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

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Imaging is very good: the whole space that goes from extreme right to extreme left (and vice-versa) is fully utilised, and instruments are placed there with accuracy and with precise locations. 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.

On a technical level, the HE6SE v2 are better than the Ananda: soundstage is slightly larger, imaging is better, instrument separation is better. Build quality is overall very good, the headband is metal with a leather comfort strap, the cups feel sturdy and HiFiMAN have now started using dual 3. I actually don’t remember what gain I was using, but I think it was the lowest one with the Topping DX7 set to DAC mode (so with max volume). About the HE6se v2, I drive them with the Schiit magnius and like it, though I could use a little more headroom as I am usually at 11-1ish listening volume.I would say that both sources have a similarly large soundstage, and if you're looking for a large stage both offer that, but then, if you wanted to focus the stage of He6SE, I found the pairing below, with TA-10 to do that. Tonality, "natural sound", and timbre—all intimately related—have always mattered a lot to me, and should matter to you, and while I do EQ a bit to fine tune my sound, it's very important that it remains very important for headphones to come out-of-the-box getting these characteristics about right. While not crazy high, together with low sensitivity it can be a problem for amplifiers that don’t offer large output voltages. It's neutral, and it engages you with a rich, grand atmosphere that sounds very clean and transparent. To start off with a disclaim, I have never been able to hold or see in person the original HE-6 so I am unable to provide any comparisons to the original and updated version both in terms of construction and sound.

They debuted in 2010 as one of the first models in HiFiMan’s offer and one of the first headphones of the revolution. The problem is that HiFiMAN decided to use the same shoddy headband as in its entry-level model, which is painfully inadequate, and complemented it with a horrible cable.I really do wonder if you listen at insanely high volume levels or if there is a problem with the Erish, if what you say about clipping is true.

You don’t need to get to 100 dB to appreciate this: just a bit over 75 dB you have plenty of volume and dynamics.One of the most expected and eagerly awaited reviews at Audiophile-Heaven, the article on HE6Se is live now! I own the AK Kann Max, but never found a clear statement elsewhere that the delivered power (up to 15 Vrms in balanced mode) would be enough. Overall, the package is limited in terms of accessories, and there is no practical carrying case included, but you can always grab one that is made for Ananda / Ananda Bluetooth, and have a solution to carry HE6SE. The Geshelli Erish probably has 1 W peak power output, which means it is able to provide that much power for an instant – think of transients such as a drumbeat as a valid example.