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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Sound
- Isolation
- Microphone
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
AKG K371 vs HiFiMan HE400se
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
AKG K371
HiFiMan HE400se
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TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingNo
MicNo
TypeOver-ear
EnclosureOpen-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerPlanar Magnetic
Noise CancellingNo
MicNo
Variants
- K371
- HE400se (Silver)
Our Verdict
AKG K371
HiFiMan HE400se
Depending on your usage, you may prefer either the AKG K371 or the HiFiMan HE400se. The AKG are closed-back headphones, which are well-suited for listening sessions where you want to block out background noise and reduce audio bleed. They also have a more neutral overall sound profile, which some users may prefer. However, the HiFiMan are open-backs, which are designed to let sound escape the ear cups in order to create a more immersive soundstage. They're more comfortable, better-built, and are able to reproduce audio more consistently.