audiophilehe400
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When is the event? I might have to consider buying one online if they become available.
Hifiman HE-6SE and HE-1000SE announcement-
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They must have seen all my posts regarding interest in acquiring an HE-6. What a crappy time to get laid-off after 20 years of service to my employer while maintaining do nothing execs and middle managers ...
crazywipe
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I have just bought the 4xx...
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Just wait a month and V2 will be out...
audiophilehe400
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Sorry to hear about that.
Hope you find another job soon, good luck.
Is there a price yet for the HE-6se?
NA Blur
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83dB at a higher cost no doubt
Not interested
Not interested
Wonder if HiFiMan would do a loaner on HE-6se.
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Hey guys, I received this press release from Hifiman's PR agency a couple of hours ago regarding the HE-6SE. Should answer a lot of your questions.
Copied and pasted here:
"For Immediate Release
Hong Kong High End Audio Visual Show 2018, August 10 – 12, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
New HE6se Updates HiFiMan’s Beloved Headphone with New Headband and Angled Connectors
HE6se Adds Increased Comfort and an Aesthetic Upgrade to a Legendary Favorite
ORLANDO, FL, August 11, 2018 – HiFiMan, the leader in high fidelity personal audio, is using the occasion of the Hong Kong High End Audio Visual Show to unveil the HE6se headphone, an update of the original HE6, considered to be one of the audio market’s most natural and transparent headphones.
“For many music lovers, the HE6 was their introduction to true high-performance audio from a headphone, and it remains one of our most successful products to date” said Dr. Fang Bian, Founder and CEO, HiFiMan. “But I can’t help looking at our biggest sellers without thinking about what we can do a little different that will make them noticeably better.”
Epitomizing Dr. Bian’s commitment to constantly looking for ways to improve on his most esteemed products, the new HE6se (SRP: $1,799) features revisions that further increase comfort and usability while staying true to the outstanding sonics of the original model.
For starters, a newly designed headband is lighter and more adjustable for increased comfort and a natural fit for hours of uninterrupted listening.
As with all new HiFiMan products, the HE6se features 3.5mm headphone connectors that are angled at 10°, thereby lessening the pressure points associated with straight-angled connectors. These pressure points sometimes stress the connection, but the new design ensures a solid, reliable, and long lasting link between the headphone and the cable.
In addition to updating the connector and headband, HiFiMan elevated the aesthetic appeal of the original by adding a new gun metal gray satin finish that is elegant and visually appealing.
The new HE6se maintains the original model’s exceptional sonic characteristics, in particular its wide, natural soundstage that puts the listener in the best seat in the house. Imaging and depth are neutral, staying true to the artist’s and producer’s intended sound.
Like many of the finest full-size loudspeakers, the HE6se headphone requires a powerful amplifier to drive it. To this end, HiFiMan includes its HE6 adapter with the new model, making it easy to connect the HE6se to nearly any currently available power amplifier.
For more information on the HiFiMan HE6SE, visit: www.hifiman.com.
# # #
HE6se Product Specifications
· Weight: 502 grams/17.7 ounces
· Frequency response: 8Hz-65kHz
· Sensitivity: 83.5dB
· Impedance: 50 Ohm
Accessories included with the HE6se
· HE Adapter for driving the HE6se with a full-size power amplifier
· OCC (single crystal copper) 4-pin XLR cable (2 meters/6 feet)
· OCC XLR to 6.5mm headphone plug adapter (1 meter/3 feet)
· Headphone cable connector
· Spare earpad"
It goes on with some general information about Hifiman, but I thought I'd just skip that since this is already a wall of text.
Copied and pasted here:
"For Immediate Release
Hong Kong High End Audio Visual Show 2018, August 10 – 12, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
New HE6se Updates HiFiMan’s Beloved Headphone with New Headband and Angled Connectors
HE6se Adds Increased Comfort and an Aesthetic Upgrade to a Legendary Favorite
ORLANDO, FL, August 11, 2018 – HiFiMan, the leader in high fidelity personal audio, is using the occasion of the Hong Kong High End Audio Visual Show to unveil the HE6se headphone, an update of the original HE6, considered to be one of the audio market’s most natural and transparent headphones.
“For many music lovers, the HE6 was their introduction to true high-performance audio from a headphone, and it remains one of our most successful products to date” said Dr. Fang Bian, Founder and CEO, HiFiMan. “But I can’t help looking at our biggest sellers without thinking about what we can do a little different that will make them noticeably better.”
Epitomizing Dr. Bian’s commitment to constantly looking for ways to improve on his most esteemed products, the new HE6se (SRP: $1,799) features revisions that further increase comfort and usability while staying true to the outstanding sonics of the original model.
For starters, a newly designed headband is lighter and more adjustable for increased comfort and a natural fit for hours of uninterrupted listening.
As with all new HiFiMan products, the HE6se features 3.5mm headphone connectors that are angled at 10°, thereby lessening the pressure points associated with straight-angled connectors. These pressure points sometimes stress the connection, but the new design ensures a solid, reliable, and long lasting link between the headphone and the cable.
In addition to updating the connector and headband, HiFiMan elevated the aesthetic appeal of the original by adding a new gun metal gray satin finish that is elegant and visually appealing.
The new HE6se maintains the original model’s exceptional sonic characteristics, in particular its wide, natural soundstage that puts the listener in the best seat in the house. Imaging and depth are neutral, staying true to the artist’s and producer’s intended sound.
Like many of the finest full-size loudspeakers, the HE6se headphone requires a powerful amplifier to drive it. To this end, HiFiMan includes its HE6 adapter with the new model, making it easy to connect the HE6se to nearly any currently available power amplifier.
For more information on the HiFiMan HE6SE, visit: www.hifiman.com.
# # #
HE6se Product Specifications
· Weight: 502 grams/17.7 ounces
· Frequency response: 8Hz-65kHz
· Sensitivity: 83.5dB
· Impedance: 50 Ohm
Accessories included with the HE6se
· HE Adapter for driving the HE6se with a full-size power amplifier
· OCC (single crystal copper) 4-pin XLR cable (2 meters/6 feet)
· OCC XLR to 6.5mm headphone plug adapter (1 meter/3 feet)
· Headphone cable connector
· Spare earpad"
It goes on with some general information about Hifiman, but I thought I'd just skip that since this is already a wall of text.
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$1,799
HE-6se?
heliosphann
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According to the press release.
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$1,799
I wouldn't expect that price to hold. Hifiman's prices have historically dropped after the first initial sales.
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