FIRST LOOK AT THE All NEW HIFIMAN 5XX

[@GoolySernod]

you don’t have enough subscribers josh. You should have at least a million for the quality your videos have. thanks man, continue what you do, i love it

[@antonhelsgaun]

Yep, just the headphone world is not big enough

[@michaelb4092]

He just got one more!

[@hsharma3933]

That and he’s not a hype man like zeos so he deserves more for sure

[@Kworks86]

truth..

[@nikks1371]

@@hsharma3933 something I noticed about Z is that he makes you enjoy your purchase, which i enjoy

[@brydon10]

Thanks for the honest review man.

[@beezlebub3955]

I’ve had mine for about a month now, and it took me a few days to find the right eq/amp balanced/unbalanced, but I found the right setup with my personal stash of little amp/dacs to where the bass is totally awesome, it’s my first planar, so I went in it with an open mind and I like them! But I’m looking forward to different planar’s in the future

[@MohamedSamir-gn3hg]

what’s the dac/amp you found working best for it? and how much power does it need to reach full potential?

[@BacklogDrifter]

Don’t mind me. Just commenting for the algorithm

[@hermanbengtsson5897]

same

[@popops3]

So looking at this after watching zeos going crazy about this headphone brought me back to reality 😅

[@sonicthehedgehog989]

Zeos is a sales man. And he got a mortgage to pay lol. I didn't take his recommendations seriously after the hexx and the ndh20.

[@RaiZRiZ]

@@sonicthehedgehog989 hexx? you mean 4xx? and what's wrong the ndh 20s?

[@FTGTapGod]

@@RaiZRiZ no he means the Edition XX and I agree. They were really disappointing to me. I love the 4XX so it was a surprise to not like it.

[@sonicthehedgehog989]

@@RaiZRiZ I meant edition xx. Its warm and lackluster in terms of resolution, and you can clearly hear that when you try to eq anything above 4 khz the driver isn't capable. As for the ndh20, its not a good reference studio headphone at all unless you want your mix or your sound file to have all sorts of problems without you knowing. The ndh20 is warm, smooth , with bass emphasize and one sharp treble peak at around 11 khz. It sounds pleasing if you want to enjoy your music but it's not for intensive detail work. I used to work with video game sound effects, and I used tons of different professional headphones to get accurate representation of the sound plus, and also know if my recording equipments had any problems, buzz, background noise etc. And the ndh20 isn't a tool for that.

[@BikerMiceOne]

@@sonicthehedgehog989 i got the ndh20 because of josh tamplin vocal academy, it really does sound like my mo itor speakers its amazing

[@ResolveReviews]

Good review man!

[@neocui]

Hey I saw your posts over at head-fi discussing these vs Deva. Are you planning on reviewing these?

[@ResolveReviews]

@@neocui if Drop or someone wants to send me one yeah I'd love to. I loved the HE500 back in the day.

[@autoexec5367]

Patiently waiting for YOUR review. :3

[@PhilipChou]

Thanks for breaking down what this headphone sounds like with respect to the type of music it is best for. I don't see this type of summary from other channels. Keep up the great work

[@HOJ76]

This vs he400i-2020?

[@bigjt37]

Dude, this is polarizing indeed. Hey man, truth..how resolving and detailed is this; and the deva is what is desperately needed in the community for this to be compared to, being what news has recently right before this dropped, ended up permeating the community (deva driver and pads). Your review is honest, but ideally we need follow up from some of the reviewers, how does this compare to it (clone, modified, bigger differences then we think, etc.)..pls

[@mooncake4511]

the quality is amazing. keep up the good work Josh !

[@Coconuts738]

Looking forward to seeing you review the new Hifiman 400 SE sometime in the future! I'd like to see how they compare to the 4XX. Keep up the great reviews Josh!

[@dasninjastix]

I bought the Sundaras (from Josh actually) with the intention of having them replace my Devas but I gotta say.. I like the wired Devas more. There's something the Devas do with the presentation of vocals that just works for me. It's still (shockingly) my favorite headset for vocals and strings. I don't understand the HiFiMan line up at this point. All I know is that the wired Deva seems like an incredible value given how luscious it makes vocals sound. Maybe there's something off with me, because I don't understand why more people don't herald it.

