It is still quite a pleasant sound, of course! Almost neutral, fantastic bass, excellent timbre, costs less than $1k, Aggressive at 4 kHz w/ stock pads, a little bright, moderate dip between 1-3 kHz, needs a semi-strong amp, price. Hifiman has transplanted their new headband and gimbal design from the likes of the Ananda and the Jade II onto the HE6SE. Treble performance is not bad but is not excellent, bordering on grainy at times. I listen at listening volumes 35 and 31/100 respectively, then 30 and 25, 25 and 20 and finally 20 and 10 and they continued to sound just the way they did when they were louder... Just quieter. more_vert. • Headband - V2 of this custom model includes the same headband as HiFiman Sundara • Unique Color - V2 on this custom model comes with a brand new color scheme (please refer to our pictures for the exact colors) • Custom cables - this custom model includes a shorter 6ft cable with 1/4" plug & 6ft 4-pin XLR balanced cable Further info: The HifiMan HE-560 headband headphones come with planar magnetic technology to elevate your musical journey at home or studio setup. I'm sure the 560 mods will bring it back to being at least a fair fight. Feel free to ask, comment or point out. The HE560 still has the smooth treble extension and clearly defined bass that HiFiMan is known for. It took quite a bit more :] And I really like them both, though I have my preference, obviously. Pads are kinda itchy. But like I mentioned on the title/Summary, The HE-560s are o, ne of the best listening experience I've had with a headphone (open/closed-back), Details, clarity, instrument separation, bass extension, accuracy, controlled highs, pure sound, great fidelity. Padding is good with satin cloth over the padding and a formed indention for the headphone (one caveat, the headband must be in its shortest position to fit) and a central compartment for the provided cables. - Both headphones are built better than their predecessors, no doubt. - Excellent. The He6Se weighs in at 470 grams while the He560 which sports almost exactly the same dimensions is 375 grams. In general, the more spotlight an instrument steals in the recording, the more it will get and even as its presence increases and disappears, the instrument always appears and decays with finesse.  I should note that the HE-560 get so much use that I actually sold both my SR-007 and SR-009 after I had the HE-560 for a few weeks! The Edition X V2 actually is one of my favourite headphones and back in 2016 it received my award for best open headphone of the year. My normal weight limit is like 460g. Hope you enjoy the read ^_^. - The 560 does male vocals the same way it does it's midrange. - The 560 fares much the same in the sibilance range. Related Posts. Please try again. This is a very impressive can for less than 1000.00! The final element of the comfort equation, the pads, are a hybrid velour+leather design. Timbre, definition and clarity is as good as I've heard. Consequently, the 400i is hurt much more by it's lack of any substantial airy quality than by anything else and should we ignore the differences in air, the two are surprisingly close, with the more expensive headphone having just a more even treble response, but which is to be expected at almost twice the price. very holographic sound stage, tight deep bass, well extened life like, silky smooth highs, very comfortable. That does mean, that some instruments [like triangles or xylophones] can blend in just a bit at times, but the midrange is in no way recessed. Both trade blows. The most impressive thing, however, is how bass instruments [NOT synthetic bass] sound. providing bass quality AND quantity). All instruments in the midrange always have their place, with very equal presence. It comes with a rigid and solid stock cable and packaged in a wooden box with a sliding wood and metal lid. Unfortunately I haven't heard a higher tier than the he6 so there may be others out there that I would pick over the he6 or he560.Â. 2020-11-23. Price is right and I an Happy! The differences between the two are not night and day quantity-wise, but represent a difference I was able to hear. Still, it is a rather coherent-sounding headphone with good detail retrieval, great instrument separation, decent imaging and an intimate soundstage and all that has been established. - The 560 has likewise excellent bass. - The 400i has little air. This is important to say, the HE-560 may or may not develop a rattling when reproducing sub-bass, in one of the drivers or maybe both because of the single-ended design. It is not a flawlessly polished retail product like the OPPO PM-1 and doesn't share the rock-solid machined metal structure of the OPPO, but there is a raw, purposeful character to its design that I quite like. I’m not one of those people that like to spend a lot of time talking about how the headphone is crafted from exotic, purple wood that’s petrified and aged in Japanese lacquer (Looking at you Fostex TH900). A_very_boss. Not many really. The better extension in the sub-bass along with extra clarity everywhere else comes in handy. That does not mean you should think of the one as a