, easy to drive, better soundstage than either of these.. plus electrostatics can be made from scratch and I did make and test a homemade driver. Would be much cheaper to make than buy into it.. I really do prefer the 600's treble but the subbbass is what I miss, and the slight mids suckout in the Sundara, tho not too bad. The XS everyone talks about being a straight Sundara upgrade, according to this channel is even darker than the AR5000 and less neutral.. questions, questions. The 560s tempted me but I heard oluv's recording with the shout peak vs EQ'd out and that did it for me.
Metal isn't a genre that I am well versed in but I do listen to it occasionally. The Fiio FT5 was pleasurable for me with metal. The HEAVYS H1H in wired configuration was good. I find I like metal on a lot of headphones actually but as I said I don't listen to it all the time.
@@roguegorilla8981 Fiio FT5, Hifiman Sundara would be good options in my opinion. Do need a bit of power to drive then though. Personally I'd use the FT5 as I prefer a little warmth and slightly less aggressive sound presentation for metal and hard rock.
Really interesting headphone! I love my Aune S6 DAC/amp so probably I will pull the trigger on these. How does this headphone stack against something like a DT880 600 ohm or a 660S2? Consider that those are two of my favourite headphones and that I use EQ. Thanks😊
Keep in mind my DT880 600ohm is modded for balanced. The DT880 600ohm is much harder to drive, is slighlty better detailed and resolving but isn't as pleasant to listen to as it is more aggressive presentation especially in the uppers. 660s2 is more natural and neutral, has a more controlled, accurate presentation with better bass impact and fuller note weight through out; stage is more layered and imaging is more accurate; better detailed and resolving.
Hey Dave, may I ask about drivability on these running off an Apple Dongle and the new Macbook Pros? Will both of them drive the headphones perfectly fine? Thanks.
Greetings! I noticed that these headphones have a similar dynamic speaker (driver or whatever...) design with the sivga Luan. In your opinion, which is more preferable for you, and why, sivga luan or ar1000?
The AR5000 is similar in details but better resolving. The Luan is slightly warmer and thicker note weight and that might make it more pleasant to some.I prefer the AR5000 but still love and recommend the Luan.
I haven't heard the K702 in a very long time. The HD8xx that I own is slightly wider and deeper than the AR5000 but it's not a massive discrepancy. Considering the price difference, the AR5000 is competent in staging in comparison.
I've not heard the 650 since I reviewed it several years ago.Very similar to the 600 if memory serves me correctly. Here's a link to my hd650 review: th-cam.com/video/33Cs2fyWmZ0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=r9JSEJDzgj7FOxqW
Somewhat different of a presentation, depends on what person I am listening. The S5x is more studio tuned and has a more neutral presentation. The S5x is slightly better with details and resolution and isn't as mid forward. The AR5000 has more of the fun factor. The S5x is the workhorse but not an every time listen whereas the AR5000 is more pleasurable for all occasions but not so much the workhorse.
@@TheHonestAudiophile it's not my max I'm shooting around the 500 bucks max mark I just can't find anything that is well built, has changible pads, a removable cable, and sounds good for editing and reference in that price point Ide prefer closed, but mid fi is definitely more into opens these days
The AR5000 is similar in details but better resolving. The Luan is slightly warmer and thicker note weight and that might make it more pleasant to some.
Disagree with hd600 that "everything sounds closer". All sounds from hd600 is far by default on some degree. Its VFXed headphones with some veil to it. All sound come from 10-15 cm from ears (it feels like it), when r70x sound straight to your head, without any "space" or "effect" between. Not many reviewers mention that and its said, while its totally there. Bass on r70x also a bit "more" on r70x than hd600, while trebble clarity a bit better on hd600, cause of elevated/peak that was mentioned, so thats why it feels like it.
hello , i recently bought the Sennheiser hd560s and the aune's AR500 ... i need help decided which one to keep , the 560s seem better for gaming , but i'm no expert .
Mostly gaming , fps etc… also a lil Apple Music and movies , using my front audio jack w/ built in ohm amp on my pc (Z390 AORUS MASTER motherboard) thanks in advance for advice and suggestions
560s is more elevated in mids and treble and have an aggressive side to the presentation. I prefer the AR5000 for it's more musical and natural presentation.
