Got a couple of responses this morning telling me to stay with the "world class" 6 and if I really wanted to buy something the upgraded Platinum WyWires would probably be wisest. I've read Tyll's review of the 6's and he didn't seem to be impressed (too much treble) though I'm thinking he based his opinions on an unmodded pair. A head-fier also mentioned the Abyss. I've looked into the Stax but don't know if its bass would satisfy and for that price everything had better be perfect. There was talk on Head-Fi of the 4 screw 6's (leaner and brighter) having a different sound to the 6 screw (slightly warmer and closed). I have a 6 screw and I think it's fantastic. I'll take your advice on the Susvara, :) and wait for a price drop but in the mean time I am very happy!
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In the last 5-10 years a lot of new and EXPENSIVE HP's have been produced. I own a modified Hifiman HE-6 and the Sennheiser HD 650. The HE-6 is driven by my stereo power amp (Primare A32) with WyWires Red Series XLR cables and sounds fantastic. Alas curiosity is lurking. Are there any HE-6 owners/lovers (past and/or present) who've added or moved on to newer HP's for increased sound quality? Which HP's were added and what did they add that the HE-6 didn't give? (And in fairness) what amp did you use to power your HE-6 and what HP amp are you using to power your new HP's? I've owned (then sold) the Grado SR60 & GS1000E, Sennheiser HD 580 & HD 800, and the Audeze LCD-X. I've also owned and sold the Sennheiser HDVA 600 and Violectric V281 HP amps. Both were very good (but Violectric was the best of both) for my headphones. The first time I heard the HE-6 I was in love with it's sound (even unmodded) & was smitten by the bass. I'd never before had HP's where I FELT the bass vibrate my ears and head while having a detailed mid and upper range like the HE-6. Is there better? I've looked at the Hifiman Susvara HP because it also needs a powerful amp (I wouldn't need to buy a new HP amp) but that $6000 price tag is prohibitive. I've read the less-expensive HE 1000 V2 is pretty sweet, too, though not as sweet as the Susvara. I've also considered upgrading my HP cable to the WyWires Platinum which would be a lot cheaper than buying a new HP. I know Alex of WyWires makes a superb product and I wouldn't be disappointed. I'd appreciate any and all input on this matter. Should I be content or go looking (listening)?
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