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I bought STAX electrostatic earphones some years ago. They came with their own high-voltage driver amp (about the size of the E5), but no DAC. At that time, the STAX cost about what the E5+HE-4XX does now. (The STAX currently goes for about 40% more.) The HifiMan is not only more comfortable (the STAX has silicone thingies to make a good seal; a doctor had to remove one that got stuck in my ear), but the presentation is more natural and less in-the-head. My preference is for highly accurate, finely detailed sound. The HE-4XX is warmer, without being dark or murky. I can imagine 'phones that come closer to literal accuracy, but who cares? Without something "better" to compare the HE-4XX with, there is nothing to criticize about their sound. * (That is a compliment, not a waffle.) With a decent amplifier, they're suitable for monitoring. And they're great for listening "outdoors", if you don't mind schlepping such a large pair of cans. In terms of bang for the buck, they outclass the STAX.
* Just to clarify the point... If you know what live instruments sound like, the HE-4XX is obviously a bit on the dark side. This isn't a big deal, especially when you consider that many circumaural headphones sound as if the instruments are right next to your ears.
I ran them with my Fiio E10K, and the sound was terrible, even though on paper E10K can run HE4XX, then I bought an O2 amp and only then I could appreciate how good these are. Right now I am using Fiio E10K as a DAC, so I am wondering if getting a JDS Labs OL DAC (Or Massdrop SDAC) will make a difference.
Still I find them a little too heavy for when Hi-Fi audio isn't a priority for example while watching videos on YouTube, and since I also like the laid back nature of my HD598, I was wondering if getting HD6XX would be worth it for 'non critical listening'.
I personally found HE4XX to be very neutral, though I only have experience with HD598, my M50x, and my Mackie Monitoring Speakers, and these are my first mid-fi headphones.