Hifiman HE1000 unveiled

[stefsant]

Hifiman after the new Susvara, presented the "unveiled" version of the HE1000.
Have you been waiting for it?

Specifications:
Frequency Response: 8Hz-65kHz
Impedance: 95Ω
Sensitivity: 28dB
Weight: 450g (excluding Magnetic Veils and headphone cable)
Price: $2699

 

[isamu]

How will they compare against the Calderas from ZMF?

 

[Reputator]

I mean... At least it's not $3500.

It's hideous to look at, but it's not $3500.

 

[musicday]

Still on the heavy side for me, but maybe is not a problem with the weight distribution. Not easy to drive but will it challenge Composer?

 

[DannyB1969]

I mean... At least it's not $3500.

It's hideous to look at, but it's not $3500.

Hang about it'll likely be half that soon enough. The discounting they do is kinda, scary.

 

[csch92]

holy crap they are ugly....

 

[stefsant]

For me, it's an important release because in the coming months it will bring the HE1000 Stealth close to or below 1K Euro. I wait patiently like a predator.
I was waiting for her.

 

[gilency]

Listened to them at CanJam. They were too bright for my taste.

 

[Rpogo3]

I would love to know how these compare to the HE1000SE. I absolutely love those and are a bargain for the money.

 

[Casey’sToneQuest]

I would love to know how these compare to the HE1000SE. I absolutely love those and are a bargain for the money.

I just got the Unveiled in yesterday but from my first impressions, they seem to be very similar to the he1000SE. I don’t have them anymore to compare back to back unfortunately. The unveiled has a bit more mids so vocals stand out more than the other egg shaped models, the bass and treble are super refined. Comparing back to back to my Arya organic, the organic is much brighter/ crispier sounding, less natural sounding, but with “better” bass if you like that rumble

 

[ryder78]

So many models priced so close to each other so it's difficult pick the best one. Which one sounds best if people have compared?

HE1000 Unveiled $2,699
Arya Unveiled $1,499
HE1000 Stealth $1,399
Arya Organic $1,299
Arya Stealth Magnets $759 (I presume this one sounds noticeably worse than the rest)

 

[Casey’sToneQuest]

So many models priced so close to each other so it's difficult pick the best one. Which one sounds best if people have compared?

HE1000 Unveiled $2,699
Arya Unveiled $1,499
HE1000 Stealth $1,399
Arya Organic $1,299
Arya Stealth Magnets $759 (I presume this one sounds noticeably worse than the rest)

I’ve had all the ones you listed at some point and currently have the he1000 unveiled to test out. It’s tough without comparing directly but the unveiled are my fave so far for sure. Still super detailed and rumbly bass but now with some fuller mids that makes them sound more balanced for more genres IMO. I don’t know that they are worth $2700 over the current SE price but they are my fave for sure!

 

[Conan1974]

Hi
How would You rate the HE1000V2 stealth? Is it bright? Or there is no difference between this one and other headphones on the market?
If the new is 10 points, how many points would give to the stealth?
I am thinking about it, certainly now, when I can get it for 1000 euro.
Still would like to compare it with ZMF Auteur Classic.

 

[legend192]

I listened to this at canjam. It was good, probably one of the best headphones I heard at canjam. I do like my HE1000SE a little better though (and it is much cheaper) because of the tunning. It is more linear. The HE1000 unveiled is more v-shaped, so it is better if it is your one headphone. The HE1000SE is more of a specialist.

 

[Conan1974]

Well its up to me now. Need to decide which one to choose. The small price difference is not helping. From one side, almost 200 euro its not that much, on the other hand it would be nice to keep it in my wallet.