New Hifiman Headphone HE-400 is out - Page 369

I read through the forum, and I can't believe how many threads are trying to decide between the Sen HD650 and HE-400. Somebody must drive an in depth review comparing between these 2.

There already has been a couple good comparisons.

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Originally Posted by Mad Lust Envy 

I say the HE-4 because its significantly lighter than the others, including the 5LE. Its almost 100g lighter than the HE400, and trust me, its noticeable. Also, the velours used are even better.

Actually only 50g lighter than HE-5LE, but 100g lighter than HE-500/6

Also, Im not sure, but I believe the 5LEs use the "old" better velours as well

I was able to score a pair of the "old velours" since the HE500s I picked up were made probably in mid-2011 before the new velours were available. Man they have such better quality materials. Looks DIY as hell though, don't think I'll ever use it.

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Originally Posted by conquerator2 

 

 

Actually only 50g lighter than HE-5LE, but 100g lighter than HE-500/6

 

Also, Im not sure, but I believe the 5LEs use the "old" better velours as well

What are the sound differences between HE-4 and HE-400? I read somewhere here that the HE-400 was considered an upgrade?

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Originally Posted by Fegefeuer 


No offense but I think a weak neck is also a problem and the probable fact that most audiophiles are untrained. I am not saying that LCD-2s are ok and shouldn't be changed in comfort and build quality, especially at that price point and the main customer - but leaning against the wall due to fatigue? You have to be either old, a child, have orthopaedic problems or you are plain lazy. strictly speaking about weight.
I found the earpads comfortable and not creating sweat like pleather. I really hate pleather and pressure points like K701s headband. I agree with jerg about the loose fit, though not in that extreme.

The person leaning against the wall was TwinQY, not me!. Nonetheless, I'm just inexperienced with high-end headphones, so I probably have a skewed expectation of what headphones should feel like (my friends use headphones like the Bose noise-cancelling ones which are considerably lighter...and have lower sound quality I guess).

Thanks!

Got my HE-400's yesterday, it's my first hi-fi headphone (although i do have some experience with high-end home audio from a while back). I'm using them with an e9k/e17 combo and a PC usb source, and they sound amazing. 

Today i was fiddling a bit with the position on my head and the left driver went out completely. After a few minutes of panic, i removed the pads and discovered that the little silver tab at the bottom was sticking out a bit more on the left side, and was not making good contact with the board underneath. I got a small tool and carefully pressed it in, and the driver came back on.

Just wondering if anyone else has had this happen, and if it's anything i should be concerned about? 

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Fegefeuer 


No offense but I think a weak neck is also a problem and the probable fact that most audiophiles are untrained. I am not saying that LCD-2s are ok and shouldn't be changed in comfort and build quality, especially at that price point and the main customer - but leaning against the wall due to fatigue? You have to be either old, a child, have orthopaedic problems or you are plain lazy. strictly speaking about weight.
I found the earpads comfortable and not creating sweat like pleather. I really hate pleather and pressure points like K701s headband. I agree with jerg about the loose fit, though not in that extreme.

You making fun of my neck? 

In my defense, I do listen to them for 10-12 hour stretches. By then anyone would have fatigue problems. 

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Originally Posted by chris3g 

Got my HE-400's yesterday, it's my first hi-fi headphone (although i do have some experience with high-end home audio from a while back). I'm using them with an e9k/e17 combo and a PC usb source, and they sound amazing. 

 

Today i was fiddling a bit with the position on my head and the left driver went out completely. After a few minutes of panic, i removed the pads and discovered that the little silver tab at the bottom was sticking out a bit more on the left side, and was not making good contact with the board underneath. I got a small tool and carefully pressed it in, and the driver came back on.

 

Just wondering if anyone else has had this happen, and if it's anything i should be concerned about? 

 

Thanks!

That's definitely alarming; when you pressed it down did it "pop" back to an original position or did it feel like you are bending it and there is resistance? If it's the former then maybe you fixed it permanently, but if it's the latter then I'd say send it in for replacement.

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Originally Posted by TwinQY 

 

You making fun of my neck? 

 

In my defense, I do listen to them for 10-12 hour stretches. By then anyone would have fatigue problems. 

Dozing off with headphones and then waking up with neck pain is a good thing usually :D It means that the sound of the headphones makes up for their weight :)

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Originally Posted by conquerator2 

 

Dozing off with headphones and then waking up with neck pain is a good thing usually :D It means that the sound of the headphones makes up for their weight :)

Or that the sound manages to be very sleep inducing...I kid, I kid.

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Originally Posted by TwinQY 

 

Or that the sound manages to be very sleep inducing...I kid, I kid.

Our new headphones - the HIFIman Lullaby line!

Just put them on and drown in your dreams :D

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Originally Posted by conquerator2 

 

Our new headphones - the HIFIman Lullaby line!

 

Just put them on and drown in your dreams :D

Worst thing is, with the naming conventions a lot of these companies come up with...it might very well turn out to become reality.