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Drop + HIFIMAN HE4XX Planar Magnetic Headphones

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Drop + HIFIMAN HE4XX Planar Magnetic Headphones

Name: Drop + HIFIMAN HE4XX Planar Magnetic Headphones
Brand: Drop
SKU: drop-hifiman-he4xx-planar-magnetic-headphones
Price: 149 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.293244 (2087 reviews)

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Review Highlights:

emscheffel

For such a low price this headphone deserves 5 stars for sheer bargain prowess! So long as this is plugged into a decent amplifier the sound opens up and is terrific! By contrast, anyone expecting to plug this into their cell phone or laptop computer is missing the point, without decent amplification this headphone will not sound as great as it can(more likely dull, actually!). I am driving this through an IBasso Bushmaster D14, which in turn is amped via an RSA Mustang P51 on high gain. I find this combination with the HE4XX heavenly, also because the P51 almost completely eliminates the Sabre DAC's glare. So my recommendation is to buy the HE-4XX, but only if you drive this through a decent DAC/AMP combo!

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Q&A Highlights:

Thefuture10

Are the 2 cables that connect to the headphone cans 2.5mm or 3.5mm?

hypnoticdcime

163

I just looked at mine to be sure and they are 3.5mm jacks

Zx54x

Im not good with headphones but do these merge at the end int one cord?

Yes.

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Customer Reviews

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Build Quality

3.6

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Sound

4.5

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Comfort

4.1

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exilus

Nov 25, 2025

Verified Buyer

sound is good but the built quality is bad

The way the head band is connected to the driver is ultra weak, impossible to repair, and will fail sooner or later. It's two small plastic screws on each side that will pop out and it's impossible to fix it. It's a really bad design that looks like planned obsolescence. You get great great sound, but also a guarantee that it will fail after a year if you use it daily. I still kept the part, in case one day I figure out a way to build a new head band because it would be a shame to put nice drivers like this in the trash

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snuremburg1

Dec 4, 2025

exilusSorry, gotta disagree, profoundly. The headphone attachment points on my one-month old HE4XX are rigid and doesn't seem likely to fail at all, but sure, these headphones sound excellent, esp. for their relatively low price.

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MoriFrik

Oct 2, 2025

Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening, Gaming

Music Genres:Electronic, Metal, Pop, Rock, World

Verified Buyer

This headphones are awesome!

Very clean, nice sound, especially with peaceeq's autoeq presets for this headphones. Realy enjoy it. But from the minuses - they are a bit heavy and headband puts pressure on your head, causing discomfort during long-term use

Recommends this product? Yes

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t34qaa43t

Jul 30, 2025

Activities:Casual Listening, Movies & TV

Music Genres:Electronic, Metal, Rock

Verified Buyer

Good headphones that have lasted well.

Still going with little to no wear after 4 years.

Recommends this product? Yes

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Notmierz

Jun 29, 2025

Verified Buyer

Long term review - amazing sound, really bad build quality

These headphones deliver excellent sound quality for critical listening, even when paired with a relatively inexpensive, low-power DAC. In the four years I've used them, I've never felt they were lacking in audio performance. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for their comfort and durability. The headphones are quite heavy and not ideal for long listening sessions. The headband is thin and can become painful after extended use. After a year, I had to replace the O-rings at the swivel joints, as they had broken. A few months later, the stock earpads began flaking, prompting another replacement. By the second year, the headband showed significant wear. These issues were manageable—until the entire left earcup module detached from the headband. I would not recommend them to someone who wants to keep their things for years. If you're looking to buy them in 2025, they're definitely not worth almost $200.

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ohheysean

Dec 1, 2025

NotmierzYikes glad i read this, thanks! Saved me the headache

snuremburg1

Dec 4, 2025

NotmierzI haven't had these 'phones for four years but they seem well-built and the attachment points are rigid. Comfort-wise, that's a VERY personal topic and it's tough to generalize from one listener to another, some folks being rather sensitive; I'll get back to you on long-term wear after four years . . .

