SilverEars
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I wouldn't expect these to perform on the level of high-end model with stealth magnets. So, 'stealth magnets' is just marketting. This one is more or less on the level of 5XX, but with better bass impact. Sound dynamics get better as you go to higher-end models. Also the imaging. 5XX imaging maybe slightly better. This one has better headband.What the sound signature like? Are the stealth magnets verison different from the Chinese release?
Fantastic value for what spend you get at this price and being a planar. Most people should be thrilled Hifiman can go this low and provide nonwonky planar sound.
What I notice about 5XX and this 400se is the mids are not defined fully compared to top Hifimans if I were to be picky. Also the imaging, bass articulation, and dynamics get better with the top models. In order to get real impactful bass, it's the classic 500 or 6.
Maybe this does have the Hifiman 2k dip and maybe around 3k. Not wonky, but just not that tonally full upper-mids as I've heard with top models.
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