HE500

About the HE500

The HiFiMAN HE-500 is a high-efficiency planar magnetic headphone designed to deliver phenomenal sound quality with unmatched clarity across all frequencies. It features an open-back design with planar magnetic drivers, offering a frequency response from 10Hz to 50kHz and an impedance of 38 ohms. Weighing approximately 500 grams, the HE-500 combines plastic, metal, and leather materials for durability and comfort. It comes with two sets of earpads (velour and leather), a premium braided silver screw-on cable, and extra connectors for cable customization. The headphones are praised for their natural midrange, articulate and tight bass, and a slightly warm tonality that is musical and easy to appreciate. The soundstage is spacious with excellent imaging and positioning, making it easier to 'see' music. While the cable quality is considered a weak point, the headphones themselves are robust and well-built. The HE-500 is easier to drive than some other planar magnetic models, requiring less powerful amplification, and is suitable for use with a variety of headphone amplifiers. It was originally released around 2011 and remains a highly regarded model in HiFiMAN's lineup, often found