HiFiMAN HE-500 Open Back Orthodynamic Audiophile Headphones

HiFiMAN HE-500

HiFiMAN HE-500 Open Back Orthodynamic Audiophile Headphones. Reference-class sound for on the go listening, the HE-500 is the portable version of Hifiman's successful orthodynamic range. The HE-500 incorporate HiFiMAN's planar-magnetic driver technology with greater precision and less reverberation compared to conventional dynamic drivers, delivering unequalled lucidity and exceptional sound. The drivers have had an upgrade to improve the midrange and to make the HE-500 easy to drive.

The HE-500s are a real feat of engineering

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HiFiMAN's HE-500 employs printed circuits on a very thin and flat diaphragm arranged in a uniform magnetic field. This system creates a soundstage that will make you think you are listening to speakers rather than headphones. The open design of the earcups add to the soundstage with broad and crisp dynamics. Thanks to the low impedance, the HE-500 can be driven by standard headphone ampifiers.

High-quality balanced dual-sided OCC cables with PE sheath transfer the sound to near perfection. Included is an upgraded 2m cable with Neutrik 6.35mm jack. The HE-500 incorporates durable and lightweight plastic earcups for long-term performance and even acoustics.

Rotating in two axes, the HE-500 adapts to the contours of the head and guarantees a secure fit. The included large earpads and adjustable headband make for comfortable and long listening sessions. There is also a backup earpad included in the package, just in case of an emergency. When not in use, the HE-500 can be stored in the included luxury wooden box.

Take your high fidelity music anywhere with the HE-500 from HiFiMAN.

Planar-Magnetic Technology
HiFiMAN's HE-500 utilises printed circuits on a very thin and flat diaphragm placed in a uniform magnetic field. The result is an extremely light and responsive driver offering greater precision and reduced resonance compared to conventional dynamic systems.

Earcup Design
With the open backed design the HE-500 delivers a broad, clear and open soundstage. The HE-500 uses highly durable plastic earcups for long-term performance and even acoustics.

Easy to Drive
Thanks to the low impedance, the HE-500 is easily driven by standard headphone amplifiers.

Comfort Factor
The HE-500's earcups are lightweight, which means that you can enjoy these headphones in great comfort during long listening sessions. With full sized earcups that rotate in two axes the HE-500 conform to the head shape and sit securely. Soft, velour earpads make the comfort factor complete.

Cables
High-quality balanced dual-sided OCC cables with PE sheath transfer the sound to near perfection. Included is an upgraded 2m cable with Neutrik 6.35mm jack plug.

HiFiMAN HE-500 Reviews

Techpowerup Evaluates HE-500 Headphones - Spectacular

"The HE-500s are a real feat of engineering and exhibit a sound signature that will please the majority of people out there. The spectacular part about that is that music still retains an absurd amount of details throughout the frequency range."

Technical Specifications

• Driver Type: Planar-magnetic
• Frequency Response: 10Hz to 40kHz
• Sensitivity: 89dB @1 mW
• Impedance: 38Ohm
• Cable: OCC cable (2m) with 6.35mm adapter
• Weight: 500g, without cable

HiFiMAN HE-500 Features

• Planar-magnetic drivers combine dynamic and electrostatic performance
• Easy to drive with low-powered devices such as iPod, MP3 players and laptops
• Responsive drivers create precision with wide dynamics and low resonance
• Open backed circumaural earcups deliver a wide and open soundstage
• Lightweight earcups create extended comfort during listening sessions
• Earcups rotate in two axes to conform to head shape
• Detachable cords for ease of cable upgrade and replacement
• Includes dual balanced headphone cable with 6.35mm termination and an extra earpad

Package Includes

• HiFiMAN HE-500 Open Back Orthodynamic Audiophile Headphones
• Balanced dual OCC cable with 6.35mm termination (2m)
• Luxury storage box
• Spare earpad