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Drop + HIFIMAN HE4XX Planar Magnetic Headphones
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An excellent review of a great product
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3/1/2022
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Manufacturer details
Features
Specifications
- Drivers: Planar Magnetic Drivers
- Colorway: Exclusive Midnight-Blue
- Finish: Soft-Touch Matte
- Headband: Spring Steel with Hand-Stitched Protein Leather
- Earpads: Focus-A Hybrid Ear Pads
- Adjustments: Adjustable Sliders; Steel Gimbals with Black Oxide Finish; Allen Screws
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 35 kHz
- Sensitivity: 93 dB
- Impedance: 35 Ω
- Cable: 1.5 m (4.9 ft), Removable
- Plug: 6.35 mm (¼″)
- Weight: 370 g (13.1 oz)
- Included: 6.35 mm (¼″) to 3.5 mm (⅛″) Adapter; Manufacturer’s 1-Year Warranty
Description
Many headphone companies have tried their hand at planar magnetic drivers, but none have done it quite like HIFIMAN. The result of founder Dr. Fang's PhD research at Columbia University, its driver technology has landed the company in TIME, Forbes, and CNET's "The Audiophiliac," and won it the CES Editors' Choice Award. Now, that tech is available at an unheard-of price in the Drop + HIFIMAN HE4XX: a pair of high-efficiency, open-back planar magnetics that don't need a fancy amp to sound amazing. Listen to them directly from your smartphone, laptop, or desktop computer, or add a headphone amp to take them to the next level. The sound is smooth, engaging, and even across the frequency range, with airy, sparkly highs and the planar bass slam that HIFIMAN is known for.
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- Positioning: The entry-level headphone designed for affordability and portability.
- Description: Offers a balanced sound with a design focused on basic dynamic drivers and ease of use, making it well-suited for everyday listening in smaller spaces. Compared to the more premium options in the lineup, it provides fewer advanced features and lower build sophistication, appealing to budget-minded users with basic functionality requirements.
DROP + MrSpeakers Ether CX Closed Headphones
- Positioning: A mid-range closed headphone aimed at balancing planarmagnetic performance with cost efficiency.
- Description: Delivers a refined tonal balance through its V-Planar driver design and a smoother bass-to-midrange transition, setting it apart from typical dynamic driver designs. Compared to other models like the Aeon series, it offers a unique closed design that favors controlled listening settings and moderate build enhancements.
DROP + Dan Clark Audio Aeon Closed-X Headphones
- Positioning: A mid-range closed headphone that emphasizes improved tuning and comfort for detailed midrange performance.
- Description: Uses Dan Clark Audio's custom driver technology for a vibrant and natural sound without the extreme emphasis on any frequency band. When compared to the Ether CX, it offers a slightly enhanced build quality and tuning that benefits users looking for better day-to-day acoustics in typical indoor conditions.
Massdrop x Meze 99 Noir Closed Back Headphones
- Positioning: An upscale closed headphone that combines affordable high-end design with premium material quality.
- Description: Features a well-controlled closed-back design that delivers a more engaging and cleaner tuning with improved material finishes, making it stand out in terms of build and aesthetics. Compared to the other closed options, it provides a slightly larger soundstage and higher structural quality.
DROP + Dan Clark Audio Aeon Open-X
- Positioning: A high-end open-back headphone engineered for superior soundstage expansion and detailed performance.
- Description: Uses custom V-Planar drivers and an open-back design to achieve airy and detailed acoustics that enhance resolution and imaging. Compared with the closed models in the lineup, it offers a wider soundstage and improved dynamism.
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