HiFiMan HE5 Reissue - Surprise + Measurements

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  1. purr1n

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    Oh yeah. Calling the re-issue HE5 and classic original HE-5 with the dash. No idea if they are the same or not, but definitely probable. Pads are probably different.
     
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    Uhh, that looks like an HE-500 that someone scratched a couple of zeros off from the silk screen and threw some FocusPad-A on. Just sayin.
     
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    HiFiMan HE5 (reissue) Frequency Response
    HiFiMan HE5 Frequency Response.png

    NOTE: this is with what appears to be the new style Focus pads that come with HE560.
     
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    That midrange looks awful, I'm going to guess its those new pads perhaps.

    [​IMG]

    Similar feature as what the HE-560 shows. I'm blaming the pads.
     
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    HE5 CSDs
    HE5 L.jpg
    HE5 R.jpg
     
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    Harmonic Distortion
    HE5 L HD.jpg
    HE5 R HD.jpg
     
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    Hmmm...kind of want...

    @Marvey Would you mind sending these to me for some pad rolling and possible mods?
     
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    Hm weird... Dunno what to think but those measures look like some fiery post-schezuan poop. Would be cool to get Luis a pair to fux wit.
     
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    yeah because it is not centered lol good catch
     
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    I will take a few more measurements and send it off to you. PM me your info, including phone and e-mail so I can send if off to you. Thanks for taking this on. After you are done, send it off to @Vansen for loaner program.

    Also, remind me if I forgot. Do not be afraid to bug me. Too many things going on.
     
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    Distortion looks pretty good.

    Do the wood pieces have any acoustic effect or is it just for looks? Also noticed that it's the old connectors and not the newer 2.5mm HiFiMan uses now.
     
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    I just want a pair of these drivers so I can cook something up.
     
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    I'm wondering if the HE500 plastic cups have any effect, as well as the wood.

    And maybe some Blu Tack is required a la HE6 modding.
     
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    What’s with parallel bands around 5KHz on the right driver? That’s strange isn’t it?
     
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    I put Shure 1840 pads on it:

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    Original pads
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    Any chance of driver shots Marv? I'm beginning to wonder if these are HE-5LE and not HE-5 drivers.
     
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    I'll take a look. Anything I should be looking for? They do sound more like HE-5 than HE-5LE to me.
     
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    First things first, check how many screws the HE-5 has!
     

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