The HIFIMAN HE6se V2 ranks #33 out of 134 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#33 HIFIMAN HE6se V2: $792.24 Amazon eBay
Pros: A preference score of 84 with a deviation of only 2.19 dB shows a smooth, well-controlled response, and low mids sit within 2 dB of target. Bass from 60 to 200 Hz is within 1 dB of target, so bass notes keep their body. It costs noticeably less than the HIFIMAN HE1000 Stealth, though that model carries a higher rating.
Cons: Sub-bass is roughly 4 dB under target below 60 Hz, so the lowest rumble is missing. Presence is about 2.5 dB hot with a 3.7 dB peak near 3.75 kHz, and a 5 dB dip near 9.6 kHz softens cymbals. At 83.5 dB sensitivity it needs a dedicated headphone amp, and the open back leaks sound.
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.19 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 8Hz - 65kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 84 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 83.5 dB |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.18 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 1 lbs (470 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.0 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 | +5.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 340 Hz | -1.5 dB | 0.18 |
| Peak | 1,902 Hz | +6.8 dB | 1.60 |
| Peak | 3,470 Hz | -3.7 dB | 1.05 |
| Peak | 9,114 Hz | +3.4 dB | 2.07 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 970 Hz | -1.0 dB | 4.33 |
| Peak | 62 Hz | -0.4 dB | 1.81 |
| Peak | 119 Hz | +0.3 dB | 1.64 |
| Peak | 1,386 Hz | +0.6 dB | 3.74 |
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