Stereo_Electronics 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 @Aaron Pls bring those too. I want to hear those babies. On a side note. Kidult is itching for something new. Kidult is thinking of a different level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidult 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 scary company you all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stereo_Electronics 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 scary company you all Pot calling the kettle black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofing 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 Yep, want to see whether tubes or SS is the way to go with w5000. This is going to be one poisonous meet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uberburger101 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2009 Earmax Silver is sweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofing 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2009 Having the hd650 on hand with me now, (Thanks jojo for loaning it to me!) I must say it sounds better on my setup than the w5000. I guess system synergy plays a big part and it's something I've learnt in the past few weeks. Also, it seems OTL tube amps do go better with higher impedance headphones. With the yamamoto, I didn't really enjoy the hd650 either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ical 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2009 Matching is everything regardless of price. Don't be surprise that with the right match, a budget rig can beat another that cost many times more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofing 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2009 Guess I've to learn that the hard way. Oh well.. Will get a chance to see how the w5000 is supposed to perform tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ical 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2009 Let see how my burned in W1000 sound against it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo_b2 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2009 @Nofing Be ready to to buy a Yamamoto + W1000 combo. Cals rig really something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofing 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2009 Oh no... This is very bad for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalgear 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2009 Having the hd650 on hand with me now, (Thanks jojo for loaning it to me!) I must say it sounds better on my setup than the w5000. I guess system synergy plays a big part and it's something I've learnt in the past few weeks. Also, it seems OTL tube amps do go better with higher impedance headphones. With the yamamoto, I didn't really enjoy the hd650 either. same here kept the HD650 and K701 and K1000 but sold off the W5000. the W5000 had beguiling vocals but soundstage was a little to "tight" for me. its more about personal preference, I can see the W5000 hitting the sweet spot for those especially into female vocals. all these were amped by the GCHA, Singlepower MPX3 and at one time RS Raptor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofing 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2009 For me the w5k sounded too lean and compared to my w1k then I most certainly prefered it. But it could be the lack of burn in or improper equipment matching which led me to sell off my w5k. Looks like hd650 and k701 are 2 headphones that withstand the test of time for most of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
