The new stock should all have the new connectors. I recently got a HE-400i and it was the updated version. You can contact the seller if ask specifically about it if that makes you more comfortable
I posted some of this in the m9XX thread but I'll share here also:
The m9XX is able to power both my 400i and K7XX at the same time without problem. And I must say it makes the K7XX sound absolutely wonderful! Since I am able to switch headphones with almost no delay, it's easy to hear the difference in presentation and soundstage between the two. The 400i is very intimate with vocals and just stunning with stringed instruments. The K7XX is a very wide soundstage and just a very smooth sound all around.
It seems the the 400i can sometimes be sibilant whereas the K7XX kind of smooths over it.
Yo! I reviewed the m9XX, and have the K7XX too! I'm on the fence about the HE-400i deal though, I feel like I'm getting greedy there. Is it just my version, or the m9XX/HE-400i pairing has some of the best bass in the business?
Since I don't have both on me right now, could you tell me how's the soundstage with the m9XX/HE-400i combo, especially compared to the K7XX? That would be a real lifesaver to me. I'm not sure whether it's worth the upgrade to the HE-400i, or the K7XX actually sounds better than the 400i on it.
Since I don't have both on me right now, could you tell me how's the soundstage with the m9XX/HE-400i combo, especially compared to the K7XX? That would be a real lifesaver to me. I'm not sure whether it's worth the upgrade to the HE-400i, or the K7XX actually sounds better than the 400i on it.
Probably has been already mentioned a hundred times, but I am sad to jump on the bandwagon as well: 400i has no soundstage. Momentum has a bigger soundstage, M-100 has a bigger soundstage, HD600 and 650 have enormous soundstage compared to 400i and K7** as well as HD800 are in a godlike league.
This is not a headphone for "airy" music; that's its main downside. Grill mod (there are a number threads on it here) makes the sound "airier", but emphasizes headphone's brightness making it an annoying listen, as well as disappearing the bass.
Probably has been already mentioned a hundred times, but I am sad to jump on the bandwagon as well: 400i has no soundstage. Momentum has a bigger soundstage, M-100 has a bigger soundstage, HD600 and 650 have enormous soundstage compared to 400i and K7** as well as HD800 are in a godlike league.
This is not a headphone for "airy" music; that's its main downside. Grill mod (there are a number threads on it here) makes the sound "airier", but emphasizes headphone's brightness making it an annoying listen, as well as disappearing the bass.
Thing is, I heard of that, but when I gave a listen to the HE-400i with the m9XX, it didn't sound as closed in (as far as I remember). Tonality was awesome, so I'm hoping @canthearyou can verify if the m9XX does miracles with the 400i, especially since tonality-wise it's jaw dropping - especially compared to other dac/amps.
I would sell the T90, and keep the K7XX and HE-400i (since they complement each other), but I'm afraid I won't have enough listening time with two headphones.
Yo! I reviewed the m9XX, and have the K7XX too! I'm on the fence about the HE-400i deal though, I feel like I'm getting greedy there. Is it just my version, or the m9XX/HE-400i pairing has some of the best bass in the business?
Since I don't have both on me right now, could you tell me how's the soundstage with the m9XX/HE-400i combo, especially compared to the K7XX? That would be a real lifesaver to me. I'm not sure whether it's worth the upgrade to the HE-400i, or the K7XX actually sounds better than the 400i on it.
Thing is, I heard of that, but when I gave a listen to the HE-400i with the m9XX, it didn't sound as closed in (as far as I remember). Tonality was awesome, so I'm hoping @canthearyou
can verify if the m9XX does miracles with the 400i, especially since tonality-wise it's jaw dropping - especially compared to other dac/amps.
I would sell the T90, and keep the K7XX and HE-400i (since they complement each other), but I'm afraid I won't have enough listening time with two headphones.
I just got to spend an hour with my 400i's, watching en episode of "The Walking Dead" (I'm two episodes behind). My GF was talking to family on Facetime, so it was the perfect chance to kick back.
Once gain, these cans remind why I love headphones so much. These are really, really nice. Wide soundstage, detailed background noise, accurate dialogue. Nice!
And folk, at $299 a pop, I totally expect them to sell out.
^Is RazorDog legit? Is it safe to buy there? Been refreshing hifiman's website since 12NN (+8 GMT) for the deal but the prices are still not discounted to reflect the holiday sale.
Sounds great! I think I'll wait for Hifiman's deal, to make sure I get the updated version. Priority shipping is always awesome though! Don't think the $50 off coupon works on it though, would have definitely pulled the trigger then.
Huh, I've never bought anything from them before, but I like that 60 day return policy. Has anyone had experience buying from them before?
EDIT: Thanks @bwcgrx they seem like a cool site. Not sure if I'll buy from them or from Hifiman directly though. I do want the newer revision with the new connectors.
Sounds great! I think I'll wait for Hifiman's deal, to make sure I get the updated version. Priority shipping is always awesome though! Don't think the $50 off coupon works on it though, would have definitely pulled the trigger then.
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