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HiFiMAN's HE-400 are the cheapest and easiest-to-drive planar magnetic headphones the audio specialist has made yet. Selling for just a third the price of the top-end models, while offering a similar sonic personality and build quality, they are easy to ...
Abstract: I’d been wanting to hear designer Dr. Fang Bian’s HiFiMAN planar-magnetic headphones ever since reading many positive things about them on the internet for the past year or so. HiFiMAN was founded in 2007 and offers a full line of headphones and head...
Abstract: July 2012 When Chinese company HiFiMAN developed their HE-6 headphones ($1299 USD), they used a planar-magnetic driver. This driver’s very low efficiency specification of 83.5dB meant that the HE-6 required an amplifier with a 2W output. If you try to ...
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Published: 2012-06-29, Author: Steve , review by: cnet.com
The HiFiMan HE-400 is a large, full-size set of headphones that use planar-magnetic drivers for exceptional sound quality usually reserved for pricier models
They're expensive, and comfort isn't a strong suit
First-rate clarity, detail, and bass impact by way of new driver technology help propel the HiFiMan HE-400 headphones to the top of their price class.
Abstract: This is a follow up to Playback Editor Chris Marten’s review of the HiFiMAN HE-400 (click here to read the review), HiFiMAN’s groundbreaking low-cost planar magnetic headphone that debuted this year at CES. I remember the first time I sat down and lis...
Good Price / Performance ratio, Can be driven well by a modest headphone amplifier, Very pleasant sound signature, Can be driven out of powerful portable sources, Comfortable, Quality cable, Durable construction
Blue color might not appeal to all, Needs a decent amplifier to sound their best, Treble performance not impressive
The HiFiMAN HE-400 is definitely one of the best sub $400 headphones around for at home listening. It has the distinct orthodynamic sound and is tweaked to resemble the HiFiMAN house sound which is smooth with an emphasis on the bass and midrange. The ...
Abstract: True confession: I’m a great admirer of the most recent crop of planar magnetic headphone designs from firms such as Audeze and HiFiMAN. What attracts me to planar magnetic designs is the fact that they offer many of the benefits of electrostatic ‘pho...
Abstract: Instead of a cone or dome diaphragm, planar magnetic drivers use flat diaphragms made from polyester or mylar film. The film is suspended between two perforated sheets of metal that have magnets attached. Conductive traces are laid onto the film to form w...
