HE400se - $109 Planar Magnetic Headphone?

Hifiman HE400se, an open-back planar magnetic headphone seems criticized by some people and loved by others. The opinions about that headphone seem so vastly different, depending on whom you ask, that it's unbelievable they're talking about the same headphone.

0:00 General Information & Pricing
0:45 Build Quality, Design, and Comfort
2:06 Amplification, Tonality, Sound Characteristic

[TheAudioStuff]

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[AnwaarAnsari-uphj]

Your passion for audio is infectious! I didn’t think I could find a quality pair of headphones at this price, but you’ve made a strong case for the HE400se.

[rrgamer]

Fantastic review of the HE400se! It’s amazing how good sound doesn’t always have to come with a hefty price tag. I’m definitely adding this to my list of potential purchases.

[Ajjubhaizzz]

I never expected to see such praise for budget headphones! Your review gives me some confidence that this might be the perfect entry into planar magnetic sound.

[Perpectcollection]

Thanks for laying out the sound profile in such detail. I thought I’d never be able to afford planar magnetic headphones, but now I’m considering a budget option!

[kirpalsinhgohil]

I was skeptical about getting planar magnetic headphones at this price, but your review has changed my perspective. The performance quality sounds impressive!

[sakibsk]

Wow, I really appreciate the comprehensive honesty of your review! It's sadly missing on other channels that are as much about entertainment as information. Well done!

[karunaparmar]

I’ve tried these headphones and honestly, for $109, they deliver a surprisingly good sound quality that competes with more expensive models

[sarikadangarane]

It’s great to see more budget-friendly options in the planar magnetic category. Your insights make me think that I could have a great listening experience without spending too much.

[vikasnishadvikasnishad]

Your analysis is spot on about the bass! It's definitely not overwhelming, but I still enjoy it.

[Baliram-rszh]

A very thorough and informative review! I am getting a pair of these!!!

[bittukumarAb]

This was my first planar magnetic, but I ended up returning it. It has impressive soundstage and bass with eq, however I found vocals to be distant and there is something unpleasant about the treble for me that I didn't fix with eq. (I may be treble sensitive.)

[Manni-imob]

I really appreciate how lightweight they are, I can wear them for hours without discomfort, which is a huge plus for me

[rohitff]

I totally agree, the sound stage is quite narrow, but I love the overall tonal quality.

[PiyushKashyap-wktt]

Hi there! Really interested in buying one. Just curious about the sound leak. How loud is the sound leak? Thanks so much in advance and more power!

[aniruddha]

I find the mids a bit muffled compared to other headphones I've used, would love to see a better balance in future models

[aslambagwan]

I've read conflicting reviews about the bass response and in my experience, it hits just fine for most music genres

[AbhishekMishra-qwvg]

I can't believe how polarizing this headphone is; it's like people are hearing completely different sounds!

[pinkeyadavpinkiyadav]

At first, I was skeptical about the build quality being plastic but honestly, they feel quite sturdy despite that

[ajeyvil]

nice review.. II am wondering how it is compared to he400i 2020?