Hifiman Headphones Compared | Which do you like best? Sound demos

After revisiting the headphones, my top picks are now tied between two I had ranked lower! I prefer the Sundara for the full joyful sound they have. The HE6se is also very interesting and unique sounding with a splashy yet thumpy sound that can be very fun as well.

1) HE6se V2 ($1800, sometimes $650)
https://www.adorama.com/hmhe6sev2.htm...

1) Sundara ($350)
https://apos.audio/products/hifiman-s...

Runner ups:

2) HE-X4 ($130)
https://massdrop.7eer.net/c/2934009/4...

3) HE400se V2 ($150)
https://apos.audio/products/hifiman-h...

3) HE4XX ($160)
https://massdrop.7eer.net/c/2934009/4...

4) HE5XX ($220)
https://massdrop.7eer.net/c/2934009/4...

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PATREON

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RANKINGS (now the "Wall of Joy")

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

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MUSIC

Reference playlist
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Music I've Loved!
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Atmos reference playlist
  / reference-atmos-optional  

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FAVORITE IEM
Unique Melody MEST - $1,500
https://bit.ly/3Je6Rkk

RUNNER UP IEM
ThieAudio Clairvoyance
https://www.headphones.com/products/t...

FAVORITE IEM ($300 and under)
Mangird Tea
https://www.linsoul.com/products/mang...


FAVORITE IEM ($100 and under)
Moondrop Aria
https://apos.audio/products/moondrop-...

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IEM TIPS

SpinFit CP145 Medium and Large (for most uses)
https://amzn.to/3efVzhB

2) Campfire Audio Marshmallow Tips (for better isolation and to tame spikes)
https://campfireaudio.com/?s=marshmal...

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IEM CABLE

Linsoul 7N OCC Cable
https://amzn.to/3enBEgy

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FAVORITE HEADPHONES

Sennheiser HD 800 S
https://amzn.to/3ymuqBa

STAX SR-L300
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...

Grado Limited Edition "Hemp"
https://4ourears.com/collections/limi...

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FAVORITE WIRELESS HEADPHONE

AirPods Max
https://amzn.to/2UmFa3L

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FAVORITE WIRELESS IEM

AirPods Pro
https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MWP22AM-...

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DAC / AMP / HARDWARE I USE

DAC | Schiit Bifrost 2
https://www.schiit.com/products/bifro...

AMP - Solid | Drop + THX 789
https://massdrop.7eer.net/c/2934009/4...

AMP - Tube Hybrid | Xduoo TA-30
https://massdrop.7eer.net/c/2934009/4...
https://amzn.to/3jJAsHX

EQUALIZER | Schiit Lokius
https://www.schiit.com/products/lokius

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PORTABLE DAC/AMP I USE

ADAPTER | ddhifi lightning to 2.5 mm
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...

AMP - for power hungrier gear | Qudelix 5k
https://amzn.to/3qLcwWh

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FREQUENCY CHARTS

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Links to Apos, Drop, and other sites are often affiliate links. Regardless, I will ALWAYS provide links to the cheapest available option for a product, even if that link is not one I get money for sharing.

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Headphone reveal:
#1: HE400se V2
#2: HE4XX
#3: HE5XX
#4: HE-X4
#5: Sundara
#6: HE6se V2