I noticed they have the Hifiman HE400I for $248. Not sure if that's a good deal though.
https://www.visions.ca/catalogue/catego ... sku=HE400I
https://www.visions.ca/catalogue/catego ... sku=HE400I
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Jun 22nd, 2018 12:46 pm
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Interested in your thoughts. The M500s opened up nicely after about 20 hrs of use.
The HD 600 are basically the HD 580 Jubilee with a different paint job.
The Jubilee were basically a fine-tuned version of the 580.
When the designer of the 580 told me that he had originally wanted the 580 to have an open back like the 600, I swapped the backs on my own pair.
The sound signature of the 580 and 600 are pretty close - the 600 *is* a better headphone, but the 580 is very close so if money is tight the 580 is a good alternative.
Jun 22nd, 2018 12:51 pm
Visions states MRSP which is over-inflated. They're going for $278 on amazon.CashJinx wrote: ↑ I noticed they have the Hifiman HE400I for $248. Not sure if that's a good deal though.
https://www.visions.ca/catalogue/catego ... sku=HE400I
Jun 22nd, 2018 2:06 pm
trueCortexiphanKid wrote: ↑ Visions states MRSP which is over-inflated. They're going for $278 on amazon.
Jun 22nd, 2018 2:13 pm
Have just used for an hour so far, and they are definitely good! Unfortunately they are not adaptable for my large head. I'll have to try to figure out a way to spread them wider.CortexiphanKid wrote: ↑ Interested in your thoughts. The M500s opened up nicely after about 20 hrs of use.
Jun 22nd, 2018 2:40 pm
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Jun 22nd, 2018 3:04 pm
Sounds like it should be returnable within fifteen days, minus shipping.
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Jun 23rd, 2018 10:00 pm
Not sure what happen to their website, but just bought one today instore at their Colosus branch in Woodbridge. They still have like 6 of them when left around 5pm.
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Jun 23rd, 2018 11:14 pm
you're coming from the Backbeat no? These will sound a bit more neutral (flat but present bass, decent mids, clear detailed treble). These may actually sound a bit boring if you are used to headphones with extra strong bass or sharp treble. They have a sound that is jack of all trades, nothing really lacking in any one area, maybe not excelling in any one area either, just competent overall.
Jun 24th, 2018 1:19 am
SickBeast wrote: ↑ Hey guys would something like this work as a decent headphone amp?
https://www.amazon.ca/Creative-Sound-Bl ... B00EO6X4XG
Jun 24th, 2018 9:32 am
Totally agree. I prefer my HD600s for critical listening. The M500s offer a close alternative with more sub-bass plus you can use them on the go. Sweet!warpdrive wrote: ↑ People comparing them to the HD600 will find one thing, these are more bass capable headphones compared to the HD600, no comparison really. The HD600 are traditional audiophile headphones and as older open designs, they can't and were not designed to have any deep bass and the deep bass isn't as tight. Basically they have decent bass down to about 90Hz and then drop like a rock. Bass lovers will find much more joy with these, bass is tighter AND more plentiful, they have a pretty even sound which is easy to love.
I still prefer my HD600 because they do the mids and highs better for my taste than most headphones under $300, but the fact you can compare the two make these a great deal for $100. They have a strong punchy sound. A lot of which headphone is preferable will depend mostly on what your expected sound signature is.
Jun 24th, 2018 9:41 am
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