New Hifiman Headphone HE-400 is out - Page 297

Take the pads off. The drivers are underneath. No need to open the grill or anything.

Something interesting I just noticed, is how exposed and transparent the drivers are now that I liberated the grills. Basically there is not much more than the thin diaphragm between my ears and the outside now when these babies play.

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Originally Posted by stellar 

No most likely rev 2

 

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Goodie then, AFAIK rev 2 drivers have a little less structural integrity than rev 3 (rev 3 is a full circle without the opening at the bottom of the driver where the metal tab secures the diaphragm), but are not as hot in the trebles.

It's crazy what a difference the velour make. Just for curiosity, I switched back to the pleather, and the treble almost sounds harsh to my ears. It's a pretty big difference. 

That said, for me, the pleather makes the headphone lighter, and fit better on my head. So kind of bummed about that. 

I got my HE-400's from Head-Direct 2 weeks ago, and alas mine are Rev-2's 

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Originally Posted by stellar 

No most likely rev 2

 

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Originally Posted by satanigatan 

I got my HE-400's from Head-Direct 2 weeks ago, and alas mine are Rev-2's 

That is quite curious indeed; I guess HFM is trying to clear out its rev2 stock along the rev3 production around September. I'm sure if you email customer service they could allow you to ship these back to be replaced with a rev3 pair. Although it's debatable whether or not you'll like the sound of the new drivers more than the rev2 ones heheh. Rev3 drivers are a fair bit brighter in the treble.

Yeah I'm pretty sensitive in regards to treble lol. I'll keep my Rev-2's.

Really surprised at what a big difference the Velour pads make. I was listening with the pleather for an hour, and got a lot irritation (sore ears). Never had that with the Velours on. 

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Originally Posted by jerg 

That is quite curious indeed; I guess HFM is trying to clear out its rev2 stock along the rev3 production around September. I'm sure if you email customer service they could allow you to ship these back to be replaced with a rev3 pair. Although it's debatable whether or not you'll like the sound of the new drivers more than the rev2 ones heheh. Rev3 drivers are a fair bit brighter in the treble.

Public service announcement for EU citizens looking to get a pair of latest revision HE-400's:

I talked to Daivd from www.audiophonics.fr and they're fresh out of stock so they're sure to get the new revision in a week or so. Price is €379. I haven't been able to find them cheaper elsewhere (EDIT: [...] in the EU).

Cheers. 

That's expensive. Isn't it cheaper to buy from Head-Direct at US$399 + shipping?

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Originally Posted by Eric_C 

That's expensive. Isn't it cheaper to buy from Head-Direct at US$399 + shipping?

It's expensive, indeed. But depending on import/customs laws in EU countries, you could end up paying alot more than you bargained for. Especially here in Denmark where they'll add 25% of the products price in taxes and a decent fine to boot. It's a gamble really, but there are lots of money to be saved if you like living on the edge. 

If i order from within the EU, i'm in the clear. I really hate it!

Wow. That's a tough situation! I took a gamble with my order too--anything over SGD 400 can be taxed (not as high as 25%, but it's a tax nonetheless). Thank God I didn't get taxed that.

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Originally Posted by Kjeldsen 

 

It's expensive, indeed. But depending on import/customs laws in EU countries, you could end up paying alot more than you bargained for. Especially here in Denmark where they'll add 25% of the products price in taxes and a decent fine to boot. It's a gamble really, but there are lots of money to be saved if you like living on the edge. 

 

If i order from within the EU, i'm in the clear. I really hate it!

Try ebay.co.uk - here

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Originally Posted by Eric_C 

Wow. That's a tough situation! I took a gamble with my order too--anything over SGD 400 can be taxed (not as high as 25%, but it's a tax nonetheless). Thank God I didn't get taxed that.

Phew! :) I often take chances with customs when i order things that might seem less conspicuous and have lower value, but i've never tried ordering something this expensive from abroad before.

I ordered from Head Direct in the UK and luckily didn't pay any import tax or anything.

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Originally Posted by pb21cyclist 

I ordered from Head Direct in the UK and luckily didn't pay any import tax or anything.

Another heroic tale! Makes me want to just go for it and possibly save $100.