beefed-up version of the other. Tl;dr - definitely a worthy mod to undertake for the HE-500; brings the 500 that much closer to the HE-560. The dual-sided cable is detachable and utilizes coaxial connectors. - HE-400i sounds closed-in, HE-560 sounds open. The level, tight, and clear sound of the HE-560 grants it very good imaging with a natural, slightly laid-back presentation, beating the LCD-2 and PM-1 when it comes to imaging. Much like bass, the midrange is the most realistic I've heard, bringing tears in breath-taking solos or just going with the flow among other instruments, while never sounding thin and retaining good dynamics. I purchased this to replace the broken cable that originally came with the HE4XX. BUT If I had hardware EQ for music, ie. The LCD-2, while very forgiving, sounds dull and smoothed-over in comparison. Ok squiggles: Over the years Dr. Fang Bian & co expanded the lineup to much more than just earphones, but full-size HiFiMan headphones have always eluded me - the HE-560 the first one I've had a chance to hear at length. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I suspect the lack of air is partially the cause for the hardness or roughness. Still, midramge, or not, the 400i does very good with female vocals too, with good body and presence, eliminating any sibilance there is, unless it is brutally present. I fixed it by re-screwing the aluminium ring very tightly onto the driver housing in the left driver and also did the right driver for good measure.Â. To recap, the most notable differences are by far the openness/air/timbre related ones, while the bass/midrange/treble are more subtle. It also varies from genre to genre and track to track, depending on many a factors. - The 400i has absolutely no issues with sibilance. That said, the even this original LCD-2, with its Planar Magnetic drivers, powerful bass, and $1000 price tag, is more of an HE-560 competitor. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Overall though, I don't mind the color change, and the headband … It is better than the original cable that came with my headphone. Makes you question owning more expensive headphones ;). The only headphones I’ve heard that could be better all-rounders are the STAX SR-007MK2 and SR-009. As has been pointed out, the upper midrange-lower treble region is a bit less present, or to put it more simply, the treble is there but it is slightly overshadowed by the relative forwardness of midrange and bass, while the upper treble region is more present. The treble is again the best I've heard. Amazing leading edge on the violin, great delicacy and definition on each key as the piano played and the amount of air each made. The bass overall has more punch than it has extension and depth. The HE-560’s ebony wood-trimmed (over high-quality plastic) ear cups lend a more upscale look to the design than the older HiFiMans. ", link for jerg's mod: http://www.head-fi.org/t/738912/he-560-enhancement-mod-v1-5. Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2019. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Veneer rough in areas and hinge on one side loosens over time, inside of focus pads can touch large ears, somewhat dry mids, tizzy and hazy highs at times. HE1000, HE-560, HE-400i, HE-400, HE-500, HE-6 etc good headphones are all at your disposal. As usual, I defer to the more experienced to explain PM drivers in detail – see the Wisdom Audio white paperÂ. I find the instruments to sound slightly artificial [string bass instruments have wrong impact/texture ratio] or colored [the midrange forwardness] and the lack of air does not allow for realistic decay either. This is actually an asymmetrical-based magnetic circuit highlighting a window shade system patented. The pads deteriorate with use, meaning that they break off the stitching and expose the blue foam inside. It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $2,995. - A warmly tilt headphone and a neutral headphone. The build quality seems pretty solid as well. Next, a cursory inspection reveals that the HE-560’s frame, headband pad/strap assembly, ear cups, and ear cup yokes have been completely redesigned, with the net result that the HE-560 is more adjustable and far more comfortable to wear than earlier generation HE-series headphones. I did not count these in to the overall score, but the problems in particular with Adorama versions are alarming. awesome bass, excellent detailed mids, light formfactor, Fantastic bass and clarity; lightweight and comfortable for a headphone of this type, Higher clamp force; not the most solid-feeling high-end headphone. Oh dear, now you've piqued my fuzziness what that HE-500 mod... Now where to get a piece of felt here? Best over ear (full size) headphones, especially high end planar magnetic headphones from HIFIMAN can be found at head-direct.com. The lack of air, the average soundstage size and openness, the bass/midrange X treble slight discrepancy. The mids are very clear, but a little dry. Since I've done all of the mods to my he6, it really does pull away. Less stiff, stays straighter and looks nicer without sacrificing any sound quality. This is critical when it comes to comfort as less pressure is required to hold a lighter design in place. Punchy bass, forward mids, smooth treble and good musicality and dynamics.  