FS:Hifiman HE6 Planar headphones and accessories

Tobes · May 13, 2017

Item: HiFiman HE6 planar magnetic headphones
Location: Central Vic
Price: $750 ($1K with Parasound Zamp)
Item Condition: Very good - modded
Reason for selling: funding preamp upgrade
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal
Extra Info:
Hifiman's previous flagship HE6 headphones probably need no introduction with HP enthusiasts.

When introduced it was one of the best headphones available and, although superseded, many still think certain qualities of the HE6 remain unsurpassed.

I'm the original owner of these headphones - bought around 03/15 - from the last batch produced. I've done the popular grill mod (open weave grill) which further enhances the sound quality - though this can be replaced with stock grill if required.

Excellent clarity, transient response and superb bass are among the HE6 qualities. .

Very low sensitivity means these have to be driven by a robust dedicated headphone amp or even a small power amp(!) for best sound.

They can be driven by a HP amp like my Grace m930 (1.5W into 50ohms) and sound very good - so this would be a good starting point in terms of power output.

Note: I also have a Parasound Zamp mini poweramp for sale which works wonderfully with the HE6 - I can bundle that with the headphones for $1000 if interested. Driven by the Zamp the HE6 is a viable alternative to my Focal Utopias(!)

Bundling with extra sets of earpads - including Hifiman focus pads and Brainwavz HM5 leather, original cords + custom Kimber TCSS speaker adapter cable and matching Neutrik xlr HP cable.

Heaps of reviews on the net and forums.

Here is a fairly comprehensive review which includes some comparisons to other headphones:

http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/hifiman-he-6-planar-magnetic-headphones-playback-37/
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