Sorry I have never ordered a headphone cable off Aliexpress. How about this cable from Moondrop? www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805059873470.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.47.6a90Tw43Tw43zR&algo_pvid=007a9b06-1eff-4064-a2e6-318ac926506b&algo_exp_id=007a9b06-1eff-4064-a2e6-318ac926506b-23&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2189.99%2189.99%21%21%2189.99%2189.99%21%402101e7f617162140403433600ed0ee%2112000032347182730%21sea%21US%212120667504%21AC&curPageLogUid=M90fhCRVyrwN&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
Aune AR3 4.4mm Balanced Headphone Cable, TRS, 6N OCC, Litz Type2, 56-core a.co/d/eGBmOHC
Your presentation was wonderful, you gained another writer and follower of your channel, I will always recommend you.
One question, could AR5000 replace the hifiman R9 that I have today without me missing anything?
My use is mostly movies and musicals.
@@TheBrova I didn't care for the R9 at all and I think the AR5000 is a significant upgrade over it.
Here's a link to my R9 review:
th-cam.com/video/vo63QVKV0wo/w-d-xo.html
Do you think these cables made a significant upgrade to the sound compared to stock?
@xiaochenliu2326 the balanced cable adds in some subtle differences mostly noticeable in detail retrieval and resolution. Of course it also depends on the abilities of your DAC and amp.
You are the best reviewer currently on TH-cam. Your descriptive style is so simple yet detailed; makes sense to any level of audiophile. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated.
One of my faves.
Thank you for your highly valued opinions and observations of this product sir.
My pleasure, you're welcome
I am in love with these cans. Straight out of the box to my portable device a whirlwind of clarity transparency synergy nuance with the finest of tuning. Lightweight & comfortable with elegant appearance. To be honest I like these better than the phenomenal Audeze MM100's. Looking for the epic chi-fi experience..I say buy these!
Awesome 👍 Glad you enjoy the AR5000. Thanks for the impressions.
These feel like the perfect headphones for watching movies. That huge 3d soundstage is great
Aune is getting somewhere with this headphone. Good job! 👍
The Moondrop Para and The Fiio FT 5 are very nicely displayed 😃
True, I bought it, after about 5 weekends with it I can say in beats entire Sennheiser HD 600 series. Awesome product.
Glad you enjoy the AR5000.
Everything Aune produce is built around musicality, my favourite brand .
Spot on review sir .
Aune is quickly becoming one of my favorites as well.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Aune S17 Pro is the best headphone amp, I've had the pleasure to listen too, all things considered its a bargain . It just brings out the best in all my headphones .
I agree that the S17 Pro is a fantastic headphone amp, glad you enjoy it. I use mine on a daily basis.
Just subscribed based on your review. Thank you!
Thanks for subscribing.
That was impressive.
I have glanced at these wondering how they would compare to the HD600s. This looks like a viable set to add to the collection.
Thank you.
Look forward to hearing your impressions.600 comparison in the video.
I believe there is a thread online. Howevever these AR5000 are half thr cost. I love mine but thats just me.
I also find your tests are what I want to know How the headphones sound!!! I like good sound, that’s all! Details are good, but good total musicality is better! I bought the Aune S17 and now the AR5000, Thank you!
Awesomeness 😎 I'm glad you enjoy the channel content.
Moondrop & Sennheiser : making many headphone models that are either too sharp or too dark, have 3-blob soundstage or something weird.
Aune : Here is one headphone that does everything well. enjoy your purchase 😊
I hope I get this right. Senns are dark..moons are sharp.. Aunes you just might like. I know I do.
FINALLY! Thank you for this! Been waiting for forever for reviews on this. And thankfully, seems to be a winner at a great price. The signature sounds like it's right up my alley and the technical performance seems to be just right for the price point. A question though, I have a chance to get these at around $260, would you say they are worth the extra cost over the HarmonicDyne Athena, which i can get for around $170? I feel like the answer is surely a yes, but just wanted to be sure. Currently have a Hifiman HE400SE (non-stealth) and a Fiio JT1, so want to take that next tangible step. I've been looking at the Hifiman Edition XS for about $400, but i feel like i wanna take this sub $300 step first (plus the fact that the AR5000 are dynamic drivers versus the planars on the Edition XS). So yeah, between the Athena and AR5000, is the $90 premium of the Aune worth it? Thank you!
P.S. I actually would've wanted to get the HD600 into consideration as they are obviously legendary and are also dynamic drivers, but where I am, they are priced too close to the Edition XS (around $330) for me. Plus, you compared the Aune favorably against them as well.
