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HiFIMAN HE4XX Planar Magnetic Headphones ~$212.55AU ($145.25 US) Delivered @ Drop.com

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HiFIMAN HE4XX Planar Magnetic Headphones ~$212.55AU ($145.25 US) Delivered @ Drop.com
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299792458 on 18/10/2019 - 18:51 drop.com (361 clicks)
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Just got this in an email 2 days after mine arrived after spending the full $180US :/ Big and comfortable, good price if you're interested in seeing what planar magnetic headphones are like.

Many headphone companies have tried their hand at planar magnetic drivers, but none have done it quite like HIFIMAN. The result of founder Dr. Fang’s PhD research at Columbia University, its driver technology has landed the company in TIME, Forbes, and CNET’s “The Audiophiliac,” and won it the CES Editors’ Choice Award. Now, that tech is available at an unheard-of price in the Massdrop x HIFIMAN HE4XX: a pair of high-efficiency, open-back planar magnetics that don’t need a fancy amp to sound amazing. Listen to them directly from your smartphone, laptop, or desktop computer, or add a headphone amp to take them to the next level. The sound is smooth, engaging, and even across the frequency range, with airy, sparkly highs and the planar bass slam that HIFIMAN is known for.

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  • jasswolf on 18/10/2019 - 19:02
    +1

    New users can get $20 off their order when they sign up (the $10 referral credit doesn't stack, but will be on the account as well):

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/489107

    • Jasonissm on 18/10/2019 - 21:23
      +1

      Yep, this pushed me over the edge $110 USD is pretty good!

  • SuBw00FeR on 18/10/2019 - 19:03

    I've had these for a while now they're great, selling mine off though since I'm upgrading.

    • ttkc on 18/10/2019 - 19:08

      Which one to upgrade to?

      • SuBw00FeR on 18/10/2019 - 19:12
        +1

        Might not be an upgrade as such, but I got a pair of Logitech Pro X's really cheap, I needed the mic and no space for a proper mic

        • congo on 18/10/2019 - 22:31

          Going from a HiFIMAN to Logitech?
          These Logitech must be really good?

          • SuBw00FeR on 18/10/2019 - 22:36

            @congo: They should be good enough, I need the mic more than better quality sound.

            • jonod on 19/10/2019 - 10:21
              +1

              @SuBw00FeR: Have you heard of modmic?

              • SuBw00FeR on 19/10/2019 - 10:56

                @jonod: I have, I kinda just forgot about the modmic though haha. I like trying different headphones anyways, it's all good :) if anything I sell my Logitechs off, and buy a modmic, not a big deal :)

          • xrailgun on 19/10/2019 - 13:58

            @congo: logitech headphones from the g633 era and beyond with the gimmicky sounding 'pro-g' drivers are legitimately very good. give them a try at a shop with demo units if you can.

  • SKobb on 18/10/2019 - 19:12

    It has been a while since I've been in the headphone game, but I believe this is basically where you should start for a decent set of headphones. Easy to drive, sound great, have a good soundstage, aren't marked up 2x because "noise cancelling, wireless, wow".

    • Jasonissm on 20/10/2019 - 00:27

      Easy to drive? These really benefit greatly from a better amp, a lot of the weaker/cheaper amps won't be good. Also noise cancelling and wireless are actually useful features and shouldn't be compared at all? You can't really take these on the train or plane or on the go, these would really benefit from another pair of headphones to complement them for on the go use.

  • AFAR85 on 18/10/2019 - 19:21

    Hmmm these or the Philips X2HRs on Amazon for general desktop use?

    • Mr Mrrtn on 18/10/2019 - 20:46
      +1

      Personally i prefer the sound of the fidelio's much better, much wider soundstage and deeper bass. Also easier to drive, the Hifimans really only come into their own if you have a decent amp powering them, also swapping the cable for higher quality helps.
      Comfort wise, the fidelio's are on the heavier side, but build quality is superior. For long period of wear id consider the AKG's as one of the most comfy headphones, huge earpads that breathe well. Sennheisers 6xx also very light weight and comfy, so are Audio Technica's but sound quality is generally considered to be somewhat inferior to above

  • Axelstrife on 18/10/2019 - 19:24

    Are these any better than my HD6XX?

    • giventofly on 18/10/2019 - 19:25

      Lots of complaints about build quality. So tempted though.

      • psyren89 on 18/10/2019 - 19:50

        Build quality on these or the 6XXs?

        • giventofly on 18/10/2019 - 19:57

          Apologies, the HiFIMAN.