[@letrieuphong]

I'm curious how would you compare DEVA to HE-400i 2020/old version in term of sound? Old HE-400i still remains one of my absolute favorite sound I've ever heard. I prefered it over HD800 even, but the pressure on top of my head was just too much with the old design. I might look into buying this new revision tho.

[@dasninjastix]

@@letrieuphong I never had a chance to hear the 400i. I stayed away from HiFiMan initially because of their reputation for poor build quality. I went with the Deva as a cost effective introduction to Planars given the wired version is 80 dollars less than the Bluetooth ones. Plus open-back Bluetooth didn't make a lot of sense to me. I think it's fair to say the Sundaras get a lot of praise from the review community yeah? They seem to be a somewhat consensus price-to-performance headphone. The 400s seem to have fans and detractors, same with the 4xx. When the Deva was released it seemed like HiFiMan has re-engineered their build so it seemed like the best entry point for the headphone without spending Sundara money. For whatever reason they've ended up being my favorite headphones, but now I'm skiddish to recommend them because I don't see many people sharing my opinion. As compared to the Sundara I just think the presentation of vocals is better, sweeter, smoother. The Sundaras have a richer/thicker/weightier sound but the vocals are embedded in the rest of the music. With the Devas vocals are presented closer to you, and they're clean and clear but not so clean and clear that they lose their softness (?). I don't know, I'd love to know if the 5xx and the Deva are the same headphone because the only thing I can knock the Deva for is the headband. It can create a pressure point at the top of the head. It's well-padded but that's moot cause the even distribution of the padding creates the same pressure points.

[@dasninjastix]

@Hersey Berry I don't necessarily agree with either assessment, either the Devas sounding more natural or the Sundara delivering more detail. The Devas can have a metallic timbre and I didn't hear the same with the Sundara. It's not ever-present but it can noticeable with certain sounds from time to time. The Sundaras (to me) seem a bit more balanced, they're the ones that seem to be more natural. The Devas sound.. I don't want to use flowery language, but they sound ethereal? I don't have the wealth of experience other reviewers do with Planars, so trying to determine what's an attribute of HiFiMan and what's an attribute of a Planar is a little difficult to deduce. I haven't seen a bunch of agreement on the Devas either, most reviewers seem to be a bit underwhelmed with them as a Bluetooth headset (understandable) and only a couple I've found speak to using it Wired. For me the Devas are consistently the most surprising headphone I own. From genre to genre, they sound consistently interesting. But I'd love to have broader contextual understanding for evaluating where they fit in general in audio. I had assumed the Sundaras would be a clear upgrade and that was a mistake on my part. I don't regret buying the Sundara, I see/hear their value. It's more so a matter (for me) of trying to understand what is preference, what is Planar, and what is HifiMan in all this. I think if I understand what makes the Deva sound so spiffy for me, it could save a lot of time, energy, and money down the line. It's a long shot, a lot of what can be learned with reviews is inference but you still assume the risk of not agreeing with reviewer or community assessment. I get that and accept it. But I wouldn't be evangelizing the Devas if I didn't think they were something special. Understanding why others may not see it that way is helpful. It won't ruin the headphone for me in the least. I'd just like to learn more is all.

[@Zerviscos]

FYI, the HE-5XX is supposedly somewhat like a Deva. I can assume this is unit variance, planars have that common issue regarding tuning variance. But yes, the HE-5XX is a rebadged Deva.

[@AndreSlater]

Im glad I ran across your videos it's helping me. I didn't really know Headphones were that deep. I need them to edit videos on my ipad, but apple pods hurt my ear, so I bought some cheap noise cancellation headphones and discovered I can hear my heart beating plus the silence creeps me out and makes me feel closed in and is kind of torture to have on. Then I found out about open-back headsets and now im having hope that I can find some that work for my hearing and tinnitus. Thanks for being deep

[@ashrafabdillah5369]

How do they compare to the 400i 2020?

