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HiFiMAN HE400SE vs Moondrop Aria

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

HiFiMAN HE400SE
7.5
/ 10
Over-earMid range
HIGHER SCORE
Moondrop Aria
7.9
/ 10
IEMMid range

Specs comparison

7.5/10
SCORE
7.9/10
25Ω
IMPEDANCE
32Ω
91dB
SENSITIVITY
111dB
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 Moondrop Aria scores 7.9/10 with 32Ω impedance and 111dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Moondrop Aria 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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