[legcramp]

I am thinking of pulling the trigger on the Adorama deal for this (for $699). It is odd their website says it is closed back. Surely that is a typo, right?

Regardless, my DAC/AMP right now is the Chord Mojo. Do you think that is power enough to drive the HE6-SE well?

Nope.. the Mojo couldn't even drive my HE-560V1 correctly.

 

[pachoo5]

Nope.. the Mojo couldn't even drive my HE-560V1 correctly.

ok, thanks, guess its time for me to look for a powerful desktop dac/amp.

 

[legcramp]

ok, thanks, guess its time for me to look for a powerful desktop dac/amp.

Yup, or even just an AMP since the Mojo is a pretty great DAC. The amp section is decent for easier to drive headphones but not planars in my experience. It sounded pretty good on an LCD3F though but these Hifimans specifically are way harder to drive.

 

[DMax99]

Yeah it's very confusing indeed as this is what they have replied me through email. But several members here have said that they are open back like the v1

 

[KPzypher]

Yeah it's very confusing indeed as this is what they have replied me through email. But several members here have said that they are open back like the v1

hmmmm.... yeah......

 

[Bhk1004]

Yeah it's very confusing indeed as this is what they have replied me through email. But several members here have said that they are open back like the v1

I dont believe they actually know what they have. I have a pair in hand ordered that were open. But yes the cup colors are a bit different and headband was changed vs V1. Except hes saying only the color and headband changed... but the V1 was open, so then what is the answer? They have a great 30 day return policy so just take a dive if you dont trust us and lean on the return policy.

 

[KPzypher]

I dont believe they actually know what they have. I have a pair in hand ordered that were open. But yes the cup colors are a bit different and headband was changed vs V1. Except hes saying only the color and headband changed... but the V1 was open, so then what is the answer? They have a great 30 day return policy so just take a dive if you dont trust us and lean on the return policy.

Are they comfortable?

 

[Bhk1004]

Are they comfortable?

Yes I find them perfectly fine. They arent the most comfortable headphone but they arent uncomfortable. I'm happy with the updated headband.

 

[Carlsan]

Yeah it's very confusing indeed as this is what they have replied me through email. But several members here have said that they are open back like the v1

This is where we need a LOL emoji on Head-fi, next to the like button.

 

[f97zhh]

Yeah it's very confusing indeed as this is what they have replied me through email. But several members here have said that they are open back like the v1

This guy should be fired. How can v2 become close back and the only difference to v1 is just a style change. They conflict each other.

 

[Carlsan]

I got asked to compare my ZMF VC's with my newly arrived OPEN BACK Adorama $699 Hifiman 6SE's. Per request I used this song:
This is a very brief comparison but should give you a general idea of what I heard.
With this song the 6se's are the better headphones but they do require about twice as much juice as the ZMF's. My main comparison started with the Bryston BHA-1 as the amp, RME ADI-2 DAC , and Amazon HD through my pc feeding THE DAC via USB.

In comparison the 6se's have the better sound-stage, details, treble and bass. Mids are a toss up. The 6se's gave this song the grandeur that it needs, it just reproduces it in what I would imagine the original intent was. Vocals may sound a bit better on the CV's, but not the general atmosphere and delivery of the song, that's all 6se. With the CV's one feels as if they are further back in the hall, with the SE's one feels as if they are in the first row, even with adjustments for volume.
Don't get me wrong, the ZMF's are excellent headphones and the song is quite enjoyable on them. Also, we are comparing an open vs a closed headphone as well as a Planar vs a Dynamic, with different tuning philosophies.
I just think that the HiFiman 6se's handle this song better.

Using a couple of my other amps with the 6se's, the Monoprice Monolith tube Amp handled the 6se quite nicely as well. My wife is watching TV so I didn't want to power it up to ear splitting levels, but I thought it was fine for general listening levels. The tubes gave the song a bit more warmth without taking anything away.
Ditto with the very affordable Drop THX amp, actually that one seemed to improve the mids somewhat and had more power. I remember the original Hifiman 6 needing more power than the 6se's.

 

[GU1DO]

Just received the HE6se V2 and i can confirm that the driver and and the look inside is exactly like the V1 but it doesnt sound the same ,not sure yet what is the difference maybe unite variation, but i like my V1 more.

 

[szymonsays]

Purchased one as well, incredible price. Anyone know the impedance and sensitivity on this V2 version?

 

[Carlsan]

Impedance: 50Ohm

Sensitivity: 83.5dB

 

[szymonsays]

Impedance: 50Ohm

Sensitivity: 83.5dB

Thanks!