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Dec 3, 2021 · To sum up, HiFiMan HE-R9 is a decent, fun-biased headphone, while Meze Liric is definitely more balanced and all-round gear. It would be nice to have a HE-R9 in a collection, but if I had to pick one headphone, then Liric is way more universal. Dan Clark Audio Ether C Flow 1.1
Dec 3, 2021 · To sum up, HiFiMan HE-R9 is a decent, fun-biased headphone, while Meze Liric is definitely more balanced and all-round gear. It would be nice to have a HE-R9 in a collection, but if I had to pick one headphone, then Liric is way more universal. Dan Clark Audio Ether C Flow 1.1
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- Tech Highlights
- Design
- Comfort & Isolation
- Cables & Connectors
- Packaging & Accessories
Driver
Like the R10D, the HE-R9 is a dynamic driver closed-back circumaural headphone. However, information-wise there is not too much new data regarding the HE-R9 driver that distinguishes it from the original R10D driver. I would therefore have to presume this is also a 50mm dynamic driver using N52 rare earth magnets around the voice coil but with the difference being primarily down to the diaphragm and tuning.
Topology Diaphragm
HIFIMAN has retained the Topology technology for the HE-R9 driver diaphragm which is a technology Dr. Bian has always touted as being a flexible process that can create quite a wide range of tuning options for their dynamic drivers. This is where I believe the main deviation occurs from the R10D. Particularly in the way HIFIMAN claims that the nanoparticle coating’s distinct geometric patterning can control how much additional tweaking the company can exact on the headphone’s sound signature...
Wireless R2R Capability
The Bluemini Bluetooth module has been knocking around a bit now going back to the original DEVA headphones. However, last year’s launch of the HIMALAYA R2R chipset has allowed HIFIMAN to refresh the Bluemini II into an R2R version complete with the new chipset inside. The BT module has also changed from the previous BT4.2 capable Qualcomm CSR8675 receiver to a more modern 8-hour capable BT5.0 Qualcomm QCC5124 chipset. Conversion duties are done via the HIMALAYA R2R resistor-based chipset in...
The HIFIMAN HE-R9 is a full-sized circumaural headphone and one that I would classify as erring to a wider rather than taller form factor with those bulbous coups dominating the design. Primarily, the depth of the cups is to ensure the HE-9 soundwaves from the driver do not hit as much of those typical space issues flatter closed-back headphones en...
Pressure Balance
Aside from the aesthetics, the HE-R9 weight has been further reduced to 328g from the R10’s 337g and indeed in the hand and on the head, this is a very light and comfortable headphone to wear. The pressure distribution of the HE-R9 on your head is just as good as the R10D. Given both have virtually the same form factor the only difference is that 9g reduced weight and you will hardly notice it when switching between both of them. As before, the HE-R9 offers no uneven hotspots on the scalp wit...
Earpads
The velcro detachable earpads are protein leather with a polyester inner finish that allows them to breathe quite well reducing the potential for sweat and moisture buildup. The inner cavity is big enough to clear my ears though it is more of a traditional round hole than an elongated type of design. The HE-R9 uses HIFIMAN’s Palipad design but these versions seem to be different from the R10D pads with a slightly shallower inner wall. Like the R10D pads, these have no inner perforations that...
Isolation
There is a degree of isolation so the HE-R9 has an advantage over any open-back headphones but I would still suggest you consider these headphones primarily for quieter areas to get the best performance. The isolation has improved somewhat over the R10D which I considered fairly average for a closed-back headphone. Not a huge night and day difference but noticeable when comparing them side by side. I do wonder if the plastic cup material plays a role here compared to the more porous wood grai...
Connection System
HIFIMAN has significantly changed the connection system on the HE-R9 compared to the DEVAand the HE-R10D. You can still use a single wired connection as before including slotting in the Bluemini wireless module on the left side. The left-to-right cup connection is done with a very low-profile wire that is inserted into a groove in the spring steel of the headband to prevent you from accidentally damaging it. However, the HE-R9 is also now equipped with a dual entry system allowing you to use...
Stock Cable
You only get one cable this time as opposed to the two with the R10D and a shorter one that measures in at 1.5m instead of 3m. I suspect HIFIMAN considers the HE-R9 to be a bit more portable in its pitch compared to the R10D. The cable is a dual-entry finish so if you want to go single-ended or wireless via Bluemini you will have to buy either from the HIFIMAN store. The cable itself is terminated with an SE 3.5mm TRRS and attached with a 6.35mm adaptor further enforcing the feel that this is...
The lower pricing of the HE-R9 means you get the HIFIMAN cardboard packaging as opposed to the higher-end display case that comes with the planar and dynamic driver R Series headphones. The exception to that rule seems to be the new Arya Stealth Magnet Edition which is $1599 and comes in more or less the same box. This is HIFIMAN’s standard headpho...
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Nov 26, 2021 · However, now we have the Liric, and even though it doesn’t achieve the same level of technical performance as the previous Meze offerings, it’s the one that to me was most immediately enjoyable, with the most well-balanced tuning, and–sorry for the spoilers–right away I’ll say that it’s a competitive, exciting, closed-back headphone.
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Apr 8, 2023 · At the top of the box is a rectangular box with three QR codes redirecting users to register the R9’s 12-month warranty and Hifiman’s official social media pages. In the box, you’ll find a 3.5mm TRS (L and R channels) to right-angled 3.5mm terminated cable and a 3 1/4 inch adapter.
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Feb 23, 2022 · Meze has thrown in both an airline adapter and a 6.35mm conversion plug that you can use with both depending on your needs. The connectors are 3.5mm mono plugs similar to the ones HIFIMAN uses which is just as well for testing because the one thing missing in the Liric package is a balanced alternative in 4.4mm Pentaconn or XLR.
