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expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Apr 23, 2021
Apr 23, 2021 9:10 PM
HiFiMan HE-560 V4 Planar Magnetic Headphones
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The HE-560 has more bass than the Sundara, I personally like the HE-560 (both versions) better, but the Sundara has perhaps smoother mids, highs, and a bit more detail. The 560 is one of my all time favorite headphones.
The discount from $800 is a bit fake (cause only Adorama sells them and they are frequently sold for $280). Still at $250-$280 I think there are few or no headphones that sound as good.
They do sound better with a headphone amp, but I do not think it is an absolute necessity. There are a lot of cheap amps that work GREAT with it like the JDS Atom, Schiit Magni (both versions) and Monoprice Liquid Spark (all about $100). Some dongles that put out a lot of power into low ohm headphones like the E1DA 9038D and the bargan Tempotec Sonata HD Pro work great.
ADD: "Noticeable sound difference compared to Sony XM4?" - Yes, they are totally different. The XM4 is a closed cup headphone that blocks outside noise, the 560 is open back that lets all noise in and lets others hear your music. HE-560 is much more audiophile listening in a quiet space. The HE-560 is much less audiophile listening in an airplane or on a bus.
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Great reviews in the above link if you're on the fence
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I had issues with my headphones, and they replaced them no questions asked. Took about one week from time it left me till time they gave me new ones!
I had issues with my headphones, and they replaced them no questions asked. Took about one week from time it left me till time they gave me new ones!
https://slickdeals.net/f/14878243-hifiman-he-560-v4-planar-magnetic-headphone-269-free-shipping?src=Si
Great reviews in the above link if you're on the fence
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The HE-560 has more bass than the Sundara, I personally like the HE-560 (both versions) better, but the Sundara has perhaps smoother mids, highs, and a bit more detail. The 560 is one of my all time favorite headphones.
The discount from $800 is a bit fake (cause only Adorama sells them and they are frequently sold for $280). Still at $250-$280 I think there are few or no headphones that sound as good.
They do sound better with a headphone amp, but I do not think it is an absolute necessity. There are a lot of cheap amps that work GREAT with it like the JDS Atom, Schiit Magni (both versions) and Monoprice Liquid Spark (all about $100). Some dongles that put out a lot of power into low ohm headphones like the E1DA 9038D and the bargan Tempotec Sonata HD Pro work great.
ADD: "Noticeable sound difference compared to Sony XM4?" - Yes, they are totally different. The XM4 is a closed cup headphone that blocks outside noise, the 560 is open back that lets all noise in and lets others hear your music. HE-560 is much more audiophile listening in a quiet space. The HE-560 is much less audiophile listening in an airplane or on a bus.
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The HE-560 has more bass than the Sundara, I personally like the HE-560 (both versions) better, but the Sundara has perhaps smoother mids, highs, and a bit more detail. The 560 is one of my all time favorite headphones.
The discount from $800 is a bit fake (cause only Adorama sells them and they are frequently sold for $280). Still at $250-$280 I think there are few or no headphones that sound as good.
They do sound better with a headphone amp, but I do not think it is an absolute necessity. There are a lot of cheap amps that work GREAT with it like the JDS Atom, Schiit Magni (both versions) and Monoprice Liquid Spark (all about $100). Some dongles that put out a lot of power into low ohm headphones like the E1DA 9038D and the bargan Tempotec Sonata HD Pro work great.
ADD: "Noticeable sound difference compared to Sony XM4?" - Yes, they are totally different. The XM4 is a closed cup headphone that blocks outside noise, the 560 is open back that lets all noise in and lets others hear your music. HE-560 is much more audiophile listening in a quiet space. The HE-560 is much less audiophile listening in an airplane or on a bus.
Both are great headphones for money and for casual listening either is fine. But if I want to get completely lost in the music the only one I can do that with consistently is the 560s.
Both are great headphones for money and for casual listening either is fine. But if I want to get completely lost in the music the only one I can do that with consistently is the 560s.
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