The Athena is a lot more bassy, warmer, smaller stage width and not quite as detailed and resolving. The AR5000 is a step up from the Athena.
@@TheHonestAudiophile woah. Did not expect such a quick reply. But thank you! It is decided then, gonna get the AR5000 within the next few months! Hopefully my DX1 will be able to drive them well enough 😅
@KmtS9 awesome 👍
19:23 That’s the 🦄..that we’ve all been waiting for 👍
Hi Dave!
Great review of Aune AR5000.
Although, I'm wondering how AR5000 compares to Senn HD 490 Pro especially in their mids, detail, and resolution; having a comparative idea of their soundstages would be nice, too.
Have become interested in both, but don't know which one to get.
Sorry haven't heard the HD490 Pro
Even though it's a different driver technology, I'm interested to know how these compared to the FT5s, especially in timbre accuarcy, soundstage dimension, layering and imaging. Thank you!
FT5 has a fuller sound, slightly warmer, heavier note weight, better detailed, better resolving. AR5000 has little more forward mids and treble, thinner note weight, wider stage. FT5 has a slgihtly more natural note weight accuracy, timbre is similar. FT5 has better depth and layering. AR5000 is sligthtly better with space and separation. If you like a more airy stage width, depth and layering the AR5000, if you like a slightly more deep and heavy type of stage the FT5.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you! I appreciate that you put in the time and thought rather than blurt out a generic, oneliner reply. 👍
@Untilitpases my pleasure, you're welcome
Nice review.
It would be interesting a comparation with Hifimann Edition XS witch is in the same price range. Thanks.
Sorry, I haven't heard the Hifiman Edition XS.
Very interesting and good construction of this headphone. Do you believe your honest opinion that it is better than the sivga luan in detailed and pleasant sound? Besides, have you tried the Neumann Ndh30, if you did, do you think it is better than these two in sound?
The AR5000 is similar in details but better resolving. The Luan is slightly warmer and thicker note weight and that might make it more pleasant to some.
I haven't heard the Neumann NDH30.
Nice review. Very detailed. May Is the resolution on par with the other 300 headphone? Or does it punch about it price?
It competes with the competition, even some higher priced gear.
Quem for do BRASIL tem um fone desse a venda no Mercado Livre e OLX.
Great review
How do they sound compared to planar headphones like sundara, para?
AR5000 has wider stage and slightly better tone, timbre and note weight, both Para and Sundara have better details and resolution.
Finally for making a video on this, but I'm confused as I'm using dt770 pro 80 ohms , how is it compared to that? I mainly play story games and movies as for audio i have s12 pro (iem). You hVe always helped me in the past so need your guidance, thanks ❤.
Been a long time since hearing the DT 770 Pro 80ohm. I don't recall much to be honest. The AR5000 is excellent for games and movies, very impressive staging and imaging capabilities.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks once again for the swift replym
My pleasure, you're welcome
How's the clamp force Dave? Is it going to stay put if I want to rock out a bit? I'm looking at the 109 Pro, FT5, and now this. Different price brackets, but which would you choose - best bang for the buck? I'm sure I would enjoy the Aune. You're the only reviewer I really trust, as our subjective tastes seem to align.
Clamp force of the AR5000 is good,not going to fall off unless you do some serious headbanging. I would pick in this order; FT5, AR5000, 109 Pro. BUT AR5000 is the best value of the 3.
Thanks for the good Review. Looking for a open Headphone with a warm tuning. This might fit bit wondering how it compare to the Fiio FT3. Can you compare them?
I've not heard the FT3 since I reviewed it. Honestly I don't recall enough to give a fair comparison.
How does it compare to the sundara and moondrop para?
AR5000 has wider stage and slightly better tone, timbre and note weight, both Para and Sundara have better details and resolution.
@@TheHonestAudiophile is a noticeable difference in details , resolution. Aune ar5000 Vs para Vs sundara?
Yes when driven with a quality amplifier.
@@TheHonestAudiophile would you say the sound signature and tonality is between then sennheiser hd600 and sundara?
It's more like the HD600, as compared in the video, then the Sundara
Hi! Are ar5000 good enough for mixing? I’m choosing from sh hd 600 or ar5000. What I like about auna is its impedance. I have a really cheap sound interface (around 50$) and I don’t really think the hd 600 would work fine with it. Although they say that hd 600 is one of the best neutral headphones for mixing, frequency response graphics show that they are quite similar and even more ar 5000 are more neutral at bass and mid. So what do you think?
