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American Audio HP 550 vs HiFiMAN HE-300

    American Audio HP 550 Headphones
    American Audio HP 550
      HiFiMAN HE-300 Headphones
      HiFiMAN HE-300
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      Editiorial reviews
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      4 editorial reviews
      IT MAY BE ONLY 4 YEARS OLD, but the HiFiMan brand has had a major impact on the growing world of portable audiophilia. The new HE-300, which uses conventional dynamic drivers, is the company’s most affordable over-ear headphone yet. With its solid, mostly metal construction and audiophile-grade detachable cables, it sure doesn’t look like it costs $249. You even get an elegant hardshell case in the deal.Read more
      Hifiman HE-300: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' WebsiteRead more
      The HiFiMan HE-400i are great critical listening headphones that are not really suitable for any other use case. They're comfortable and deliver an excellent sou...Read more
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      User rating
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      4.4 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
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      3 stars
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      4.2 out of 5
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      American Audio HP 550American Audio HP 550
      HiFiMAN HE-300HiFiMAN HE-300
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOn-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

      Design

      American Audio HP 550American Audio HP 550
      HiFiMAN HE-300HiFiMAN HE-300
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Green
      • Black,Multicolour
      • Black,Red
      • White
      		Black,Silver
      Acoustic designClosedOpen
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      CategoryDJAudiophile

      Dimensions

      American Audio HP 550American Audio HP 550
      HiFiMAN HE-300HiFiMAN HE-300
      Weight16.0 oz9.52 oz

      Sound

      American Audio HP 550American Audio HP 550
      HiFiMAN HE-300HiFiMAN HE-300
      Impedance64.0 Ω50.0 Ω
      Frequency range5 - 3000015 - 22000
      Diaphragm diameter2.2 in1.96 in
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size2.24 in1.97 in
      Maximum input power3500.0 mW30.0 mW

      Connectivity

      American Audio HP 550American Audio HP 550
      HiFiMAN HE-300HiFiMAN HE-300
      Cable length43.0

      Power

      American Audio HP 550American Audio HP 550
      HiFiMAN HE-300HiFiMAN HE-300
      Battery operatednono

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