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HiFiMAN HE400SE vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80Ω)

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

HiFiMAN HE400SE
7.5
/ 10
Over-earMid range
HIGHER SCORE
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80Ω)
7.6
/ 10
Over-earMid range

Specs comparison

7.5/10
SCORE
7.6/10
25Ω
IMPEDANCE
80Ω
91dB
SENSITIVITY
96dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The HiFiMAN HE400SE scores 7.5/10 with 25Ω impedance and 91dB sensitivity. At 25Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80Ω) scores 7.6/10 with 80Ω impedance and 96dB sensitivity. At 80Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80Ω) scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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