The HIFIMAN HE5XX ranks #136 out of 308 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#136 HIFIMAN HE5XX Discontinued eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it a very good Harman preference score of 77 with a 2.38 dB spread.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A 4.1 dB peak near 11.9 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp. Sub-bass is 9 dB short at 30 Hz, so deep bass lacks rumble. Treble sits about 5.6 dB low, so it sounds a little dark.
| Released | Nov 2020 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.38 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 77 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 18 ohms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 45 Hz (-9.0 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.47 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (355 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.2 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 | +6.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 218 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.18 |
| Peak | 6,416 Hz | +2.9 dB | 0.49 |
| Peak | 2,178 Hz | +2.3 dB | 2.61 |
| Peak | 5,374 Hz | -5.4 dB | 4.65 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 551 Hz | +1.6 dB | 2.62 |
| Peak | 84 Hz | -1.4 dB | 2.09 |
| Peak | 1,255 Hz | -1.6 dB | 4.32 |
| Peak | 33 Hz | +1.1 dB | 2.84 |
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