I bought it too. I don't use them for listening to music but the JT1 is pretty ideal for watching movies and TV series. They are comfortable and the bass boost during movies is not bothersome at all. The microphonic cable is very annoying though.
Drop the base 3 clicks they become a movie god In either 7.1 soundblaster or dolby atmos for headphones wonderful stahing and cinematic as hell... gaming don't use atmos I stead use g6 7.1 set surround to 35% you will have openback staging and closed back directional ques these have replaced my hd599s
As stated on the FiiO website - these are closed back headphones. The grills are only for show. Under the grills is a thick piece of non-porous foam that COMPLETELY blocks airflow through the grill. There's nothing semi-open about these.
Honestly that one I can’t blame DMS for getting wrong (and I’m not the type to defend him for nothing). Seriously, who in the actual *hell* puts grills on a completely closed back headphone??? For the looks? Nah I’d have made that mistake too.
@@sephondranzer i could blame him. someone with this big of a following should be doing the bare minimum research on researching the product they're reviewing. he clearly didn't even read the product page.
@@littletweeter1327 Look at it this way, if you saw a guy walking around with a bag on wheels that appears to be his iv injection, you could understand how confusing it’d be if the guy wearing that turned around and told you it’s only there cause he liked the way it looked. And even let’s say you were a doctor and with your normal guard up you would’ve noticed that this isn’t a functional IV - who the hell was supposed to have their guard up on that something we normally associate with function is just for looks like that? I’m sorry that’s too silly. Fiio putting grills on a closed back is stupid at best and dishonest at worst.
There have been plenty of times where the graph has looked strange compared to my experience so it's just a guide. But for impedance curves...you don't need any more info than that to know what will happen if you plug this thing into a high Zout source
@@juanblanco7898 in simple terms , looking at a graph makes you expect a certain quality of sound that may vary wildly on actual real world use. There's a reason why audiophiles are basically unironic circlejerk
“People told me to put this on tubes and it will fix it. I put this on tubes and got more bass” made me laugh so hard. After seeing the frequency response graph, I almost have to hear it. That mid bass is just a monster. Great review, DMS 👍
I bought then when they first came out. I replaced the pads on day 1 with a pair of Dekoni Choice Suede that I already owned. I actually love this combination and they have been my main headphones. I have a large collection of headphones, including Sennhiesers as well as Focals, Beyers, Theiaudio and AKGs. I just love these headphones personally. But they do sound better with better pads.
4:05 "This isn't a fully open-back headphone". It isn't semi-open, either. It's a closed-back headphone. But how is a reviewer supposed to know that? Read the box? C'mon man!
I have these for a week now and I have just EQ'd them to my tastes and it's a very satisfying experience. I think it's harder for some to accept that this is a VERY cheap device that can be tweaked to punch way above their price.
yeah but youtube influencer is upset cause it doesnt cost 1000 dollars and sound like a airy fart. never listen to youtubers ESPECIALLY this gronk who calls themselves an expert "The Headphone Show"
I like mine, quite a bit actually. For music, they get the nod over my HD6XX. Preferences I guess, but my HD6XX's hailed everywhere just has no bass and when I listen with no headphones and run a subwoofer (2.1) I really miss that.
Damn, i dodged a bullet. I was going to buy this but instead opted for a truthear hexa iem since the one listed in our local e-commerce sites were out of stock.
LOVE the HEXA. But WARNING - the stock cable is pure garbage in terms of durability. I blame the nice looking, but poor protection leatherette pouch. Despite perfect, adult, baby-ing use, after 6 months the right side cable essentially snapped and broke. Thank goodness for 2pin standard connection so decent replacement cables are plentiful at all price ranges. But not gonna lie: I was SUPER PISSED to see that nearly broken cable. I have retired that crap cable and the pouch in favor or a more durable harder case. Sonically, for the price, the Hexa are terrific sounding IEMs IMO. cheers
@@yaswanthmanikanta3774 Sorry bro, if you are talking to me, I am no cable expert. But the Hexa uses standard 2 pin connectors, so should be easy to search and find cables with mics in your price range. Best I can do! Cheers and good luck! The Hexa are a GREAT pair of IEMs for the price and rivaling some at twice the price IMO....
