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HiFiMAN RE-400 vs Ultimate Ears 500

    HiFiMAN RE-400 Headphones
    HiFiMAN RE-400
      Ultimate Ears 500 Headphones
      Ultimate Ears 500
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      Editiorial reviews
      3
      3 editorial reviews
      If the $99 RE-400 earphones' design and performance were designed to please the audiophile cognoscenti, it looks like HiFiMan hit a bull's-eye.Read more
      The HiFiMan RE-400 should appeal to the casual listener better than the models it replaces while holding very close to the HiFiMan sound many—myself included—have come to love.Read more
      HiFiMAN RE-400 Waterline are $29 in-ear monitor earphones that deliver audio performance way beyond what could be expected from their budget price-tag.Read more
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      3
      3 editorial reviews
      This is the second time I’ve had the pleasure of tackling a pair of earbuds by Ultimate Ears, and while the first pair featured an experience driven byRead more
      The Ultimate Ears 500 differs both from UE’s lower-end dynamic-driver models and the old armature-based SuperFi line in offering a mildly v-shaped signature with impactful bass and sparkly treble.Read more
      With six included earpieces, Ultimate Ears' 500 headphones can be tailored for a snug fitRead more
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      User rating
      35
      4.2 out of 5
      35 user ratings
      5 stars
      		45 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
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      40
      4.3 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		47 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      HiFiMAN RE-400HiFiMAN RE-400
      Ultimate Ears 500Ultimate Ears 500
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Design

      HiFiMAN RE-400HiFiMAN RE-400
      Ultimate Ears 500Ultimate Ears 500
      Colour of productBlack,SilverBlack,Silver,Blue
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Attachment typeEar canalEar canal
      Noise isolatingyesyes

      Sound

      HiFiMAN RE-400HiFiMAN RE-400
      Ultimate Ears 500Ultimate Ears 500
      Impedance32.0 Ω16.0 Ω
      Frequency range15 - 2200020 - 20000

      Connectivity

      HiFiMAN RE-400HiFiMAN RE-400
      Ultimate Ears 500Ultimate Ears 500
      Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm

      Pros & Cons

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