HifiMan HE6 V2 Adorama

[JAnonymous5150]

Does the headband/yokes of the v2 allow for a bit more rotation?

When i demoed the he6se a LONG time ago i found the lack of rotation meant there was a bit of a gap/ not enough clamp from the earpads in the front of my ears

Yes, the yokes of the V2 provide for some rotation/swivel. Quite a bit more than you might expect from the pics if you're unfamiliar with the headband.

 

[Hypops]

Does the headband/yokes of the v2 allow for a bit more rotation?

When i demoed the he6se a LONG time ago i found the lack of rotation meant there was a bit of a gap/ not enough clamp from the earpads in the front of my ears

Yes, but not much. The stock headband works for some, but not all. IMO the stock headband on the v2 is worth replacing. As a ready option, the New Enhanced Comfort headband is an easy swap that is worlds more comfortable and allows for 180-degree cup rotation.

 

[bagwell359]

I guess they didn't want to cannibalize their oval drivers target comfort-wise and also had a huge inventory of that headband already used on their entry levels(HE400SE etc).

Oddly enough, stock cable was really a great choice in the opinion of their CEO as he stated clearly in an interview.

The headband on the HE-4XX is way better and it’s pretty cheap too. As I’ve written many times they do great with drivers but the rest is not designed or made with any real care or insight.

That cable is dreck by way of example

 

[KatrinFruehauf01]

Yeah, the Focal cables don't fit perfectly on the HE6 V2 because of the notch. You might be able to make it work, but it’s not ideal. Probably better off getting a proper cable if you wanna go balanced.

 

[bagwell359]

Yeah, the Focal cables don't fit perfectly on the HE6 V2 because of the notch. You might be able to make it work, but it’s not ideal. Probably better off getting a proper cable if you wanna go balanced.

Its (HE-6 SE) a common size (3.5) so usable on many other cans.

 

[screwdriver]

he6se v2 is excellent - after the grill mod and headband swap /pads swap - i use it more compared to the hifiman he1000se . i power this one wiht smsl ao200 which is only a $250 amplifier - im using speaker taps.

 

[fortunate son]

Yes, but not much. The stock headband works for some, but not all. IMO the stock headband on the v2 is worth replacing. As a ready option, the New Enhanced Comfort headband is an easy swap that is worlds more comfortable and allows for 180-degree cup rotation.

But the enhanced comfort headband is shown as Out of Stock on the company website and hifiman support told me a few days ago that it is uncertain when, if ever, it will be available again.

https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/the-newly-enhanced-comfort-headband-he400i.html

https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/the-newly-enhanced-comfort-headband.html

 

[Hypops]

But the enhanced comfort headband is shown as Out of Stock on the company website and hifiman support told me a few days ago that it is uncertain when, if ever, it will be available again.

https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/the-newly-enhanced-comfort-headband-he400i.html

https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/the-newly-enhanced-comfort-headband.html

That's a bummer. Looks like all their other replacement headbands are currently available, but not that one. Either out of stock or out of production.

 

[tjdub]

Audeze headbands are very comfortable and fit great on the he6

 

[fortunate son]

Tried to buy an Audeze headband, but unobtanium for me. If someone figures out a way for someone who does not own an Audeze headphone to buy one, I'd love to know how.

 

[atomLI631]

Tried to buy an Audeze headband, but unobtanium for me. If someone figures out a way for someone who does not own an Audeze headphone to buy one, I'd love to know how.

I bought a sacrificial Sundara Closed (they are dirt cheap right now) and swapped the headband to my HE6se V2. works great.

 

[Hypops]

Tried to buy an Audeze headband, but unobtanium for me. If someone figures out a way for someone who does not own an Audeze headphone to buy one, I'd love to know how.

Same. Audeze only sells them to current Audeze owners (in the US). I've had an eye out on the used market for years now, but they rarely show up for sale.

I bought a sacrificial Sundara Closed (they are dirt cheap right now) and swapped the headband to my HE6se V2. works great.

You can also buy that headband a la carte through HifiMan. They sell it as the "Hybrid Headband" for $125.

 

[atomLI631]

Same. Audeze only sells them to current Audeze owners (in the US). I've had an eye out on the used market for years now, but they rarely show up for sale.


You can also buy that headband a la carte through HifiMan. They sell it as the "Hybrid Headband" for $125.

yup. but the sundara closed refurb right now is only $90. and then you also get a sundara closed.

 

[Parawind]

A cheaper alternative is the capra strap. I got one for my HE6SE V2 thinking I would use it until I decided what new headband to get and have never felt the need to end up replacing it.

 

[shinbojan]

I see a lot of hype about dartzeel chinese clones on YouTube and audiokarma.
Anyone tried it with He6se?
Trying to determine if I should order that, Aleph 5 clone, FL Mentor or Aune s17 pro evo.