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expirediconian | Staff posted Sep 03, 2021 08:05 PM

HiFiMan HE-560 V4 Planar Magnetic Headphones

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Adorama has HiFiMan HE-560 V4 Planar Magnetic Headphones on sale for $239 (price in cart). Shipping is free.

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Key Features:
  • Adorama Exclusive HE560 Headphones
  • Designed for reference use
  • The Power Of Magnetics: Single-ended drivers deliver a lifelike soundstage and spatial imaging
  • Light Weight & Comfortable: 30% lighter than comparable headphones
  • Cup Style: Closed-back
  • Includes:
    • HE-560 V4 Premium Planar Magnetic Headphones
    • Cable
    • 1/4" Adapter
    • 1-Year Warranty

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  • About this deal:
    • This is $10 lower than the previous Frontpage deal from May 2021.
    • This price is $660 lower (73.41% savings) than the list price of $899.
  • About this product:
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Adorama
  • About this store:
    • View Adorama return policy here.

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Adorama has HiFiMan HE-560 V4 Planar Magnetic Headphones on sale for $239 (price in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Adorama Exclusive HE560 Headphones
  • Designed for reference use
  • The Power Of Magnetics: Single-ended drivers deliver a lifelike soundstage and spatial imaging
  • Light Weight & Comfortable: 30% lighter than comparable headphones
  • Cup Style: Closed-back
  • Includes:
    • HE-560 V4 Premium Planar Magnetic Headphones
    • Cable
    • 1/4" Adapter
    • 1-Year Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • This is $10 lower than the previous Frontpage deal from May 2021.
    • This price is $660 lower (73.41% savings) than the list price of $899.
  • About this product:
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Adorama
  • About this store:
    • View Adorama return policy here.

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derrin755
407 Posts
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Bought them last time round. Musically they are well worth the price. Only complaint is they heavy so the top bar hurts my head after an hour. Also they use a funky cable that has a wire going to both left and right sides, kinda gets in the way. Ok so its two complaints
JackOften
495 Posts
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I've got a set hooked up to a topping d10 and a THX amp, I think they are fine, but sound like $250 headphones not $800 headphones. You're getting what you pay for here.
kalel33
1211 Posts
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The consensus of what I've read on people that have tried both is:

HE-560 has more bass
Sundara has more detail and clarity
HE-560 has more siblance with treble, which some might find harsh

That would make the HE-560 more V-shaped and Sundara Neutral, with the Sundara being clearer with details.

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Sep 05, 2021 09:38 PM
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lysdexsickSep 05, 2021 09:38 PM
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Quote from davelikesdeals2 :
I wore these in Paris around my neck and literally every time I walked across anything metal, it would magnetize to the object. One time it was a train. I ended up in Mulan and was beaten by Italian cops for using the train for free without a ticket but then I explained to them it was my headphones and the coper was like yeah right wise guy (in an Italian accent ofc) and then he put them on his neck and walked, then sure enough the train left and he left with it. He ended up in Laos where he was taken into the jungle as a prisoner. The leader said in a Laosian accent "yeah right wise guy" and then when a tiger with a tracking collar ran by, he was magnetized to it. The tiger was on its annual migration to Hawaii, traveling American Airlines (which he said was not pleasant). When he discovered there was a man with headphones attached to his tracking collar in his hotel room, he became very concerned and asked in Tigernese "yo who the F are you and why the hell are you in my shower. you best get out of here before I go all medieval on your mother@#$# a$$" (very rude Tiger indeed). This is when the Laosian explained that it was the magnetized headphones that caused him to get stuck on his tracking collar. The lion then proceeds to wear it around its neck. Unfortunately while snorkeling there was a submarine passing by, Mr. Tiger got stuck. He ends up in California with guns surrounding him at an American naval base. Tiger says "yall aint gonna believe this but..."
Come again?
Sep 05, 2021 10:49 PM
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TrevorKSep 05, 2021 10:49 PM
1,902 Posts
HE-MAN! And the Masters of the Universe!
Sep 06, 2021 12:07 AM
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kalel33Sep 06, 2021 12:07 AM
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Quote from savenow2020 :
What is Sundara? What is ananda?
Other Hifiman headphones.
Sep 06, 2021 01:41 AM
265 Posts
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dsk99Sep 06, 2021 01:41 AM
265 Posts
I have the V3 and they are one of the better headphones for this price.
Sep 06, 2021 02:26 AM
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davelikesdeals2Sep 06, 2021 02:26 AM
2,074 Posts
Quote from lysdexsick :
Come again?
It's too soon but maybe later.
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Sep 06, 2021 02:30 AM
426 Posts
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lysdexsickSep 06, 2021 02:30 AM
426 Posts
Quote from davelikesdeals2 :
It's too soon but maybe later.
Ah the old stuck NPC I see, I just need to sleep for 6 hours and come back afterwards
Sep 06, 2021 02:53 AM
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ldnola1Sep 06, 2021 02:53 AM
834 Posts
Tempting but Im really enjoying the Focal Elegia with the Dekoni Limited Edition pads at the moment.

