[TMRaven]

You might as well try the stock pads for a week or two, then put the velour pads on.

 

[NotaLefty]

I kind of want to buy HE-400's in addition to my DT880 600ohm Premium's. The amp I'm using is a Little Dot MKII. I have heard that it will not drive orthos well. Would it be a waste to buy the 400's and use them with the Little Dot?

 

[Kursah]

I don't know what that amp is capable of, but my Aune T1 might be up for sale soon. I find my Denon AVR-1613 works best for my needs and drives my HE-400's very well and super loud. Then I have a FiiO E9 as a backup that pushes a little harder too. The Aune did a good job...but I bought it in the thought I could replace my sound card and FiiO E9...and while it was good...it wasn't for me. But it drove the HE-400's very well too. The bassier tube I purchased with it made a nice little difference too..made a huge difference to my Denon AVR using the RCA's though!
 
Also I took the D2000 pads off a couple weeks ago and went back to stock pleathers...which are now nice and broke in. Very comfy...I prefer them...and I even have the spacers in and it's the way to go!

 

[rudeboybass]

Just received my HE-400 about an hour ago. I also received velour pads... Is it worth it to put them on or try the stock pads for awhile? I also now see that the X3 sounds good but the HE-400 likes power. They sound really good with the X3 but I do have to give them a little extra volume.

Personaly I think the velour has smoother treble
Stock is just to sharp sounding for me

 

[rudeboybass]

Does anyone know where I can find DIY connectors that fit the he400?

 

[Netforce]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160764096092?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://head-direct.com/Products/?act=detail&id=83
http://www.acgears.com/category/audio/accessories/hifiman-coaxial-headphone-connectors-conf.html

 

[Fishwater]

Is it related to the bass only or the total spectrum ??

The problem now is that you'll focus on that all the time :mad:

Contact Hifiman and get a replacement !!

Exactly! I'm already doing that unfortunately. I'm not sure if it is just the bass either, at first I thought that may be it as well but it will take some more listening to put my finger on it. I'm going to measure the impedence & go from there.

switch tubes also on pan am to check, and try

Yep, tried that as well!

 

[rudeboybass]

http://www.headfonia.com/mike-and-lieven-on-the-hifiman-he-400/3/

Is it related to the bass only or the total spectrum ??

The problem now is that you'll focus on that all the time :mad:

Contact Hifiman and get a replacement !!

Exactly! I'm already doing that unfortunately. I'm not sure if it is just the bass either, at first I thought that may be it as well but it will take some more listening to put my finger on it. I'm going to measure the impedence & go from there.

switch tubes also on pan am to check, and try

Yep, tried that as well!

http://www.headfonia.com/mike-and-lieven-on-the-hifiman-he-400/3/
Try this^

 

[Fishwater]

http://www.headfonia.com/mike-and-lieven-on-the-hifiman-he-400/3/
http://www.headfonia.com/mike-and-lieven-on-the-hifiman-he-400/3/
Try this^

Thank you for that, I actually read that before I received the headphones & already forgot. It's a shame that I may have to do that with a brand new item but things happen, I really like these so I'm not going to let something as simple as that ruin my experience.

 

[TontonJoK]

Ask a friend to second check the he 400's

You can try opening up the phones but don't miss, or damage the headphones or you'll get the warranty unbalanced also :basshead:

you have akg phones, use them for the month it will take for the guarantee period

 

[TontonJoK]

even better, get refunded and get an other pair

 

[rudeboybass]

http://www.headfonia.com/mike-and-lieven-on-the-hifiman-he-400/3/
http://www.headfonia.com/mike-and-lieven-on-the-hifiman-he-400/3/
Try this^

Thank you for that, I actually read that before I received the headphones & already forgot. It's a shame that I may have to do that with a brand new item but things happen, I really like these so I'm not going to let something as simple as that ruin my experience.

I just got mine a week ago and there amazing! I have the vali modi schitt stack and it's beautifull

 

[destroyerryu]

Does anyone have experience how the He400 pairs with the Fiio E07k?
Is it enough to get the most out of the He400s?

 

[coletrain104]

Hey all, I have a question too. I have the HE400 unamped, and to me it sounds great. what improvements would I really see with amping, likely with the Magni/Modi unless someone thinks I could do better in a similar price range

 

[thievesarmy]

There is some improvement. Here are Mike from Headfonia's comments from his initial HE 400 impressions post:
 

Not to mention that it's very easy to drive. I can get good volume right from the Ipod's out at max volume (though lacking punch). With something very basic like a Fiio E17, I'm already getting all the amplification I need.

 
I would agree w/ him for the most part… I also have the E17 and it seems to be adequate for amping the HE400s. However, something meatier w/ its own power supply (like my Schiit stack of Bifrost+Vali) should add some weight or power that the E17 just can't. 
 
Furthermore, here are Lieven of Heafonia's comments re: amping:
 

Amping the He-400 with the Violectric made it too bright/forward sounding for my taste. On tubes it is a lot smoother, lush sounding and laid back, but no way near the HD650 laid back. Tubes for me is the way to go with these headphones. I was absolutely surprised about the changing character of the HE-400 when using a different amplifier. 

 
Adding to this, I have only listened to my 400's w/ 2 amp's - the E17 & Vali. I much prefer the Vali which is a tube amp, and I think I have seen a lot of people recommend it to go w/ the HE 400, so you may want to consider it instead of Magni, UNLESS a smoother sound isn't what you're looking for.