Between those two I'd pick the AR5000. The HD600 is too forward in the mids to be neutral but it does have fantastic tone and timbre.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks!
How do they compare to the $300 Moondrop Para? Both are reviewed as very good. I would love to add both to my collection provided they sound a little different. Thanks Dave! You Rock!!!!
Para is significantly heavier. Para is a lot harder to drive. Para is more detailed and resolving, has a lighter note weight and is more analytical in its presentation.
@@TheHonestAudiophileI’d consider the Sundara the one to beat at under $300
Thank you for your review.
Do you think this headphone is good matching with Schiit Valhalla 2 headphone amp?
Sorry haven't heard the Valhalla 2. I don't see why not though.
Nice one!👍
Thanks 👍
I recently picked up a set of HarmonicDyne Athena headphones, influenced by your review. I'm really enjoying the Athena's for moderate volume listening while relaxing prior to bedtime. How would these compare?
The Athena is a lot more bassy, warmer, smaller stage width and not quite as detailed and resolving. The AR5000 is a step up from the Athena.
Hello which have more bass sennheiser hd660s2 or aune?
Sennheiser HD660s2 has slightly more bass impact but not much.
The Sundara is considered the value champ at this price point. How does the Aune compare?
Sundara is more aggressive in presentation and not as musical. The Sundara is more elevated in the upper mids and treble, has a more metallic timbre, and isn't as natural sounding. The Sundara is more intimate in stage width. Sundara is similar in detail retrieval and resolution. The Sundara leans to the analytical presentation and the AR5000 is more natural, pleasureable.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks.
@navinadv my pleasure, you're welcome
@@TheHonestAudiophileI have the 600 and sundara and this headphone sounds absolutely perfect.. love the 600 but the bass.. the sundara calls me for that, but then I lose those mids and get a little bit more treble spice than I like.. 600 is more cohesive but the technicality and bass on the sundara makes me dance easier, 600 is what I use for everything though, videos, calls thanks to the cohesiveness.
Thank you for the review. I have the penon fan 2, Tangzu waner and the AKG 370. I was wonder how this headphone compares to them. (I know you did a review on all these, but its hard to tell the relative postions)?I find your description to match my thoughts on the products, so I really would value your input.
I was also wondering whether it would be better to save up for LCD X headphones, or whether this headphones are worth it?
Thanks
Comparison between IEM and headphones is very difficult.
LCD-X is a clear and significant upgrade to the AR5000. But the LCD-X takes more powerful source to sound good.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks for the response.
If you had to listen to music only thru either Aune AR5000 or the penon fan 2 which would you pick?
AR5000
@@TheHonestAudiophile Okay thanks
My pleasure, you're welcome
I wanted Sundara, but the quality control nightmare stories put me off. I was thinking HD600, then I saw this video. Any sense of Aune AR5000 quality control issues yet?
I haven't had any qc issues with the AR5000. I also haven't had any issues with the Sundara or HD600.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Your detailed and accurate description of the AR5000 vs HD600 was so useful to me. Thank you. I'm buying the AR5000 through your affiliate link.
@wopwops0482 I'm glad you found the video helpful. I look forward to hearing your impressions.
Loving the review! What would you recommend for an upgrade from he400se. I like the sound, but need more bass. Willing to pay up to 500$.
Fiio FT5
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks 🤙🏻 might go for them.
@mikechri8809 my pleasure, you're welcome. Look forward to hearing your impressions.
@@TheHonestAudiophile got them on my head now 🤙🏻 Wish it would be abit wider soundstage, and a tiny bit more detailed. But can't really complain. Buildquilty is superb.
@mikechri8809 Glad you enjoy the AR5000, thanks for the impressions.
So the cable jacks into the headphones are 3.5mm TRS? I didn't hear you say if you did.
The pads are hybrids? Suede & faux leather? Real leather? I hope the connection into the ear cups are 3.5mm TRS.
The cable is 3.5mm TRS. I am not sure if pads are authentic or faux leather.
I wish you had done a comparison with the Meze 109 Pro
Haven't heard Meze 109 Pro since I reviewed it. If memory serves me correctly, Meze is warmer, thicker note weight but is a little brighter in the upper mids and lower treble. Tone and timber is similar, details and resolution is little better.