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Sep 06, 2021 03:11 AM
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JarolSep 06, 2021 03:11 AM
11 Posts
Reminder: they WILL require an amplifier to make them sound their best. My Schiit Magni and Vali weren't doing it for me so I put them aside. Eventually I got the Magnius and they finally started sounding as they should.

Planars are typically too demanding for a phone or some budget amps to handle, especially for the HE560
Sep 06, 2021 03:43 AM
10 Posts
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heyharvsSep 06, 2021 03:43 AM
10 Posts
I bought them last time, I like them. They are pretty neutral compared to my DT1990s. Big but comfy.

My biggest gripe is that the sensitivity is pretty low.
Sep 06, 2021 05:57 AM
369 Posts
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cwooSep 06, 2021 05:57 AM
369 Posts
Quote from davelikesdeals2 :
I wore these in Paris around my neck and literally every time I walked across anything metal, it would magnetize to the object. One time it was a train. I ended up in Mulan and was beaten by Italian cops for using the train for free without a ticket but then I explained to them it was my headphones and the coper was like yeah right wise guy (in an Italian accent ofc) and then he put them on his neck and walked, then sure enough the train left and he left with it. He ended up in Laos where he was taken into the jungle as a prisoner. The leader said in a Laosian accent "yeah right wise guy" and then when a tiger with a tracking collar ran by, he was magnetized to it. The tiger was on its annual migration to Hawaii, traveling American Airlines (which he said was not pleasant). When he discovered there was a man with headphones attached to his tracking collar in his hotel room, he became very concerned and asked in Tigernese "yo who the F are you and why the hell are you in my shower. you best get out of here before I go all medieval on your mother@#$# a$$" (very rude Tiger indeed). This is when the Laosian explained that it was the magnetized headphones that caused him to get stuck on his tracking collar. The lion then proceeds to wear it around its neck. Unfortunately while snorkeling there was a submarine passing by, Mr. Tiger got stuck. He ends up in California with guns surrounding him at an American naval base. Tiger says "yall aint gonna believe this but..."
you spelled "copper" wrong...
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Sep 06, 2021 06:21 AM
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MisterRunonSep 06, 2021 06:21 AM
3,863 Posts
So there's no way to hook up the amp to a bluetooth receiver, right? It loses some sound fidelity?

The sound quality on my Sony XM3 noise cancellation is not nearly as good as my old Sennheiser HD570. I mostly use these at home, so no need for those headphones.
Sep 06, 2021 06:41 AM
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KRT09Sep 06, 2021 06:41 AM
936 Posts
Quote from MisterRunon :
So there's no way to hook up the amp to a bluetooth receiver, right? It loses some sound fidelity?
There's a way using a small little portable BT adapter like a Qudelix 5K or BTR5 but they'll take a hit in sound quality and rigging one up is a bit cumbersome since this headphone has L/R channels. Something that small may struggle to drive them properly as well since these are pretty inefficient headphones.

Quote from bigDeal44 :
Anything on Arya ?
No the Arya is $1600. Think of all the Adorama exclusives (560 v4, HE6 v2, Elegia) in terms of their sale price, no one in their right mind pays the listed MSRP. Their headphones are a solid deal but these really aren't $900 headphones.
Sep 06, 2021 06:52 AM
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MisterRunonSep 06, 2021 06:52 AM
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Quote from KRT09 :
There's a way using a small little portable BT adapter like a Qudelix 5K or BTR5 but they'll take a hit in sound quality and rigging one up is a bit cumbersome since this headphone has L/R channels. Something that small may struggle to drive them properly as well since these are pretty inefficient headphones.



No the Arya is $1600. Think of all the Adorama exclusives (560 v4, HE6 v2, Elegia) in terms of their sale price, no one in their right mind pays the listed MSRP. Their headphones are a solid deal but these really aren't $900 headphones.
Thanks. So it's either wired with an amp for good fidelity, or get a cheaper set that doesn't require an amp and use the receiver.
Sep 06, 2021 08:25 AM
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OliveMoney1738Sep 06, 2021 08:25 AM
2 Posts
Quote from kalel33 :
That's what I'm seeing. They don't seem to be on the same level as the Sundara, let alone in the price bracket higher than the Ananda.
Sundaras are overrated as hell... I returned mine and gave emotiva a shot with their first pair of headphones. I love them.

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Sep 06, 2021 08:26 AM
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OliveMoney1738Sep 06, 2021 08:26 AM
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Quote from MisterRunon :
So there's no way to hook up the amp to a bluetooth receiver, right? It loses some sound fidelity?

The sound quality on my Sony XM3 noise cancellation is not nearly as good as my old Sennheiser HD570. I mostly use these at home, so no need for those headphones.
You can buy portable amp / dacs with built in aptx Bluetooth now. You can't tell the difference honestly..

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