HER9 vs AKG K701
The K701's impedance is 62Ω against the HER9's 60Ω, its sensitivity 105 dB against 100 dB, its high-frequency extension 40 kHz against 35 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 10 Hz against 15 Hz.
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The Hifiman HE-R9 is a closed-back, over-ear dynamic headphone designed to deliver natural and detailed sound. It features Hifiman's Topology Diaphragm with a special Nano particle coating for enhanced sound quality. The headphones offer Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with support for various audio codecs like SBC, AAC, aptX HD. They are constructed with plastic ear cups, a steel band, and a leather headband with foam-filled ear pads.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The K701's impedance is 62Ω against the HER9's 60Ω, its sensitivity 105 dB against 100 dB, its high-frequency extension 40 kHz against 35 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 10 Hz against 15 Hz.
The ATH-AD700's sensitivity is 98 dB against the HER9's 100 dB, its impedance 32Ω against 60Ω, its high-frequency extension 30 kHz against 35 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 5 Hz against 15 Hz.
The SHP9500's sensitivity is 101 dB against the HER9's 100 dB and its impedance 32Ω against 60Ω. Both share headphone type (Over-ear) and driver type (Dynamic).
The HD 599 SE's sensitivity is 106 dB against the HER9's 100 dB, its impedance 50Ω against 60Ω, its high-frequency extension 39 kHz against 35 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 12 Hz against 15 Hz.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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