HiFiMan HE-5

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HiFiMan HE-5 - Overview

HiFiMan HE-5 are one of the three newly developed orthodynamic headphones to be released in 2009, Audeze's LCD-1 and LCD-2 are the other two. The designs of this new generation of orthodynamics seem to be based, in part, on Fostex T50 design, altogether modified and improved especially comfort vise.


General Description of the Sound

According to many accounts HiFiMan HE-5 sounds very good and resolving but has specific coloration and exaggerated high frequentness that can sound bright and unpleasant.


Pricing & Other Data of Interest

HE5 are available now for $600 from Head-Direct.


Technical Specifications


Planar Magnetic driver

Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 60 KHz

Sensitivity: 87 dB, 1 mW

Impedance: 25 Ohms

Cable: 2m with 1/4″ stereo plug,exchangeable

Ear cushions: exchangeable, velvet finish

Weight: 450 g, without cable


Modifications

As far as we know know pads and ear-cups are not made to be taken apart easily to facilitate modifications.

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