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clearkill46 OP t1_ix9noid wrote

Every single replacement that hifiman has sent me (and they've all been brand-new units) has either awful channel imbalance or one of the drivers rattling like crazy. Now my 7th pair just started rattling loudly in the left ear and I've only used it about 3 times. There is no hair or anything causing the rattle except the driver itself is clearly defective.

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Panchenima t1_ixdc0fp wrote

On the 2nd i'd ask a reimburstment. Go with a better brand.

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clearkill46 OP t1_ixdfbfs wrote

For some reason I always forget about this as a possibility but I will ask them this time if I can just return for a refund.

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Panchenima t1_ixdjfn5 wrote

On the same price range the AKG K240 MK II or Studio are a great option.

I have the MK II and they're great, supero responsive and natural. You can't go wrong there.

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clearkill46 OP t1_ixfy5dw wrote

I have a few other sets I'm happy with, just really liked the sound of the 400se's. They agreed to refund me. I will say, their customer service is as good as their quality control is bad.

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