The HIFIMAN HE-X4 ranks #33 out of 308 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#33 HIFIMAN HE-X4 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it an excellent Harman preference score of 88 with a 2.03 dB spread.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Sub-bass is 8.4 dB short at 30 Hz, so deep bass lacks rumble.
| Released | May 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.03 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 88 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 25 ohms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 47 Hz (-8.4 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.09 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (420g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +6.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 73 Hz | -2.7 dB | 1.15 |
| Peak | 1,909 Hz | +5.4 dB | 2.30 |
| Peak | 909 Hz | -2.6 dB | 2.50 |
| Peak | 236 Hz | -2.1 dB | 0.75 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 4,259 Hz | +2.5 dB | 4.20 |
| Peak | 3,059 Hz | -1.1 dB | 3.88 |
| Peak | 5,435 Hz | -0.9 dB | 5.85 |
| Peak | 6,777 Hz | +1.3 dB | 5.95 |
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