If you have any access to a little eq, get these and don't listen to this nonsense. These are phenomenal for the money. My chain is Ifi Zen Dac2>Xduoo MT602 with Sylvania 1953 tubes>Sybasonic eq headphone amp with balance control(excellent btw), I just dial back the treble mids and bass to taste and these headphones are absolutely superb closed backed headphones for an excellent price! I own Ananda's and these i enjoy almost as much for different reasons. Different flavor. The bass is exceptional but is hot without eq'ing it down a bit. Once done...these are excellent.
Exactly. Like my comment, this review is misleading in many ways. Product of unrealistic expectations. I don't even EQ them. Just burned them in naturally. They are fun, clear, and wide sounding.
Thanks for the review DMS. You put into words, what I had a hard time to put my finger on. That is to be the PVC tube sound at mid-base levels. So following your advice, I sit down with Neutron Player on IOS and putting some hours in to EQ-ing and I got a more decent sound now and the PVC tube sound effect almost completely gone. As a happy side effect (or just my imagination running wild) I got a little bit better stage as well. I still believe it can be a right budget purchase if you can accept in advance that you get what you paid for at least as build quality. But with EQ it really can produce a very nice sound, well above its price range. Keep up the great reviews and thanks once again.
I mean, I sound stupid, but maybe this thing is just designed to go with FiiOs cassette player. Walkmans also used to have a bass boost button after all since cassettes tend to be lean in the bass and not super resolving in treble, that headphones sound signature seems to lend itself to that...
I wish there wasn't a deluge of fake MDR-7506 on the market so I can easily recommend it (its around 50% more expensive than the JT1 from Sony dealers here too). Hopefully Fiio takes the feedback and make a newer model of this cause its really hard to find decent headphones at this price range for the SEA market.
I really needed to see a good review if these as I’ve seen some “partially trustworthy” reviews of them but nothing from you guys until now. It’s great that this review out because I haven’t seen any negative reviews of this and just looking at it and it’s price it could’ve been crazy
Anything made by Koss. I prefer the Koss KPH40, as they sound better than the Porta Pros, are cheaper than the Porta Pros, and are built better than them as well.
Mainly use this for watching movies when it's noisy outside (e.g. raining hard). And occasionally use them for music when i really just need something playing in the background - just coz they're really comfy on my head. For actual, proper music listening sessions, i have my HE400SE. But to be honest, i'm mainly not complaining coz i got the JT1 when they released last year for about $40 coz of discounts. And like you said, the midrange and treble aren't *terrible*. Just a bloody ton of midbass 😂 But thank you for reviewing these still!
Thanks for the review! I agree that these are unusable without EQ. With EQ these are pretty good. However, the Austrian Audio HI-X15 is better (again with some EQ) due to its tight and detailed bass (most people consider them bass-light though).
I bought one before i watched this video. It clearly a failed experiment from fiio imo, they try to make an open back at first but were unable to get good sound. This is one of my top buyer remorse.
@Ikeiya Sorry . I use an apple device but I tried the AirPods Pro and Pro 2nd gen . They sound fine but not good . Also the all died with in one year wich was really bad and the customer support sucked so I couldn’t get another pair . I currently use the one plus buds 3 , and they are not good aswell ( but better than the AirPods )
I've had the Galaxy Buds Pro for 3 years, I use them 6 hours at work, 6 days a week, no complaints. You will be somewhat limited on iPhone as you would expect but should be fine. Just check the codecs first.
i have them and for the price they are good with EQ as you said. my mood and music choices dictate which set of headphones i grab off the wall. these are my goto when i just want to rock out. but you are right, they need an EQ to tame them.
It felt like the time Z sold me on the Status CB-1 which were around that price, so I was a little skeptical. The CB-1 are ok, I didn't know that sound profile wasn't my preference at the time.
I think these would be great to mod my Hifiman 400SE!? Could you check if the Head thing fits on Hifiman 400SE? Also Pads, because these are not easy to choose.