Keep in mind, I am unable to do side by side comparison so this is based off memory.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks 🙂
What about the ibasso sr3? Have you heard these before?
Sorry I haven't heard the iBasso SR3.
*sigh* Yeah, you made me spend 300 dollars. But I'll say money well spent. They're very good and positioned well among the HD600, Sundara, and the Harmonicdyne Zeus in my collection. Thank you for the recommendation.
My pleasure, you're welcome. Glad you enjoy the AR5000.
How do you compare them? I have the 600 and Sundara. I find the mids are just a tiny touch hot and subbass weak on the 600, Sundara has a touch too much treble and a touch too little mids, bass is great, technicality is good but less cohesive than 600. is the Aune the best in between these two for tuning? It looks almost as neutral as it gets, even the 560s has that shout peak.
@mikafoxx2717 On my end, the AR5000 are the warm flavor between the 2. Bass is better than the HD600, but for my taste AR5000 aren't bright enough, and I thoroughly enjoy the sparkle the Sundara provide. In term of technicalities, the Sundara take the cake, although imaging-wise the AR5000 fare better in directional sound cues than the Sundara.
@@verboten8 I figured the Sundara would win for technicalities with the planar. I was just considering jumping into electrostatics and considering I have some of the most neutral headphones and IEM's.. possibly a bad direction. So I thought maybe the ar5000 could be the best new choice. Better bass, easy to drive, better soundstage than either of these.. plus electrostatics can be made from scratch and I did make and test a homemade driver. Would be much cheaper to make than buy into it.. I really do prefer the 600's treble but the subbbass is what I miss, and the slight mids suckout in the Sundara, tho not too bad. The XS everyone talks about being a straight Sundara upgrade, according to this channel is even darker than the AR5000 and less neutral.. questions, questions. The 560s tempted me but I heard oluv's recording with the shout peak vs EQ'd out and that did it for me.
Any suggestions on a good wired headphone that might be good for metal. Would prefer to stay under $400
Metal isn't a genre that I am well versed in but I do listen to it occasionally.
The Fiio FT5 was pleasurable for me with metal. The HEAVYS H1H in wired configuration was good. I find I like metal on a lot of headphones actually but as I said I don't listen to it all the time.
@@TheHonestAudiophile most don't so it's hard to find something that works well with metal being that its fast paced and everything.
@@roguegorilla8981 Fiio FT5, Hifiman Sundara would be good options in my opinion. Do need a bit of power to drive then though.
Personally I'd use the FT5 as I prefer a little warmth and slightly less aggressive sound presentation for metal and hard rock.
How is the soundstage and imaging compared to para?
Para isn't as wide but has similar depth and layering. Imaging of Para is slightly more precise.
Really interesting headphone! I love my Aune S6 DAC/amp so probably I will pull the trigger on these.
How does this headphone stack against something like a DT880 600 ohm or a 660S2? Consider that those are two of my favourite headphones and that I use EQ. Thanks😊
Keep in mind my DT880 600ohm is modded for balanced. The DT880 600ohm is much harder to drive, is slighlty better detailed and resolving but isn't as pleasant to listen to as it is more aggressive presentation especially in the uppers.
660s2 is more natural and neutral, has a more controlled, accurate presentation with better bass impact and fuller note weight through out; stage is more layered and imaging is more accurate; better detailed and resolving.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thank you!! Even my DT880 600 is balanced so I think it's the same😁
Hey Dave, may I ask about drivability on these running off an Apple Dongle and the new Macbook Pros? Will both of them drive the headphones perfectly fine? Thanks.
Sorry I have no idea about Apple Dongle or Macbook Pro as I am a PC and Android user.
dave, would you mind checking my question from today on your Xenns Top review from a year ago?
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Greetings!
I noticed that these headphones have a similar dynamic speaker (driver or whatever...) design with the sivga Luan.
In your opinion, which is more preferable for you, and why, sivga luan or ar1000?
The AR5000 is similar in details but better resolving. The Luan is slightly warmer and thicker note weight and that might make it more pleasant to some.I prefer the AR5000 but still love and recommend the Luan.
would you compare this to the HarmonicDyne Zeus (OG) ?
I've not heard the og Zeus in a long while. If memory serves me correctly, the Zeus is warmer, thicker but not as detailed and resolving.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks 🤍
My pleasure, you're welcome
Would you say the ar5000 soundstage comparable to like AKG k702? Or hd800s?
