[Marburger]

The only available version comes with the Sundara headband at 900!
https://www.adorama.com/hmhe560v2.html

 

[DavidA]

Would a magni2 pair nicely with the 560s?

maybe, maybe not: depends on what you consider "nicely" and how loud you listen along with the genre that you like. I'm one that listens at fairly low levels (55-75dB) so even the 100mW output of my Teac UD301 DAC headphone jack has more than enough to "nicely" pair with my HE560 and the difference between my other amps (Lyr2 and Ember) is more a matter of taste than "good or better" IMO.

 

[LCMusicLover]

The only available version comes with the Sundara headband at 900!
https://www.adorama.com/hmhe560v2.html

Unless you use the magic link which gets you the $299 sale price:

https://www.adorama.com/hmhe560v2.html?emailprice=t

 

[Humblepie]

Guy above beat me to posting the link with the $300 price.

 

[Marburger]

Great, thanks! Yes indeed great deal with 2 cables as well.

 

[bagwell359]

It would seem that you've got a good "low-end" price story from HFM/MD:

* 400 & 4XX - $170-230
* 560 V2 - $299
* Sundara - $449

then a jump to the Ananda at $1k, V2 $1200;

HFM is either dropping the prices on the last two within six months or putting out a new product in the $700 range. I think that they will drop them. Impressive or spooky how fast HFM keeps coming out with new cans.

 

[lumohomo06]

Unless you use the magic link which gets you the $299 sale price:

https://www.adorama.com/hmhe560v2.html?emailprice=t

Ordered this one, hope the build quality will be good.

 

[gardibolt]

Since it has the metal headband you should be golden. I seem to be the only one who had driver problems with these.

 

[Th3Drizzl3]

i grabbed one also couldnt resist for the price.

 

[avsmusic1]

Any suggestions for a "value" balanced XLR cable? I'm shooting for <$100

Maybe something along these lines? https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Dyson-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[phthora]

Any suggestions for a "value" balanced XLR cable? I'm shooting for <$100

Maybe something along these lines? https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Dyson-Audio-Gotham-Starquad-Hifiman-Oppo-PM-1-2-NightHawk-Headphone-Cable-2M/112275703006?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Good choice, but I am seven weeks into the wait for mine. Periapt is much faster. 2 weeks for the last one I bought from them.

 

[avsmusic1]

Good choice, but I am seven weeks into the wait for mine. Periapt is much faster. 2 weeks for the last one I bought from them.

Is that another eBay retailer? I would happily pay another few bucks to cut down the TAT

Thanks

 

[thebkt]

Any suggestions for a "value" balanced XLR cable? I'm shooting for <$100

Maybe something along these lines? https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Dyson-Audio-Gotham-Starquad-Hifiman-Oppo-PM-1-2-NightHawk-Headphone-Cable-2M/112275703006?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

https://periaptcables.com/products/professional-xlr-pro-xlr

Very happy with mine. Bought one for my Clear too (I bought the professional, which didn't come with a balanced cable).

 

[heliosphann]

Well, didn't expect this. These actually have 3.5mm connectors, not 2.5mm like the originals. Don't believe that was mentioned at all on Adorama's page.

And then there's the suspension strap, which on my pair is FAR too short. I can barely stretch the headband out enough to just get it on my head (which is quite average sized). In comparison my Sundara's have far more slack in the suspension band.

So yea... Good old HiFiman.

 

[Rhamnetin]

Well, didn't expect this. These actually have 3.5mm connectors, not 2.5mm like the originals. Don't believe that was mentioned at all on Adorama's page.

And then there's the suspension strap, which on my pair is FAR too short. I can barely stretch the headband out enough to just get it on my head (which is quite average sized). In comparison my Sundara's have far more slack in the suspension band.

So yea... Good old HiFiman.

HiFiMan should only produce drivers including the magnet assembly and all of that. Someone else should make the headphone body, cable, pads, and choose the connectors. Imagine that!