gave me the information that other reviews lacked,  the reviews should be simple and direct as this one <3, How do you rate this in comparison to the Vibro you owned, I mean I know this is mroe expensive and open headphone. The bass being tight and natural helps quite a lot, preventing the low end from intruding on the midrange in any capacity. I really love it with instrumental music. When it comes to bass especially, the HE-560 is simply better. Gets hot after long listening sessions. I was eager to put them on my head. I will first evaluate each headphone based on its own merits and only then compare it to the other, mentioning where the differences lie, to keep it organized and easy to navigate. Of course not. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Its frequency range of 15 Hz - 50 kHz, 45 ohms impedance and 90 dB sensitivity, helps redefine sound and delivers superior sound quality. This is for me subjectively the most notable deficiency in the 400i's treble, but a very subjective thing indeed. Another fix (haven't tested this myself at this time) or a way to fully seal the earpad to the aluminium ring is quoted by jerg: "If you are talking about the rattling when you play very low frequency music / tones at loud volume, I described why I my HE560 mod thread. As far as bass definition, timbre and clarity goes, the 400i keeps a good balance of things. Interestingly, HE560 is much cheaper now in US than in China. I am just wondering though, This is the overall better quality headphone for sure. Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020. Open-back (lol-just kidding), a bit bass-shy, a bit bright, short-ish cable and NEEDS power! Other than the air issue, the treble is pretty great and smooth, and if you don't need lots of air in your music, you'll certainly like it. Easily the most comfy headphones I've had the pleasure to wear so far. Admittedly, the whole experience is a bit better for me with the 560, while the 400i still holds a pretty close second. It looks noticeably more refined and made to a tighter standard than my one month old 560. Separating instruments is a breeze. - The 400i has a soundstage that is definitely on the smaller, intimate size. I found the pads very none compliant with my headshape and they lacked clamping force, therefor the seal didn’t seem sufficient, which probably accounted for the lack of bass weight and extension I experienced, compared to my LCD 2.2 (which I know are warmer, btw). Fast bass with good sub-bass kick and rhythm, detailed mids and highs, wide soundstage, nice box, very light and comfy for a planar. The new Edition X V2 that was announced in August 2016, sold for $1299 after it was permanently discounted. The 400i takes the “more forward and smoother” approach, with more body and presence but an easier tonality on the ears, while the 560 picks the “natural and present” approach, with less body but more nuanced. And then choose one. On my setup, obviously. mosty neutral, detailed, angled pads, no discomfort after long listening sessions, everyone can hear your music in other rooms, Light, extremely comfortable planar magnetic headphone, amazing sound quality, cool looks, no accessories, wishing it would have tiny bit more bass, Top-notch lifelike sound; non-fatiguing yet dynamic and greatly engaging / Performs with any music genre / Most comfortable headphone I've worn yet, Might require modding as it may develop build-related rattling (more in review) / Flimsy cable connectors / Low quality pads. Power of the Magnetics Using single-ended drivers, HE-560 V2 delivers a lifelike soundstage and spatial imaging that HIFIMAN is known for. - The bass of the two is more similar than different. Maybe that guitar has a bit more presence because of the 400i's forward midrange or that female vocal is a bit more distinct on the 560 because of its more uniform treble. It is also the first-ever diaphragm introduced in its nanometer thickness. Sold by NewFantasiaDirect and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. - The 400i handles male vocals beautifully. Compared to the Sennheiser HD600, OPPO PM-1, and Audeze LCD-2, the HE-560 is less forward and full-bodied in the midrange. I purchased my first decent earphone, a Yuin PK3, from the company back when it was primarily a Hi-Fi distributor under the name Head-Direct, in 2007 or 2008. It is by far the most innovative headphone with all its significant technical developments. I have Ultrasone Sig DJs, modded Denon D5000s, Dido's D901s, JVC SZ1000s, etc)? No! Maybe not the best pick solely for instrumental or dub-step, but it does those genres likewise reasonably well, along with pop, rock, electronic, alternative and others. I used this on my Monolith M1060. It tries to be and at times it sounds quite open but it has too much going against it. Unable to add item to List. The ear pads were too small for my tiny ears, had extremely bad stitching and weren’t symmetric. The 560 and 400i both have well-defined and respectable