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Hifiman He400se headband mod (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by KusoLeCrap@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community

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The headband on my 2-year-old 400se was flaking, and since I wasn't using it anyway due to the headband being a torture device, I decided to mod it lol.

I removed the old headband (irreversible) and ziptied hd600 nuggets on the metal band. The hd600 headband fits like a glove (same width as the 400se metal band). It looks kinda funny but it's better than not being used lol.

It works surprisingly well, but I might try other headbands later on since this aliexpress hd600 headband is also pretty stiff.

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[–] 1maxwedge426@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nice! Does the 400Se have any more quality problems beside this? I am wanting a pair and keep hearing things like this pop up on threads. Overall, do you like the HE400se except for the cheap headband?

[–] KusoLeCrap@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The sound quality is top tier for its price. This is probably the best sounding headphones for around 100 usd, but it needs an amp.

Aside from the comfort issue, theres the usual hifiman QC roulette lol. You might get one with a broken driver. Although it's rare, it's best to purchase from a seller with a good return policy just to be sure.

[–] 1maxwedge426@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

thank you!

[–] Left_Membership2780@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Sorry a noob trying to get into headphones . Have almost finalised the HE400se. Kindly suggest a budget amp+dac for these. I'll listen to mostly YT music on my gaming laptop (Asus ROG strix i7 10th gen) and my work laptop (HP Elitebook 360). Will also play Valorant, Dota 2 and a AAA here and there. My budget can't be more than 50 dollars. Thanks!

[–] TRX808@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Nicely done, it looks weird but good. You can get suspension headbands on Ali Express that fit Hifiman for $30+ if you want something more permanent.

[–] Awkward-Relief2239@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

aliexpress hd600 headband is also pretty stiff.

Is it really that stiff? I saw this, the reviews are pretty good.

[–] KusoLeCrap@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

The only written review says the headband is "well padded and hard" so I guess it is pretty stiff. It should be less of an issue on sennheiser headphones since they're pretty light.

Personally, I prefer the 650 headband over the 600 nuggets. I just got the 600 band for free when I bought my 6XX so I had one lying around.