Help Me Decide (Headphones)

[TheValhallaValkyrie]

Hello everyone! I am trying to decide on which headphones are the best for gaming. I'm trying to decide between three different Hifiman models. I'm looking for great sound stage with excellent bass as well as mids and treble. I will be using a schiit lyr 2 headphone amplifier.

[Fluffinator]

Well the most expensive is the HE-560 and the best in the line, you shouldn't compare headphones from the same brand like this.

[Volbet]

Well, the best would be the HE-560s, but I wouldn't say that they are worth the premium over the HE-400is. 

[Dackzy]

I have just tried the hole Hifiman lineup exept the HE-1000 and I must say the He-560 is noth worth the premium over the 400i for me atleast.

From what I have hear the He-500 should be pretty heavy. That is not a cheap amp, that amp almost cost the same as the 400i in EU.

[iShad]

2 hours ago, Dackzy said:

I have just tried the hole Hifiman lineup exept the HE-1000 and I must say the He-560 is noth worth the premium over the 400i for me atleast.

From what I have hear the He-500 should be pretty heavy. That is not a cheap amp, that amp almost cost the same as the 400i in EU.

True, but the he560 can be found at black friday sale price, and he400i is back to its regular price so the gap is closer now unless op wants to wait for another sale.

[Dackzy]

2 minutes ago, iShad said:

True, but the he560 can be found at black friday sale price, and he400i is back to its regular price so the gap is closer now unless op wants to wait for another sale.

I don't know if OP is willing to wait until black friday. Have the he400i been on sale?

Edit:

OMG they are 450$ in the US. they cost 520€ in EU and 1€=1.12$ I mean wtf.

[iShad]

3 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

I don't know if OP is willing to wait until black friday. Have the he400i been on sale?

I've seen it for $300 quite often after BF sale, now it's $460-500 compare to he560 for $700.

 

Edit: Since op is considering he560, might want to check out lcd2.2f on sale right now for $750

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/45wuw5/audeze_lcd2_bamboo_limited_edition_aluminum_on/

[Dackzy]

2 minutes ago, iShad said:

I've seen it for $300 quite often after BF sale, now it's $460-500 compare to he560 for $700.

Still cheaper than EU prices  the 560 cost 960€ so yeah

I just wanna cry now ;(

[Guest]

I haven't heard the HE-400i unfortunately.

 

But every review I've read notes that the HE-400i has a smaller soundstage than the HE-560. In my experience, the HE-560 has a surprisingly cohesive and three-dimensional soundstage and if you can afford it you should get it.

 

I highly, highly recommend that you also pick up the Focus-A pads to go with it. They smooth out the upper mid-range and provide even slightly more air in the staging.

[Dackzy]

14 minutes ago, SSL said:

I haven't heard the HE-400i unfortunately.

 

But every review I've read notes that the HE-400i has a smaller soundstage than the HE-560. In my experience, the HE-560 has a surprisingly cohesive and three-dimensional soundstage and if you can afford it you should get it.

 

I highly, highly recommend that you also pick up the Focus-A pads to go with it. They smooth out the upper mid-range and provide even slightly more air in the staging.

From the short time (20 min) I tried them today I will say that the HE-400i has a bit smaller soundstage when you compare them to the HE-560, the 400i still has a pretty big soundstage.

Doesn't the 400i and the 560 come with focus-A pads?

[Guest]

31 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

From the short time (20 min) I tried them today I will say that the HE-400i has a bit smaller soundstage when you compare them to the HE-560, the 400i still has a pretty big soundstage.

Doesn't the 400i and the 560 come with focus-A pads?

 

No, focus pads.

[Dackzy]

8 minutes ago, SSL said:

 

No, focus pads.

 Huh what is the differcen between the foucs and the focus A?

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Dackzy said:

 Huh what is the differcen between the foucs and the focus A?

 

The Focus has the pleather material on the inside as well as outside. The Focus-A has textile on the inside instead.

[Dackzy]

4 minutes ago, SSL said:

 

The Focus has the pleather material on the inside as well as outside. The Focus-A has textile on the inside instead.

Well then I will get them as well for my he 400i when I get them