HiFiMan HE-560 V4 Planar Magnetic Headphones

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11-20-2020 at 11:09 AM #3

I have an earlier generation of the 560 and love them

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11-20-2020 at 11:59 AM #5

Stack with Amex offer for another 25 off.

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11-20-2020 at 12:08 PM #6

I cant seem to find anything online reviewing these v4 editions. I'm guessing these are discontinued, am I wrong? I'm debating between these or the Sundaras. Anyone have input?

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11-20-2020 at 12:13 PM #7

Just a warning for any audiophile headphone novices who might be spotting this and wondering..... these are not plug-into-your-iphone headphones. They require an amplifier to be enjoyed.

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11-20-2020 at 12:28 PM #8

How are these compared X2HR and HD 600?

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11-20-2020 at 12:38 PM #9

Quote from macpro :

Just a warning for any audiophile headphone novices who might be spotting this and wondering..... these are not plug-into-your-iphone headphones. They require an amplifier to be enjoyed.

I think this model may be brand new, with a new headband as described in the OP. So theoretically same sound as past models, but with improved ergonomics and reliability. Really enticing me to take my first leap into planar magnetic phones...

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11-20-2020 at 12:46 PM #10

Quote from kmogilinedi :

How are these compared X2HR and HD 600?

Thee are way better than the X2HR. More clarity, more definition. The HE560 has bass, but not the bass that the X2HR at least thats what I remember from my X2HR. However the bass on the HE560 is fast and more define than on the X2HR. I don't think these are better than the HD600. I do like the HD600, but I will prefer the HE560. The HE560 again is faster (planar) than the HD600 and it has more bass. The HE560 has incredible soundstage. I find the HE560 to be a more versatile headphone than those you mentioned. Its very similar to the Sundara, I find the sundara more smooth on the treble, but I havent heard this V4 of the HE560, it might be better than the original version I had.

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11-20-2020 at 12:57 PM #11

Why not Sundara? Youtube reviews seem more preferring Sundara than the previous versions of
HE560

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11-20-2020 at 01:05 PM #12

Remember to use a credit card with extended warranty with Hifiman's or buy extended warranty. Build or QC issues.

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11-20-2020 at 01:16 PM #13

How does this compare to Sundara ?

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11-20-2020 at 01:18 PM #14

Damn, I got some M1060Cs I modded earlier in the year. I've used the original of these and they sound amazing.

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11-20-2020 at 01:40 PM #15

Quote from artifiz :

Thee are way better than the X2HR. More clarity, more definition. The HE560 has bass, but not the bass that the X2HR at least thats what I remember from my X2HR. However the bass on the HE560 is fast and more define than on the X2HR. I don't think these are better than the HD600. I do like the HD600, but I will prefer the HE560. The HE560 again is faster (planar) than the HD600 and it has more bass. The HE560 has incredible soundstage. I find the HE560 to be a more versatile headphone than those you mentioned. Its very similar to the Sundara, I find the sundara more smooth on the treble, but I havent heard this V4 of the HE560, it might be better than the original version I had.

Thanks bud! I understand. I am little skeptical about V4 to pull the trigger. I don't find these on HiFiMan online portal also.

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