HiFiMAN HE6se Full-Size Over Ear Planar Magnetic Audiophile Adjustable Headphones V2

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God certainly smiles fortune on me because I was lucky enough to fall first in the tour which happened at the same time as our local Carolina CanFest 7 audio meet in which Schiit was kind enough to send me their Ragnarok/Yggdrasil and Mjolnir 2/Gungnir MB to showcase, so I was able to provide the HE-6se with all the fuel it desired. It also reveals the source a lot, so an amplifier to match, and an amplifier that is as revealing is necessary for He6SE to be fully enjoyed. FR curves indicate that the HE6se V2's low end is tame and neutral, but the low end has quite a bit more slam, aggression, and presence than the Sundara and the Arya.

Traditionally, headphones strive to me easier and easier to power, and in some cases, can be driven quite efficiently through a cellular device. Now with HE6SE all those tests won't really be necessary, as they are a headphone made to be worn inside.In the end, HE6SE is made well, eats lots of power, is not the most comfortable out there, but will last a long time. Riccardo, let me first say that I love reading reviews and I find yours to be well-written and better than most. It is slightly lighter than Audeze headphones and slightly heavier than Focal headphones or HiFiMan’s own new line like the Ananda/Arya/HEXV2/HE1000. If you're curious, you can read part 1 here, where I talk about my first choice, the HIFIMAN Arya, and how it made me sad. But, you should keep in mind that it is a barebone flagship, not a barebone budget headphone, so you get a proper high-end headphone for 1800 USD.

I would like to say that first and foremost I am NOT an “audiophile” but rather an audio enthusiast. This more neutral and controlled yet very dynamic approach to the lows means the HE6SE are happy to play along with all genres. The HE1000se is brighter than the HE6SE, providing more detail, a nicer, and more interesting treble. The earpads appear to be quite close to those I found on my original HE-560: they are mounted on a plastic frame and have faux-leather inside and outside, with inside being perforated, while the head-facing side instead opts for an Alcantara-like material. This comes with all of music's ugly and beauty, but if you were into playing an instrument, you will love HE6SE, and it may rekindle your love for music.I still own a HE1000 V2, the Ananda and the Sundara, which I all got as an open box for little money.

HIFIMAN HE6SE vs Warwick Acoustics Sonoma Model One - You may start to wonder why the hecc did I add a comparison between a headphone that costs 1800 USD, or about 3000 USD as a package, with a setup that costs over 5800 USD. In terms of how easy to drive they are, HE6SE is harder to drive than LCD-MX4, and you can fully enjoy an MX4 to the maximum with a Chord Mojo, iBasso DX227, iBasso DX160, FiiO Q5S, and most portables, while for HE6SE, you need more power.The LCD-X has a thicker and richer midrange, which might be an advantage if that is something that you seek. Now, here's the fun part, Sonoma Model One is actually considerably lighter than HE6SE, being an electrostatic headphone. Since they have pretty much the same build quality as Sundara I can confirm that they survived the same tests.

The wall of sound, the crazy bass lines by Adam Duce, and the absolutely insane drums played by Dave McClain. It should be noted that I have absolutely no affiliation with HIFIMAN, I am not receiving any incentive for this review or to sweeten things out.I had the HEXV2 and the LCD2C around with the HE6SE, so I can only compare to these headphones with confidence. Well, good luck with your hearing: somehow it is able to withstand 110+ dB and yet it’s still able to hear the 0. These are my opinions, I respect if you feel differently, and maybe the measurements will asist you with that.