Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Sorry, this deal has expired. Get notified of deals like this in the future. Add Deal Alert for this Item
Frontpage

HiFiMan HE-560 V2 Planar Magnetic Headphones Expired

$300
$899.00
+ Free Shipping
+45 Deal Score
38,947 Views
Adorama has HiFiMan HE-560 V2 Planar Magnetic Over-Ear Headphones on sale for $299.99. Shipping is free. Thanks iconian

Adorama exclusive model (includes the following improvements):
  • Headband: This custom V2 model features the same headband found on the HiFiMan Sundara
  • New, exclusive V2 color scheme
  • Custom cables: includes a shorter 6ft cable with 1/4" plug and 6ft 4-pin XLR balanced cable
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
Deal Image
Visit Adorama

Original Post

Written by
Edited July 17, 2018 at 07:41 PM by
deal [adorama.com]

$300 + free s/h

Adorama exclusive model of HiFiman HE-560 V2 Headphones includes the following improvements:
  • Headband - V2 of this custom model includes the same headband as HiFiman Sundara
  • Unique Color - V2 on this custom model comes with a brand new color scheme (please refer to our pictures for the exact colors)
  • Custom cables - this custom model includes a shorter 6ft cable with 1/4" plug & 6ft 4-pin XLR balanced cable
Add Comment
Reply
in Headphones, Headsets & Earbuds (4) Get Adorama coupons
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.

Check Out Similar Headphones, Headsets & Earbuds Deals

View All
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic for Phone-Call and Alexa Voice Control, Black WH1000XM4 $198
7 11
SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro $34
1 2
Free Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds with Target Circle 360 $4.99
5 7
Dyson OnTrac Noise Canceling Headphones at Macy’s $259.99
3 3
Frontpage
Costco Wholesale
Bose Ultra Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds Plus $50 gift card to Apple or Google Store $230
$230
+ Free Shipping
25 23
Popular
ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless Gaming Earbuds $44.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime
11 9
Deal
Score +45
38,947 Views
$300
$899.00
Visit Adorama

158 Comments

View Forum Thread

Your comment cannot be blank.

Featured Comments

Interesting, I had one of the "bad batch" of HE-560s from Adorama a few months ago where the headband broke after a few weeks. Cool to see that they came out with a new revision with the metal headband and newer styling (no more fake wood grain).

Loved the sound of the HE-560 V1 but was let down by the build quality. In for a pair of the V2!
·

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Feb 2016
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 747 Posts
34 Reputation
Jhustine
07-21-2018 at 08:09 PM.
07-21-2018 at 08:09 PM.
is this a good upgrade from the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD6XX? I'm using the Mayflower ARC DAC/Amp
Reply
Joined Jan 2013
L3: Novice
> bubble2 147 Posts
52 Reputation
dontouch
07-22-2018 at 05:19 PM.
07-22-2018 at 05:19 PM.
Quote from jhustineprovido :
is this a good upgrade from the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD6XX? I'm using the Mayflower ARC DAC/Amp
Folks at the HiFi forum have received their V2 and are complaining that these don't sound same as the original HE-560. In fact, the sound signature has changed for the worse.
Reply
Joined Feb 2016
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 747 Posts
34 Reputation
Jhustine
07-22-2018 at 05:39 PM.
07-22-2018 at 05:39 PM.
Quote from dontouch :
Folks at the HiFi forum have received their V2 and are complaining that these don't sound same as the original HE-560. In fact, the sound signature has changed for the worse.

Thank god I almost bought this this morning
Reply
Joined Jun 2016
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 29 Posts
14 Reputation
antdroidx
07-22-2018 at 06:36 PM.
07-22-2018 at 06:36 PM.
Sounds like the headband suspension strap is too short. A head-fi user measured it to be 6.5 inches long. I measured my own HE560 and posted on there that it is 8 inches long. The same user also measured his Sundara and its also 8 inch long, so they seemed to be shipping it with defective headbands... maybe? I can't see why it would be designed for infants.

