HifiMan OG HE-500 Planar Magnetic Headphone


I will probably regret selling these... This is one of the legendary, original HifiMan HE-500 planars. This is a can I thought I'd never sell, but I must fund new kit... It kicks as good as advertised, and the vocal presentation is as good as everyone says it is. If you read the HE-500 thread here on HeadFi, it's full of people expounding why the HE-500 has no equal for vocal presentation, even in 2023. Endgame headphone for many. These image great, have an excellent stage and punch hard, which all translate to a jaw-dropping experience. Just try listing to Pink Floyd's 'Time' on these, or Peter Gabriel's 'Sledgehammer' to be stunned. And if you want to get kicked in the head, try Karnivool's 'Goliath'!
This can is all original, apart from the pads - they're DCA Angled Lamb Skin pads. If you read how is best to experience the HE-500, it's with these pads; particularly when it comes to bass. I am also including a host of other pads, but they really are surplus to requirements; the DCA pads are it. There is also the original cable (4 Pin XLR), along with a newer HQ OFC cable (4 Pin XLR). Comes with the original case and documentation. This has been well-looked after, always stored in the case.


Condition:

Great condition as you can see from the pictures. The case is dog-eared, and the original cable is showing it's age, but the headphone and the newer cable are both in excellent condition, as you can see from the pictures. This headphone is in perfect working order and has been well looked after.

Included:

HE-500 w/ DCA Angled Pads
Spare pads
Original Cable
OFC Cable
Original packaging & documentation

*If you have any questions, please just shoot me a message.*

Postage and packaging to Mainland U.K. £14.99 (RM Special Delivery)
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Willing to part exchange/trade.