[@davidmason8212]

Why you didn't mention the sundara ?

[@PastafarianLemur]

"Crispy, clean sound, with a lot of space..." good, go on... "this is a relatively flat headphone when it comes to the dynamics" eh, nevermind.

[@WeBuild4Life]

No! To me, that's perfect. I design and assemble bookshelf speakers and crossovers, and the flatter the better! Not everyone feels that way though, I don't believe speakers or headphones should add ANYTHING to the sound and be exactly how it was recorded. If the music studio recorded far away, and the headphones portray that, perfect. That's on them. I have the HE400i, haven't listened to the 5xx, but these just seem like a refresh on already my favorite headphone. I also much prefer the 400i over the 6xx (which i've listened to) but as he said, it's for those looking for what it provides, I listen to a lot of classical and jazz. I recommend the 6xx to all my friends, but I don't think they are a better headphone.

[@autoexec5367]

@@WeBuild4Life He's talking about dynamics though, not frequency response.

[@Zeraphor]

Just because of the naming scheme you don't really have to compare it to the similarly named 6XX from a different drop collab. I think most of us would rather be interested in a comparison to sundara and name wise the HE-500, since 6XX is, like you say, a completely different headphone.

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

Joshua is sometimes reminding me of Tyll Hertsens in this video with his pace and mannerisms, he-he! Now that I mention him, I miss that old man.

[@blackcatfancy]

Thanks for the vid man. I'm currently using the 6XX and the DT990 Pro and was thinking about purchasing my first planars. Been looking at the Sundara for while now and was curious about this new set as well. I think I'll stick with the Sundara!

[@mattrismatt]

The Sundara is one of the current greats. A little dark, but very engaging sound. You'll probably want to bend the headband to loosen its clamp. Also, only use it with a powerful amplifier.

[@blackcatfancy]

@@mattrismatt thanks for the advice!

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

I also have the HD 6XX and DT 990 Pro. Love 'em both, but I got curious and got in on this Drop.

[@AndrewLamas19]

Is this headphone brighter than the he-400i 2020?

[@alivm8088]

josh did you hear the original he 500? i have have those and in my opnion sound very good i hoped 5xx have similer sound but looks like this goes in defernt direction 500 sounds very natural and very dynamic and no trible peaks and the bass is just fantastic but you have to chenge the pads too focus pads

[@mpimpaophoto2075]

Thank you for yet another honest review. Respectful and refreshing honesty.

[@hemanthkrishna5343]

Don't understand why he would skip comparing 5XX with Deva(similarly priced) or Sundara(Upgrade path) or the 400i(You don't need to spend as much). It's like some of the reviewers carefully pick what headphones to compare with and what not to.

[@arguelles7]

100% ! Si le esta pagando Drop y Sennheiser para publicitar los HD58x o H560s... No se puede poner a hablar de cascos que son realmente mejores como los Sundara, Sivga Phoenix, Beyerdynamic, Fostex , etc

[@iPlayOnSpica]

I'm looking to buy a headphone, but I think I'm still going for the Sundara over this.

[@TheChriscrowder]

I just bought the Ananda, should arrive today.

[@humanbass]

The Sundara are really great, very balanced but not boring. Just wish it had a more ear shaped cup.

[@zengaminglab5255]

Why are so many people buying this joke brand? The music has no soul on Hifiman junk.

[@dragofx_5472]

@@zengaminglab5255 because surprise surprise, everybody don't have the same ears and everybody has different definition of "music's soul". You trolls should stop the meme and the gatekeeping.

[@iPlayOnSpica]

@@zengaminglab5255 That's just your opinion

[@WiseOldDudee]

2:11 what is that subtle clicking sound?mouth smaking?

[@yuboqiu1089]

love your reviews man, keep up the great work! How does this compare with Sundara?

[@Princeton_James]

I'm glad you mentioned the PC 38X. By far the best headphones I've ever owned. Not sure why I'm looking at other headphones :)

[@Princeton_James]

@Derek Hall No. I really with they did. The closest thing would be the 560s which is also a very good headphone. Great reviews on both of these headphones. I have both.

