HIFIMAN HE400se Open Back Over-Ear Planar Headphone $209 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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jasswolf on 05/04/2022 - 20:55 amazon.com.au (600 clicks)

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Probably the entry-level planar headphone these days, but arguably only worth it if you're not willing to reach for the HD6XX. This is neutral/flat, with a small dip around 2kHz, and some heat in the upper treble via the Stealth Magnets. Described by some as a mini-Sundara (presumably the original release), it has a great level of detail and resolution for the price, but imaging is a little fuzzier than some key competitors (eg. K612, DT990, DT880).

Back at its lower price point, you will need an amp to supply this enough current to make it shine, with its sensitivity being 91 dB. Great review with FR measurements here.

Enjoy!

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  revmacca on 05/04/2022 - 21:55

  +1

  Upvote for the detail, very tempting…

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  Scottabargin on 05/04/2022 - 22:05

  +1 Great Headphone!
  With a hefty dose of Eq the Bass response is wonderfull.

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  thatguyfromthatplace on 06/04/2022 - 07:55

  Here's a more in-depth review for those who are interested.

  https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/h…

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    jasswolf on 06/04/2022 - 10:16

    Technically in-depth, sure, but not a lot is conveyed aside from specificity of the imaging issues I mentioned.

    Has Amir moved to a well-accepted GRAS measurement tool yet? His FR measurements might not be particularly accurate.

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  mickeyjuiceman on 06/04/2022 - 08:05

  The 6XX is such a great set of cans, I find myself using them most of the time these days.

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  paulied84 on 06/04/2022 - 08:22

  I have the HD 560S. Would you guys say that these are similar or better?

  I should stop buying headphones though :)

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    jasswolf on 06/04/2022 - 10:14

    It's mostly a sidegrade, and a somewhat similar tonal balance and imaging performance.

    I'd be looking elsewhere at upgrades, or something that works for different use cases (eg. closed backs, or probability) or at least something that brings a significant tonal or technical change you're interested in.

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  blaze on 07/04/2022 - 14:47

  none of the other headphones you mentioned are planar.

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    jasswolf on 07/04/2022 - 21:30

    They compete at the price point.