Hifiman HE-4 - midfi ortho!

[marcusd]

Guys just got a heads up on a new Hifiman HE series, the 4 series and retails for $499 - now within touching distance for most 


HE-4 is the single end version of HE-5LE: very similar sound signature. The HE-4 only has 50% of the magnet in HE-5LE, it is much lighter (350g).




Spec

Freqency Response: 10 to 60 KHz
Impedence: 38 Ohm
Efficiency: 86 DB
Weight: 350 g
Accessories
Headphone cable (OFC) with 6.5 mm plug. Length 3 m / 10 ft
Balanced Portable headphone cable with 3.5 mm 4-pin plug. Length 1.5 m / 5 ft
Earpad for backup *1

[2rooi123]

how does the he5 sound bro?

[marcusd]

the he-5 has been discontinued for the he5-le which I am told is brighter than an lcd-2 but $200 cheaper. I would place the he6 in the same category as the lcd-2 and hd800 but according to headfonia the he5-le gives the hd800 a run for its money.

headfonia has good comparo's on the hifiman range.

[Racio]

It looks quite similar to the HE-5LE, even in size. Would it be safe to say they share the same headphone shell?

[2rooi123]

having a hard time choosing this or q701 lol

[marcusd]

It looks quite similar to the HE-5LE, even in size. Would it be safe to say they share the same headphone shell?

its a solid bet that its the exact same except weaker magnets or smaller magnets. sq wise I am research headfi thread right now.

[Racio]

^@2Roo: Take another one for the team bro! That Quincy trademark is way over rated anyways, they're merely the same ole' 701 with neon green paint splashes.

[marcusd]

having a hard time choosing this or q701 lol

yeah your gonna have to get this lol.. still have half an eye on the he6, deadline to order is January 15th at introductory price and free shipping hehe... i wonder how busy they are in Irvine, CA

[2rooi123]

^@2Roo: Take another one for the team bro! That Quincy trademark is way over rated anyways, they're merely the same ole' 701 with neon green paint splashes.

well i heard that there were some sonic tweaks and changes that are noticeable compared to k701/k702. anyway i might get it once you get the victors 

[2rooi123]

yeah your gonna have to get this lol.. still have half an eye on the he6, deadline to order is January 15th at introductory price and free shipping hehe... i wonder how busy they are in Irvine, CA

problem is. just for a little more and i can get the 5le. a little bit more and you get the he6. man i hate this hobby

[Racio]

@Marcus: Same shell huh? Hmmm... I wonder what the current HE-5LE and HE-6 owners' thoughts about that. I also wonder if Sennheiser would follow suit and stuff their HD800 shells with PX100 II drivers and sell 'em for half price as well. I for one am hoping this would catch on!

[Azathoth]

Those look like velour earpads, nice. Still orthos I assume?

[marcusd]

Those look like velour earpads, nice. Still orthos I assume?

yup but with 50% less magnets than their he5-le - still this is the first midfi one i have ever seen beyond the starter fostex range.

[Racio]

^Well, technically, the HE-5LE are their Mid-Fi level, those HE-4 are somewhat their entry level, an intro or glimpse into their world of orthos, so to speak. :-)

[marcusd]

^Well, technically, the HE-5LE are their Mid-Fi level, those HE-4 are somewhat their entry level, an intro or glimpse into their world of orthos, so to speak. :-)

its actually a bit of a squeeze if you ask me, $500 for the 4, $700 for the 5 and $1k for the 6... most midfi starts about 250 upwards in the dynamics - entry would be fostex t50rp surely?

anyhow more range, more choice is a good thing.