[@xylophoneiwnl4191]

I’m wondering how this compares to the new HE400i

[@yaoyaotigeraudio7299]

Nice, workd, Joshua, we have contacted you many time, but never reply, what's wrong?

[@angrynerd2103]

Is worth upgrading if i already have and love the 4xx sound?

[@2010johnking]

Does the K7XX no longer have a place in these comparisons? That headphone turned out to be an absolute delight for me and I still have it today.

[@musixmylyfe]

I just bought my first pair of "hifi" headphones last month. The 4XX. Come on...

[@Druezy]

The thing with headphones are things aren't necessarily always an upgrade to what you bought when something new comes out. You may like a sound signature to a cheaper headphone more than an expensive one. It is one of the best parts about this hobby is headphones don't really get outdated. If you like the way a headphone sounds something new doesn't mean better.

[@hal9xxx321]

Don't worry man, It'll break in a few months. Then you buy the 5xx

[@feels5460]

@@hal9xxx321 true

[@pliedtka]

Mifdhal, you are being very negative, you should say they will break eventually.

[@musixmylyfe]

@@Druezy Thanks Drue, that's True. And I was thinking about buying another amp (heresy cause i already have the magni 3+) over the holidays. And i do really enjoy the sound signature of the 4xx. :)

[@zach.225]

So I would assume live performances wouldn't be great for these headphones. However I would think orchestral music would be quite good, am I wrong to assume that?

[@recovering_rider]

Is that Rossi helmet at the back ?

[@INFJet]

How do these compare to the HE4xx?

[@MapleYum]

I was not expecting a gaming headset to be in this review. Is the PC38X actually that good?

[@timgarcia7398]

I joined the Drop! Looking forward to getting them. Thanks for your honest review! I like your approach. Keep giving it to us straight. And SUPERB video work as always -- thanks to that, I always get the BEST shots of a headphone and how they look, from your vids. Just stellar!

[@edwarddodge7937]

Note: 6XX isn’t part of the HifiMan “triad”.

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

He probably meant Drop but had HIFIMAN in mind.

[@alouisschafer7212]

Since people say these are super hard to drive: Is a FiiO K3 enough?

[@shakilmohammad9731]

Pls compare this with others like sundara and hd 6xx

[@GameTester22]

what shoudl i get 6xx or he5xx for gaming

[@Ibr4-c]

Thank you Josh Please review the liquid spark dac

[@postjoking6229]

I just bought it recently if you have any questions

[@nl_2652]

I’ve had the spark for a year now, feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

[@Ibr4-c]

@@postjoking6229 Thank you, I have the liquid spark amp and I'm planning to complete the stack. I've heard negative opinion about it so I want your impression.

[@Ibr4-c]

@@nl_2652 Thank you, Please share your experience with the product. I'm very beginner so I don't have specific requirements.

[@nl_2652]

@@Ibr4-c Overall I would recommend it - great budget amp! Competition: Sounds identical to the JDS labs atom (similar price point) but the Spark can put out more power. I haven’t heard the new Schiit amp in the $100 price range but in sure it’s sonically comparable to the others. My use for the Spark: my headphones right now are the DT 770s, 250ohm variant (somewhat high impedance, they need an amp to sound great, I can’t just plug them into my phone or laptop jack and get good volume, clarity, and supple low end) so I decided I needed an amp with a decent amount of power. My IEMS are the Tin HiFi T4, they don’t need an amp to get good volume but they benefit from the liquid spark anyways. Build: Metal construction, chassis is solid, switches feel great, volume dial is smooth. Rubber feet are good for decoupling from the surface you set the amp on, but you will have to hold the amp while you plug in and unplug headphones otherwise it will move. Chassis gets warm during prolonged use and when driving hight impedance headphones at substantial volumes. LED indicator is dim but perfect for late night listening. Not intrusive at all. During the daytime it may be difficult to see it as a reminder to shut the amp off though. Sound: Neutral, natural, clean and tight. Doesn’t add noticeable coloration or compression. Resolution and speed is great for the price and the noise floor is pretty much non existent. Wherever your headphones are supposed to sound like, that’s pretty what you’ll get! Cons: When the volume is low and I slowly increase it, the left and right channels don’t go up evenly. Sometimes the right channel becomes louder first and i have to keep turning the knob until they get even. But at normal, comfortable listening levels this isn’t an issue. Not a dealbreaker, but if you listen mostly on sensitive IEMS or at low volume with headphones make sure you have a DAC that you can fine tune the volume with. Also, the power cable feels cheap and thin. However, I haven’t had issues with it and the length is nice and long.

