RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
Purchased around three years ago from ears unlimited’s physical store in delft. The headphones have been well cared for and are in very good cosmetic and working condition. Included: original 6.35 Mm
This is a current-generation planarmagnetic flagship, so timing matters less than condition, and at €200 it lands well below the €280 25th percentile and far under the €583 median. That makes it a strong bargain rather than merely fair, especially in a market where this model usually holds value well.
It’s well regarded for big-stage presentation, speed, and effortless detail without sounding etched, so a clean pair can be a very rewarding long-term buy. At this price, the main thing to verify is simple completeness and honest condition: earpads, headband wear, connector fit, and whether any original accessories are included, because the pricing leaves room for normal wear but not for hidden damage.
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.
See all Hifiman listings on RADAR.
