Hifiman 400i mods. The midrange is recessed in it though and some people report the treble is HiFiMAN HE-400i 2014 Compare that against the much more expensive LCD-3: Audeze LCD-3 sn2312454 You gotta try my pad mod where you take the pads off and place The HE400i and HE560 are two new full-size open-back planar headphone releases from Hifiman. At 13 ounces, the HE-400i isn’t super lightweight, but I could certainly sit through a bunch of CDs before needing a break. While the highs and lows feature excellent detail, neither is so accentuated as to appear unrealistic. Comfort is excellent, the clamping force is somewhat on the high side but Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for HIFIMAN Grill Mod Replacement Set- High Carbon Steel/ Choice of Colors at the best online prices at eBay! Free EQ for HE-400i 2020 DIY/Mod I recently got the Hifiman He-400i 2020 edition planar magnetics and upon a first listen I noticed some sibilance and noticed that hi-hats were piercing and quite Despite some problems with build quality on earlier hifiman models, there are simply no problems to report here. Low end: regarding the preference of between, both, and excellent,products,akg 240 studio 600, and hifiman 400i, allow me not to opt for either, or better expressed, I decant for both, the two have extreme musicality, and it only depends on the type of musical style, and especially the recording that i prefer one or the other, I’m lucky enough to be At home I have the original he-400 and he-400s with some different pads on them to just mod the sound a bit, along with having a number other Hifiman cans in the past such as the He-500 and He-1000. Is it as good as the original HE-400 or wha's the deal? Find out now! The new HE‑400i (£375), for its part, has a similarly challenging mission. I read comments that the cheaper planars from HifiMan uses single sided Sound reviews Here is my review I did not long ago. But of course, it's not that simple. The Warm enough tilt to never be fatiguing yet not far enough to loose the neutral feling, very smooth, detailed and sharply textured treble which gains a few dBs of air after removing the felt on the This is a review and detailed measurements of the Hifiman HE400i planar magnetic headphone. The Unit. Among HiFiMAN's first products were the HE-5 planar headphones that were already launched in the founding year of 2007. I was lucky enough to buy the 400i 2020 off of Amazon in the US before ADMIN MOD Do I need an amp for Hifiman HE-400i and beyond? Discussion I own a pair of Hifiman HE-400i and I'm wondering if I need an amplifier to get the most out of them? They are my second pair of higher end headphones after a pair of Audio Technica ATH-AD900X. While I liked its sparkly quality, it certainly became my least used can. The Deva WOULD be good, but the pads are scratchy and hard. Hifiman is a site advertiser. Amps: Topping A30 & Schiit Magni. *Both the 400 and 400i have Focus Pads and have been grill modded. Budget: 400$ Source: PC - Tidal or Spotify How the gear will be used: Mainly home use Preferred Music: Hip - Hop, EDM, Rap, Pop Gear currently using: Fiio Q1 MKII, V-Moda Wireless 2, IEM iBasso IT01 As a beginner with high end headphone I am not sure if I should go with the HE-400i (266$) and And also to be clear, the headband I got from HIFIman was the HE-400i headband. The Hifiman HE 400i 2020: A Headphone for the People Pros : Great fit, clear sound, definition in instruments, relaxed tone, versatility across genres, price Cons : The HE-400i yolk has prongs instead of screws to keep everything together. 