[@fujishiki]

I wonder how does this compare to AKG K701.

[@alejo7315]

How does the 5XX compare to the 4XX? Is it worth the upgrade?

[@HelloNotMe9999]

What might you suggest for a bass (first) and classic rock/country (second, electric Stratocaster) player in search of a set of headphones with a $200 budget? Preferably with >=80 ohm impedance. Also, great reviews on the headphones.

[@haleyharris6539]

Amazing Video Josh keep up the great work 👍😊

[@R8Prototype]

I like that TLDR of 4xx vs 5xx vs 6xx. I think I'm going to start looking into the 4xx.

[@kabloom6776]

Are you sure the PC38X beats the HE5XX in soundstage? I have the PC38X and the HD599 have a bigger soundstage.

[@markhogquist2000]

It would be awesome if you can get your hands on the Ibasso SR2. Any plans for this?

[@WoodlinDeamon]

This sounds like an interesting headphone. Would you consider this an upgrade path for someone that likes the Philips SHP9500 considering a planar?

[@dannybos7024]

/yes

[@arguelles7]

No, el shp 9500 tiene muchisima fuerza y es super dimamico, divertido. Estos ya te estan diciendo que son aburridos. Hifiman he400i 2020, Fostex t50rp mas baratos y suenan tremendos.

[@crusader1563]

How does this compare to the thieaudio phantom headphone?

[@IamMotionMedia]

Nice AGV lid Josh! What do you ride?

[@qm3ster]

I, too, fear hi-hats like the plague, thank you for saving me from buying this!

[@commercio3564]

Still waiting on your HifiMan Susvara review. You saving it for when your channel blows up?

[@rderubeis]

what better for all around use gaming movies and music? I do alot of gaming? I wanted one of these. I currently have the 58x and the dt880 250 ohm. i wanted to try soemthing new opinions ?

[@andresgallego5727]

I know you are super sensitive to treble compared to me, these headphones sound like something i will enjoy.

[@v1Broadcaster]

did you consider weighing them

[@SWSW560]

I've been watching Josh for awhile now and never subscribed.. think he's earned it .....so..subscribed!!..@Josh , please do a detailed review of the apple headphone , its would be interesting to see where you put it. Thanks

[@OBMWorld]

One question Joshua: Hifiman 5XX is better in sounds and soundstage than Hifiman Sundara. I have Hifiman Sundara and is good quality/price today. Thanks your very much and regards.

[@jarethanstey7566]

I've noticed your right eye is really red in a few videos. Maybe it's nothing to do with me but I would get that checked if you haven't. I've known someone lose their vision and their eye was red for months ahead and they didn't get them checked until it was too late.

[@tonydillinger2553]

the best sounding headphones I have now are Fidelio x2r old version, harmonicdyne zeus, ship 9500, had hd 600, sold.. have the he400i old version, don't like to much. was looking at gl2000, sundara, now he5xx, what are good around 500$, with good sound stage, imaging, bass?

[@jamesj5469]

So basically do u get 6xx or this one ??? Or get this over sundras

[@alvaroantonioocampogrey2823]

Great review! How do you compare this vs. the AKG 712?

[@aMp-]

Do I need an external DAC for these (80 ohms) if used with my PCs motherboards sound card? Will be used mostly for gaming, music, and KZbin. I've had Audeze Penrose before (times two, because they keep breaking in the plastic) and are in love with the sound thanks to the PMD's I think.

