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Jul 12, 2021 6:11 PM

HiFiMan HE6 SE V2 Planar Magnetic Headphones

$649

$1,799

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Adorama has HiFiMan HE6 SE V2 Planar Magnetic Headphones for $649. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Frequency response 8Hz - 65KHz
  • Impedance 50 Ohms
  • Sensitivity 83.5dB
  • Weight 16.58 oz
Features:
  • HE6se Headphones
  • All New Hybrid Headband
  • Band Style: Overhead Band
  • Cup Style: Open-back
  • Earpiece Style: Over-Ear

Editor's Notes

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  • About this product:
    • This price matches our previous FP Deal from February.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Adorama's return policy can be found here.

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Update: This deal is still available.

Adorama has HiFiMan HE6 SE V2 Planar Magnetic Headphones for $649. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Slickdeals Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Frequency response 8Hz - 65KHz
  • Impedance 50 Ohms
  • Sensitivity 83.5dB
  • Weight 16.58 oz
Features:
  • HE6se Headphones
  • All New Hybrid Headband
  • Band Style: Overhead Band
  • Cup Style: Open-back
  • Earpiece Style: Over-Ear

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • This price matches our previous FP Deal from February.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Adorama's return policy can be found here.

Original Post

Written by iconian | Staff

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nahpungnome
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v1 headband felt flimsy, mine actually started to lose it's position for the right cup...it would just slide down. I sent mine in for warranty and they sent me a v2. The v2 headband is WAY sturdier and feels a lot better in terms of feel, but it doesn't have the comfort strap that the v1 has so it's a bit less comfortable. The v2 also sounds less harsh in the treble region where sibilance happens. Overall I think the v2 is better.
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LavenderDeer9985
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Just my 2c but I don't even think these were $1799 when they were released years ago. Looks like they probably jacked up the price for a "sale". You can get HiFiMan Ananda for roughly this same price.
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eeagle
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Sensitivity83.5dB .... definitely need to amp this one
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Jul 13, 2021 2:08 PM
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eeagleJul 13, 2021 2:08 PM
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Sensitivity83.5dB .... definitely need to amp this one
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Jul 13, 2021 2:16 PM
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Makaveli6103Jul 13, 2021 2:16 PM
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This is the V2 version FYI
Jul 13, 2021 2:36 PM
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hurkamur1Jul 13, 2021 2:36 PM
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Quote from Makaveli6103 View quoted comment :
This is the V2 version FYI
Is that good or bad?
Jul 13, 2021 3:16 PM
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Azrael201Jul 13, 2021 3:16 PM
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sonuvabiscuit i should've waited. Paid $700 and now it's regularly $650. Chase doesn't even do pricematch anymore.
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Jul 13, 2021 3:16 PM
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LavenderDeer9985Jul 13, 2021 3:16 PM
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Just my 2c but I don't even think these were $1799 when they were released years ago. Looks like they probably jacked up the price for a "sale". You can get HiFiMan Ananda for roughly this same price.
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Jul 13, 2021 3:20 PM
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nahpungnomeJul 13, 2021 3:20 PM
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Quote from hurkamur1 View quoted comment :
Is that good or bad?
v1 headband felt flimsy, mine actually started to lose it's position for the right cup...it would just slide down. I sent mine in for warranty and they sent me a v2. The v2 headband is WAY sturdier and feels a lot better in terms of feel, but it doesn't have the comfort strap that the v1 has so it's a bit less comfortable. The v2 also sounds less harsh in the treble region where sibilance happens. Overall I think the v2 is better.
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Jul 13, 2021 3:34 PM
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Azrael201Jul 13, 2021 3:34 PM
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I don't like the headband (i think technically this is like V4 of the headband) compared to my old HE560 V2 headband. That one was a little tight on the head but i have a big head, and this one is just like a heavy hot band on top of my head after a while

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Jul 13, 2021 3:42 PM
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nahpungnomeJul 13, 2021 3:42 PM
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Quote from Azrael201 View quoted comment :
I don't like the headband (i think technically this is like V4 of the headband) compared to my old HE560 V2 headband. That one was a little tight on the head but i have a big head, and this one is just like a heavy hot band on top of my head after a while
Yeah the lack of comfort strap definitely makes it less comfortable.
Jul 13, 2021 4:03 PM
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mehulj6163Jul 13, 2021 4:03 PM
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I've used this and it is really good if you have appropriate AMP and DAC to drive it.
Jul 13, 2021 4:58 PM
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Just noticed on site that it says:
Backordered. Expected to arrive by 08/15/2021

Still, that's not bad.
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Jul 13, 2021 6:07 PM
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junepyJul 13, 2021 6:07 PM
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Thanks! Have been waiting for it for a few months, just ordered one.
Jul 13, 2021 6:17 PM
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1stwordle_word_craneJul 13, 2021 6:17 PM
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Thank you jesus!!!... opps, I mean iconian! I bought a pair of these a while ago from Adorama and unfortunately had to sell them and have regretted it ever since. These are probably the best cans I have ever heard.
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Jul 13, 2021 6:23 PM
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dmx0Jul 13, 2021 6:23 PM
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Never buying Hifiman again. There is a reason they are constantly revising these things. They're also destroying the resale value of earlier versions, which is pretty awful given how expensive some of their headphones are in the first place.
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Jul 13, 2021 6:53 PM
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Gizmo1kJul 13, 2021 6:53 PM
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Quote from dmx0 View quoted comment :
Never buying Hifiman again. There is a reason they are constantly revising these things. They're also destroying the resale value of earlier versions, which is pretty awful given how expensive some of their headphones are in the first place.
Resale value of the earlier versions has actually gone up on he6 og but I suppose you just want to hate on hifiman and not open to alternative viewpoints. Which is ok with me.
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Jul 13, 2021 7:02 PM
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KRT09Jul 13, 2021 7:02 PM
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Quote from Gizmo1k View quoted comment :
Resale value of the earlier versions has actually gone up on he6 og but I suppose you just want to hate on hifiman and not open to alternative viewpoints. Which is ok with me.
The OG HE6 and the Adorama exclusives really just share a name, they aren't on the same level.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxURjHl_mFA

Not that these are bad, but they probably aren't going to have the same resale longevity that the OG HE6 has. Think of these as $650-700 headphones, not the advertised $1800.

Also it should be noted these are extremely hard to drive. You will need a powerful amp.

https://i.postimg.cc/Kck2ZV7q/ASRamp.png
Last edited by KRT09 July 13, 2021 at 12:09 PM.
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