[rp1972]

Hi guys , kind of newbie here , I would like to buy a open ear headphone, 150 euros is my limit , so hd560s or the he400i are maybe my best budgets options, currently the same price , but they need to work on my ibasso dx170 and I have a btrk3 also, good options ? Better options ? Thanks in advance

 

[dunring]

I like the He400i a lot for music, but the earlier model with the ski style headband is much more comfortable. The HE400se are easier to power, and if you travel a lot, my favorite is the AKG K371Pro (not the regular or bluetooth versions, they don't sound as good). If you can find one used or on sale, the He5xx is even better. I'm using one as a daily driver and with some EQ it's my personal favorite in the value for money Hifiman category. I've had all of them up to the Arya. The HE400se will have mercy on your battery life more than any of the models though, even on my Moto G Power phone it sounded great and got to party level volumes.

 

[InvisibleInk]

I have both, and I like them both. I'd invest in a balanced cable for the HE-400i, however, if you opt for that one.

I think the HE-400i has been discontinued and its replacement is the HE-400SE. I haven't heard that, but reviews are good.

 

[rp1972]

Thanks to both , I thought the 400se was hardest to drive than the 400i but on that case the 400se is something to consider, reviews are great and it's cheaper than the 400i and hd650s