[Daedalus1116]

Hi,
Can folks recommend an upgrade over the Hifiman RE-400? I really love its sweet midrange and smooth treble but would like something with a little less bass and wider soundstage.
Thanks

 

[KG Jag]

Does your version of the HE 400 sound like this:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared#user_HE400     ?
 
The earlier (and less numerous) version was close to being a basshead lite can.

 

[Daedalus1116]

  Does your version of the HE 400 sound like this:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared#user_HE400     ?
 
The earlier (and less numerous) version was close to being a basshead lite can.

Actually, I'm asking about the IEM, RE-400, not the full-size headphone, HE-400.

 

[KG Jag]

Sorry about that.  Guess it's time for me to go to bed.

 

[lin0003]

Less bass? The RE-400 is already a bit bass light so it may be a little hard to find something that is lighter than that. Maybe the Astrotec AX7? 
 
Price range? 

 

[Daedalus1116]

Less bass? The RE-400 is already a bit bass light so it may be a little hard to find something that is lighter than that. Maybe the Astrotec AX7? 

Price range? 

It's alright if it has the same quantity of bass, just not more. I'm willing to pay up to $400 if there's a significant improvement.

 

[Daedalus1116]

I think my choices are these:
Fidue A83
Ultimate Ears UE900s (the updated version)
Westone W4R
Can anybody give insights?

 

[JoeDoe]

Not the Fidue. The others are solid. The 900 would probably serve you better as I found it to have less bass than the W4

 

[lin0003]

I would avoid the W4, they seriously underperform for the price IMO. 
 
The Fidue is good, but might be too bassy. 

 

[Mcgeggy]

I think my choices are these:
Fidue A83
Ultimate Ears UE900s (the updated version)
Westone W4R
Can anybody give insights?

Did you ever decide? I'm interested in a similiar sound to the RE-400 as well. I really love the overall sound and the way the highs never overwhelm or stand out. The fit and comfort are great too. Maybe the RE-600?

 

[yoztpetra]

i wonder if you'll like the RE0

 

[Claritas]

I think my choices are these:
Fidue A83
Ultimate Ears UE900s (the updated version)
Westone W4R
Can anybody give insights?

They all have more bass. The IEM that comes to mind is ER4S with orange Knowles dampers. Best luck!

 

[s7urmi]

Hey Guys,
i know old tread but i recently have tested the RE-400 and it suits me very well but i don't like it's cheap build-quality. 
I'm currently looking at the Etymotic hf5 because i want to spend around 200€, what can you recommend me?