Hi Fi Man Headphones comparisons and owner comments

@freediver Big fan of the Hifiman house sound as well, but the HE400S that I was referring to is quite different from the 400i.  I spent two hours comparing the 400S and the Sundara on the same equipment with my reference music and the differences were minimal at best (although I much preferred the look of the Sundara) so I just stuck with the 400S until I could afford a more meaningful upgrade.  The sensitivity of the Sundara and Ananda are basically identical, and if anything the lower impedance of the Ananda makes it an easier load for portable devices.  Regardless, any decent amp should be able to drive either pair with little problem.

Just because an amp will drive a set of can doesn't mean it will bring out the best in an expensive pair..A $200.00 stereo receiver will drive my custom updated,3 way tower speakers but I am 100% sure it will sound like crap!

Thanks for the input I have received so far on the Hi Fi Man headphone comparisons.

Just to say to "freediver" thanks for the input but this is where some of the original intentions of these questions on Audiogon go sideways and before you know it the main topic gets abandoned.