[MattTCG]

Nope...all the early impressions including the word directly from hifiman is that the 400i is tuned most similarly to the he500. 

 

[grizzlybeast]

  Nope...all the early impressions including the word directly from hifiman is that the 400i is tuned most similarly to the he500. 

"That's why i asked about the 3 sets.  Price wise, the 400i and 500 are so close.  But from what the others say, the 400i still sounds closer to the 400 than the 500. "
 
yay!!!!!!!.. i am happy to be wrong.

^quote from the other thread.

 

[dxanex]

The misinformation that's circling these new models is staggering. Truth is, nobody knows what the HE-400i sounds like for sure, as they are still tuning them (from the horses mouth). All speculation, folks.

 

[MattTCG]

The hifiman rep JUST said yesterday that they are tuning them very close to the he500 signature. 

 

[conquerator2]

The hifiman rep JUST said yesterday that they are tuning them very close to the he500 signature. :rolleyes:

I wonder where exactly the 560 will stay. I mean they are not a true HE-6 successor so even if they are somewhat similar, they still might be quite a but different from what we think.
The 400i bring a close breed to the 500 is a good thing as long as it keeps some of the 400 aspects people like

 

[dxanex]

  The hifiman rep JUST said yesterday that they are tuning them very close to the he500 signature. 

Yes, I read that as well. I was more referring to whoever told grizzlybeast that it sounds more like a HE-400. But Peter did also point out that whomever has heard the HE-400i at this point has not heard the final product. Changes can still happen, I for one agree that I'd love a HE-500 sig with HE-400 bass.

 

[ssrock64]

I may have to sell one of my Mad Dogs for these, but I'm not an early adopter. Waiting on impressions!

 

[stjj89]

It's March! Any news to whet my appetite for these?

 

[GeneraI]

Holy Schiit! I didn't even realize it was march. The early impressions should be coming for these. Hopefully some Head-Fi'ers could get their paws on these early on.

 

[beaver316]

Don't get your hopes too high for March. It was mentioned in the CES thread that the HE-400i will come a month or two after the He-560.

 

[Thujone]

  Don't get your hopes too high for March. It was mentioned in the CES thread that the HE-400i will come a month or two after the He-560.

 
Oooo, didn't see that. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[beaver316]

Yeah confirmed by the Hifiman rep a week or two ago, I would post a link but I'm on mobile. 

 

[stjj89]

  Yeah confirmed by the Hifiman rep a week or two ago, I would post a link but I'm on mobile. 

 
Noooooo, now I have to wait even longer!
 
...or fork out extra for the 560.
 
Any word on when exactly orders for those will be open or when they will ship?

 

[Lohb]

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[MattTCG]

Most companies will roll out there flagship first and I completely understand that.  I think that four still 6 weeks out or so for the he400i.