I haven't heard the K702 in a very long time. The HD8xx that I own is slightly wider and deeper than the AR5000 but it's not a massive discrepancy. Considering the price difference, the AR5000 is competent in staging in comparison.
how about ar5000 with hd 650 ? i like midcentric vocal. which one should i pick? thanks in advance
I've not heard the 650 since I reviewed it several years ago.Very similar to the 600 if memory serves me correctly.
Here's a link to my hd650 review:
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Hi Dave! do you prefer the ollo s5x or the aune sr5000? which one do you think is better?
Somewhat different of a presentation, depends on what person I am listening. The S5x is more studio tuned and has a more neutral presentation. The S5x is slightly better with details and resolution and isn't as mid forward. The AR5000 has more of the fun factor. The S5x is the workhorse but not an every time listen whereas the AR5000 is more pleasurable for all occasions but not so much the workhorse.
@@TheHonestAudiophile You are always kind and helpful, plus it shows that you have a genuine passion that you want to share with others, thanks Dave!
Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated. Glad you enjoy the channel content.
Hi , are you tested ibasso sr2? Or Fidelio X3, how compares to aune?
Sorry I haven't heard either the iBasso SR2 or Fidelio X3.
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350g is rather excessive for a dynamic 🎧
It's rather light in comparison to a lot of headphones. Maybe it's the way it disperses weight or I am just used to my planars.
Would you say these would be solid for reference work?
They would adequate at mixing and mastering if $300 is your max budget.
@@TheHonestAudiophile it's not my max I'm shooting around the 500 bucks max mark
I just can't find anything that is well built, has changible pads, a removable cable, and sounds good for editing and reference in that price point
Ide prefer closed, but mid fi is definitely more into opens these days
@sentientsickness Austrian Audio Hi-X60 is the closed back I recommend.
@@TheHonestAudiophile ive been considering it, but I keep seeing it has durability problems, I love it's sound though
2 years with mine and no issues other than pad replacement.
Thanks for the review! I’ve been wondering about these.
How do the Aune AR5000 compare to the Philips Fidelio X2HR?
I've not heard the X2HR since I reviewed them about 3 years ago. Here's a link to my review:
th-cam.com/video/RgreIwpDyeM/w-d-xo.html
How would you compare this to the Sivga Luan?
The AR5000 is similar in details but better resolving. The Luan is slightly warmer and thicker note weight and that might make it more pleasant to some.
Disagree with hd600 that "everything sounds closer". All sounds from hd600 is far by default on some degree. Its VFXed headphones with some veil to it. All sound come from 10-15 cm from ears (it feels like it), when r70x sound straight to your head, without any "space" or "effect" between. Not many reviewers mention that and its said, while its totally there. Bass on r70x also a bit "more" on r70x than hd600, while trebble clarity a bit better on hd600, cause of elevated/peak that was mentioned, so thats why it feels like it.
Thanks for your impressions.
hello , i recently bought the Sennheiser hd560s and the aune's AR500 ... i need help decided which one to keep , the 560s seem better for gaming , but i'm no expert .
What do you prioritize your headphone to be used the most, games or music or both? Which one do you prefer for the usage you will use them most often?
Mostly gaming , fps etc… also a lil Apple Music and movies , using my front audio jack w/ built in ohm amp on my pc (Z390 AORUS MASTER motherboard) thanks in advance for advice and suggestions
@dirtyslurpy my pleasure, you're welcome.
Do you have experience with both? Which ones should I keep ?
Here's my HD560-S review
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This or 560s?
560s is more elevated in mids and treble and have an aggressive side to the presentation. I prefer the AR5000 for it's more musical and natural presentation.
@@TheHonestAudiophile just want to say that your review convinced me to buy the AR5000.
Look forward to hearing your impressions.
Glad you found the review helpful.
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Hi!!!, how it compares to Elex?
I've not heard the Elex in about 3 years and I don't recall enough to do a fair comparison.
A-Yoon? Thought it was Aune..
Looks plasticky.
😂 it's all metal
Some AliExpress link to buy a good 4.4 cable a cheap price ?
Sorry I have never ordered a headphone cable off Aliexpress.
How about this cable from Moondrop?
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Ouh it’s XLR and the adapter is apart :c. Maybe I just buy from aune hahaha
Thanks btw fella!
My pleasure, you're welcome