> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.themetalverse.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # HIFIMAN HE400SE Review: One of the Best Budget Planar Headphones - URL: https://www.themetalverse.net/hifiman-he400se-review/ - Published: 2025-11-08T15:37:49.000Z - Updated: 2025-11-24T17:07:15.000Z - Author: The Metalverse - Tags: Headphones, Metalverse Approved, Gear Reviews *Disclaimer: I received this product in exchange for my honest review. The Metalverse is an independent website, and all opinions expressed are our own with no monetary incentive. We thank the team at* [*HIFIMAN*](https://hifiman.com/?ref=themetalverse.net#1) *for giving us this opportunity.* ### HIFIMAN HE400SE 9.3 The Metalverse Score #### ##### Pros - Balanced, good all-around sound signature - Impressive soundstage and imaging that exceeds its price - Very affordable ##### Cons - Slightly light bass response (due to open-back design) - Somewhat high required power Price $109 Amazon [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-Audiophiles-Great-Sounding-Sensitivity-Comfortable/dp/B08Z2SK5C4/ref=asc%5Fdf%5FB08Z2SK5C4?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80745584079853&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=94362&hvtargid=pla-4584345053421941&psc=1&msclkid=411956a81c7410a7f6473fa7439423390&ref=themetalverse.net) HIFIMAN [Check Price](https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/he400se.html?gad%5Fsource=1&ref=themetalverse.net) AliExpress [Check Price](#)