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Hifiman HE-5LE
« on: July 23, 2015, 04:04:56 AM »
I've seen a lot of discussion on the original HE-5 and LFF's Code-X, with virtually universal praise for them, but unfortunately around where I am noone seems to have either of them, and I have not had the good fortune to try them. With that said, at a recent local meet I got to try a pair of HE-5LEs someone else brought with them, and I really enjoyed them as a slightly darker, more laid back sound compared to the modded HE-560s I've been using for a while now. I just got an offer to buy them at about $400, though I'll probably have to replace the headband, and I wanted to know what you guys on here think about it, particularly if you could offer comparisons to the above-mentioned original HE-5 variants. Thanks.
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Re: Hifiman HE-5LE
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2015, 05:15:41 AM »
HE5LE is a darker, warmer more laid back signature. Sounds better modded as most things do. Opens them up a bit. HE5 in stock form is a more analytical type listen with more clarity and air, definitely brighter. On the flavor spectrum, they are on opposite ends. HE5LE is closer to the HE500 sig.
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Re: Hifiman HE-5LE
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2015, 05:34:41 AM »
Thanks for the input, Anax. I quite enjoy modding, and in this case I think regrilling and Jerg's fuzzor mods for a start won't hurt it. Anyone have ideas on which pads would be ideal?
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Re: Hifiman HE-5LE
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2015, 05:44:09 AM »
I'm not sure about this headphone specifically, but you really can't go wrong with the Audeze Vegans.
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Re: Hifiman HE-5LE
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2015, 07:43:20 AM »
I own it and I'm selling it if you're interested. Need cash to fund some other purchase ;) and i don't use it so much cuz my HD800 actually covers all bases for what I listen to.


It's really a good headphone , somewhat neutral with a slight bass boost. But IMO a notch or two under the HE-6 I could compare.  Easier to live due to the more laid-back sound sig and the fact it's easier to drive.  Nice bass impact. Mids are nowhere near what HE-6 offers though.  Compared to HE-4, the 5LE has more meat on the bones but keep a sense of air and openness. 
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Re: Hifiman HE-5LE
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2015, 11:05:18 PM »
+1 on the Audeze Veagan pads.
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