Hifiman HE4XX - Looking for something Different

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Hi there,

I’ve had the Hifiman HE4XX’s for about a year now. While I absolutely love their sound (first planar headphones I’ve had) they can feel a bit harsh over long sessions. The biggest issue with them for me is how the sit on my head. They put a lot of pressure on one specific part of my head and irritate to the point of only being able to wear them for sub 2 hour sessions.

I am looking for headphones in the $200-450 dollar range, with a different soundstage and signature than the 4XX’s. Something different, not necessarily planar. Also comfortable and preferably not quite as heavy on my head.

Are there any headphones that come to mind?

Thanks

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You have a lot of options if you just need something comfortable and different. My suggestion is either a HD600 or 6XX. Though keep in mind they may have excessive clamp until they’re broken in

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Look into the Audioquest Nighthawk (either the OG or Carbon).

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Gonna second the nighthawks recommendation.

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Ill look into those, thanks!

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Ill have a look at those as well. Thanks for the suggestion.

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What amp are you using currently?

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Currently using the SMSL M3 Dac/Amp

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Depending on what you pick, I’d suggest upgrading the amp to something like a magni 3+. The Sennheiser’s will definitely benefit. But if the M3 can handle the 4XX, it might be fine as is