I listened to them before I saw the graphs. I still like them for certain music. But the best thing is I had some of my non audiophile friends try them and they loved them. I have to say they aren't tuned for us.
Crazy that Fiio fumbled this one so badly, especially when Fiio's FT3 measures remarkably close to the harman target for an open back, according to oratory1990. I'd love to hear your impressions on those.
Measures do you even understanding tuning 😂😂😂😂😂😂 lol that's like saying Messi is beter than Maradona because of a stats sheet 😂😂😂 the double v tune is there for a reason
between jt1 and koss porta pro which one suitable for my needs , i like warm sounding i dont like sibilince and harsh high and shouty vocal my music mainly 80s jpop and jazz music. both are same price in my country
I have this and mostly agree. Resolve is this on your radar to do some EQ settings for? Edit: Does anybody know where Chrono went? Haven't seen him in a video for ages.
He doesn't even know what type of headphones he is reviewing, lol. Not to mention way after everyone else already reviewed them and liked them for the money. No wonder he had to team up with other reviewers to survive.
Utter snobbery they replaced my hd599s there fantastic and fornite 35% surround 7.1 soudblaster g6 for both perfect stage and directional ques try it movies drop the bass 3 clicks on a eq bang wonderful they kick waywayway above there weight
Thanks for the EQ advice along with the frequency response graph. Pulled a bunch of Hz from the 60 Hz to 250 Hz range, left 30 Hz boosted, with a slight boost (comparatively) starting @ 500 Hz, low peaking @ 2K, then started sloping down headed to 4k, even lower @ 8k and then @ 16k (using a 10 band EQ). They sound much more tight/composed with great low end, while keeping the mids and highs in check/focused. Amazing HP for under $70 US when EQ'd somewhat correctly... In my opinion. I know, very subjective = ).
I HARD disagree with the sound quality verdict having bought a pair. I stinkin LOVE how these sound! I think they are a little on the warm side but otherwise they are super well balanced for me. I had a pair of ATH-M40X (with a pad swap) before this and I think the FIIOs sound better than those. I’m wondering if there is some QC control problems or something due to the various review pages all having different frequency response graphs. Some say it’s flat, others say it’s bassy, and others are in between.
He400se non-stealth goes for about $60-70. It sounds basically identical to the stealth version. Pair that with a cheap dongle for $30-50. Hard to beat at this price range imo. It eqs extremely well too if anyone prefers more bass.
@@miscwork-qb7pd i have a fiio k5 and amd ifi dac . but i use if a cayin N3 ( the ood and cheap model). its not a powerhouse but its more than enough. i think people overestimate the power needed to drive the HE-400SE. Another point is spend more in a dac than in the headphones doesnt make sense in my opinion. but if you plan to have multiple pairs and maybe use speakers (i use in my work desk) the dac can be a good option. u can find Schiit headphone amp (i think the namo is Magni) for 99 dollars and it has much more power the u need. i dont know if the moondrop dawn is enough to drive the HE400SE, Abut i think it worth the research. it costs 50 dollars. hope my info helps you. sorry for my poor english. im not mative.
@@miscwork-qb7pd I Also hav powered them onmy Fiio BTR5k with modded Balanced cable to the headphones. Sounds great and i dont want damage ears so its loud enough.
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I bought it too. I don't use them for listening to music but the JT1 is pretty ideal for watching movies and TV series. They are comfortable and the bass boost during movies is not bothersome at all. The microphonic cable is very annoying though.
Drop the base 3 clicks they become a movie god In either 7.1 soundblaster or dolby atmos for headphones wonderful stahing and cinematic as hell... gaming don't use atmos I stead use g6 7.1 set surround to 35% you will have openback staging and closed back directional ques these have replaced my hd599s
@@audie-cashstack-uk4881 599s and even 558s are miles ahead of these garbage phones
As stated on the FiiO website - these are closed back headphones.
The grills are only for show.
Under the grills is a thick piece of non-porous foam that COMPLETELY blocks airflow through the grill.
There's nothing semi-open about these.
yes, the simplest thing I did to test that out was putting it on the side of my knee, and it blocked all the sound like nothing came out.
