[Nankai]

HE-5LE headphones will be released between April 15th to 20th. Retail price will be $699. We are doing preorder right now at $649. The first batch HE-5LE headphones are only 20 pcs. Price will be raised to $699 on April 20th. HE-5LE will be plastic casing with beautiful black paint. HE-5LE headphones have different drivers from HE-5, with better balance and slightly higher efficiency. Will provide pictures on early April.


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[Xan7hos]

Fang do you mean that the HE-5LE will come in a black plastic case, or that the headphone is in plastic?

 

[takezo]

looking forward to it. thanks fang.

 

[Asr]

Are these replacing the previous HE-5? I didn't see the regular HE-5 listed on your Web site. Will this also be a limited-production headphone as the "LE" might imply?

 

[Racio]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xan7hos /img/forum/go_quote.gif Fang do you mean that the HE-5LE will come in a black plastic case, or that the headphone is in plastic?

I second this. No more wood?

Please please tell us it isn't so.

 

[Shahrose]

I'm fine with plastic if it adds to durability. The wood was too thin and fragile.

 

[hhyytt]

I like the wood more than the plastic.

 

[baka1969]

Fang please give us more details. This is something I might seriously want. Thanks.

 

[xoqiu]

Fang please give us more details, thanks

 

[angle_sh00ter]

I don't see any info about worldwide shipping?
Is it included in the preorder price?

 

[alamakazam]

US$30

 

[krmathis]

Pictures and some more info is now available.

"Maybe there is misunderstanding. Coating thickness of HE-5LE is a little thicker than HE-5. Diaphragm is thinner.

Comparing to HE-5, HE-5LE is:
1. More balanced sound signature: No more harsh treble on most headphone amps.
2. Lighter weight: Use for longer time and will not easily feel tired.
3. More reliable, no more cracking wood problem.
4. Better OFC cable with 4pin XLR (same to K1000) and XLR to 6.5mm converter."

Drool!

 

[Zoide]

Nankai: Any chance that the new headband will be smaller than the current one? The HE-5 are too big for me even on the tightest position, so I always have to wedge something between the headband and the top of my head...

(this is so embarrassing! hehehe )

 

[immtbiker]

From these pictures, I noticed that the connections built into the ear cups are not threaded.
Are these going to be more like an RCA connection and the HE-5 cables aren't going to be compatible, or is it just because of the mock-up picture?

Damn, these headphones are beautiful. I might not even use them. Just hang them on my headphone rack and gaze at heir glorious good looks.

 

[[AK]Zip]

Quote:

Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif From these pictures, I noticed that the connections built into the ear cups are not threaded. Are these going to be more like an RCA connection and the HE-5 cables aren't going to be compatible, or is it just because of the mock-up picture? Damn, these headphones are beautiful. I might not even use them. Just hang them on my headphone rack and gaze at heir glorious good looks.

The connectors on the HE-5LE are exactly the same as the HE-5. You can see it is threaded with sides cut down. Will work the exact same way.