[fjrabon]

  That would definitely hit the spot haha.   Perhaps they'll try a 480J ? 

from things I've heard they seem to think their mid tier (400s, 400i, 560) is as full as it can be right now, and that if they add anything to it, it would just dilute sales from those three models.  It's why we've recently seen them focus on the extreme high end (shangri-la) and low end (HE350 and RE00).  

 

[thatonenoob]

 
from things I've heard they seem to think their mid tier (400s, 400i, 560) is as full as it can be right now, and that if they add anything to it, it would just dilute sales from those three models.  It's why we've recently seen them focus on the extreme high end (shangri-la) and low end (HE350 and RE00).  

Well I did mean it more as a joke haha.  But yes I do see where you are coming from.  Could always hope for a revoicing I suppose.

 

[James Myers]

So whats the cheapest cable around the the he400i?  One of the 2.5mm connectors got all jacked up on mine, not really sure how.  Im thinking this:
 
https://www.oppodigital.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DHC18

 

[HungryPanda]

  So whats the cheapest cable around the the he400i?  One of the 2.5mm connectors got all jacked up on mine, not really sure how.  Im thinking this:
 
https://www.oppodigital.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DHC18

That looks like the plugs are 2-pole whereas the He-400i one are 3-pole

 

[DavidA]

  So whats the cheapest cable around the the he400i?  One of the 2.5mm connectors got all jacked up on mine, not really sure how.  Im thinking this:
 
https://www.oppodigital.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DHC18

 

 
That looks like the plugs are 2-pole whereas the He-400i one are 3-pole

The cable will work, you can also use HD-700 cales

 

[NaiveSound]

I'm. Also interested in some after marker cables... Nothing crazy but th stock ones look soooo cheap and worthless....

What mods should I do... What can I do to make this headphones even better

 

[prot]

Amazon just delivered my HE400i's, they are very nice looking. Now for some burn in time.

A quick question for anyone who bought a new 400i recently. My pair had a very strong chemical/petroleum smell when it arrived .. it went away after 2-3 days outside but was quite annoying at first.
Did hfman fix that issue?

 

[DavidA]

I'm. Also interested in some after marker cables... Nothing crazy but th stock ones look soooo cheap and worthless....

What mods should I do... What can I do to make this headphones even better

Try ebay seller Venus Audio, decent cables at a great price.
 
As for mods, many do the grill mod but on the newer version without the back plate it might not be needed.  You can also try the sorbothane mod inside the cups.

 

[HungryPanda]

There was no chemical/petroleum smell from mine just the usual new plastic smell that most products seem to have

 

[psychopab]

Guys what amp/dac you suggest at the beginning of my journey with HE400i?
Headphones were not that cheap so can you recommend me something at a reasonable price ("starter packet")?
It would be nice if amp was with builtin dac.
 
Thanks in advance.

 

[RERO]

E10K

 

[Sonic Defender]

  Guys what amp/dac you suggest at the beginning of my journey with HE400i?
Headphones were not that cheap so can you recommend me something at a reasonable price ("starter packet")?
It would be nice if amp was with builtin dac.
 
Thanks in advance.

What is the range that you reasonably can/will spend? Do you want to stay under $100, under $200?

 

[Gavin C4]

If you are at the 200 dollar price range, the O2 amp/dac is a solid choice. Or Schiit Magni2+modi2 stack. 

 

[psychopab]

  What is the range that you reasonably can/will spend? Do you want to stay under $100, under $200?

 
~200$ (maybe ~250$, depends on whether it will be worth it)
 

  If you are at the 200 dollar price range, the O2 amp/dac is a solid choice. Or Schiit Magni2+modi2 stack. 

 
So my possibilities are:
O2 amp/dac
Schiit Magni2+modi2
 
What do you think about Aune X1S? Will it be better than above? 
And do you have good source for buying O2 combo?

 

[Gavin C4]

Source for buying the O2, you mean Amazon or buy directly from jdslabs?