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musical_farts

570

Jun 22, 2025

Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening

Music Genres:Classical, Electronic, Hip-hop, Jazz, Metal, Pop, World

Verified Buyer

The second ever pair is still alive and kicking!

After meeting Will and ceetee at the canjam years ago and handing off some colorful mods I made, I received serial 0002, and have cherished them every day. Just wanted to drop a bit of love to those guys a decade later. Still rocking, still my fav can after all these years, and my go to mod demo set. Thanks again guys!

Recommends this product? Yes

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bobbybear

Mar 20, 2025

Activities:Casual Listening, Gaming, Movies & TV

Music Genres:Classical, Electronic, Jazz, Metal, Pop, Rock

Verified Buyer

LOVE THE SOUND!

Build Quality is a bit dodgy but so far, so good headband fits well on my head, very comfortable. The biggest take away is the sound reproduction is excellent. voices sound natural, games sound fantastic, bass reproduction is tight and musical.

Recommends this product? Yes

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snuremburg1

Dec 4, 2025

bobbybearI agree with your review, EXCEPT for the "build quality is a bit dodgy" part; others have similar findings but I just don't see it. But just in case, I purchased an extended warranty - we'll see . . .

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Unending5403

Jan 18, 2025

Verified Buyer

Sound is good, build quality is questionable at best

After owning the headphones for a few years the infamous Hifiman build quality finally took mine out for good. Whoever thought 2 tiny screws straight into plastic was going to be enough to attach the headband to the cups needs to give up engineering for good. The internet is riddled with examples of these failing at the same point. If I were drop I'd be embarrassed to keep my name on these after so many years of Hifiman refusing to keep up their end of the bargain and manufacture a quality product.

Recommends this product? No

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snuremburg1

Dec 4, 2025

Unending5403The build quality seems fine to me; others have complained about it, but who knows how they handle their headphones.

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Yafarwa

Jan 2, 2025

Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening, Gaming, Movies & TV

Music Genres:Electronic, Pop, Rock

Verified Buyer

Great headphones

My first pair of these lasted almost 5 years before I needed another pair. Got the same ones because even on the headphones last life they performed like they were brand new.

Recommends this product? Yes

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BAC0001

Nov 24, 2024

Verified Buyer

Exceptional Planar Magnetic Performance at an Accessible Price

The Drop + HIFIMAN HE4XX headphones bring the signature planar magnetic sound to a wider audience with their superb performance and affordability. They deliver a spacious soundstage, crisp detail, and balanced tonality, making them suitable for a variety of music genres. The lightweight design and well-padded headband provide decent comfort for extended listening sessions, though clamping force may vary depending on the user. While they benefit most from a dedicated amplifier, their performance is impressive even with modest setups. Overall, the HE4XX offers remarkable value for audiophiles seeking an introduction to planar magnetic technology.

Recommends this product? Yes

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PureXtacy

Oct 21, 2024

Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening, Gaming, Movies & TV

Music Genres:Electronic, Pop

Verified Buyer

Value is amazing

An extremely good headset for those who want to up their sound game without diving too deep into the audiophile scene. Many people dont want to buy amps and do all this extra research on top of spending loads more money just to have better sound quality, and if you are one of those people, this headset is for you. Build quality- I’m not gonna put the quality at 5 stars because they aren’t perfect. They’re cheaper headphones so I’ll cut them some slack and say the build is actually quite nice for the price point. Sound Quality- Yet again, another very good sound for the price, crystal clear sound with an extremely good amount of bass for an open back design, even when comparing it to some more expensive headphones it was astonishing how immersing the soundstage was. Comfort- The comfort on these is great, most cheaper headphones use an elastic band that digs into your heads and don’t allow much swivel in the ear cups. These are the opposite, it has a cushioned headband, the cups swivel perfectly for every head shape, and the tightness of the way the headphones clamp on your head gives the perfect amount of pressure that you can forget you even have them in your head. Only if you neck is strong enough of course, as these are a little heavy.

Recommends this product? Yes

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