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    Consensus on the best mid-fi Hifiman to get these days?

    Consensus on the best mid-fi Hifiman to get these days? I don't want to go over $200, and I prefer a neutral sound. Amp will be JDS Labs Atom. I want something that competes with the Senn HD-600. Thank y'all!
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    Suggestion for headphones for Schiit Modi 3+ and Magni Heresy

    Hello everyone! I am a complete beginner on this audiophile journey, so any help for this newbie would be greatly appreciated!. I am a huge fan of the Beatles and classic rock music. To get the best sound of the music I love, I started to find a good (headphones + DAC + amp) setup that I would...
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    Hifiman he1000se sounds terrible! Now I know why there is so much fuzz about frequency responce.

    I think I luckily owned a well tuned headphone for a long time so I never saw frequency response as a big issue. Always wondered why everyone is so obsessed with frequency response in their headphone reviews and recommendations. Until I tried on Hifiman he 1000se. This Hifiman headphone is a...
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    Help with my setup! Hifiman He-400

    I have a pc with an MPK 249 and Hifiman He-400’s. The hifimans are the originals not the newer editions. My sound just isn’t that impressive with them and I’ve read that I may need a Dac and Amplifier or combination with them. I am very confused on which route to take and what would give me the...
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    Roon EQ with Amazon Music HD

    Roon EQ with Amazon Music HD? I gather that Roon and Amazon Music HD will not work together. I have a Hifiman HE400i on the way, and according to Amir, it isn't recommended unless you can EQ. I have to use Amazon Music HD, so now I'm wondering what to do. I want to use Amir's exact EQ...
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    SOLD: [EU/DE] Hifiman Sundara - Like new - 280€ shipped

    Hi there. Selling the pictured headphones. Last week I bought these Sundara and a pair of Ananda as "open box" to try out. Due to personal preferences (mostly fit) I decided to keep the Ananda and sell the Sundara. They're like new, came actually sealed from the factory. I used them probably...
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    Upgrade from a Philips Fidelio x1s Headphone to...?

    Hi guys I own a Philips Fidelio x1s. Which upgrade would be interesting in the price range up to $ 500 Would these be good options? Massdrop HD58X Massdrop HD6xx Hifiman HE400
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    Topping DX3 Pro or FiiO K5 Pro for my Hifiman Sundaras

    Hello and happy new year! I've got a pair of Sundaras past week and love them. Now i'm using them with Focusrite 2i4. I can't get to decent listening levels without distortion. I prefer DAC + AMP for convenience. These to (topping and FiiO) are my winners for now. I wan't to stay in this price...
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    Distortion in Hifiman Sundara, not enough amp or driver issue?

    Hello. I'm having an issue with some brand new Hifiman Sundaras. I'm noticiong some distortion in the bass region. Using this tester , starting at 0:40 seconds, i hear some distortion along with the bass sine wave. Testing with a Focusrite 2i4 at max volume, but with YouTube at 45% i dont hear...
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    [owners thread] HIFIMAN HE400i headphones (v. 2016)

    Starting a thread -- separate from the measurement thread -- for HIFIMAN HE400i headphone owners. (This is specifically for the 2016 version, not the 2020 version.) Some reference info below ... Specs source: DIY-Audio-Heaven Driver type: orthodynamic Headphone connector: 2.5mm TRS (marked L...
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    TYGR 300R vs HE400i 2020

    Hi everyone. I want to upgrade to a newer pair of headphones, but am quite indecisive on which one to buy. After using HyperX Clouds for a long while, a friend of mine gifted me his AD500x. Even tho they have pleased me quite well for a year now, I am itching for an upgrade/different headphone...
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    Amp/DAC suggestions needed for Hifiman Arya

    Currently running a JDS Atom + Topping E30. Though I’m well into the territory of diminishing returns/$, I’m hoping for some suggestions - Is there anything to gain from a hardware change with these headphones? E.g. would a THX / other balanced amp cause these cans to become overly...
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    Hifiman HE1000-SE $2400

    Hifiman HE1000 SE available at Reverb $2400 New to the HE1000se are neodymium magnets that increase efficiency and lower distortion for true purity of sound. Neodymium, widely recognized for providing incomparable magnetic strength in a compact size, providing a consistently exceptional output...
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    My Arya's Broke

    The left cup went out on my Arya. I didn't drop it or anything, it just went out while I was watching youtube. I bought it second hand from a dude but the original purchase happened under 9 months ago so I am not sure if they will help me or not. I am going to bet not, but I wanted to see if...
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    AMP and DAC for Hifiman Ananda

    Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and first of all I would like to thank Amirm and all forum members for the many measurements and discussions I have read in the last 3-4 weeks since I got to know the forum. I came to the forum because I am just saying goodbye to my hifi system and switching...
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    Matching headphone impedance against OEM specs

    So I use http:// www. digizoid. com/ power .php to calculate the mW needed to power headphones. My HiFiMan HE400i impedance is 35ohms and my bayerdynamics custom studios are 80ohms. Most manufacturer specs state for 16/32/300 ohms like for example: - My fiio k3 specs on unbalanced output...
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    Hifiman Ananda Headphones $499 - Sold

    Hifiman Ananda Very clean CASE + 2 Hifiman Std Cables Very low listening time. Purchased Jan 2020 Price: $499 Currency: USD Ships to US, Canada, & UK Link to buy them on Reverb.com https://reverb.com/item/32803025-hifiman-ananda
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    -SOLD- Hifiman Ananda

    Selling my Hifiman Ananda. They are in great condition and come with a 2.5mm balanced cable that will be included, of course it comes with the stock accessories, cables and box. Everything well cared for. No scratches/blemishes. Price: €xxx SOLD ON HEAD-FI
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    Interviewed Jason Lord from Source AV

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    Hifiman HE-6 + Sonos Amp

    I have a pair of HE-6 headphones, they're notoriously insensitive (83.5db). Many users drive their HE-6's with a speaker amp. Hifiman even sell an adapter for this explicit purpose here: http://hifiman.com/products/detail/84 Unfortunately my gigantic circa 90s Yamaha amp finally bit the dust...
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