4 HEKv1 - 9. This headbands needs a mod of some kind to work. It evolved from an earlier company called 'Head-Direct' that had served as web-shop and Head-Fi sponsor. Click for Details. Software: Foobar 2000, and FLAC quality rips. \There is a lot to like about it. Once the holes are shaped, we'll have easy access for future modding! / Hifiman HE6SEV2 (modded) ~~~ [Pioneer SE700 Earpad/Baffle mod] I think the 400i’s popularity stems, in part, from it being fairly easy to drive, for all the hype, and for its price, which has been $250 or less for four years or so. Audio-Technica ATH-M50x - $149 = sturdy and a bit bassy/thick sounding HIFIMAN HE-35X - The build of the HE400i 2020 follow the latest design used by Hifiman on their headphones, at least in the lower price brackets, being very similar to that of the Deva. Home. The Hifiman HE-400i uses the exact same headband system as its big brother, the HE-560, does. I’m very appreciative of the crew at hifiman who’ve listened to the community and redesigned the 400i, making the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x - $99 = lesser sounding version with less bass/thickness compared to the M50X, needs some mods. Hifiman HE-400, HE-400i, HE-4XX vs Takstar HF580 Home. Within a relatively short time, the new HiFiMAN brand The HE-400i costs $400 less than HiFiMan’s flagship HE-560, but it incorporates much of the same technology and design. They have not requested anything specific and, as always, my opinions 400se is overall better imo between the two. Burn-in hours: About 100hrs, wasnt able to get in a full 150hrs due to selling the HE-400s. Bass: After DIY/Mod I recently got the Hifiman He-400i 2020 edition planar magnetics and upon a first listen I noticed some sibilance and noticed that hi-hats were piercing and quite strident. I always thought it was too bass light. No doubt HE-400i owners will be wondering whether this HE560 total enhancement mod will apply equally Hifiman he-400i Impressions and Discussion Home. I was waiting for someone to AB test these vs the 400i 2020. 1 (8x PCM1704UK) > Audio-gd Master 6 amp > Hifiman HE-6 (mod) Desktop: Hifiman HM901S > Rega Brio-R / Atrox V2 > Hifiman HE-6 (modded) Portable: FiiO M11 Plus Ltd / Hifiman HM901S w. Also Customer Service Mail customerservice@hifiman. ) | AKG K701 (Mod. com Follow us at: hifimanelectronics Hifimanofficial Customer Service Tel 1-201-HIFIMAN (1-201-443-4626) So I decided to mod them after seeing this post Old stock Hifiman Headband to New Stock Headband except for my headband replacement I decided to sacrifice a pre-owned No freebies by Takstar or Hifiman (please send me Menu. headphones. The velour feels pretty good on the skin though and the pads are soft. 5mm version) Note - difference in cables: 400i came with braided cable, stiffer. 4mm output for it and the knob is barely at 11 o'clock so it has more than enough power. (It’s bonkers to think that the 400i started life at a price of $500. Again it’s worth mentioning that I refuse to have a circle can hifiman that isn’t grill modded as it’s just stupid easy to do and makes a massive difference in soundstage presentation and sound profile. Touted by HIFIMAN as 30-percent lighter than competing full-size planar magnetic models, the HE-400i drastically reduces fatigue while retaining a premium over-ear feel. The retail for $499 and $899 respectively. Add to this equation that midrange just bursting with fidelity, and you’ve got one hell of a sound – and a headphone that may be the perfect all-rounder. New posts Search forums. Post #170 of 182 M. The Truebass button on the Zen DAC fits quite nice with the 400i because it increases the sub and mid bass to give the 400i more bass punch and The Hifiman HE-400i is a strong performer with a neutral-leaning-dynamic sound. Paweł Szachno; November 18, 2020; Headphones; By owning a pair of 400i and HD6XX, id say the Sennheiser is the better sounding, better quality and more comfy overall. Click to expand What do they charge for a 400i headband? LFF Code-X | Hifiman HE-4 (Mod. The Sundara right from the get Luckily, my research came to an end when I stumbled across the HIFIMAN HE-400I Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic Headphones. 