Has anyone succesfully done Hifiman's upgrade program with their HE1000's? I have an oppurtunity to trade in my HE1000 Stealths for a pair of SE's and $200. The downside is I have to send these to Hifiman in Hong Kong from Australia, thats alot of travel time. I've read some bad stories on reddit of them losing the headphones on arrival aswell, so I'm looking for positive feedback
Main difference is the peaky treble of the 2018 version, e.g. Cymbals sounding unnatural bright and sharp.
Visually, they're difficult to distinguish from each other - better look at the serial number of the drivers, which looks like the manufacturing date backwards.
Seen in this light, there're 6 versions of the HE1000 if you also count the 2.5mm and 3.5mm connector versions of the V2.
The V2 also got an update of the grilles - in 2016 it was stainless steel, later on replaced by aluminum.
I got my HEKSE yesterday, it's the new version with black cables, I was afraid of the worst in the high tones because there are conflicting test reports - but no, it has the Hifiman sound but the treble is not sharp at all, much smoother compared to the Andanda Nano or Edition XS. The stage and imaging are absolutely amazing, much better than the other two. I'm very impressed, very natural, real sound and the HEKSE aren't even burned in yet
Anybody owned Arya Organic and HE1000 Stealth at same time? Just wondering how HE1000 Stealth treble compares to Arya Organic, is it less bright, equal or more.
I liked Arya Organic really a lot but treble got to me after a while.
That's what has been said by several folks. HFM is well known for silent revs.
I've not heard the SE v2, just the v1 and by memory compared it to the Stealth which I will have in house for about 3 weeks again on kind loan from @Cat Whisperer Bob. Now will have to hear the SE v2. The Stealth has a more pop sound than the SE v1 with its stronger mid bass.
Anyone want to go into deep detail on the SE v1 vs v2?
It sounds like a very good deal, perhaps even surprisingly so.
However, if your Stealth gets lost or stolen, then you would be over 1000 USD out of pocket, which could be quite a a sting to your wallet.
Having to send expensive stuff back to China for warranty, etc. has been a bit of a deal breaker for me.
Also, having gotten bitten by the treble peak on the Arya Stealth that I owned for about a month, has made it a bit risky for me to try any more of their high end stuff.
I don't have HE1000 stealth and have never heard it so I can't compare, sorry. Stealth is supposed to be more V-shaped, this video explains the difference
the SE isnt a He1000, it's an HE1000SE.
there are 3 HE1000, v1, v2, and v3. ONLY the newest is still sold new (may find old new stock of course). So, dont confuse yourselves too much.
2 different HPs with various updated versions.
It sounds like a very good deal, perhaps even surprisingly so.
However, if your Stealth gets lost or stolen, then you would be over 1000 USD out of pocket, which could be quite a a sting to your wallet.
Having to send expensive stuff back to China for warranty, etc. has been a bit of a deal breaker for me.
Also, having gotten bitten by the treble peak on the Arya Stealth that I owned for about a month, has made it a bit risky for me to try any more of their high end stuff.
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