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HiFiMAN HE-300

HiFiMAN HE-300
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alaScore 79

26 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews of HiFiMAN HE-300. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and design. The durability and sound also get good views. Many are less positive about the soundstage and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the HiFiMAN HE-300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for HiFiMAN HE-300

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of HiFiMAN HE-300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and usability. The portability and size get critical views.

usability, sound

size, portability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Brent Butterworth (soundandvision.com)

HiFiMan HE-300

 

IT MAY BE ONLY 4 YEARS OLD, but the HiFiMan brand has had a major impact on the growing world of portable audiophilia. The new HE-300, which uses conventional dynamic drivers, is the company's most affordable over-ear headphone yet. With its solid,...

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : techPowerUp! (techpowerup.com)

Head-Direct HiFiMAN HE-300 Headphones

 

The HE-300s are one of those rare occasions where good performance meets a very attractive pricepoint. Based on the performance these headphones deliver, they are sure to become a massive success. At $299 these are a steal, pure and simple. They best...

Excellent performance, Quality design, Pleasing sound signature, Easy to drive well, Semi-stylish looks, Comes with nice storage / transportation box, Comfortable

Looks might not appeal to all, Way too heavy cable

Jul, 2011
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Extremely well made cans for the money

 

I bought these at less than half retail on a whim from Audio Advisor, looking to replace my aging Sennheiser HD 580's. Look at the picture...these are VERY NICELY made headphones! All aluminum components, with a steel headband, covered with...

Build quality

Heavy, clamps too tightly...cables noisy (pick up and amplify any movement).

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

The Crystal Clear HiFiMAN (REV.3)

 

The HE-300s are one solid dynamic HiFi headphone , like most HiFiMANs I have tried "Treble" is the focus , very clean clinical and articulate but at the same time its not metallic or plastic sounding , Dr Biang sure has impressed me , before I get on I...

Unreal Treble extension for the price , Great Clarity , Spectacular Construction , Price , Speed for a dynamic , Fantastic Air , Highly detailed

Recessed Bass , 3-8K spike (REV.3) , Poor driver placement - Bass rattling , Stock pads , no side adjustment , Microphonics (Cable Noise)

May, 2014
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Great warm and clear cans

 

Introduction? I got the HE-300 for $150 without knowing what I was really getting. I was on the verge of purchasing the HD 598 instead, but my life needed some unknowing excitement…I guess. Packaging A cardboard box. That's all you need to know. The...

Nicely balanced, accurate bass. Amazing mids. Unintrusive yet detailed highs.

Soundstage could be better. Clamping at first. Microphonics.

Jan, 2014
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Best phone u can buy for the money it sells

 

Best phone u can buy bar none for the price

For the price u wont get better phone

Comfort is a bit to get used to,and is. A bit dark sounding

Nov, 2012
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

[Impression] HifiMan HE300

 

First, I'll like to thank HifiMan for the HE-300 sample. For the last couple of years, Fang @ HifiMan has brought a lot of attention to the company's line of full size headphones by releasing some of the best planar magnetic headphone there ever are....

Euphonic and easy going sound, Price, Packaging,

Warmish sound might not suit every genre.

Apr, 2012
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

HifiMAN HE-300 review

 

Equipment: Ipod 160gb lossless files Ray Samuals Audo "The Hornet" amp Cans uses to compare signatures: Denon AH-D2000 - stock Sennheiser HD-650 - stock Let me start off with a special thanks to Fang from HifiMAN for letting me audition the HE-300's at...

Fantastic price/performance ratio

May be too laid back for some

Jan, 2012
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Top-class product for $249

 

Information : Hifiman / Head-Direct was kind enough to give me a review sample of the HE-300. Please take note that the fact that this was given to me for free will not affect my bias for this review. Equipment used : Amplifiers : Onkyo TX-SR308 /...

Build quality, Great bass, Smooth mids and treble, forgiving of poor quality recordings, incredible packaging, not demanding with amplification

Tight clamp for my head, somewhat stiff cable, pad locking system, lacks technicalities

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

REVIEW: HiFiMan HE-300 headphones

 

Introduction Fang from HiFiMan asked me to review the HE-300 headphones. I have been a big fan of HiFiMan's planar magnetic headphones. But the HE-300 are not planars – they are dynamic driver headphones. While they look similar to the other HiFiMan...

Nice warm, lush sound at an attractive price

Will for sure be too warm and bassy for some

Dec, 2011
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