          My 6XX have been superb on all fronts

    • Mr Mrrtn on 18/10/2019 - 20:50

      no
      but opinions vary
      a mate of mine swears his HE400 are the bees knees, albeit with focus-pads and custom silver-stranded cable and decent amp

    • Bombdigidy on 18/10/2019 - 21:27

      Having owned both, the HE4XX sounds more lively better suited for music like rock, and electronic music. The soundstage is really small, sometimes feels non existent depending on the quality and mixing of the source.

      The HD650 has a large soundstage and cleaner sound for picking out details in movies and games, also good with more natural sounding music like classical. Rock and electronic music there's less punchiness and range in the sounds, so music can sound flat even after messing a bit with the EQ.

      For myself can't really compare the 2 or choose 1 over the other for all purposes, ended up using the he4xx for music and 650 for games and movies. Right now though I'm just using the HE400 through a usb dac since they need more power to get the same amount of volume compared to the 650's since I like to use my 650's with a tube amp and the room gets too hot using it in summer.

      • LordNoon6 on 19/10/2019 - 01:51

        The 650/6xx soundstage is small. Hard to believe the 4xx has even smaller soundstage. I've just ordered a pair so I'll see for myself soon enough lol

        • Bombdigidy on 19/10/2019 - 16:28

          Was meant to type larger, but fingers don't know the difference. but honestly the 650 has a big enough sound stage to decern whether the sound is coming from the front or back at least. the 4xx I find it quite hard to tell front to back sound when gaming, even with atmos turned on.

    • bruc3 on 18/10/2019 - 23:50
      -1

      HD6XX is the best headphones in the whole World, so no.

      • Jasonissm on 20/10/2019 - 00:28

        ??? Not close.

  • ethan961 on 18/10/2019 - 19:38
    +1

    Material says they "don't need an amp to sound fantastic" but I'd have to disagree - these are much better amped and I don't really enjoy them unamped. Unamped especially I prefer the older HE400.
    They're still great headphones, I just think an amp is something that should be considered more than the material would suggest.

    • Jasonissm on 18/10/2019 - 21:24

      Have one of the O2 amps from Massdrop, hope it's powerful enough.

  • mansunz on 18/10/2019 - 20:37

    How does this sound in comparison to a HE400i?

    • Mr Mrrtn on 18/10/2019 - 20:50

      HE4XX are the Massdrop version of HE400i's so about the same

  • thebadmachine on 18/10/2019 - 20:54
    +3

    I always look forward to deals on products like this, good price but while the description may be quite convincing, HIFIMAN has quite a track-record of poor quality in build & materials.

    If anyone with experience would like to share any quality improvements on the ‘DROP’ model I am all ears.
    But as it stands I will have to turn down HIFIMAN products, especially if it is from overseas.

    To OP, I appreciate you posting though, keep posting good deals on these kinds of products even if there is a lack of up-votes.

    • jasswolf on 18/10/2019 - 22:31

      The HeadFi thread on them seems pretty comprehensive, including HiFiMAN's support team dropping in to assist with out-of-warranty repair tips.

      • thebadmachine on 19/10/2019 - 00:31
        +1

        Yeah just had a read. The answer on quality still seems to be open.

        Just to be clear I will turn them down when from overseas, and even if they were on sale locally, I will look at something else.
        I treat my equipment very gently, but I always calculate price over product life (e.g. $XXX per annum) so I am interested in that which lasts long-term.

  • The Magic Pudding on 18/10/2019 - 23:17

    "The sound is smooth, engaging, and even across the frequency range, with airy, sparkly highs and the planar bass slam that HIFIMAN is known for."
    Both smooth and slamming, even across the frequency range yet the bass slam, quite the achievement.

  • lostn on 19/10/2019 - 00:09

    Does Massdrop charge GST for low value imports?

  • usbc activist on 19/10/2019 - 05:21
    +1

    Pathetic build quality. The screws on one of the drivers connected to the holders keep coming off every few days. You can easily feel they are badly made. And yhe sound to say frankly is meh.

  • trollee on 19/10/2019 - 08:12

    How are these for gaming? I already have an external mic but mainly play fps games like pubg.
    and how are they with a LG V30+ quad DAC?

  • Gunnar on 19/10/2019 - 10:02

    These are awesome headphones for music but as others have stated, they need an amp. They sound garbage straight from a device. Even a small one makes a world of a difference. I’ve got mine hooked up to a fiio when I can’t be bothered putting hem through a dedicated amp .

    They’re not exactly portable either, they’re the type of cans you need to sit down at a desk and listen to. I wouldn’t be using them for anything other than music either.

    Sounds like a damming recommendation but dam these are good for music for the price

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