BowWazoo
Member of the Trade: Cable Builder
Dlt pls
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Hifiman HE1000 Planar Dynamic Headphone
Today I've been back on Stealth for 4 hours. Before turning on one of my personal highlights, Muddy Waters - Folk Singer,
i went for a walk to get a clear head on this masterful mastering (the gain system by Mo-Fi).
Without wanting to compare it to other headphones: long distance call.
The range of microdynamics and macrodynamics on the Stealth is absolutely shocking (in a good way).
This HiFiMAN intensely brings out the gain system with which this album was mastered. You sit and marvel.
Fully concentrated, you look forward to the next moment, full of joy about what is about to happen.
Interestingly, the sound stage with this album is very spacious. But still not diffuse.
Very interesting.
It's that diffuse sound that makes the HEK V2 so unique sounding. The Stealth's improve the technicalities and that's never a bad thing. Keep the thoughts coming.....
BowWazoo
Member of the Trade: Cable Builder
I'll do.
That HP is addicting.
I've been on the road again since 6:00am with the Stealth!
It's 6pm in Germany.
That HP is addicting.
I've been on the road again since 6:00am with the Stealth!
It's 6pm in Germany.
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Today I've been back on Stealth for 4 hours. Before turning on one of my personal highlights, Muddy Waters - Folk Singer,
i went for a walk to get a clear head on this masterful mastering (the gain system by Mo-Fi).
Without wanting to compare it to other headphones: long distance call.
The range of microdynamics and macrodynamics on the Stealth is absolutely shocking (in a good way).
This HiFiMAN intensely brings out the gain system with which this album was mastered. You sit and marvel.
Fully concentrated, you look forward to the next moment, full of joy about what is about to happen.
Interestingly, the sound stage with this album is very spacious. But still not diffuse.
Very interesting.
I think the diffused quality is what helps with the spatial quality. How is the space between instruments? Do you hear a good sense of positioning and space around them?
BowWazoo
Member of the Trade: Cable Builder
Yes.
The positioning is excellent.
Likewise the space around it.
In my opinion, this results from that the sound (through the Stealth magnets) is probably no longer diffused as much as with the V2. No question, this diffuse has its own charm (and I love it!), but it prevents precise positioning in my opinion
The positioning is excellent.
Likewise the space around it.
In my opinion, this results from that the sound (through the Stealth magnets) is probably no longer diffused as much as with the V2. No question, this diffuse has its own charm (and I love it!), but it prevents precise positioning in my opinion
BowWazoo
Member of the Trade: Cable Builder
Anyway, I can't imagine that someone who likes the V2 wouldn't love the Stealth.
I don't think I'll do a direct comparison with the V2 anymore. Because it doesn't make sense from my perspective.
For me there is 100% no going back.
I don't think I'll do a direct comparison with the V2 anymore. Because it doesn't make sense from my perspective.
For me there is 100% no going back.
I feel it is slightly moot for new potential owners and since it'll be legacy, yeah. Was wondering about the 2k sharpness you mentioned though?
BowWazoo
Member of the Trade: Cable Builder
False alarm. In the meantime, my right ear has closed. It was insidious and subtle. Didn't notice until later. I got a cold over the weekend.
BowWazoo
Member of the Trade: Cable Builder
This bass. Unbelievable.
I feel it physically on this track too.
Part of my skull vibrates
I feel it physically on this track too.
Part of my skull vibrates
I really enjoy diffused (1080p) spatial background instruments floating all around my head with a HD vocalist (1440p).
I am curious to try the new hekv2 stealth though when available in North America.
Personally, not willing to compromise soundstage size for extra clarity.
Hekv2 with pure silver cable has adequate clarity for vocals.
The Soloist 3x provides plenty of depth, bass and dynamics.
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BowWazoo
Member of the Trade: Cable Builder
Ever since I owned the Utopia a few years ago, i have had mixed feelings when headphones try to conjure up a large soundstage.
The Focal has shown me that precise imaging / positioning of the actors (as a technical feature) gives the listener a more realistic, more informative image, of the space in which the music is happening.
If an album is properly mastered, like Muddy Water - folk singer (Mo-Fi Edition),
the HE-1000 Stealth can sound big and wide. On the other hand, it has the advantage over the V2, that it can also sound very intimately,
if you want it that way. This is often quite difficult for the V2, in my opinion.
Anyway, I'm very excited to see what other V2 fans will say about stealth.
The Focal has shown me that precise imaging / positioning of the actors (as a technical feature) gives the listener a more realistic, more informative image, of the space in which the music is happening.
If an album is properly mastered, like Muddy Water - folk singer (Mo-Fi Edition),
the HE-1000 Stealth can sound big and wide. On the other hand, it has the advantage over the V2, that it can also sound very intimately,
if you want it that way. This is often quite difficult for the V2, in my opinion.
Anyway, I'm very excited to see what other V2 fans will say about stealth.
BowWazoo
Member of the Trade: Cable Builder
6 o'clock in the morning.
Sleeping is a waste of time.
Better to do something useful
Sleeping is a waste of time.
Better to do something useful
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BowWazoo
Member of the Trade: Cable Builder
Another good example of how big the Stealth can set the soundstage.
Once again, the Stealth shows that he's a
HE-1000: godlike microdynamics, macrodynamics, ultra high clarity and separation, with sweet and creamy caramel topping!
Once again, the Stealth shows that he's a
HE-1000: godlike microdynamics, macrodynamics, ultra high clarity and separation, with sweet and creamy caramel topping!
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BowWazoo
Member of the Trade: Cable Builder
With almost every track, it becomes clear how important a bass with lots of control, and punch is.
It just sounds more authentic that way.
One of the Stealth's biggest advances over the V2!
It just sounds more authentic that way.
One of the Stealth's biggest advances over the V2!
BowWazoo
Member of the Trade: Cable Builder
Now some criticism of HiFiMAN.
@TeamHiFiMAN
Apparently there are still quality control issues.
That headphones in this price range are delivered with centimeter long scratches and paintwork defects,
is unacceptable in my opinion.
Fortunately I bought from a very accommodating dealer, who is willing to give me another unit.
But experience has shown that, according to the dealer, Hifiman does not appear to be accommodating in the event of such errors...
@TeamHiFiMAN
Apparently there are still quality control issues.
That headphones in this price range are delivered with centimeter long scratches and paintwork defects,
is unacceptable in my opinion.
Fortunately I bought from a very accommodating dealer, who is willing to give me another unit.
But experience has shown that, according to the dealer, Hifiman does not appear to be accommodating in the event of such errors...
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