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In Reply to: RE: HiFiman HE500 posted by Frank I on November 23, 2011 at 04:30:07
Just wondering, their site states "The HE-500 offers impressive frequency response from 50Hz to 50KHz and with all of the dynamics and lifelike realism that HiFiMAN headphones are famous for."
Is there a steep roll off below 50hz? I would assume not as below it they state 15hz to 50khz. Just was a bit confused by these two statements on their page.
I know these have a large and happy following. Im sure the response is great. Just wondering what they mean with that statement?
I may just bite on a pair. They seem so amazing a product. Love the internal construction pics! WOW, what build. Like Magico build in a headphone!
Thanks for the heads up!
Dave
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I am not big on measurements. For me it has always been how a product sounds. the HE500 for 699.00 competes and outperforms the LCD2 IMO and competes with the 1299.00 Beyer T1 in many many ways. I am early in the process but very familiar with them as I had them for about 3 weeks in the Loaner development program. I will tell you that it would be hard pressed to find anything in the 700.00 range that can compete with these. The bass is very tight and deep and the treble is well extended and midrange to die for. Look for my review in a few weeks. this and many more impressions on headfi.org.
... in the "Specs" section of this Headroom ad. Notice that the HE-500 does roll off mildly below 50 hz. or so. But, from a listening standpoint, the low frequency rolloff might be less noticeable than the response peaks at the upper end. Some people might complain of a slightly "tizzy" quality in the highs while others might like the extra "shimmer and detail" that the high frequency uptilt can produce.
How come every time I look at a graph of a phone I know, it doesn't sound like that?
"If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them" - Sol Hurok
What the measurements tell us and what our ears tell us are often two different things, and I think that a lot of this has to do with system matching and/or personal preferences. Also, I think it is difficult to measure headphones in a way that accurately corresponds to the manner in which different people, with different types of ear/head anatomies, are likely to hear them. That's why it is important to audition before buying (whenever possible).
Edits: 11/24/11
Agree.
Also, don't let graphs and measurements carry too much weight regarding purchase.
"If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them" - Sol Hurok
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