[@matthewdiabo2879]

If I have HD58x, would the 4xx or 5xx (or even he x4?) be a better headphone to compliment it?

[@ozunkeskin6919]

can anyone help me for a choice? I am going to buy DT 1990 Pro and the pair will be magni 3+ and modi 3. Or the second choice is Koss Esp/95x. I am going to buy them just for music. I do regard that the enjoyable of the music overall. Maybe if we have to categorise, i would say, Clear, Detailed, Imaging and Soundstage. Imaging and soundstage is not too necessary however clear and detailed is more important. And the most is enjoying in music. Where should i choose? Please people going to answer me that, if you ever tried one of these or both, respond me.

[@a.k.8150]

Difference to the 4XX short and to the point? English is not my mother tongue. THX

[@neocui]

Hey Josh, since you also reviewed the Deva can you answer the question of whether this is just a rebranded Deva with different headband?

[@bibitsurawan]

Hi Mr. Josh, can u sometimes include the latest issue in audio world on your content, example: coming soon headphone

[@palakchaudhary562]

Is it good for mixing and mastering ?

[@nicholaslewis279]

What are your favorite tracks to use when testing headphones?

[@johanmartinez72]

Do you think these are good for console gaming?

[@vcmusik]

Nice vid. Any comparison thoughts between this and the Drop x HFM Edition XX?

[@digitaldanload]

Hey Josh, I've been in the marker for the dt1990 for a brighter sounding headphone for a while. As a 1990 owner, how would you compare these, ignoring the price difference?

[@MrAhuraMazda]

Is this a wired Deva?

[@marksafe5463]

What amp do you like for 6xx Josh?

[@KevinCragun]

I'm hoping they drop the price on the 4XX after these roll out.

[@craigholbrook3238]

Need some serious help! :] Senn HD 6xx or sundara? Im almost always listening to rap or classical (piano and strings)

[@bstaylor85]

Sundara

[@benwylie01]

Is there any similarity in sound stage between the 5xx and the ananda/arya? Good height and depth in the stage in particular?

[@dmproductions3708]

Just got the 4xx two weeks ago

[@Al.j.Vasquez]

That's a very educated way to say "Boy these suck but there's someone who is gonna like them, probably".

[@tumblebeat9008]

Hey Joshua, love your channel. Now im really curious and i'm looking for a test of the new Gold Planar GL2000 (Linsoul, Drop, Ali) any Idea how that sounds like, is it worth 500 / 600 bucks, and if yes, should one choose the single or the double magnet ? No one has done a good review of those cans so far! What about the GL850 AMT headphones they have ? interresting ? Thank you!

[@rogerIndianKing]

Thank you for the video. Does this mean that if someone can afford, buying both the 6xx and 5xx would compliment each other?

[@fclp67]

6xx have a mid-forward signature and are narrow, they have like the most unique sound to the point where they fit into any collection

[@kimkickout]

I can't wait to get this for gaming. Currently using 4XX and will give my 4XX to my best friend after getting this.

[@orthosympa6993]

Tbh. Get the sundara instead. It's a lot better

[@TheNLSClan]

I wouldn't give those 4xx's away. Too good of sound! Lol

[@TheChriscrowder]

I'm listening to this review on my 4xx!

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

For gaming, get philips x2hr or audio technica

[@TheNLSClan]

For gaming I'd do the pc38x. Superb for gaming, and price is great. Mic is nice too

[@wettlis]

I wish more reviewers would share how the headphone sounds compared to reality, no matter the price region of the headphones. As it is now many of the comments become relative to a degree where it turns abstract and hard for me as a viewer to understand.

[@modin2717]

what dac/amps would be recommended for the 5xx?

[@Daniel_Zalman]

I don't understand. Dynamic range is a property of the recording. The only way you won't get the full dynamic range of a recording is if the headphones are underpowered.

