The HIFIMAN HE6se ranks #112 out of 382 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#112 HIFIMAN HE6se Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the HIFIMAN HE6se V2, ranked higher, rated 4.1/5. See every HIFIMAN HE6se generation.
Pros: Measured response gives it an excellent Harman preference score of 81 with a 2.44 dB spread.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Sub-bass is 6.4 dB short at 30 Hz, so deep bass lacks rumble.
| Released | 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.44 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 8Hz - 65kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 81 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 83.5 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 40 Hz (-6.4 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.20 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 1 lbs (470 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.8 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 | +5.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 265 Hz | -1.7 dB | 0.43 |
| Peak | 1,728 Hz | +6.3 dB | 1.66 |
| Peak | 4,003 Hz | -5.5 dB | 3.37 |
| Peak | 908 Hz | -1.9 dB | 2.04 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,886 Hz | -1.5 dB | 4.29 |
| Peak | 5,449 Hz | +1.7 dB | 5.99 |
| Peak | 63 Hz | -0.3 dB | 1.96 |
| Peak | 2,202 Hz | +0.9 dB | 5.04 |
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