[GigArt]

  There is bass extension, just doesn't have the slam of bass head headphone like a TH-600.

Hmmm, even AKG K612 produce more potent subbass than my HE400i.

 

[peter123]

I'm sorry but if you buy the HE400i expecting massive bass you can't have done much research in advance.

I find subb bass extention to be quite good an mid bass to be subdued exactly as I'd read many places before purchasing them.

When using an average phone to drive them I think they're just OK but with a god source I enjoy them a lot.

 

[GigArt]

Adding +3 dB low-shelf filter EQ from 60 Hz and lower solves the subbass problem for me. Low end remains fast and tight BTW.

 

[fjrabon]

  Adding +3 dB low-shelf filter EQ from 60 Hz and lower solves the subbass problem for me. Low end remains fast and tight BTW.

yes, they have great power handling.

 

[CoFire]

I find the 400i can sometimes benefit from a bass boost from my Cayin C5 depending on my mood. It doesn't need it but it can add that extra fullness to the signature. And I definitely agree these don't have alot if impact but I would say they are accurate and not as fatiguing as the TH-X00 Mahogany or PH. I like that the bass is somewhat soft yet very present. For EDM, hip hop Slam and impact, I like other cans. I've heard comments that the TH-X00 is hands down better BUT I'm humbly disagree, really different but in no way technically better, they both have their strengths.

Should mention I listen on the m9XX.

 

[xLoud]

Fiio A5 will do proper justification with HE-400i?
Bought one for 239$
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HiFiMAN-HE-400i-full-size-Planar-Magnetic-headphone-AUTHORIZED-DEALER-/122033793451?hash=item1c69c7e9ab:g:YNYAAOSwiLdV-y4j

 

[fjrabon]

I find the 400i can sometimes benefit from a bass boost from my Cayin C5 depending on my mood. It doesn't need it but it can add that extra fullness to the signature. And I definitely agree these don't have alot if impact but I would say they are accurate and not as fatiguing as the TH-X00 Mahogany or PH. I like that the bass is somewhat soft yet very present. For EDM, hip hop Slam and impact, I like other cans. I've heard comments that the TH-X00 is hands down better BUT I'm humbly disagree, really different but in no way technically better.

yeah, to me they're very much on the same level.  Though I will say that the THX00 pulls off the harder feat, having that level of quality in a closed can is much harder.  Having recently heard a few other HE400i's though, I do worry about their consistency.  The recent posts here seem to mirror that.  These cans seem like they're a bit of a lottery and it really depends on the luck of the draw as to whether or not you get a "golden pair."
 
But man, if you get a good pair, the imaging accuracy, resolution, speed and balance are hard to beat at this price level.

 

[fjrabon]

  Fiio A5 will do proper justification with HE-400i?
Bought one for 239$
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HiFiMAN-HE-400i-full-size-Planar-Magnetic-headphone-AUTHORIZED-DEALER-/122033793451?hash=item1c69c7e9ab:g:YNYAAOSwiLdV-y4j

looks like that's the previous generation unless they just are using an old stock photo.

 

[xLoud]

I guess they are using old stock photos, because they are using same photos in new one which says "HiFiMAN HE400i Planar-Magnetic Headphones with new-connectors"

 

[jja]

Any one buy from AC Gears?
 
https://www.acgears.com/hifiman-he-400i-headphones.html
 
First time purchase gets you 5% off, bringing price to $235, free shipping.

 

[Voxata]

Just EQ it a bit, and they settle nicely.

 

[bugeyed]

  Any one buy from AC Gears?
 
https://www.acgears.com/hifiman-he-400i-headphones.html
 
First time purchase gets you 5% off, bringing price to $235, free shipping.

Yes, they were fine to deal with.
 
kev

 

[bugeyed]

  Any one buy from AC Gears?
 
https://www.acgears.com/hifiman-he-400i-headphones.html
 
First time purchase gets you 5% off, bringing price to $235, free shipping.

Yes, they were fine to deal with.
 
kev

 

[jja]

  Yes, they were fine to deal with.
 
kev

Good to know, waiting for mine in the next day or two.

 

[maxnik]

  Yes, they were fine to deal with.
 
kev

 
got mine too! $235 is a great deal!