update: it's actually about 8.25 inches
Reply
Last edited by minotauri July 22, 2018 at 09:52 PM.
Joined Jun 2013
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 35 Posts
18 Reputation
ynato
07-22-2018 at 06:46 PM.
07-22-2018 at 06:46 PM.
Quote from minotauri :
Sounds like the headband suspension strap is too short. A head-fi user measured it to be 6.5 inches long. I measured my own HE560 and posted on there that it is 8 inches long. The same user also measured his Sundara and its also 8 inch long, so they seemed to be shipping it with defective headbands... maybe? I can't see why it would be designed for infants.
the v2 headband strap is about 8" from end to end. I just measured it.
Reply
Joined Sep 2011
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 26 Posts
14 Reputation
doomwaffle
07-22-2018 at 06:49 PM.
07-22-2018 at 06:49 PM.
Quote from ynato :
the v2 headband strap is about 8" from end to end. I just measured it.
I'm not being rude, but what was the exact measurement if you just measured it? "about" has some leeway whe it comes to an already small object.
Reply
Joined Sep 2011
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 26 Posts
14 Reputation
doomwaffle
07-22-2018 at 06:49 PM.
07-22-2018 at 06:49 PM.
Quote from dontouch :
Folks at the HiFi forum have received their V2 and are complaining that these don't sound same as the original HE-560. In fact, the sound signature has changed for the worse.
I'm interested to read up on this. Could you PM me a link?
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Jun 2013
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 35 Posts
18 Reputation
ynato
07-22-2018 at 06:53 PM.
07-22-2018 at 06:53 PM.
Quote from doomwaffle :
I'm not being rude, but what was the exact measurement if you just measured it? "about" has some leeway whe it comes to an already small object.
I used a ruler stick. I expanded the headband strap flat, and it measures to 8 1/4", so about 8".
Reply
Last edited by ynato July 22, 2018 at 06:57 PM.
Joined Aug 2011
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 91 Posts
106 Reputation
peekeesh
07-22-2018 at 08:30 PM.
07-22-2018 at 08:30 PM.
Quote from doomwaffle :
I'm interested to read up on this. Could you PM me a link?

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/h.../page-1323
Reply
Joined Aug 2011
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 91 Posts
106 Reputation
peekeesh
07-22-2018 at 08:57 PM.
07-22-2018 at 08:57 PM.
To those who got v2, how's the sound? Does it sound better than he400? I would think it is but i have no experience with planars so...

Also, I read the headfi thread and some seem dissatisfied with them saying it's nowhere near the sound of the v1 so they are returning them.

I bought a pair and expected to get them on tuesday. Im hoping it wont dissapoint. But if it does, ill return them and will get a he4xx and mod it.
Reply
Joined Jun 2016
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 29 Posts
14 Reputation
antdroidx
07-22-2018 at 09:45 PM.
07-22-2018 at 09:45 PM.
Quote from ynato :
the v2 headband strap is about 8" from end to end. I just measured it.
Interesting. Some people may be getting bad sets then.

I re-measured mine, its about 8.25 inch too

I go by "antdroid" on head-fi.
Reply
Last edited by minotauri July 22, 2018 at 09:51 PM.
Joined Sep 2011
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 26 Posts
14 Reputation
doomwaffle
07-23-2018 at 04:53 AM.
07-23-2018 at 04:53 AM.
There's too much negativity surrounding these headphones. I've cancelled before I had to pay return shipping & restocking fees. A big part in purchasing these was the comfort level, unfortunately these appear to be quite the opposite.
Reply
Joined Feb 2018
L1: Learner
> bubble2 24 Posts
10 Reputation
LovelyStranger709
07-23-2018 at 09:34 AM.
07-23-2018 at 09:34 AM.
Very comfortable during running and sporting activities
Reply
Joined Dec 2013
L6: Expert
> bubble2 1,756 Posts
157 Reputation
JeffJ9000
07-23-2018 at 09:44 AM.
07-23-2018 at 09:44 AM.
Quote from LovelyStranger709 :
Very comfortable during running and sporting activities
Including swimming?
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Dec 2013
L6: Expert
> bubble2 1,756 Posts
157 Reputation
JeffJ9000
07-23-2018 at 09:50 AM.
07-23-2018 at 09:50 AM.
Quote from Tekerugburn :
while better, it won't be night and day difference. Going from the he400i to he560 you would definitely be in realm of diminishing returns for your money.
Diminishing returns.... great point about every product. Would be interested to hear from those who have heard the 400i, 560 and Edition X. As someone who sees the value in getting these headphones for 1/2 off, is there enough of a jump from the 400i to the Edition X to justify the cost?
Reply
Page 9 of 11
Start the Conversation
 
Link Copied

The link has been copied to the clipboard.