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Feb 18, 2021 at 4:49 PM Post #1,262 of 3,880
DeafAudiophile said:
Does anyone have the exact dimensions for the grill? I'm looking to 3D print a variety of grills to fit my taste but I'm not able to locate any specifications even in the Hifiman modding thread.
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This isn't super exact since I am using a tape measurer, but I'm getting the stock grills to be a hair shy of 86 mm diameter x approx. 0.3 mm thick. I wouldn't print a grill larger than 84-85 mm diameter to make sure it fits. I hope that helps!
 
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Feb 18, 2021 at 9:46 PM Post #1,266 of 3,880
DeafAudiophile said:
Yea, what I had from other resources was 85mm diameter but thickness is still out there.
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Thickness was difficult to measure without calipers. I had to eyeball it. For custom grills, I think it's been mentioned a few times on various threads that 1/2" openings are best to ensure the resulting grill will sound the same or extremely close to completely removing the grills. I have not tested this theory but that's what I would try if designing my own grills.
 
Feb 18, 2021 at 11:21 PM Post #1,267 of 3,880
it is roughly 85mm x 0.3mm via digital calipers with the fabric screen removed.
 
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Feb 18, 2021 at 11:45 PM Post #1,268 of 3,880
jaker782 said:
Thickness was difficult to measure without calipers. I had to eyeball it. For custom grills, I think it's been mentioned a few times on various threads that 1/2" openings are best to ensure the resulting grill will sound the same or extremely close to completely removing the grills. I have not tested this theory but that's what I would try if designing my own grills.
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Thanks for the info. I'll be printing various configurations this weekend to find a preference.
antdroid said:
it is roughly 85mm x 0.3mm via digital calipers with the fabric screen removed.
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Thanks, I made the appropriate adjustments to the 3d models and hopefully my 3d printers can produce decent results considering they're about 3yrs old.
 
Feb 20, 2021 at 9:47 AM Post #1,269 of 3,880
Hi guys, new to this thread. Heard the HE-6 OG many years ago I was impressed by the intense and precise sound. When I saw the V2 I couldn't resist and bought one. After receiving them, I briefly compared the HE6SE V2 to my HE1000 V2, and I was quite surprised to find that they come very close in terms of tonal balance. After receiving my miniDSP EARS and doing measurements of the two, that started to make more sense to me. I should also mention that they DO sound different in many aspects, but mostly in terms of presentation instead of tonality.

Again I am new to the thread and haven't gone through every post yet, so I apologise if this has already been discussed before.

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Feb 20, 2021 at 9:53 AM Post #1,270 of 3,880
gzbaga said:
Hi guys, new to this thread. Heard the HE-6 OG many years ago I was impressed by the intense and precise sound. When I saw the V2 I couldn't resist and bought one. After receiving them, I briefly compared the HE6SE V2 to my HE1000 V2, and I was quite surprised to find that they come very close in terms of tonal balance. After receiving my miniDSP EARS and doing measurements of the two, that started to make more sense to me. I should also mention that they DO sound different in many aspects, but mostly in terms of presentation instead of tonality.

Again I am new to the thread and haven't gone through every post yet, so I apologise if this has already been discussed before.

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Very informative! Thanks for this graph! Haven't heard the HE1000, but based on this graph alone, I'd prefer the slight bump between 300hz and 1K to provide more body to lower mids. I really enjoy my 6se v2 by the way!
 
Feb 20, 2021 at 10:01 AM Post #1,271 of 3,880
jaker782 said:
Very informative! Thanks for this graph! Haven't heard the HE1000, but based on this graph alone, I'd prefer the slight bump between 300hz and 1K to provide more body to lower mids. I really enjoy my 6se v2 by the way!
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Thanks mate. Yeah the 6SE V2 is amazing value at $699. Not only similar in tonality, IMO technical performance is also about on par with the HEK V2 when driven well. That said the HEK V2 still produces a more airy, expansive and open sound given its large open structure and driver size, making music more romantic and ever so slightly softer to my ears.

Oh I forgot to mention the highs - this is where the two are most different. HEK V2 is defintely more trebly therefore good for classical music especially strings. The 6SE is already intense and sharp so I guess it is in its own good not to have piercing highs.
 
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Feb 20, 2021 at 10:23 AM Post #1,272 of 3,880
gzbaga said:
Thanks mate. Yeah the 6SE V2 is amazing value at $699. Not only similar in tonality, IMO technical performance is also about on par with the HEK V2 when driven well. That said the HEK V2 still produces a more airy, expansive and open sound given its large open structure and driver size, making music more romantic and ever so slightly softer to my ears.

Oh I forgot to mention the highs - this is where the two are most different. HEK V2 is defintely more trebly therefore good for classical music especially strings. The 6SE is already intense and sharp so I guess it is in its own good not to have piercing highs.
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Where do you get it for 699?
Doesn't it officially cost 2000€?
 
Feb 20, 2021 at 10:34 AM Post #1,274 of 3,880
Feb 20, 2021 at 10:48 AM Post #1,275 of 3,880
ThanatosVI said:
Where is the catch?

I seriously don't need another headphone but this seems like the best deal in headphone audio since sliced bread!

Especially the new Version fixed my 2 Gripes with the original, the connectors and the headband
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This version was made for Adorama. The drivers are supposedly tweaked. You will need a powerful amp.
 
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