The comeback of a Classic, the HiFiMAN HE-400i ver. 2020

What's new in Ver. 2020?

Thanks to its newly designed adjustable lightweight headband, the HE-400i Ver. 2020 features cool and comfortable fit for hours of listening pleasure.

The headband may be new, but the drivers are the same the original HE-400i one of HiFiMAN Electronics most popular headphones. It will satisfy the most demanding music lovers, at home and in the studio.

Planar vs Electrostatic

Planar magnetic and electrostatic drivers are similar in regards to low distortion and high signal input.

Compared to the electrostatic driver, the planar magnetic technology uses a more massive diaphgram that is able to move very quickly in a coherent and uniform way.

The planar magnetic headphone gives excellent transient response and a sound quality almost equal to that of an electrostatic product.

Breakthrough Innovation

- Single-ended planar magnetic driver provides superior soundstage and spatial imaging

- The HE-400i is 30% lighter than other full-size planar magnetic designs for increades comfort

- Using single-ended drivers, He-400i delivers a lively soundstage and spatial imaging.

- Increased efficiency of 93dB allows it to be driven with a modest size amplifier or can even be used with a portable audio player or smartphone

The Look

- ABS plymer ear cups in a gloss charcoal finish give the HE-400i a striking contemporary look.

- Improved pressure pattern is designed to provide best-in-class comfort

- Specially designed beveled ear pads are made of pleather and velour, which provide both increased comfort and improved sound quality.

High Quality Sound

- Delivering better quality sound than other headphone types

- Massive diaphgram allows high signal input and flexible bass and treble

- Very fast response time due to the light weight diaphgra, design

- Evenly distributed magnetic force for low distortion and reproduction of live sound

Specifications

Frequency Response: : 20Hz-35KHz
Sensitivity : 93dB
Impedance : 35 Ohms
Weight : 370g
Cable Length : 1.5m
Plug : 3.5mm/6.35mm

HiFiMAN at a glance

Founded by Dr. Fang Bian in 2007, HiFiMAN is widely regarded as one of the leading manufacturers of high performance headphones and portable audio products. HiFiMAN is especially known for its critically-acclaimed Planar-Magnetic headphones that feature state-of-the-art driver technology. The company also designs and manufactures best-in-class dynamic in-ear drivers which have also garnered awards and rave reviews. HiFiMAN also owns and operates Head-Direct, an online webstore featuring the finest headphones and portable audio players available today, including HiFiMAN products.

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