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Are the HE400i relatively easy to drive? My amplifier is rated as 1w max output at low impedance, are they much easier than the HE500? Also can anyone compare the bass and soundstage on them to SRH 1540, HE400, D2000, HD650 etc. Will probably try the HE400i and decide out of the SRH1540 and HE400i which one to keep. Hoping the HE400i would be capable of similar / more sub bass (with EQ) compared to 1540 and maybe have a bigger soundstage etc. The HE400i are probably better than HE500 as can be purchased new for same amount as used HE500, are lighter, easier to drive, warranty and more comfortable so I think I will try the HE400i instead of the HE500. Also are the HE500 a big step up from the HE400i in sound quality and worth all the negatives eg. comfort, weight, no warranty, used, hard to drive etc. mainly I listen to electronic music but also most other genres as well.
Think DAPs like X5 and DX90 has have a little more than enough power to properly drive HE-400i. HE-500 requires about 2x the power needed by HE-400i at a given sound pressure level.