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expirediconian | Staff posted Apr 8, 2025 3:06 PM
HIFIMAN HE6se V2 Planar Magnetic Headphones
$298
$499
40% off
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HIFIMAN EU Store via AliExpress has HIFIMAN HE6se V2 Planar Magnetic Headphones (Navy Blue) for $367.83 - $70 when you apply promo code PKQDT2EG at checkout = $297.83. Shipping is free.
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- Frequency response 8Hz - 65KHz
- Impedance 50 Ohms
- Sensitivity 83.5dB
- Weight 16.58 oz
- HE6se Headphones
- All New Hybrid Headband
- Band Style: Overhead Band
- Cup Style: Open-back
- Earpiece Style: Over-Ear
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- Item ships from the USA.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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HIFIMAN EU Store via AliExpress has HIFIMAN HE6se V2 Planar Magnetic Headphones (Navy Blue) for $367.83 - $70 when you apply promo code PKQDT2EG at checkout = $297.83. Shipping is free.
Note: Please be aware that due to currency conversions, price might be fluctuating a bit.
Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.
Specs:
Note: Please be aware that due to currency conversions, price might be fluctuating a bit.
Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.
Specs:
- Frequency response 8Hz - 65KHz
- Impedance 50 Ohms
- Sensitivity 83.5dB
- Weight 16.58 oz
- HE6se Headphones
- All New Hybrid Headband
- Band Style: Overhead Band
- Cup Style: Open-back
- Earpiece Style: Over-Ear
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- About this deal:
- Item ships from the USA.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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A very powerful headphone amplifier is pretty much necessary to get decent sound out of the he6sev2. Hifiman recommends a minimum of 2 watts per channel into 50 ohms, and many people who own these headphones recommend up to 5 watts into 50 ohms, which is an absolutely ludicrous amount of power. If you don't already have a very powerful desktop amp, don't even think about buying these.
In addition to the standard hifiman longevity/quality control concerns, the he6sev2 is notorious for the membrane magnets getting "stuck". While this can sometimes be temporarily fixed by physically removing the membrane from the magnets (such as by blowing on it with sufficient force), it's a known recurring issue.
Build quality of the he6sev2 is relatively similar to hifiman's low end headphones, it uses the same standard cheap headband as even the $109 he400se. The he6sev2 is also exceptionally heavy, at 470g (16.58 oz), and is generally considered an extremely uncomfortable headphone without headband mods.
The sound quality of the he6sev2 is renowned for being exceptional at a price below $500 (assuming it's driven by a sufficiently powerful amp), so these compromises would be justified if there weren't any viable alternatives.
However, the newer hifiman edition xs: have sound quality in what's generally considered a relatively similar tier (anecdotally slightly worse compared to a properly driven he6sev2), are lighter at 405g (14.28 oz) and are generally considered more comfortable (especially if you have a large head), are incredibly easy to drive in comparison (a powerful headphone amp is not necessary, and can even be driven with a decent quality integrated amp or dongle), and are substantially cheaper ($269 new, $215 refurbished).
If you already have a sufficiently powerful amplifier, don't mind modding the headband for comfort, and prefer the sound signature of the he6sev2, this is a good deal. If you don't fit all those criteria, I'd recommend purchasing the edition xs instead.
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in this case, prioritizing sound quality over convenience and extra features
Yes, stay the hell away from Topping. Worse brand in the world.
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Look for a used Questyle CMA Twelve DAC with built in headphone amplifier. This $2,000 msrp sold for $1,500 and can be found for as little as $600 in the used market. It has some serious balls and will drive the HiFiMan HD6se V2 with authority.
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