hifiman-he-400
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Current headphones just don't sound good enough. I want to get into real high end audio and I have no idea where to start?
I've been using the M50's for a while and they just don't sound good enough. I realize I'm not going to get the best sound from my iPod and I'm ready to take the step into something better. I just don't know where to start. I know everything about headphones,I just am unsure about amps,how to...- willitblend
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- hifiman-he-400 beyerdynamic-dt-880-premium-headphones audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones philips-fidelio-x1 beyerdynamic-dt-770-stereo-headphones
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Advice Please: ATH-W1000X ($399) vs. HE-400 ($399)
Okay, so the ATH-W1000X is on sale and I need a little extra advice. Prior to encountering this sale, I was looking at HE-400s at the same price, $399. My problem is, I live in a very remote coastal village--no HiFi shop within 1000km--and cannot personally audition these two phones. So...- YEGGBOT
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- hifiman-he-400 audio-technica-ath-w1000x
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Looking to Upgrade my Magni?
As the title says above I am wondering if upgrading my Magni would be worth it. I currently am using HiFiMan HE-400 headphones and plug those into a schiit Magni that plugs into my titanium HD in my computer via RCA cables. I was wondering if upgrading my amp would give even more clarity to...- ks12
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- hifiman-he-400 schiit-magni burson-audio-ha-160d
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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AMP/DAC for HE-400 (moved)
MOVED to introudctions, apologies. Cant seem to find delete function in the edit. I need to learn to read directions sorry to clog the page- loris615
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- hifiman-he-400
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Influence of cold/analytic DAC/AMP on warm sounding cans
Hello I have two Cans on their way to me, HiFiMAN HE-400 and NAD VISO HP50. I am also a backer of the Geek Out on Kickstarter and the Geek Pulse on Indiegogo. There aren't any impressions on their sound/performance, and for the meantime I also ordered a FiiO E18 DAC/AMP. I'm reading a...- BaTou069
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- hifiman-he-400 nad-electronics-viso-hp50-noise-isolating-over-ear-headphones fiio-e18-kunlun-android-phone-usb-dac-amp schiit-audio
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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he-400 quality
Wondering what everyone thinks of the sound quality of the he-400 planar magnetic headphones are. Please share! :)- spiderking31
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Will I benefit from an amp/DAC in my set up?
I currently use a pair of K550s. I use them to listen to music from my PC, that is connected via HDMI to a NR1008 Onkyo receiver. I recently started doing a lot more gaming with the headphones, so I decided that I'm not happy with the K550s. I'm not getting a very good sound stage or imaging...- Derko1
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- hifiman-he-400 akg-k-550
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Black Friday Dilemma -- LCD-2, HE-400 or HE-500
Some great Black Friday deals going on and I am stressing over which trigger to pull. I currently have a pair AKG Q701 which I just play out of my Marantz receiver (no dedicated head amp) and VModa M-80s for portable, both of which I love. I have wanted a pair of LCDs for a while but always...- Colgin
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- hifiman-he-400 audeze-lcd2-planar-magnetic-headphones hifiman-he-500
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sound Card Vs. External DAC
I'm pretty new to the world of hi-fi audio, and I'm looking into improving my rig for music capabilities. I'm looking into either getting a new sound card or an external DAC, but I'm not sure which is the better route. To give you an idea for what I want to do, I'd like to set up my computer...- kuhchuk
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- hifiman-he-400 jds-labs-odac schiit-modi creative-labs-x-fi-titanium-hd-pci-e
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Modi/Vali vs Aune T1 + amperex 7308 Gold Pin upgrade for HE-400
So I've downgraded my setup, sold my HE-6, sold my Audio GD DI and Audio GD ES9018 DAC and 110wpc Yamaha speaker amp... I purchased the HE-400 based on the black friday sale, and I'm looking to pair it with a new dac and amp. I'm looking at the Schiit Modi/Vali combo and the Aune T1 The things...- Daemos
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- hifiman-he-400 schiit-modi aune-t1
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Help my wife decide my Christmas Gift!!!
So I am in the market for a new set of headphones. I am looking to game 80 percent of the time with 20 percent towards mainly country and pop music. I love bass and lots of bass and am by no means looking for that natural headphone. I want to feel the bass even at the threat of losing some of...- ron82nd
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- denon-ah-d600 hifiman-he-400 beyerdynamic-dt990-250-ohm
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Head-fi journey/impressions from a newbie :)
Hi everyone! Part 1: Headphones?! I've been lurking around for a year now, and I must admit that head-fi has been extremely useful with my purchases over the past year. So a bit of background, I first thought that headphones were for cheap people, and speakers were where it's at because...- Burningsheep
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- hifiman-he-400 emotiva-xda-2 audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones sony-mdr-v6-monitor-series-headphones
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Comparable to a HE-400
I have had my HE-400 for several months and I like (not love) the sound. A little to much treble for me but not a ton. All in all the sound pretty darn good. Here is the issue....... they hurt my head bad. After maybe an hour of listening I start to get a headache and behind my ears hurt...- loonacy
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- hifiman-he-400 denon-ah-d5000-reference-headphones sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
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Hifiman he-400 vs Deno ah-d600
got some he-400's a couple weeks ago and my buddy is about to bring his new denon ah-d600. i really don't think there is any way for the denons to keep up with the 400's as the planar's are super quick and detailed like nothing that i've heard out of a dynamic driver. we will see though. the...- DoctaCosmos
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- hifiman-he-400 denon-ah-d600
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Who else pre-ordered the Project Ember from Garage 1217?
