[kamikazi]

Is the asgard will pair well with it, i really looking to get it from head-fier

 

[orth0dox]

Tried to follow all that Rev 3 thing, because I'm one of those unlucky, who managed to buy this notorious headset. But there is too much unrelated posts, so main question remains:
 
Has anyone done direct comparison between new fixed drivers (rev 3.5), and old good rev 2, could anyone confirm them sound same?
 
I know head-direct assures me that they reverted back to the rev 2 drivers, but I don't actually trust them anymore. I choose darker sounding headset to avoid fatiguing treble, and got *this* headphones, with sibilants unseen before. That was pretty mean from head-direct to say the least. As for me if you do any changes in sound of headphones, give them unique name, to avoid confusion.

 

[wje]

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Thanks for suggesting this plugin, Electri-Q did not work for HE-400 while it did great job with D2K....I miss E17 hardware EQ
 
can you please give me link to download plugin v 0.37.....I am not able to find one.

 
This should provide you all you need.  The link to download and other information about the release is on this page: http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_dsp_xgeq

 

[AbsoluteZero]

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Tried to follow all that Rev 3 thing, because I'm one of those unlucky, who managed to buy this notorious headset. But there is too much unrelated posts, so main question remains:
 
Has anyone done direct comparison between new fixed drivers (rev 3.5), and old good rev 2, could anyone confirm them sound same?
 
I know head-direct assures me that they reverted back to the rev 2 drivers, but I don't actually trust them anymore. I choose darker sounding headset to avoid fatiguing treble, and got *this* headphones, with sibilants unseen before. That was pretty mean from head-direct to say the least. As for me if you do any changes in sound of headphones, give them unique name, to avoid confusion.

 
If I remember correctly, jerg should have got his replacement units by now... Also looking forward the impressions whether it is essentially the same as the old rev 2 or there are some changes sonically

 

[jerg]

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If I remember correctly, jerg should have got his replacement units by now... Also looking forward the impressions whether it is essentially the same as the old rev 2 or there are some changes sonically

It's the same, sonically. I've had my replacement for several days now and after some burn-in, it reminds me exactly of how my old rev2s sounded - tactile slightly laid-back mids, and a very detailed and sparkly (and importantly, without the awful ringing issue) treble.
 
You can actually distinguish between rev2 and rev3.5 (however you wanna call these "fixed" post-rev3s) visually, rev2 is a slightly translucent white driver, while rev3.5 is much more translucent (almost see-through).
 
older rev2s:

 
 
newer rev2 aka rev3.5s:

 

[palmfish]

That's interesting. On the other thread, we were told they simply reverted back to "Rev 2." But you're right Jerg, this is a completely new structure. Not really "Rev 3.5" - more like "Rev 4."

 

[trunolimit]

Amazon has some for sale. What's the danger of ordering not from head direct? Is there a chance I'd get a recalled model?

 

[Scyy]

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Amazon has some for sale. What's the danger of ordering not from head direct? Is there a chance I'd get a recalled model?

I'm pretty sure the only seller through amazon is head-direct.  Granted that may have changed since I ordered.

 

[haquocdung]

Just bought the Hifi man HE-400 from a member in Headfi, and it's here.
First listening with O2/ODAC, I am OMG!!!!
The best bass I have ever heard (better than close Mad Dog w Dog Pad) instrument separation is the best. Best can I have ever had. 
My question, I have seen people here pairing with Fiio E17. Can you please tell me what to expect for downgrading from O2/ODAC? This headphone is for my sister so I have to buy another amp for her.
Thank you for reading.

 

[trunolimit]

Screw it I just ordered a pair from amazon. Im really enjoying The hd 650 but I think they are just out of my league. I'm not willing just yet to drop the cash it takes to make these shine.

 

[Necrontyr]

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Just bought the Hifi man HE-400 from a member in Headfi, and it's here.
First listening with O2/ODAC, I am OMG!!!!
The best bass I have ever heard (better than close Mad Dog w Dog Pad) instrument separation is the best. Best can I have ever had. 
My question, I have seen people here pairing with Fiio E17. Can you please tell me what to expect for downgrading from O2/ODAC? This headphone is for my sister so I have to buy another amp for her.
Thank you for reading.

 
I dont have an odac but I had a desktop amp and the Fiio E17 , and i must say it is not a downgrade in my opinion, I love how it drives my HE 400's and wouldn't trade it or sell it for the world, the Fiio is a "fun" amp, because it lets you EQ the treble and the bass to suit your preferences, and I personally love playing classical music at +4 bass , some of the heavier orchestral instruments just sound insanely good  

So i would say expect good quality sound, Not as cold or precise as the odac combo , but nonetheless it is a great pairing for the 400's IMO 

 

[musicinmymind]

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Thanks for suggesting this plugin, Electri-Q did not work for HE-400 while it did great job with D2K....I miss E17 hardware EQ
 
can you please give me link to download plugin v 0.37.....I am not able to find one.

 
This should provide you all you need.  The link to download and other information about the release is on this page: http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_dsp_xgeq

 
Thanks wje,
 
head-if bug has seriously infected you, posting at 5:30 AM

 

[niten]

Had some issues with my pair of rev2 where I experienced some faint rattling in the left ear.
I couldn't figure out the cause, so I gave up and sent them in for replacement (they offered a full replacement instead of a repair).
 
Looks like I'll have some time away from the he-400 for a little while.

 

[olegausany]

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Quote:

 
Thanks for suggesting this plugin, Electri-Q did not work for HE-400 while it did great job with D2K....I miss E17 hardware EQ
 
can you please give me link to download plugin v 0.37.....I am not able to find one.

 
This should provide you all you need.  The link to download and other information about the release is on this page: http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_dsp_xgeq

 
Thanks wje,
 
head-if bug has seriously infected you, posting at 5:30 AM

But he gave you exactly right link. Thank you very much

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

 

[CRUZMISL]

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That's interesting. On the other thread, we were told they simply reverted back to "Rev 2." But you're right Jerg, this is a completely new structure. Not really "Rev 3.5" - more like "Rev 4."

 
Yeah, I don't like calling them "Rev 3.5", would not want them being related to the problem drivers.
 
I would prefer to call them "Rev 2.5" (since they sound the same as rev 2, but look different) or the new name of "Rev 4".