[@quantumcreator8888]

Great Review keep us tuned always

[@affinity601]

would these be an upgrade from my ath1000x if i mostly listen to things like the nier soundtrack which is pretty much an orchestral soundtrack? i know that you said that it would be good for orchestras and things that are far out there but i also know that the ath1000x also have an amazing sound stage but poor separation right? i barely ever listen to vocals

[@BoxBoxJunior]

is it worth, from 58x ?

[@Gthemaniac]

I have the 4xx I am happy with that

[@imfunnyman85]

Hi, can you tell something about cheap gold planar gl600?

[@8lec_R]

So from what I understand this is good for monitoring and mixing audio for videos and short films shit?

[@jekken333]

Seriously, we need raal sr1a and heddphone reviews from you. Send this guy your sr1a and heddphone for review. 😅😅😅

[@haseebrehman5823]

How would you compare it with the k7xx for gaming purposes? I play rainbow six siege.

[@RathOX]

PC38X MUCh better even DMS takes it over most headphones

[@G1lgamesj]

Okay, so do I take the 4xx, 5xx, 6xx or Sundara? I don't know it anymore.

[@arguelles7]

if you have the money: Sundara.

[@mrjohn3]

Seems like every review is "But not for bass heads" what audiophile or enthusiast level headphones are? Bass heads can't just be stuck with beats and skull candy.

[@Jack-C4]

Good point! Keep waiting for a decently priced planar that actually has low end. Ditched my 4XX's, 400i's don't seem like they'd satisfy, 560s either. Guess I'll stick with tube'd 6xx and my Meze 99's..

[@soundhead18]

Bass heads should just buy the ifi Hip DAC for the Bass-X boost

[@dmtphone]

Have you auditioned any audeze headphones? Unfortunately most 'bass-heads' prioritize merely quantity with no regard for quality. In my opinion audeze strikes a balance with authoritative, rich, warm bass that doesn't cross over into being muddy or boomy but your milage may vary.

[@Jack-C4]

@@dmtphone Came close to blindly getting the LCD-2C's but since it's covid season it's hard to try anything out and they're over 1K in Canada so went with the 99classics. Probably my next purchase though.

[@dmtphone]

@@Jack-C4 I got an absurdly good deal on a lightly used pair of lcd 2 closed and they are truly impressive. Liquid platinum for balanced amplification and they really shine. Single ended (especially on the spark) I was less impressed. Bass was there but it overall lacked a sense of control and the detail wasn't as present as I would have liked. Push a lot of power through them and they are now my go to for a relaxed listed or when I need some extra bass. Reminds me of hd6xx for ease of listening but obviously in a different league. Hopefully I can snag a pure solid state with more power to see if the control and detail can be present but with the removal of the added tube sound. (Not that the tube sound is bad I quite like it but a more neutral reference point of amplification would be of benefit for comparing headphones and tracks/mixes)

[@jasonfranciosa]

How does it compare with the Sundara?

[@mattrismatt]

I own the Sundara, which is somewhat dark, but with class-leading treble resolution. Josh said the 5XX is the opposite: bright, but a bit lacking in treble resolution. (Perhaps additional burn-in would help.)

[@MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING]

It's the HIFIMAN HE 4XX all grown up I think the all black color is what the deva should have been because all black looks very high-end to me especially black and red now do a 400i 2020 vs hifiman he 5XX

[@mikediezel0923]

Which headphone is best for pop music? (The answer is not limited to the headphones shown in this video)

[@chefsteve8381]

dt 990 pro

[@mikediezel0923]

@@chefsteve8381 which one is best under $200?

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@@mikediezel0923 Hi i got DT990 pro 250 ohm for $180 au that's $130 us , i was hesitant at first to get them, as people say they have to much treble, but I'm glad i did they have a huge soundstage, great imaging, clarity and supper deep bass the best bass in an open back I've heard ,i think people who dislike this headphone come from the land of vailed Sennheiser's i also own stax 007 and vintage stax and 15+ other headphones and these come the closest to stax under $200 also top choice for gaming too, you will hear sounds in your music you haven't heard before the only thing you need to do is burn them in for 100 hours and slightly bend the yolks out as out of the box clamp is fairly tight, pads are comfortable also sound even better on a tube amp.