Drop HIFIMAN HE4XX Planar phones for less than £180?

[Andy Humph]

Does anyone have any experience of these?
I'm tempted but if you think my money is better off on something else please let me know!

https://www.amazon.com/Massdrop-HE4X.../dp/B07YBWT8PK

[Andy Humph]

Or these refurb'ed AKG K702 Open Back for 70 quid? Seem very highly rated.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AKG-K702-...wxfhbdqPX#rwid

[Lawrence001]

If it's the same drivers as the old HE400 then I wouldn't recommend them, I had a pair years ago and didn't like the treble at all. Cymbals sounded very splashy and artificial for example. They were nice on the 500s though. The 400i were a different kettle of fish, very nice. In fact I've still got my pair although they're hardly used as I upgraded to the HE6 then LCD3.

400i's might be for sale shortly if there's any interest...

[Andy Humph]

Curious but suspect they'll be out of my range!

[Lawrence001]

No mate £150 plus postage, pretty much as new in box.

Nice review in Hifi+

http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/fir...ic-headphones/

(Mine have the later improved mini jack sockets though, those coax ones were a pain in the bum).

[Shovel_Knight]

HE-4xx have the same drivers as 400i, but the construction quality is better, with metal forks that don't break...

[Andy Humph]

No mate £150 plus postage, pretty much as new in box.

Nice review in Hifi+

http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/fir...ic-headphones/

(Mine have the later improved mini jack sockets though, those coax ones were a pain in the bum).

Is there any movement on this? Accepting offers at all?

[Lawrence001]

Is there any movement on this? Accepting offers at all?

I suppose I could split the postage.

[Andy Humph]

I suppose I could split the postage.

About 3.50 off?

[Lawrence001]

Not sure it might be RM special delivery or UPS depending on weight and insurance options. UPS charges 5% insurance after the first £50. RM includes up to £500.