soundstages in the world of planarmagnetic headphones but there's still some catching-up to do to rival those headphones that are renowned in this category. The 560 has a better sub-bass, more precise imaging and a bigger, more natural soundstage. Also, you can totally tell bad acting and fake sound effects with either... Eeeew. As a result, the 560 is more natural and delicate, while the 400i presents midrange in a more euphonic and iconic fashion. Imaging also goes to the 560, though the 400i also images well. It's because the drivers are single-ended, so there is no two-way magnetic field locking the diaphragm in place, meaning at very low frequencies, the diaphragm can over-shoot which causes the rattling. a tad bright, mids are somewhat reserved, bass is a little timid sometimes, clamp, pad warmth. Nonetheless, it is something to consider. Nope. Yes, sounds are a bit easier to locate and follow but the 400i is not too far behind and certainly not as far as the price difference would suggest. In comparison, the HD600 lacks the ability to really rumble on bass-heavy tracks; the HE-560, on the other hand, can crank up the low end when necessary, and sounds more natural doing it. The HE-560 definitely does not disappoint, especially when it comes to the low end. You might even enjoy it more. This makes up for a very euphonic, bigger-than-real midrage, which ends up sounding pleasant more often than not. We do not have any recommendations at this time, NEOMUSICIA Replacement Cable Compatible with Hifiman HE400S, HE-400I, HE-400i（2.5mm Plug Version）, HE560, HE-350, HE1000, HE1000 V2 Headphone 3.5mm / 6.35mm to Dual 2.5mm Jack Male Cord Red 1.2m/4ft, Compatible with Hifiman HE400S, HE-400I headphones. The 400i has less and does not do it nearly as convincingly - you never feel the air 'leaving' the headphone, it stays inside, trapped in the cups and just stops, with a less convincing and shorter decay. Please try again later. There was a problem adding this item to Cart. I am also not a fan of the Focus-A pads. For me, clarity, soundstage and separation are an integral part of my gaming experience and I'd give the slight nod to the 560 for that. The mid-bass has a good punch to it and is slightly emphasized, which helps with tracks where the impact is less than desired. There's definitely noticeably more presence to midrange bound vocals. - Both headphones handle male vocals exceptionally well. Reviewer: Srajan Ebaen Financial Interests: click here Source: 2TB iMac 27" quad-core with 16GB of RAM (AIFF) running OSX 10.8.2 and PureMusic 1.94g in hybrid memory play with pre-allocated RAM, Audirvana 1.5.10 in direct/integer mode 1, Metrum Hex, SOtM dX-USB HD with Super-clock upgrade & mBPS-d2s, AURALiC Vega, Aqua Hifi La Voce S2, Apple iPod Classic 160 AIFF-loaded, Cambridge … As voices or instruments travel through the air and eventually disappear, they leave a trail around them, a faint presence of sound and movement, what is best described as air, as well as a part of timbre or decay. The 400i trades a slight mid-bass emphasis for a slight loss in texture and detail, while the 560 remains equal, give or take, in all of them. On the whole, the sound signature of the HE-560 is a little more v-shaped than that of the HD600. good job on your first review man. Actually, yes, violin does sound fantastic in HE-560! A great accomplishment with regards to sibilance! No! Cannot add to what others have said vis a vis breaking down the sound. Everything is very easy to distinguish, thanks to exquisite separation. IMO ofc! It has a good amount of sparkle without sounding harsh or sibilant. - The 560 once again wins in these categories. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. !Â, Right now I'm driving them as: PC --> NuForce Icon HDP --> Burson Soloist SL (High Gain), I'm pretty sure that with better gear, these might even be end game material for some! The only difference is in clamp but that comes down to consistency and not a particular model. I replaced my first HE-560 when it had rattling in the right driver. The bass reaches lower  or at least sounds that way on the 560 but is less in quantity yet on the right song can hit as hard(kinda rare though) The Vibro however is a lot closer to my ideal balance of FR with the balance of mids, highs, and bass being spot on for me. My pc38x only give sound to the right ear and it’s not the greatest sound is there a way I can fix it. Om the whole, however, the upper midrange and treble of the HE-560 are more well-defined and nuanced. The Vibro is still my favorite closed can. Instrument separation is excellent on both headphones. HiFiMan HE1000 V2 Planar Magnetic Open-Back Headphones. The “S” region is slightly more pronounced and as a bonus sound more natural and relaxed. The headband is replaced with the same headband design as the HiFiMan Sundara along with custom colors and some extra cabling. One is significantly warmer while the other is very neutral and balanced, These differences are real, just not to the point of being obvious from the very first listen. length : 1.2metre/4ft, package include: 1*replacement cable ( there is no headphone include ), Cable