55 (lacks soundstage of Arya, but technicals massive, much less ringing then the HE-6, but bass not a match for HE-6. Purple: Defean Hybrid Leather Pads for headphones: HFM HE-6 SE & 500 (mods) Senn HD-600 (mods); sources: TIDAL hi-res, Cambridge CXC; streamer Asgard 3 + AKM Dac / Monoprice Monolith Liquid Spark / HiFiMAN's original HE400 turned a few heads in the headphone industry when it launched eight years ago. ) Mods available on different forums for it to improve either sound, aesthetics or comfort Can be found for cheap on the used market. ) Misc: PS Audio P300 Power Plant. Headphones (full-size) Thread starter MattTCG; Start date Jan 8, 2014; Tags hifiman hifiman The Hifiman HE-400i is the particular version I thought the ether angled had too much sizzle. Balanced amp > Unique Melody Miracle / MSUR N550 (modded clone) hifiman hifiman-he-400i mods Prev. The 400i 2020 is pretty good, but the headband isn't the most plush and the pads will fold smaller ears. However, because planar magnetics respond well to equalization, I fiddled with some settings for a bit and I believe I found an EQ setting that fixes these problems. Audio-Technica ATH-M50x - $149 = sturdy and a bit bassy/thick sounding HIFIMAN HE-35X - $75 = not the most tonally balanced one, it is colored I wanted to start a thread where people who posses a lot of experience with Hifiman headphones can share their ranking list about the best headphones from the manufacturer. 400se came with rubber, soft cable. 1 Hifiman 400i, AKG Q701, Ety HF5, Senn HD598se, AKG 550, Beyer DT900 Pr 600ohm, Bosshifi B8, Sony V6 and SR80. Blue: Dekoni Elite Leather Pads for Hifiman. Disclaimer: The Hifiman The grill mod with a Vali 2+ makes the 400se my favorite headphone out of the ones I own. But, in case you don’t, stick with me to know Keep in mind that these HE-400i measurements are from a couple of years ago, when Hifiman used SMC connectors. I was disappointed because the ether c angled pads are some of the most HiFiMan HE-400i are planar magnetic headphones designed for critical or casual listening. Forums. It uses the same magnet array Schiit Asgard3 Multibit > Hifiman EF6 > Pioneer SE700 (modded) / Hifiman HE6SEV2 (modded) ~~~ [Pioneer SE700 Earpad/Baffle mod] [Hifiman Regrilling mod] The ear cups/driver housings have been revised to provide forward-angled fittings for the HE-400i’s screw-on signal cable fittings (this, to keep the cables aimed forward and not straight The T50RP without mods is lacking in subbass even more than the 400i, but Dekoni seems to have improved it. If you know anything about magnetic headphones, you know that the sound quality, look and appeal and comfort with this Hifiman creation are unparalleled. The amount of detail and the neutral natural tone the 400se is stellar with nice bass extension. But the rubbing of bows on string instruments was The 400i pairs well with the Zen Dac as long as you have the power matching turned on. HiFiMan HE-6SE V2, HiFiMan HE-500, Pioneer SE Master 1, Denon - LA7000, MD2000, Anyone with an HE-400i know what size acrylic fan grill to get (Inspired Laser Design)? HiFiMAN HE400se: https://www. Still have my 400i but it never gets used. For the China-based headphone specialists at HiFiMAN, the firm’s new HE‑400i and HE‑560 planar magnetic headphones represent great leaps forward (with apologies to the late Chairman Mao), each in its own way. Just patiently waiting for bestintheverse to open up his site again so I can wait another 2-3 months for the cables to be made and shipped! 90 Hifiman are back already with a new $169 USD HE-400i 2020 headphone. I say this because both models show, in terms of build quality, sound quality, packaging, documentation, and overall presentation Hifiman HE-400i 2020 is a new over-ear planar magnetic headphone coming at 169 USD, making it +/- 3 times less expensive than its predecessor. Used a mesh file holder for the grill and stretched pantyhose cloth over the back for dust protection. I am thinking that it would be useful to make two lists: Ranked list where price isn’t considered, just focusing on sound performance Ranked list where value is taken into account - even this is a HIFIMAN has taken its HE-400 series to new heights. 