Honestly that one I can’t blame DMS for getting wrong (and I’m not the type to defend him for nothing). Seriously, who in the actual *hell* puts grills on a completely closed back headphone??? For the looks? Nah I’d have made that mistake too.
@@sephondranzer i could blame him. someone with this big of a following should be doing the bare minimum research on researching the product they're reviewing. he clearly didn't even read the product page.
@@littletweeter1327
Look at it this way, if you saw a guy walking around with a bag on wheels that appears to be his iv injection, you could understand how confusing it’d be if the guy wearing that turned around and told you it’s only there cause he liked the way it looked.
And even let’s say you were a doctor and with your normal guard up you would’ve noticed that this isn’t a functional IV - who the hell was supposed to have their guard up on that something we normally associate with function is just for looks like that?
I’m sorry that’s too silly. Fiio putting grills on a closed back is stupid at best and dishonest at worst.
@@littletweeter1327 it actually is semi open. It does allow air to pass through the membrane, though it's very restricted.
I had an out-loud "omg" at that impedance graph. Sheesh
Does the graph taint your objectivity ever ? I understand different tastes but audio nerds are some of the worst.
There have been plenty of times where the graph has looked strange compared to my experience so it's just a guide. But for impedance curves...you don't need any more info than that to know what will happen if you plug this thing into a high Zout source
@@burnttoast9890 In what way looking at a graph may influence ones objectivity, in your opinion, and what do you mean by that objectivity?
@@juanblanco7898 in simple terms , looking at a graph makes you expect a certain quality of sound that may vary wildly on actual real world use. There's a reason why audiophiles are basically unironic circlejerk
Trying on tubes now!
“People told me to put this on tubes and it will fix it. I put this on tubes and got more bass” made me laugh so hard. After seeing the frequency response graph, I almost have to hear it. That mid bass is just a monster. Great review, DMS 👍
I like the JT1, they are very easy to tune by reducing the bass reflex port a bit, e.g. with some tape, then they are really good for the money
I bought then when they first came out. I replaced the pads on day 1 with a pair of Dekoni Choice Suede that I already owned. I actually love this combination and they have been my main headphones. I have a large collection of headphones, including Sennhiesers as well as Focals, Beyers, Theiaudio and AKGs. I just love these headphones personally. But they do sound better with better pads.
What exactly are the ones you have?
I have them, and some semi open earphones. The jt1 is a closed back but it still sounds pretty okay to be honest, I love em
4:05 "This isn't a fully open-back headphone". It isn't semi-open, either. It's a closed-back headphone. But how is a reviewer supposed to know that? Read the box? C'mon man!
They're semi-open. I've opened them up. The only really closed part is the front baffle.
I have these for a week now and I have just EQ'd them to my tastes and it's a very satisfying experience. I think it's harder for some to accept that this is a VERY cheap device that can be tweaked to punch way above their price.
yeah but youtube influencer is upset cause it doesnt cost 1000 dollars and sound like a airy fart. never listen to youtubers ESPECIALLY this gronk who calls themselves an expert "The Headphone Show"
The best budget headphone, im pairing it with moondrop dawn best budget dac and its sound fantastic for me
I feel like i got a different one. Mines lacks bass and it sounds really balance. I really like it
I agree with you, I've used these for 7 months and don't trust this youtuber at all; 90% of youtubers say they sound well balanced, so fu this clown!
I like mine, quite a bit actually. For music, they get the nod over my HD6XX. Preferences I guess, but my HD6XX's hailed everywhere just has no bass and when I listen with no headphones and run a subwoofer (2.1) I really miss that.
Everyone who thinks it's normal for cheap headphones to sound mediocre has to listen to a classic Superlux HD681
I have them. with eq and earpad change they are decent for the price. I learned how to eq with that headphone.
I did have a pair of Superlux 681 evo and these sound a lot like those. They are just better built but it's expected for double the price.
Damn, i dodged a bullet. I was going to buy this but instead opted for a truthear hexa iem since the one listed in our local e-commerce sites were out of stock.
LOVE the HEXA. But WARNING - the stock cable is pure garbage in terms of durability. I blame the nice looking, but poor protection leatherette pouch. Despite perfect, adult, baby-ing use, after 6 months the right side cable essentially snapped and broke.
