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Massdrop x Hifiman edition xx
Then go for XX 🙂 as from what you said they will suit you better- Ithilstone
- Post #463
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Massdrop x Hifiman edition xx
XS is stealth and easier to drive - sound wise is rather flavour difference rather that superiority (from good source being able to power XX) of one over the other ( and here your taste is your judge) In my opinion comfort is on XS side also is XS coming with original proof of purchase? ( if...- Ithilstone
- Post #461
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman HE-400SE Stealth Magnets (International Edition) Impression
It was quite opposite for me - I found them thin and harsh for the first 30min or so. After that It become smoother and fuller ( I had 3 songs on repeat and listened for 30 sec. at the time every 5 min ) Planar bass is about clarity and speed - It can be very powerful but only if it is on the...- Ithilstone
- Post #15
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman HE-400SE Stealth Magnets (International Edition) Impression
Depends on what you will be using it with - if mostly phone or small dap then definitely go for 400i - you will only get benefit of 2 sided magnets if you will be using powerful DAP or desktop amp and then I would go for 400se - those scale up nicely with better amps and unfortunately are less...- Ithilstone
- Post #14
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman HE-400SE Stealth Magnets (International Edition) Impression
True that - do not currently have any Sennheiser's and never owned ( or heard ) HD560 - my limited experience with them was limited to HD 600, 650 and 800 fact that I do not own any of those tells something ;] Well I only own 3 dynamic HPs ;] Superlux HD681EVO - as it used to be one of the best...- Ithilstone
- Post #9
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman HE-400SE Stealth Magnets (International Edition) Impression
Full review is coming - so for now couple of thought. It is relatively hard to drive - what I mean is 400i 2020 can be powered by phone ( OnePlus 3T) it will not sound it best but it will be OK where 400se needs more juice - not even talking about loudness ( as loudness is distortion) up 80%...- Ithilstone
- Post #7
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman HE-400SE Stealth Magnets (International Edition) Impression
Still early days but I would say in quality more than in quantity.- Ithilstone
- Post #6
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman HE-400SE Stealth Magnets (International Edition) Impression
Well I guess some will have to wait for their local distributor to stock them.- Ithilstone
- Post #5
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman HE-400SE Stealth Magnets (International Edition) Impression
So just received those (Thank you Hifiman): It is international version - So comes with stealth magnets technology - There is another version for Chinese market - confusingly under the same name... but with "normal magnets" Also some claim that magnets are only one-sided but reports are...- Ithilstone
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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HIFIMAN HE-R10P Loaner Tour
Is the tour still going?- Ithilstone
- Post #143
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Earbuds Round-Up
Well took me a long time ;] but finally ordered 64 ohm version For bassier stuff I have VE ZEN Omega - and do not use them that often... ;] - we will see if I like that 64 ohm driver - I will just drop it inside K's housing as is and see a bit of mix tuning as K's is using some kind of...- Ithilstone
- Post #52,428
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Earbuds Round-Up
Loudness is a factor of distortion not power, so no one should listen too "loud". A half watt radio may be 'too loud' at 70db A biamped 80w system may not be at all 'loud' at 85db- Ithilstone
- Post #51,231
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Earbuds Round-Up
Thank you! I believe I have older version with silver cable (no Mic) they came broken - from left channel only I like what I hear but really it is hard to evaluate;] Will read up more and pick one of the 2 you suggested p/s it is funny but just from pictures I picked those same drivers and...- Ithilstone
- Post #51,200
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Earbuds Round-Up
Hi there - hope you don't mind me asking where did you sourced those drivers? I have Ksearphone bell-lb where one side failed - as there is no chance to source original drivers I am thinking of transplant, to resurrect Ksearphone bells in different form. Or any other suggestions for pair of...- Ithilstone
- Post #51,191
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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HIFIMAN HE-R10P Loaner Tour
I would love to be a part of this tour! Location: UK- Ithilstone
- Post #11
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals