The HIFIMAN HE6 ranks #31 out of 134 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#31 HIFIMAN HE6: $1,899.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: A preference score of 85 and a smooth deviation of 2.2 dB around the target show a well-controlled response, with low mids within 0.5 dB of target for natural male vocals and guitars. Presence and air sit about 1.5 dB above target, adding some openness. Its tilt is almost perfectly neutral at 0.14.
Cons: Sub-bass falls about 5 dB short under 60 Hz and the bass region is nearly 2 dB light, so kick drums and bass synths lack weight. Treble from 6 to 10 kHz is around 3.5 dB low, with a 6 dB dip near 9.8 kHz and a 6 dB peak near 11.9 kHz. At 50 ohms and 83.5 dB sensitivity it is hard to drive and needs a powerful dedicated headphone amp, and the open back leaks sound.
| Released | 2010 (16 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.20 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 8Hz - 65kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 85 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 83.5 dB |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.14 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.3 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 | +4.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,082 Hz | +6.7 dB | 1.71 |
| Peak | 1,368 Hz | -2.7 dB | 0.46 |
| Peak | 4,783 Hz | -5.9 dB | 2.45 |
| Peak | 6,698 Hz | +4.7 dB | 1.96 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 185 Hz | -0.9 dB | 0.85 |
| Peak | 698 Hz | +0.8 dB | 0.87 |
| Peak | 1,027 Hz | -1.0 dB | 2.16 |
| Peak | 71 Hz | -0.4 dB | 1.83 |
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