Thank goodness for 2pin standard connection so decent replacement cables are plentiful at all price ranges.
But not gonna lie: I was SUPER PISSED to see that nearly broken cable.
I have retired that crap cable and the pouch in favor or a more durable harder case.
Sonically, for the price, the Hexa are terrific sounding IEMs IMO.
cheers
Yo, i bought the truthear hexa. but i am into gaming can you suggest me a cable with mic that goes with them.
@@yaswanthmanikanta3774 Sorry bro, if you are talking to me, I am no cable expert. But the Hexa uses standard 2 pin connectors, so should be easy to search and find cables with mics in your price range. Best I can do! Cheers and good luck! The Hexa are a GREAT pair of IEMs for the price and rivaling some at twice the price IMO....
@@yaswanthmanikanta3774 check out cables from kinera, they have boom mics attached to them
afaik the venting on the cups is just for looks and its fully closed back
@@hildegarden6product page says closed back so
@4:30 "cheap Walmart level headphone". well that's the sum of the whole review right there. 👍👍
If you have any access to a little eq, get these and don't listen to this nonsense. These are phenomenal for the money. My chain is Ifi Zen Dac2>Xduoo MT602 with Sylvania 1953 tubes>Sybasonic eq headphone amp with balance control(excellent btw), I just dial back the treble mids and bass to taste and these headphones are absolutely superb closed backed headphones for an excellent price! I own Ananda's and these i enjoy almost as much for different reasons. Different flavor. The bass is exceptional but is hot without eq'ing it down a bit. Once done...these are excellent.
Exactly. Like my comment, this review is misleading in many ways. Product of unrealistic expectations. I don't even EQ them. Just burned them in naturally. They are fun, clear, and wide sounding.
I enjoy this pair a lot actually.
Brah they close back tho
yep yep
the backside of the driver is open, only the baffle is closed. Technically its a semi-open.
Thanks for the review DMS. You put into words, what I had a hard time to put my finger on. That is to be the PVC tube sound at mid-base levels. So following your advice, I sit down with Neutron Player on IOS and putting some hours in to EQ-ing and I got a more decent sound now and the PVC tube sound effect almost completely gone. As a happy side effect (or just my imagination running wild) I got a little bit better stage as well. I still believe it can be a right budget purchase if you can accept in advance that you get what you paid for at least as build quality. But with EQ it really can produce a very nice sound, well above its price range. Keep up the great reviews and thanks once again.
I mean, I sound stupid, but maybe this thing is just designed to go with FiiOs cassette player. Walkmans also used to have a bass boost button after all since cassettes tend to be lean in the bass and not super resolving in treble, that headphones sound signature seems to lend itself to that...
I wish there wasn't a deluge of fake MDR-7506 on the market so I can easily recommend it (its around 50% more expensive than the JT1 from Sony dealers here too). Hopefully Fiio takes the feedback and make a newer model of this cause its really hard to find decent headphones at this price range for the SEA market.
Mid-bass is a lot more exciting than sub bass to me, so…… also, it’s a closed back, the grills are just there for visual effect.
I really needed to see a good review if these as I’ve seen some “partially trustworthy” reviews of them but nothing from you guys until now. It’s great that this review out because I haven’t seen any negative reviews of this and just looking at it and it’s price it could’ve been crazy
What headphone is better for cheaper?
Anything made by Koss. I prefer the Koss KPH40, as they sound better than the Porta Pros, are cheaper than the Porta Pros, and are built better than them as well.
Creative Aurvana Live! (rebranded headphones from Denon), Monoprice Modern Retro, Takstar Pro 82
@@hildegarden6 The Aurvana Live sound excellent, and are an awesome buy if you don't mind the on-ear configuration.
AD500X, plus the above comments.
Mainly use this for watching movies when it's noisy outside (e.g. raining hard). And occasionally use them for music when i really just need something playing in the background - just coz they're really comfy on my head. For actual, proper music listening sessions, i have my HE400SE. But to be honest, i'm mainly not complaining coz i got the JT1 when they released last year for about $40 coz of discounts. And like you said, the midrange and treble aren't *terrible*. Just a bloody ton of midbass 😂 But thank you for reviewing these still!
