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Never used.Comes without original packaging. Very high quality headphones, great for mixing, music production, audiophiles or listening. Open back headphones. Frequency response 6Hz - 75kHzSensitivity 92 dB
Are you happy paying right at the median for a used pair, or do you want to wait for a better grab? At US$195, this sits exactly on your database median of US$195, above the US$155 25th percentile and below the US$225 75th percentile, so it reads as fair market, not a bargain or an ambitious ask.
That makes sense for a well-regarded planar model that’s known for clean detail, fast bass, and a balanced, easy-to-enjoy tuning; it’s one of those headphones that still makes sense used if you want strong performance without jumping to pricier flagships. At this price, the main upside is simply getting a proven listen at a reasonable number, so I’d want the pads, headband, cable, and drivers to be in solid shape and the seller to be clear about what’s included.
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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