HIFIMAN HE-400S PLANAR HEADPHONES

By Lee King

October 25, 2016

The HiFiMAN HE-400s Planar Headphones ($300) may be the best sounding headphones you’ll ever buy. The planar drivers and open back of these headphones deliver the clarity, detail, and sound staging of much more expensive speakers. The HE-400s feature 98 dB sensitivity which basically means they can be driven by almost any device, including your favorite smartphone. They weight just 350g or 12.3oz allowing you to wear them for extended periods without fatigue. One thing to keep in mind is that because these have an open back they will not be your best bet for listening on airplanes as you will experience some sound leakage.

BUY - $300

About Lee King

I live in a great city outside of Philadelphia and run Muted in my free time. Being close to a number of large metropolitan areas gives me a lot of inspiration for menswear and gear. Originally from Pittsburgh as well as a Suburban Detroit transplant I went to Michigan State University and spent most of my career managing global IT services for Pharmaceuticals. Besides mens clothing I enjoy, bonsai, my family, dogs and hanging by the pool.