Today we are excited to introduce our first closed back headphone with long time collaborator HIFIMAN.
While HIFIMAN is widely known for its planar dynamic drivers they have recently started to branch out into more dynamic drivers featuring their proprietary topology diaphragms. Our aim was to incorporate these drivers into an accessible closed back offering. With an acoustically tuned chamber, the headphone has an engaging, lively sound with a rather spacious soundstage given its closed back design.
The result was a nice sonic contrast to our other HIFIMAN collaborations such as the X4 and 4XX which are on the darker warmer side. The added efficiency also makes it easy to pair with portable dac/amp combos or straight from a laptop for versatility.
We look forward to kicking off the new year with the new HE-R7DX from HIFIMAN.
The sound stage is above average, actually quite good. Also sound isolation is pretty decent. I paid less than $100 during sale and for the price I can't really complain!
DaeronicusSince this looks to be their classic old style headband, you should be able to unscrew the cups from the gimbals and attach them to the other two style Hifiman headbands (the "comfort" headband and the "hybrid" headband).
I mod these R7 into the HE-R9DX JM OCD Extreme Stealth Edition+ for around $100 and make em sound like $500-2800 headphones - it takes me 3 hours and I ship in USA only- JM
WhatugotmanHey, John. As an FYI to readers here, I checked out and was gonna get John's modded R7DX (based on his post above) until I saw some of his other higher-quality offerings and ultimately landed a custom 53mm dynamic closed back that I'm very pleased with...pretty much end-game home-office cans for me, with quality/comfy build, massive bass, clear detail in mids & highs, on-point imaging, and wide stage for a closed back. Also appreciated his friendly & prompt service. Definitely worth checking out.
Headfonics review of the He-R7DX
https://headfonics.com/drop-hifiman-he-r7dx-review/
"The Drop + HIFIMAN HE-R7DX is a bit large, but otherwise, I would consider it a solid performer overall. It offers a relaxed placement in the midrange vocal experience and it doesn’t require a powerful amplifier to get the best out of it."
I previously felt these were definitely worth it at the asking price of 150. These are a great value at 100. I think the initial reviews and measurements kind of deterred many people away from these.
all these months later, i gotta say i prefer these over my open back cans, which admittedly aren't spectacular or anything. (PC-37X and HE-X4's). But for the current sale price of $100, wowzers the value here is stellar. I am mainly a IEM guy, so maybe it is a noise isolation thing. Some dekoni nuggets on the headband are necessary.