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HiFiMAN HE-300 vs Ultimate Ears 9000

    HiFiMAN HE-300 Headphones
    HiFiMAN HE-300
      6.69 in
      7.48 in
      Ultimate Ears 9000 Headphones
      Ultimate Ears 9000
      Editiorial reviews
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      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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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      HiFiMAN HE-300HiFiMAN HE-300
      Ultimate Ears 9000Ultimate Ears 9000
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired & Wireless
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)noyes

      Design

      HiFiMAN HE-300HiFiMAN HE-300
      Ultimate Ears 9000Ultimate Ears 9000
      Acoustic designOpenClosed
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      CategoryAudiophileTravel and Commuting

      Dimensions

      HiFiMAN HE-300HiFiMAN HE-300
      Ultimate Ears 9000Ultimate Ears 9000
      Weight9.52 oz11.64 oz

      Sound

      HiFiMAN HE-300HiFiMAN HE-300
      Ultimate Ears 9000Ultimate Ears 9000
      Impedance50.0 Ω55.0 Ω
      Frequency range15 - 2200020 - 20000
      Diaphragm diameter1.96 in1.57 in
      Driver size1.97 in1.57 in

      Connectivity

      HiFiMAN HE-300HiFiMAN HE-300
      Ultimate Ears 9000Ultimate Ears 9000
      Cable length3.01.8
      Detachable cableyesyes

      Power

      HiFiMAN HE-300HiFiMAN HE-300
      Ultimate Ears 9000Ultimate Ears 9000
      Battery operatednoyes

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