[drwlf]

I use the Oppo pm3 for in the Go and Office, and am really happy with them , maybe you should try them

 
Yeah, heard them, they're quite nice, but I guess I'm after even more exorbitant, let's see what the Aeon brings to the table, and still need to hear Atticus&Eikon. Not in a hurry!
 

   
The THX00 is definitely not better controlled by any measure than the HE400i.  I don't know if the speed of the HE400i gives the illusion of accuracy or precision, but it's definitely a very different listening experience.
 
The THX00 is semi-open, so it still leaks some sound but nearly as much as true open headphones.

 
Yup, and the 400i seems to measure the same volume with inside the driver and behind the grill, not many headphones do that. The speed/attack of 400i is stupendous. I love it.

 

[wigglepuff]

how would the HE560 compare to the current 400i? disregard the price tag, just the performance on the sound department, not biased reviews. anyone.

 

[circlecrystal]

how would the HE560 compare to the current 400i? disregard the price tag, just the performance on the sound department, not biased reviews. anyone.

HE560 is too strident not just to my ear, but also to some other famous head-fiers. It's FR has even more peaks than the already peaky he400i. If you would like to upgrade, HE1000v2 is a much better choice --- even though the price is higher, you will get a better CP ratio.

 

[Zimtron]

Mail came in today
 

 

[drwlf]

HE560 is too strident not just to my ear, but also to some other famous head-fiers. It's FR has even more peaks than the already peaky he400i. If you would like to upgrade, HE1000v2 is a much better choice --- even though the price is higher, you will get a better CP ratio.

HEK has always sounded a bit boring to me, a wee bit too laid-back.
Wouldn't exactly be my first choice, if you'd be after some of the valued characteristics of 400i.

 

[Zimtron]

 

[DavidA]

 
HEK has always sounded a bit boring to me, a wee bit too laid-back.
Wouldn't exactly be my first choice, if you'd be after some of the valued characteristics of 400i.

Agree with you about the HEk being boring, HE-560 is my choice over HEK any day.

 

[Rudi64]

Hi,
 
Can someone provide a wiring diagram for fitting the plugs to the cable of the Hifiman HE-400I?
Someone wants to make me a cable but need to know hows everythings connected.
And i dont have any measuring tools.
Standard cable is 2 pole for left and right and a 4 pole connecting plug.

 

[DavidA]

  Hi,
 
Can someone provide a wiring diagram for fitting the plugs to the cable of the Hifiman HE-400I?
Someone wants to make me a cable but need to know hows everythings connected.
And i dont have any measuring tools.
Standard cable is 2 pole for left and right and a 4 pole connecting plug.

I didn't know that the HE-400i came with a balanced cable and the only way you will find out the wiring is with a meter unless someone has checked this out but I haven't seen any mention of a balanced stock cable yet.

 

[Rudi64]

  Hi,
 
Can someone provide a wiring diagram for fitting the plugs to the cable of the Hifiman HE-400I?
Someone wants to make me a cable but need to know hows everythings connected.
And i dont have any measuring tools.
Standard cable is 2 pole for left and right and a 4 pole connecting plug.

 

  I didn't know that the HE-400i came with a balanced cable and the only way you will find out the wiring is with a meter unless someone has checked this out but I haven't seen any mention of a balanced stock cable yet.

You are right..

This is the one..http://store.hifiman.com/index.php/cables/crystalline-cable-3-5mm-trs-plug.html
My mistake..

 

[Mikko Peltonen]

Hi,

Can someone provide a wiring diagram for fitting the plugs to the cable of the Hifiman HE-400I?
Someone wants to make me a cable but need to know hows everythings connected.
And i dont have any measuring tools.
Standard cable is 2 pole for left and right and a 4 pole connecting plug.

The stock cable has three pole (TRS) plugs in each ear. The tip is the positive, the middle ring is not connected and the ground is connected to the sleeve. TS plugs are fine for DIY cables.

 

[DavidA]

   
You are right..

This is the one..http://store.hifiman.com/index.php/cables/crystalline-cable-3-5mm-trs-plug.html
My mistake..

 

The stock cable has three pole (TRS) plugs in each ear. The tip is the positive, the middle ring is not connected and the ground is connected to the sleeve. TS plugs are fine for DIY cables.

Hope the above answers your question on the wiring

 

[Rudi64]

 Originally Posted by Mikko Peltonen 


The stock cable has three pole (TRS) plugs in each ear. The tip is the positive, the middle ring is not connected and the ground is connected to the sleeve. TS plugs are fine for DIY cables.

 
 
Quote:

   
Hope the above answers your question on the wiring

 
Great Guys,
Thank you both for helping and clarifying this..

 top!

 

[Rudi64]

Mail came in today

Looking Nice !
Come these with the plastic ring for connecting to the earcups?

 

[Nachash]

Should I get the He400i, Oppo PM3 or TH-500RP if I want a very precise headphone with fast music?