400i weight in ~375g and 6XX are ~266g. I was told that these are available again to buy separately. Since then, the design has been updated a few times, most HiFiMAN has always been known to produce some pretty interesting high-end headphones. Apparently the newer (2. Tbh I don't think the 400i sound much if any better than the 900X. 5mm) version lacks a backplate and hence has less bass and supposedly more treble. . ADMIN MOD [PA] Hifiman Sundara vs. HE-6 6 screw - 9. Just did the grill mod on my 400s Ordered from a local guy I know who got a laser cutting (and CNC + 3D Printing) machines. Speakers: Jim Holtz Statement Monitors & Disclaimer: Hifiman sent us one free unit of the HE-400i for this review only a few months after the HE-400i was released. Squeezebox Touch (digital mod) > Audio-gd Ref 7. Hifiman HE-400i (2016 2. Equipment Forums. Learn: Headphones DIY / Modifications; Audiophile Acronyms and Abbreviations That You Should Know [Glossary] Common Audio Technical Terms That You Should Know The line-out can be switched between fixed and The popular Chinese brand 'HiFiMAN' was founded by Fang Bian in New York. While both headphones have a similar sound profile HE6se - w mods and EQ - 9. Dacs: Schiit Modi & broken Aune T1. 5mm version) You guys have an suggestion for an AMP/DAC all in one for around 100$/€ that is a perfect match for the 400i's? Perfect match? No, unfortunately not in that price range, anything Couple the regrilling mod with the total enhancement mod if you can. Introducing the HE-400i: a pair of planar magnetic headphones optimized for critical listening and uncompromising comfort. Share Feb 26, 2019 at 12:42 PM. Would think the 58X is also in same level at comfort but maybe bit more fun at the sound. Depending on the track, or more likely album, the bass levels can be changed on the fly. The ear pads are well made and fit circumaurally around one’s lobes. Audio-Technica ATH-M40x - $99 = lesser sounding version with less bass/thickness compared to the M50X, needs some mods. This also works with the HIFIMAN HE400i 2020 regrilling and pad swap Significant improvement in sound. Today, we take a look at the new HE-400i. 400i 2020 has better separation while 400se has larger and more smoothed over images but the 400se has much more realistic timbre, both The HiFiMan HE-400i and the HiFiMan HE400se are similarly performing planar magnetic headphones with a couple of differences. Many of us go on a hunt for a planar Hifiman HE400i (2016) Measurements I bought a 400i in 2018 after seeing Amir use it in tests. I purchased this back in 2017 mainly to test headphone Basically the stock grills on Hifiman headphones is a fairly obstructing (acoustically) grill with a dust-blocking fabric annealed to it, and HE-500s seem to improve sonically with the Got a HE-400i recently and really hate the cables. AKG K553 MKII - $99 = spare pads are not available, decent headphone with some mods. Reports say it opens up the soundstage a little bit more but The HiFiMan HE-400i is an entry level orthodynamic headphone. 25 I switched from the HE-560 from the 400i a little while ago. IMO Your best option for good, isolated planar sound is a large planar driver IEM, like the wu zetian heyday or timeless. Are there any mods for the HE-400i that reduce its brightness? I really like my HE-500s now, but I'm using the HiFiMan velour ear pads. Hifiman HE-400i . I got my 560 for $450 so the price difference over the 400i is a bit less than The dashed-gray line is the Hifiman HE6SE V2 with Grill Mod and default Pali Pads. Specifically, its goal is to replace HiFiMAN’s affordable and popular entry-level HE‑400 planar The best option from Hifiman is "the newly enhanced comfort headband" seen below. com/products/hifiman-he400se-entry-level-planar-magnetic-headphones?_pos=1&_sid=734969078&_ss=rHiFiMAN HE400se Freque Are there any closed back mods to Hifiman He400Se? Discussion Hifiman has some closedback headphones, but headphones more often than not benefit sound-wise from being openbacked. A simple mod The easiest mod that doesn't cost any money is to just remove the grill and remove the pad that's protecting the driver from dust. The Mod! : Cause & Reasoning I described the sound as Hollow-ish on midrange, and also I felt the sound stage Mods available on different forums for it to improve either sound, aesthetics or comfort Can be found for cheap on the used market. Same headband as the 400i 2020. I am using the balanced 4. Compared to other planar magnetic headphones on the market, these can be The Hifiman HE400se has been kindly loaned to me by Hifiman in exchange for publishing this review. This is a non-intrusive mod that is also ridiculously cheap.

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Hifiman 400i mods. Apparently the newer (2.