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HiFiMAN HE-4

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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • voicing just works and the overall sound is clear and enjoyable
  • The mids are absolutely stunning as well
  • Sweeter sound

Cons

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  • this thin
  • horribly coiled wire

Key specs

  • 38 Ω
  • , 86 dB
  • 10, 60000 Hz
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear

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HiFiMAN HE-4 - Pros & Cons

HiFiMAN HE-4

Pros

  • voicing just works and the overall sound is clear and enjoyable
  • The mids are absolutely stunning as well
  • Sweeter sound
  • warmer
  • better mid clarity
  • wonderful planar bass and soundstage on these is amazing
  • smoother
  • more refined
  • and scales up
  • The orchestra sounded perfectly natural with no hardness or glare
  • The layering is very nice as expected from a planar

Cons

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  • this thin
  • horribly coiled wire
  • Poor (headless panther)
  • bass response is slightly rolled off below 50hz
  • slight bass roll off and the issues in the mids
  • weak Dynamics and Seed
  • blunt at all and doesn't sound dull
  • does sound a little off
  • The ear cups are not as large as the Edition X
  • They will not block the office chatter and also leak a lot

HiFiMAN HE-4 - Technical Overview

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38 Ω
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350 g
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HiFiMAN HE-4 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
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Dimensions
Weight12.35 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length3
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialPlastic
CategoryAudiophile
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Sound
Impedance38.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 86
Frequency range10 - 60000

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