Diameter : 4mm (After the bifurcation 3mm),cable material:the outside calbe is Braided cable,the inside cable is OFC wire, please note the Connector: this cable has Dual 2.5mm Jack Male to 3.5mm male & 6.35mm adapter, Replacement Cable For Hifiman HE400S / HE-400I ( old version with both 2.5mm plug) / HE560 / HE-350 / HE1000 / HE1000 V2 headphone extension cords, it is compatible with Hifiman HE400S / HE-400I ( old version with both 2.5mm plug) / HE560 / HE-350 / HE1000 / HE1000 V2 / AudioQuest NightHawk headphones, NEOMUSICIA Replacement Cable Compatible with Hifiman HE400S, HE-400I, HE-400i（2.5mm Plug Version…. It still sounds good, albeit less accurate. No pressure points on the top of my head. It is warm and it sounds the part. Anyone know if there is any bass venting on the HE-560 like that on the Grado line?  Different beasts I know, but I am talking about airflow and how to get a bit more bass out of the HE-560. Item specifics Up for sale is the HiFiMan HE 560 v2 Planar Magnetic headphone in good condition. The 400i is a closed-in headphone. This product is very well made and the perfect length for me. Bass accuracy and quality. I’m surprised by your conclusion. - Both get a 10/10 with the Focus pads from me! Introduction. When all's said and done, the bass is very exceptional and capable of sounding phenomenal with the flaws being pretty small. along with a more focused treble and a bit better detail retrieval. search. I'm definitely a fan! All, in all, if you seek a perfectly neutral bass response that can sound terrifyingly real, this is the one. Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2018. Questionable long-term build quality. The HE-560 sounds a little thinner and more crisp; a little more dry as well, but on the whole more natural. Thanks for the read. The V2 improve on the original by getting rid of the wood grain panels of the V.1, which made the original headphones look like a 1980s station wagon. Once the seal is in place, HE560 has zero rattling issues and is able to reproduce low frequencies with startling authority. Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020. HE6SE v2: 515 grams Arya: 410 grams. Suffice it to say that PM drivers can make for a great-sounding headphone, but one of the common downsides is physical weight. They sound quite good on their own in timbre/realism, just colored. If I only owned one or the other, I would most certainly not find any of either headphone's relative shortcomings troublesome enough to not live with. The bass is fantastic, the best I’ve heard from a headphone. None. One thing to be said for the no-frills construction is that it is quite lightweight. Great replacement cable for my headphones. To my ears, the greater treble energy of the HE-560 is more natural overall and gives the HiFiMan set a more airy presentation. Both the HD600 and HE-560 are very spacious, and have excellent imaging but the HiFiMan unit appears to have a wider soundstage thanks to its less forward midrange. The mid-bass to sub-bass transition is perfectly linear, which means the bass stays neutral, with equal presence. I could honestly live with either of them but at the same time, I am glad I have the opportunity to extensively compare these and appreciate the things they do or don't. I will refer to it as “HD600” throughout. As they are part of the “Magical Midtange”, they are put more forward than female vocals and have great body and presence. This second HE-560 was performing well but alas, there's now rattling in left driver when there's quiet sub-bass notes/sounds. The headband uses a suspended design with a metal outer band, and the forks are plastic. In addition to great sound, the light weight and very flexible construction of the HE-560 result in good wearing comfort for me, and it’s far from unattractive with the wood grain and black accents. If the bow of a violin is moving from left to right and disappears, so does the airy presence. So this is what I would recommend for the HE-500: Grill mod; Focus pads; Fuzzor mod - after that it's all music, all the time. - The 400i has a very good bass response. JavaScript is disabled. I had the change of listening to these last night. Postscript after the Fuzzor mod added to the review. 0.0. The connections are all good quality and the cable feels very nice. The Sennheiser unit displays more prominent mids that are slightly thicker compared to the HE-560, but also a bit less clear. Would recommend, especially at such a great price. Probably as close as the stock 560s are to a stock he6, where it comes close but still a little outclassed. 58 comments; share; save Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2018, Select A Perfect Charging Cord that Everyone Needs. Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Both headphones are great sounding devices and this review and comparison should serve to highlight or point out the differences. For more information about planar magnetic headphones, read Tyll's excellent article on the subject: A very linear headphone that has a great price/performance ratio, but it is far from perfect.

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