Which is better k361 or mdr 7506?
DMS! Thanks for posting this video
I quite enjioyed these tbh.
Thanks for the review! I agree that these are unusable without EQ. With EQ these are pretty good. However, the Austrian Audio HI-X15 is better (again with some EQ) due to its tight and detailed bass (most people consider them bass-light though).
That graph honestly looks awesome
BDSM is a real thing, after all...
Truly a masochist
When IEM tier list ?
Like the Shure SRH440A? Just low end?
Can anyone tell me if this is worth it if used solely for gaming??
I have one in my collection and i think it sounds great! With EQ...
Actually sound like a good base for modding
I bought one before i watched this video. It clearly a failed experiment from fiio imo, they try to make an open back at first but were unable to get good sound.
This is one of my top buyer remorse.
Can you make a video about the best sounding TW In Ears please ? Looking for good sounding in ears when I’m outside
what budget ? jabras tend to be good
@Ikeiya Sorry . I use an apple device but I tried the AirPods Pro and Pro 2nd gen . They sound fine but not good . Also the all died with in one year wich was really bad and the customer support sucked so I couldn’t get another pair . I currently use the one plus buds 3 , and they are not good aswell ( but better than the AirPods )
@@znoozaros below 200€ , only thing that matters to me is the sound and battery life
moondrop space travel and samsung buds pro is good
I've had the Galaxy Buds Pro for 3 years, I use them 6 hours at work, 6 days a week, no complaints. You will be somewhat limited on iPhone as you would expect but should be fine. Just check the codecs first.
Step 1: Buy comfortable headphones that has been measured
Step 2: EQ
Step 3: Leave this hobby. Get out
Yet you didn't do that. Almost like there's more to being human.
Like the ability to lie. Lmao
I'm not saying these are good, but PVC pipe? Really? That's a wild exaggeration.
Total exaggeration!
@@squidwerd1981 for the price and the fact that they barely leak sound as a semi-open-back, they're alright.
@@chelseajupiter2103They're closed-back headphones.
Indeed. Even if it was hyperbole, it's a bit out of place. They sound fine, they're more like a better built Superlux681.
be honest.. will it have the same fate as the shp9600?
Lol thanks! I had these on the list to check out but will pass. Your PVC impression was the icing on the cake. 😛
Extremely easy mod is to get velour pads. Simple as that
I think you maybe used the wrong amp With my Fiio Q15 it sound excelletn! ;) ...plus i use it with my ddhifi balanced cable!
No raw measurements =_=
i have them and for the price they are good with EQ as you said. my mood and music choices dictate which set of headphones i grab off the wall. these are my goto when i just want to rock out. but you are right, they need an EQ to tame them.
This headphone made me unsubscribe z. He hyped shit about this and I needed some cheap headphones, so I tried. I ordered headphones I get bass.
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zeos is just an entertainer, dont watch him for reviews
Likewise! 😢
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It felt like the time Z sold me on the Status CB-1 which were around that price, so I was a little skeptical. The CB-1 are ok, I didn't know that sound profile wasn't my preference at the time.
If you were to put some fibrous damping material behind the driver on these, it might eat up enough mid bass to fix that bloat. Maybe.
I think these would be great to mod my Hifiman 400SE!?
Could you check if the Head thing fits on Hifiman 400SE?
Also Pads, because these are not easy to choose.
They did pack the power of a six inch pipe into a much smaller form factor. That takes some doing. 🧐
These sound less painfull in the lower treble than the HD560S.
Looks cheaper than my Focal Utopia...🤣
The AKG K361 is crap.
AKG k371 is also overhyped piece of garbage.
I don’t get the 361 and 371 personally. The m40x with replacement pads just work better for me. But that’s just my opinion for sound and comfort.
iem
Didn’t watch. Sorry I was distracted by the peak in the background especially Denzel
Suspension bands are garbage, and why do companies insist on putting so much foam between the ear and the driver??
