# Hifiman HE6Se V2 **URL:** \ **Category:** Official Headphone Model Discussion\ **Tags:** hifiman\ **Created:** [January 3, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995 "2021-01-03T02:47:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 36
**Author:** ![OkPsychology](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/okpsychology/32/31872_2.png) [@OkPsychology](https://forum.headphones.com/u/OkPsychology)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/706 "2022-06-30T19:27:23Z")
So I agree with you 100%, but can take your comparison one step further. I recently purchased a HEKv2 thinking it was going to just blow the HE6se out of the water in literally every metric… but it doesn’t. The HEK has the same airy/ethereal quality you describe coming from the Arya (not surprising, they share a lot of DNA), and while that massive soundstage is fun if you’re in the mood, the slightly meatier HE6se sound has its own merits. Midrange on the HE6se is better in my opinion, and the density of the sound is really just so damned satisfying on the HE6se. HEK can also get to be a bit much on the top end. The treble is pretty hot. So, I’d argue the HE6se doesn’t just compete with the $1k - $1.5k cans, it goes all the way up to $2k+, making it an astonishing value. I also fitted my HE6seV2 with the 400i headband, as you’re considering doing. I say, yeah, you should bite the bullet and do the mod. You do in fact have to take the drivers out of the cups to remove the little plastic bits to free up the space that the pegs on the new headband will need to occupy. But the increase in liveability of the headphone after this modification is not to be underestimated. Go for it!! ---
**Author:** ![junki](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/junki/32/41330_2.png) [@junki](https://forum.headphones.com/u/junki)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/707 "2022-06-30T19:31:04Z")
I agree with everything in this thread. The HE6se V2 produces sound quality that one can easily argue is worth its $1800 original MSRP, and the fact that it is currently available for $549 on Adorama is, in my opinion, the largest bang-for-buck headphone on the entire market. I too noticed that it was back in stock on Adorama. I bought mine from HIFIMAN’s online store less than 30 days ago, so I emailed their customer support, and within a few hours they refunded me the difference to price match. The bonus is that Adorama charges sales tax while HIFIMAN direct does not, so I actually saved 6% after the price match than if I had purchased through Adorama. Also the stuck diaphragm issue is super easy to solve. Just cup your mouth around the pads and gently suck (okay okay settle down boys), and the diaphragm will become unstuck. ---
**Author:** ![iamsms](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8e8cbc/32.png) [@iamsms](https://forum.headphones.com/u/iamsms)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/708 "2022-06-30T20:50:34Z")
Did you get the open box V2 from hifiman store? ---
**Author:** ![junki](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/junki/32/41330_2.png) [@junki](https://forum.headphones.com/u/junki)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/709 "2022-06-30T21:10:01Z")
Yes, and it looked and was packaged like it was new. In my reaching out to their customer service about the price match, they told me that my open-box had never been opened and it was actually new. If I were to guess, HIFIMAN sells the HE6se V2 on their store as open-box in order to cut the price down to Adorama levels and/or because it’s supposed to be an exclusive for Adorama, as it says on the box, so only Adorama can sell it as “new”. ---
**Author:** ![ProfessorF](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/professorf/32/41635_2.png) [@ProfessorF](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ProfessorF)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/710 "2022-07-03T18:26:49Z")
Does anybody know of a retailer or someone who makes dual 3.5mm to banana plugs? Hoping to hook up a HE6se V2 to a speaker amp. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![PaisleyUnderground](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/paisleyunderground/32/15919_2.png) [@PaisleyUnderground](https://forum.headphones.com/u/PaisleyUnderground)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/711 "2022-07-03T18:41:42Z")
> [@ProfessorF](#): > > Does anybody know of a retailer or someone who makes dual 3.5mm to banana plugs? I’m not quite answering your question, but Hifiman sells an adapter that connects to your speaker amp, and then you can plug a balanced headphone cable into the box. [https://www.musicdirect.com/headphone-amp/hifiman-he-adapter](https://www.musicdirect.com/headphone-amp/hifiman-he-adapter) Ampsandsound also make one. > **[Headphone Adapter](https://ampsandsound.com/products/black-box-headphone-adapter)** > > The Black Box Headphone adapter for using 2ch amps to power headphones.  Bidirectional 5way heavy duty speaker binding posts, for use with banana, bare wire or large spades into either a 4pin connector or 1/4" This is a lab grade module... all... ---
**Author:** ![ProfessorF](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/professorf/32/41635_2.png) [@ProfessorF](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ProfessorF)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/712 "2022-07-03T18:44:28Z")
Awesome–thank you! =) ---
**Author:** ![MRHifiReviews](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/mrhifireviews/32/13974_2.png) [@MRHifiReviews](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MRHifiReviews)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/713 "2022-07-06T21:40:47Z")
> [@Hifiman HE6seV2 SOLD!](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6sev2-for-sale/18193): > > SOLD!!! Gently Used Excellent condition Hifiman HE6seV2 for sale. $500 includes insured signature required shipping lower 48 and all PayPal fees. ---
**Author:** ![Nick\_Mimi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/nick_mimi/32/5998_2.png) [@Nick\_Mimi](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Nick_Mimi)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/714 "2022-07-08T23:04:05Z")
> **[Adapters/Switchers](https://www.zynsonix.com/AdaptersSwitchers_c_12.html)** > > Adapters/Switchers ---
