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joch

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Re: HiFiMan HE-560 measurements
« Reply #190 on: May 16, 2015, 09:22:03 AM »
Initially I found that even with some mods to the HE-560 there's that treble spike.

Originally I had used some shelf liners with smallish holes and foam, but these were still giving me problems with the sound. The treble was occasionally peaky--enough to bother me to get the stuff that jerg recommended (Con-Tact brand)...had it brought all the way from the US.

I added the fibrous fluff that was left over from the HE-6 mod, and stuffed that into insides of the cups (over the Con-Tact, and under the mesh from the Focus-A pads). I think fiberglass insulation or a teased cotton ball would also do for those who want to experiment.

I'm liking the sound a lot with the treble now a bit more controlled, and actually find the new shelf liners airier.

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Re: HiFiMan HE-560 measurements
« Reply #191 on: August 18, 2015, 10:02:40 PM »
unable to find any pre-production pads...
is there any other pad that will take down the lower treble/upper mids area like the pre-prod ones seem to do?

I actually do like them as-is with gear I have tried them with, but wouldn't mind trying something different and see if it can be even better.
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Re: HiFiMan HE-560 measurements
« Reply #192 on: August 18, 2015, 10:05:32 PM »
Quote from: munch on August 18, 2015, 10:02:40 PM
unable to find any pre-production pads...
is there any other pad that will take down the lower treble/upper mids area like the pre-prod ones seem to do?

I actually do like them as-is with gear I have tried them with, but wouldn't mind trying something different and see if it can be even better.

Are you talking about the FocusPads-A?  These are the pads with no perforated pleather on the inside, it is all velour. 

If so then Hifiman still carries them.  May not be on head-direct but if you contact them they may be able to send to you.
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Re: HiFiMan HE-560 measurements
« Reply #193 on: August 18, 2015, 10:09:05 PM »
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Re: HiFiMan HE-560 measurements
« Reply #194 on: August 18, 2015, 10:12:40 PM »
well fiddle-diddles, I didn't know that Focus-A is the same as pre-production. I am a terrible Googler it seems.

head-direct actually does still have them.

thanks and sorry about the oopsie!
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Re: HiFiMan HE-560 measurements
« Reply #195 on: September 09, 2015, 02:45:07 AM »
My HE560's came in today; 1 day a head of schedule!  :)p1

Coming from AD700's, boy are these different. There's stuff in the basement, and there's rumble from a Bass! To me, there is no "over-brightness" because I'm coming from a place of scorching Sun. In fact, female vocals seem "veiled" in the higher ranges because the AD700's are so bright. But, there's a sizzle to Synthpop (Tommy february6) that I never heard before.

The difference in sensitivity was a bit frightening as I have never had to turn up my computers to even 50% before the AD700's became too loud. With the HE560, I had to bring in the Nakamichi and turned the Nak up to an 11!  headbang

Good positioning in Borderlands2 with THXStudio; gunfire and explosions seem sharper.

The Neutrik 1/8" plug is huge, and the clamp force is high but under uncomfortable. I can see wearing them for hours without issue.
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Re: HiFiMan HE-560 measurements
« Reply #196 on: September 09, 2015, 02:46:45 AM »
Geez man, that's like going from a Hyundai Accent to a Corvette.
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Re: HiFiMan HE-560 measurements
« Reply #197 on: September 09, 2015, 02:49:38 AM »
Quote from: keanex on September 09, 2015, 02:46:45 AM
Geez man, that's like going from a Hyundai Accent to a Corvette.
This is much cheaper as a midlife crisis upgrade.  :)p7

I was actually worried that I was not going to like the sound signature of the HE560, but so far, I think HE560 has the signature I was looking for: relatively flat, neutral base that extends down, and a bit bright.

Also, sorry if this is the wrong place for this. I didn't find an "impressions" thread for the HE560 so I necro'd this one.

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