[Tempest228]

  Kinda pi**ed! Ordered directly from Hifiman on Sunday night and my order still says Processing. Grrrrrrrr!

I just got really lucky in snagging one with prime shipping. It helps as I'm incredibly impatient when I get new toys.

 

[MadMike]

 
I just got really lucky in snagging one with prime shipping. It helps as I'm incredibly impatient when I get new toys.

 
I have Amazon Prime and I am also incredibly impatient! Had I had a little more patience, I would likely have these already and for even cheaper!  Live and learn, I guess.

 

[beaver316]

This thread blew up! Welcome new HE-400i owners and enjoy.
 
I was one of very first to receive the HE-400i right before it released through Hifiman's HE-400i tour. Loved them then, and still love them today.

 

[swspiers]

  This thread blew up! Welcome new HE-400i owners and enjoy.
 
I was one of very first to receive the HE-400i right before it released through Hifiman's HE-400i tour. Loved them then, and still love them today

It's great to see the enthusiasm!

 

[pmronline]

Which Amazon seller did you buy from - HiDef Lifestyle?
 

  Thanks amazon for the quick shipping. Got the HE-400i with 2.5mm connectors. So happy. These sound amazing and are much more comfortable than the HE-400 I used to have.
 

 

[Tempest228]

  Which Amazon seller did you buy from - HiDef Lifestyle?
 

World Wide Stereo.

 

[pmronline]

 
World Wide Stereo.

 
Thanks.  Apparently, HiDef Lifestyle also has the HE-400i with the new 2.5mm connector (latest model), confirmed this with them.  

 

[Born2Cuddle]

   
Thanks.  Apparently, HiDef Lifestyle also has the HE-400i with the new 2.5mm connector (latest model), confirmed this with them.  

Newegg still has them available for $274 shipped using Visa checkout and code VCOBF15
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?sdtid=8262373&SID=858f33b492e811e59748c299a8f008280000&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=9SIA71N3G40851&cm_re=400i-_-0TH-0141-00006-_-Product&cm_sp=

 

[Sonic Defender]

It is hard to understand why HFM would dump product like this and force everybody else down-stream to not make any money. If I was a HFM re-seller I would be pissed off big time. You have to know that shaving close to half-off for a re-seller is all of their profit, or almost all of it. It also stinks for those of us who purchased recently at full pop! Oh well, what can you do.

 

[RandomSound]

Is fiio e10 enough to drive the 400i or do i need to get another amp

 

[swspiers]

  It is hard to understand why HFM would dump product like this and force everybody else down-stream to not make any money. If I was a HFM re-seller I would be pissed off big time. You have to know that shaving close to half-off for a re-seller is all of their profit, or almost all of it. It also stinks for those of us who purchased recently at full pop! Oh well, what can you do.

The thing is, we don't know what deal, if any the re-sellers got.  HFM may be giving them incentives.
 
As for me, I think the headphones are awesome, and really good for the hobby.  I don't mind spending the extra $$$ a year ago, considering how these could really introduce more people to our hobby. I see a lot of newer members on this thread, some of whom may be new to headphones in general.
 
I speak only for me, not for anyone else.  And I totally get how people would not share my opinion on this.
 
Oh, and if this made even one sale to go from Beats to HFM, then even better!
 

 

[jwebtx]

   
 
As for me, I think the headphones are awesome, and really good for the hobby.  I don't mind spending the extra $$$ a year ago, considering how these could really introduce more people to our hobby. I see a lot of newer members on this thread, some of whom may be new to headphones in general.
 
   

 
You nailed it for me. I have been lurking for nearly a year and pulled the trigger on my first headphones. It was a scramble (with them all on sale) to decide between the HD650, HD600, and the HE-400i, but I don't think I could go wrong with any of those.  I'm sure I will be happy.  Next up are the Ibasso DX80 (please go on sale) and an yet undetermined amp (looking at Polaris and Schiit options mostly).   
 
To all that have posted listening impressions and amp thoughts in this thread, my wallet hates you, but I thank you! 

 

[sghound]

they might be clearing stocks with the old connectors

 

[marhol]

   
 
Oh, and if this made even one sale to go from Beats to HFM, then even better!
 

 
Cannot agree more on this ! Hopefully Hifiman will benefit from this recent deal in a long run ! I´m glad they are currently successful with HE-400i and also HE-400s, HE-560, HE-1000, because they have been paying attention very closely- they wanted to deliver high quality planar headphones along with ergonomics, efficiency and also esthetics -and they really did. With their reasonable pricing (maybe with the exception of HE-1000) they practically brought planar technology to the masses. Now already legendary HE-400 was a pioneer in this process...  Call me a fanboy but in my opinion a well deserved success ! Best wishes for future, Hifiman !

 

[DavidA]

  they might be clearing stocks with the old connectors

Seem like most are getting the newer connectors so it might be just a few dealers who might have the old connectors still in stock