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HiFiMan HE-R9 Headphones - Over/On Ear POST included. COMES with $35 Openheart 8 core 2m Balanced 4.4 cable as well as supplied 1.4m SE cable and 3.5/6.3 adaptor. All pristine. These are for "Bassheads"/ excellent SQ just bass emphasized. Running them balanced if you have a balanced amp brings noticeable increase in clarity. Great for hip hop /metal and heavy rock. Have been burnt in for 30 hrs bringing noticeable improvement, online reports suggest a longer run in brings even better results. Fun headphone, just have too many. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Paypal, eft, cash Region/S
Ambitious asking price at AUD 120 for a used Hifiman HE-R9—our recent comps peg the median at AUD 89, with 25th percentile at AUD 84 and 75th at AUD 94. That's a solid 35% premium over fair market value for this closed-back dynamic driver model, which typically trades in that tight range on the secondhand scene. Unless it's pristine with original packaging and minimal hours, it's a stretch; walk unless the seller justifies it.
Buyers, verify the earpads—they wear out fast on HE-R9s, compressing soundstage and bass response, so insist on fresh replacements or factor in AUD 50-80 to swap. Check for driver flex or rattling (common after 2+ years) by gently pressing the diaphragms, and confirm the stock 3.5mm cable plus any adapters are included, as omissions tank resale value. Test fit and seal too; these demand a snug match for planar-level imaging.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Hifiman traces its origins to 2005, when Dr. Fang Bian, a chemist with a lifelong passion for audio electronics, founded Head-Direct in the United States as an online retailer and headphone developer. By 2007, he rebranded to Hifiman, relocating manufacturing and R&D to Tianjin, China, while maintaining sales operations in the US and beyond. This fusion of American entrepreneurial drive and Chinese production expertise propelled the brand from modest in-ear monitors to global prominence.
The company specializes in high-end headphones, particularly planar-magnetic and electrostatic models renowned for their detail and soundstage, alongside complementary portable digital audio players, headphone amplifiers, and cables. Early milestones like the 2009 HM-801—the first pocket-sized high-resolution player—and the HE-5 planar headphones established its innovative edge, with co-founder Binwu He pioneering planar technology integration.
Hifiman commands a elite position in the audiophile market as a high-end leader, delivering reference-grade performance that rivals legacy brands. Its products earn consistent acclaim for transparency and musicality, appealing to discerning buyers seeking uncompromising planar transduction without vintage pretensions or mid-tier compromises.
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