Looks like they will start shipping on the 11th, I can't wait to get it! This will be my first tube amp.:D- leg-ranger
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- hifiman-he-400 garage1217 garage1217-project-ember-hybrid-headphone-amplifier-preamp
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Schiit amps for the Mad Dogs W/ Alpha Pads
For the past month or so I've been planning to buy the Schiit Valhalla and the Bifrost. However, a friend informed me on how they didn't sound much different from the Magni and Modi, with the Mad Dogs. Is this really true? If not, which one is better?- JD1993
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- hifiman-he-400 mrspeakers-alpha-dog-t50rp-mod hifiman-he-500 audeze-lcd2-rev-2-planar-magnetic-headphones
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Versatile headphone amp solution?
Hello all, Been a couple of years getting into head-fi, coming from 2 channel audio. I moved into a smaller place and the neighbors aren't too fond of the Dyn's so I am looking to put my investment into some better headphone equipment. My cans currently are DT990/600, and K702 in the past...- Kal1989
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- hifiman-he-400 beyerdynamic-dt-990-600-ohm beyerdynamic-t-70-over-ear-headphone-black-grey akg-k-702-headphones simaudio-moon-100d arcam-rdac
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Would a Pa2v2 be good enough for HE-400
Just ordered an HE-400 off headamps for $300. I currently have a Pa2v2 amp from http://www.electric-avenues.com/amplifiers.html that I have been using with my PC350. Would the two pair well?- craziplaya21
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- hifiman-he-400 sennheiser-pc-350-gaming-headset electric-avenues-pa2v2
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Trying to narrow X-Mas list (DT880 vs. HE400 vs. HD650)
Over the last year or so I've slowly build up my headphone collection. I am ready to take the next step and trying to narrow my list down. So far I have it narrowed to the DT880, HE400, and HD650 in no particular order. I enjoy a broad range of music ranging from rock, country, modern rock...- seag33k
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- hifiman-he-400 beyerdynamic-dt-880-premium-headphones fiio-e09k sennheiser-hd-650-headphones fiio-e17
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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are expensive headphones really worth it?
Hi. I want to know, are expensive headphones really worth it? I spent 600 dollars on a pare of headphones, a DAC schiit modi and schiit magni amplifier to go with my Hifiman he-400 headphones. The reason I bought it is because I wanted to invest in nice headphones and I had my geek brother do...- Hifi Man
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- hifiman-he-400 sennheiser-hd-800-headphones fiio-e09k sennheiser-hd-598
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Help me pick out my Christmas headphones
Looking to get new headphones that will be played from my iphone. I'm looking for something with good bass and soundstage. Can be open or closed. Listen yo variety of music, but especially metal (I love Opeth). Been looking at: Hifiman He 400 X1 Beyer 880 Price range less than $400. Will...- Halonoonan
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- hifiman-he-400 beyer-dynamic-dt-880-premium-32-ohm-headphones electric-avenues-pa2v2
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Help With Getting a New Headphone
I may be able to get $300-$400 for a new pair of headphones; I'm wondering which should I get? I'm going to be gaming and listening to classical music and jazz (mostly classical). I listen to orchestral pieces and concertos. Also, I need headphones that can use the audio jack and mic jack...- RobertFrost
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- hifiman-he-400 beyerdynamic-dt-880-premium-headphones sennheiser-hd-600 beyerdynamic-dt880s sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
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Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2013 - Deals
Hey guys wanted to start up a thread for deals for this up coming Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals. Post below :) Happy Shopping!- Melaap
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- hifiman-he-400
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2013 Hi-Fi Christmas Thread
Howdy! As y'all know, the holidays are coming up and that mean more expensive gifts than usual! What are y'all asking Santa for? What are y'all getting for others? And on the 25th, what'd y'all get? Christmas general! Note, not to be confused with the 2013 Holiday Gift Exchange...- AHorseNamedJeff
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- hifiman-he-400 hifiman-he-300
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Best Value Hifiman HE-400 Cable
Hey All, My stock cables have broken and I am looking for a replacement pair. I have done some searches for after-market cable upgrades (cuz why not upgrade?) and come across what seem like the standard Hifiman cables (i.e. Toxic cables). However, there are many offerings / discussion about...- fiyace
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- hifiman-he-400
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