Head-Direct HiFiMan HE-400i Planar Magnetic Headphones

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Pros:

Amazing texture representation throughout, Insanely detailed midrange, Bass is welltuned, Not bloated but prominent bass, Great highs, Good linearity throughout, Good cable
Very musical, Great resolution, Tank build quality

Cons:

Still somewhat pricey!
Needs more than an iPhone to drive good volume

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Last revision on August 27, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Amazing texture representation throughout, Insanely detailed midrange, Bass is welltuned, Not bloated but prominent bass, Great highs, Good linearity throughout, Good cable
Very musical, Great resolution, Tank build quality

Reviewers Didn't Like

Still somewhat pricey!
Needs more than an iPhone to drive good volume

Expert reviews and ratings

HiFiMAN is one of the few brands to push the envelope when it comes to the development of high-performance planar magnetic headphones. Today, we will take a good, hard look at the HE-400i. It, like the HE-400, is based on a planar magnetic driver. Like...

By techPowerUp! on March 06, 2015

The non-fatiguing sound of the HiFiMan HE-400i will have you falling in love with your music all over...

By soundandvision.com on February 25, 2015

If you've always wanted to own a pair of high-end "audiophile" headphones but can't quite justify dropping a grand on a pair, the superb sounding HiFiMan HE-400i is a good...

By CNET UK on February 12, 2015

The HE-400i sells for $499. The sound quality you get in return is impressive and Hifiman has really let the HE-400 evolve in an i(mproved) version that makes you forget about the HE-400 and maybe even the HE-500. You get all the benefits of the...

By Headfonia on January 06, 2015

new, beautifully executed HE-560 and placed them in a more affordable package. Costing $499, this entry-level headphone may seem anything but entry-level to most, but in the world of planar magnetic designs, this is a bargain. If you are looking for an...

By Home Theater HiFi on November 05, 2014