I listened to them before I saw the graphs. I still like them for certain music. But the best thing is I had some of my non audiophile friends try them and they loved them.
I have to say they aren't tuned for us.
yeah you need the autism tuning
Crazy that Fiio fumbled this one so badly, especially when Fiio's FT3 measures remarkably close to the harman target for an open back, according to oratory1990. I'd love to hear your impressions on those.
Measures do you even understanding tuning 😂😂😂😂😂😂 lol that's like saying Messi is beter than Maradona because of a stats sheet 😂😂😂 the double v tune is there for a reason
A better bass headphone would be the original Sony Extra bass lineup Mdr xb 300, 500, 700 and 1000
I like the look of them, maybe good for a DIY project! I have a set of Superlux 50mm drivers looking for a new home!
between jt1 and koss porta pro which one suitable for my needs , i like warm sounding i dont like sibilince and harsh high and shouty vocal my music mainly 80s jpop and jazz music.
both are same price in my country
I have this and mostly agree. Resolve is this on your radar to do some EQ settings for?
Edit: Does anybody know where Chrono went? Haven't seen him in a video for ages.
He doesn't even know what type of headphones he is reviewing, lol. Not to mention way after everyone else already reviewed them and liked them for the money. No wonder he had to team up with other reviewers to survive.
Utter snobbery they replaced my hd599s there fantastic and fornite 35% surround 7.1 soudblaster g6 for both perfect stage and directional ques try it movies drop the bass 3 clicks on a eq bang wonderful they kick waywayway above there weight
People with low standards will use every ad hominem they have to prove their point. So desperate yet hilarious.
@@timpecker2527low standards? They’re 70 fucking dollars bro lol.
I might get this explicitly for modding purposes.
The graph is nothing but respectable for the price.
oof. My HE400se cost me the same amount of money
Thanks for the EQ advice along with the frequency response graph. Pulled a bunch of Hz from the 60 Hz to 250 Hz range, left 30 Hz boosted, with a slight boost (comparatively) starting @ 500 Hz, low peaking @ 2K, then started sloping down headed to 4k, even lower @ 8k and then @ 16k (using a 10 band EQ). They sound much more tight/composed with great low end, while keeping the mids and highs in check/focused. Amazing HP for under $70 US when EQ'd somewhat correctly... In my opinion. I know, very subjective = ).
I HARD disagree with the sound quality verdict having bought a pair. I stinkin LOVE how these sound! I think they are a little on the warm side but otherwise they are super well balanced for me. I had a pair of ATH-M40X (with a pad swap) before this and I think the FIIOs sound better than those. I’m wondering if there is some QC control problems or something due to the various review pages all having different frequency response graphs. Some say it’s flat, others say it’s bassy, and others are in between.
What about the Superlux HD 681F? They are amazing
Could you provide the EQ settings?
the price is quite nice
He400se non-stealth goes for about $60-70. It sounds basically identical to the stealth version. Pair that with a cheap dongle for $30-50. Hard to beat at this price range imo. It eqs extremely well too if anyone prefers more bass.
Amazing Price x Quality.
What dac/amp do you use for that set? I've heard from multiple sources that you need at least a decent 150$ desktop system to power it
@@miscwork-qb7pd i have a fiio k5 and amd ifi dac . but i use if a cayin N3 ( the ood and cheap model). its not a powerhouse but its more than enough. i think people overestimate the power needed to drive the HE-400SE. Another point is spend more in a dac than in the headphones doesnt make sense in my opinion. but if you plan to have multiple pairs and maybe use speakers (i use in my work desk) the dac can be a good option. u can find Schiit headphone amp (i think the namo is Magni) for 99 dollars and it has much more power the u need. i dont know if the moondrop dawn is enough to drive the HE400SE, Abut i think it worth the research. it costs 50 dollars. hope my info helps you. sorry for my poor english. im not mative.
@@miscwork-qb7pd Not really. My BTR5 and Muse HiFi M4 manage the HE400SE with hi gain.
@@miscwork-qb7pd I Also hav powered them onmy Fiio BTR5k with modded Balanced cable to the headphones.
Sounds great and i dont want damage ears so its loud enough.