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**Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**
Nov 18, 2012 at 8:06 AM Post #2,506 of 22,116
It does somewhat suck that the HE-400 weighs as much as it does, but the headband style distributes the weight evenly, so it's mostly a non-issue. I can only imagine how light they'd be with a single sided planar style like the HE-4. That'd make them HELLA comfy. The HE-4 was basically an HE-5LE with a single magnet, so an HE-400 with single magnets should be even lighter.

Hifiman, get to it! :D
 
Nov 18, 2012 at 8:40 AM Post #2,507 of 22,116
Just bought a mesh-waste bin, thinking of modding the grills tonight, maybe. Funny thing is, as I was in the store I thought about these bins and how all of us, no matter where we live, can buy the exact same model of waste bin, made in china... just my thoughts at the store, anyway will try the mod soon, as I understand there is no need of fabric behind the actual grill?
 
ps. the weight of the he-400 is not a problem for me as well
 
Nov 18, 2012 at 8:41 AM Post #2,508 of 22,116
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mad lust envy said:
It does somewhat suck that the HE-400 weighs as much as it does, but the headband style distributes the weight evenly, so it's mostly a non-issue. I can only imagine how light they'd be with a single sided planar style like the HE-4. That'd make them HELLA comfy. The HE-4 was basically an HE-5LE with a single magnet, so an HE-400 with single magnets should be even lighter.
Hifiman, get to it!
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Do you still have your HE-4?  Or did you sale them already?
 
Nov 18, 2012 at 8:50 AM Post #2,511 of 22,116
Hey, I was just thinking while wearing a pair of maddogs how incredibly comfortable they are despite being almost they exact same weight as the the he400. I think that they are essentially the same weight...maybe the he400 being about 20 grams heavier. Of course the reason for the comfort with the maddog is almost exclusively due to the comfort strap.
 
So then it got me thinking...hmm...wait for it....comfort strap for the he400!! Time to mod. 
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Nov 18, 2012 at 8:53 AM Post #2,512 of 22,116
How about this.  Has anybody had any luck with it?
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Headband-Cushion-Pad-fit-BEYER-HiFiMAN-DENON-SONY-KOSS-BOSE-BEATS-DRE-Headphones-/200799150982?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item2ec08fe386#ht_836wt_906
 
Nov 18, 2012 at 8:56 AM Post #2,513 of 22,116
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matttcg said:
Hey, I was just thinking while wearing a pair of maddogs how incredibly comfortable they are despite being almost they exact same weight as the the he400. I think that they are essentially the same weight...maybe the he400 being about 20 grams heavier. Of course the reason for the comfort with the maddog is almost exclusively due to the comfort strap.
 
So then it got me thinking...hmm...wait for it....comfort strap for the he400!! Time to mod. 
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Make this happen!
 
Nov 18, 2012 at 9:07 AM Post #2,514 of 22,116
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preproman said:
How about this.  Has anybody had any luck with it?
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Headband-Cushion-Pad-fit-BEYER-HiFiMAN-DENON-SONY-KOSS-BOSE-BEATS-DRE-Headphones-/200799150982?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item2ec08fe386#ht_836wt_906
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It's okay. It's a cheapie pleather though. It will certainly flake off and tear pretty easy.
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Make this happen!
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I will bring it to the people!!! 
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Nov 18, 2012 at 11:49 AM Post #2,515 of 22,116
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preproman said:
How about this.  Has anybody had any luck with it?
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Headband-Cushion-Pad-fit-BEYER-HiFiMAN-DENON-SONY-KOSS-BOSE-BEATS-DRE-Headphones-/200799150982?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item2ec08fe386#ht_836wt_906
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That is pretty much what I have. The material quality isn't top notch, but it doesn't seem to want to tear. It makes such a difference in snugness and comfort, pretty much my 400's are as good as they can be once I mod the grills.
 
Nov 18, 2012 at 11:55 AM Post #2,516 of 22,116
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guess? said:
Just bought a mesh-waste bin, thinking of modding the grills tonight, maybe. Funny thing is, as I was in the store I thought about these bins and how all of us, no matter where we live, can buy the exact same model of waste bin, made in china... just my thoughts at the store, anyway will try the mod soon, as I understand there is no need of fabric behind the actual grill?
 
ps. the weight of the he-400 is not a problem for me as well
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That's really deep. The global supply chains are quite amazing, and once in awhile you get to recognize that the world is actually pretty damn "small".
 
You people are making me want to mod my grills - stop.
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Nov 18, 2012 at 1:38 PM Post #2,517 of 22,116
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That's really deep. The global supply chains are quite amazing, and once in awhile you get to recognize that the world is actually pretty damn "small".
 
You people are making me want to mod my grills - stop.
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Exactly.
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I just came back home, will try the mod later and write to you guys.
 
Nov 18, 2012 at 4:43 PM Post #2,519 of 22,116
rushnerd said:
That is pretty much what I have. The material quality isn't top notch, but it doesn't seem to want to tear. It makes such a difference in snugness and comfort, pretty much my 400's are as good as they can be once I mod the grills.
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I have the same headband fo my he500.. Love it..
 
Nov 18, 2012 at 5:06 PM Post #2,520 of 22,116
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