**Author:** ![InvisibleInk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/invisibleink/32/57040_2.png) [@InvisibleInk](https://forum.headphones.com/u/InvisibleInk)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2022, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/715 "2022-07-09T01:23:48Z")
HiFiMan HE6se V2 for $499 at Adorama. > **[HiFiMan HE6se V2](https://www.adorama.com/hmhe6sev2.html?&emailprice=t)** > > HE6se Full-Size Over Ear Planar Magnetic Audiophile Adjustable Headphones V2 ---
**Author:** ![hottyson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/hottyson/32/25048_2.png) [@hottyson](https://forum.headphones.com/u/hottyson)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2022, 9:15am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/716 "2022-07-09T09:15:07Z")
Thanks for the heads up! Hard to pass this price up as that is crazy inexpensive. Fingers crossed that I get a good pair this time around! ---
**Author:** ![generic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/generic/32/61169_2.png) [@generic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/generic)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2022, 10:42am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/717 "2022-07-09T10:42:01Z")
> [@hottyson](#): > > Fingers crossed > [@The Off Topic](https://forum.headphones.com/t/the-off-topic/1684/1783): > > Why does every single discussion every month and every year in the HE6se V2 thread bring [this painting](https://thingsworthdescribing.com/2012/03/18/evening-the-fall-of-day-william-rimmer-1869-70/) to mind: [image] ---
**Author:** ![AudioTool](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/audiotool/32/14289_2.png) [@AudioTool](https://forum.headphones.com/u/AudioTool)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2022, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/718 "2022-07-09T13:21:11Z")
For that price I’d consider getting an amp with appropriate headphone out: > **[BasX A2m Stereo Flex Amplifier](https://emotiva.com/collections/basx-series/products/basx-a2m-stereo-flex-amplifier)** > > The BasX A2m is a flexible stereo amplifier that combines excellent audio performance with several unique and extremely useful features for both big and small systems. Just sayin ---
**Author:** ![deafenears](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/deafenears/32/11409_2.png) [@deafenears](https://forum.headphones.com/u/deafenears)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2022, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/719 "2022-07-09T19:50:02Z")
With the jumper mod though, right? Power Output (headphone output; normal mode): 33 Ohms: 200 mW / channel 47 Ohms: 250 mW / channel Power Output (headphone output; direct drive mode - requires internal jumper; USE WITH CAUTION): 33 Ohms: 12 watts / channel 47 Ohms: 8.5 watts / channel ---
**Author:** ![AudioTool](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/audiotool/32/14289_2.png) [@AudioTool](https://forum.headphones.com/u/AudioTool)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2022, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/720 "2022-07-10T03:24:51Z")
> [@deafenears](#): > > With the jumper mod though, right? Yep! Same as connecting to the speaker outs. ---
**Author:** ![rrwwss52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/rrwwss52/32/945_2.png) [@rrwwss52](https://forum.headphones.com/u/rrwwss52)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2022, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/721 "2022-07-10T06:20:21Z")
I purchased HE-6se V1 when they first came out (at a discount) but the giveaway prices makes one think never to buy HiFiMan at retail or even at a fair discount upon initial release. The V2s are like 70 percent off at Adorama. ---
**Author:** ![junki](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/junki/32/41330_2.png) [@junki](https://forum.headphones.com/u/junki)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2022, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/722 "2022-07-10T07:29:08Z")
I used to think that way, but you have to realize that you have been enjoying and deriving value from your HE6se V1 purchase since the day of your purchase up to now. Given that time is our most precious, non-renewable, ruthlessly finite resource, I prefer to just buy things when I want to than to wait months or years to save some money. ---
**Author:** ![rrwwss52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/rrwwss52/32/945_2.png) [@rrwwss52](https://forum.headphones.com/u/rrwwss52)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/723 "2022-07-10T18:39:35Z")
Good point, but I like things to hold their value. ZMFs being the prime example of something that maintains value, and doesn’t get sold off at a deep discount. The ZMF November B Stock sales are as inexpensive as those go from the manufacturer. ---
**Author:** ![iamsms](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8e8cbc/32.png) [@iamsms](https://forum.headphones.com/u/iamsms)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2022, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/724 "2022-07-12T20:34:09Z")
I caved in and bought a 6sev2 from Hifiman and received it today. I hope to listen to this for the rest of the day, but right now I can’t stop laughing at this cable. I knew it was bad, so I was expecting bad, but dear lord, this is something else. This makes focal/sundara cable high end. Shipping this cable feels like a waste of resources, who is gonna use this monstrosity. Fortunately, I find the headphones comfortable, and I have a hart audio sundara cable to use. But man, I can’t stop laughing, this is comically bad. ![20220712_133019](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/3/4/34d79613b1dc7b2fffd353a33b880c306d13e2ab.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![junki](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/junki/32/41330_2.png) [@junki](https://forum.headphones.com/u/junki)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995/725 "2022-07-13T02:52:23Z")
This cable? 🙂 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/e/d/ed061de0184aced09573f326d95e4a161cfdf5cf.jpeg) I actually have an after market cable in transit, but aside from providing comedic relief, this cable seems to be behaving fairly well for me. The real punchline is that [HIFIMAN sells this cable for $400 on their store](https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/crystalline-copper-silver-xlr-4-pin-balanced-cable-for-he1000.html). [Previous page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995.md?page=35) [Next page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he6se-v2/9995.md?page=37)