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HiFiMAN HE-400S

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Detail and flow were excellent as well
  • of the HE-400S is quite good and both bass and treble fit in nicely with
  • grey plastic and metal combination looks flawless and everything arrived in perfect working order

Cons

  • large percentage of the diaphragm cannot be directly driven by those conductors
  • Vocals occasionally felt a bit lower in sensitivity than the rest of the track
  • our ears tended to get a bit hot under the padding

Key specs

  • 22 Ω
  • , 98 dB
  • 20, 35000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear

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HiFiMAN HE-400S - Pros & Cons

HiFiMAN HE-400S

Pros

  • Detail and flow were excellent as well
  • of the HE-400S is quite good and both bass and treble fit in nicely with
  • grey plastic and metal combination looks flawless and everything arrived in perfect working order
  • headphones are so clear
  • so spacious
  • quality is great and the sound probably best for the price
  • 400S really is easier to drive and it sounds darn good straight out of my phone
  • you it works pretty good with full sized headphones as well
  • enjoyable smooth mids
  • bloated
  • great clarity and soundstage

Cons

  • large percentage of the diaphragm cannot be directly driven by those conductors
  • Vocals occasionally felt a bit lower in sensitivity than the rest of the track
  • our ears tended to get a bit hot under the padding
  • headphones unsuitable for use while commuting or in an office
  • HE400S can be a bit hard on the side of your head
  • too are revolutionary for the price/performance
  • a little too much compression on the loud part of the song
  • cable quality and the company
  • s a portly square chunk of metal and plastic
  • your cable won t plop and fall out from just walking around
  • Terrible cable

HiFiMAN HE-400S - Technical Overview

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22 Ω
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350 g
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HiFiMAN HE-400S - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight12.35 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length1.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Silver
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialCopper
CategoryAudiophile
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Sound
Impedance22.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 98
Frequency range20 - 35000
Driver technology
  • Planar magnetic
  • Orthodynamic
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Power
Battery operatedno

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