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JeeperBGE
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Jan 19, 2017
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On the fence about these guys i could use some advice.
I currently own a the hifiman he560 which I love and I also just received and am really enjoying the drop for the Westone 30 IEMs.. Do you think the TH-X00 would be a nice addition to pair with them? I'm thinking yes because the he560 are more laid back, wider soundstage (airy), neutral and detailed with accurate but not thumping bass, which I will use during critical listening sessions with classical, jazz and blues. I'm hoping these would be more forward and fun for rock and hip-hop... am i correct in my assessment?
I know some might say don't keep spending round $500 on headphones when I could purchase a single $1000+ headphone. I'm not worried about owning a second pair of "mid-fi" headphones and not leaping for a true flagship headphone. I'm happy playing is mid-fi land for a while and having multiple options for listening depending on the content to be played.
I was a little disappointed that i missed the ebony drop because everyone is clamoring about them, but those seem to be a little smoother in sound representation so actually maybe the mahogany will be a greater departure from the he560s for me. Hmmm.
Any wisdom is appreciated!
Jan 19, 2017
rantng
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Jan 20, 2017
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JeeperBGEWow, I have to say this is one of the most well thought-out posts I've read on here! Greetings from a fellow mid-fi wader! I suggest you read this comparison between the 3 different models. It is a little long, but something tells you aren't one of those "too long; didn't read" people (I really hate the acronym) - http://www.head-fi.org/products/fostex-th-x00-massdrop-exclusive/reviews/14608
Jan 20, 2017
JeeperBGE
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Jan 21, 2017
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rantngThanks for the link. Great info there!
Jan 21, 2017
rantng
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Jan 21, 2017
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JeeperBGEYou're welcome. Let us know which one you decide on.
Jan 21, 2017
ElectronicVices
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Jan 21, 2017
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JeeperBGEI own the HE500 not 560's so while not apples to apples it's still fairly close as one replaced the other in the line up. I think Fostex does a pretty good job with dynamics. This is definitely not a neutral headphone but it's also not oddly colored either. I personally think you would get quite a bit of enjoyment out of the THX00 for rock and bass heavy tracks. It has a nice peak in the upper mids/lower treble ala a Grado that makes guitars sound quite good. The mids are not on the same level as my HE500 but I very much enjoy a wide variety of headpones. I'm at 20+ pairs and counting, including the IE800, Beyer T1, HE500 and I still greatly enjoy the sound of the Fostex.
Jan 21, 2017
JeeperBGE
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Jan 21, 2017
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ElectronicVicesGreat info thanks!
Jan 21, 2017
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