[FloRolf]

sweet. 2k is still a little too much for me but maybe a used unit in a couple months

 

[raybone0566]

If it's under 2k, I may be able to grab one. Anything higher is just out of my league.

 

[Youth]

If it's under 2k, I may be able to grab one. Anything higher is just out of my league.

 
Same. But I do hope it's $1600 or below.

 

[FloRolf]

   
Same. But I do hope it's $1600 or below.

 
at $1600 i could get it if i sold my dt880, k7xx, magister and he400i! Worth it?

 

[raybone0566]

at $1600 i could get it if i sold my dt880, k7xx, magister and he400i! Worth it?

Just put my 560's & lcd2'son eBay. That's a start

 

[Moosi]

Mmm. somewhere between HE-560 and HE-1000? This could be the next step from my HE-560s.

 

[raybone0566]

I can't get to worked up until I see the price. I still got my hd collection to occupied.

 

[Viper2005]

Nothing to do with the HE-6. Different animal.

The housing is thinner than the 1000's, and the sound is less micro-detailed and very musical. It has over 100db of sensitivity, 10 more than the 1000's and will 
play nice-nice with all the portables. It is very light…double-digit grams lighter and the headband is 560-sh, not 1000. It will be much more affordable (under $2K) and 
has some potent bass authority for you rockers. It's not a critical listener, it's more for high quality fun listening. Same 1/8" plugs so cabling will be consistent. 

It will be more than competitive to the likes of Ethers and the PM-1's but hard to compare to the HD800's. Different sound. Smaller soundstage than the 1000's and a slightly forward presentation.

The color on Steve's head is a metal band reflecting color. It is really a shiny silver. 

I will try and steal away to a quiet spot in Denver for more a accurate summation.

Sounds like it will be a 'fun' headphone, rather than analytical. But will it be better than the LCDX for the price?

 

[conquerator2]

Well, if the HEK was any indication

 

[Music Path]

This is rival of LCD X, so it will be around its price. ~ 1600$

 

[blownaway]

Heard from HIFiMan USA that the current (and they say final)  production model of the HE1000 comes with a headband somewhere between the original " too long" and revamped "too short" versions.  I confirmed that my current pair for evaluation is the latest version.  The comfort is excellent, better than the shortie version I tried and returned.
 
Still having a hard time finding fault in this headphone. Matted with my Auralic Taurus & RWAK-120S the sound is truly incredible. The HE1000 is a keeper!

 

[joseph69]

 
Still having a hard time finding fault in this headphone. Matted with my Auralic Taurus & RWAK-120S the sound is truly incredible. The HE1000 is a keeper!

Congratulations!
Can't wait to hear the HE-1000/GS-Xmk2 combo after reading how many people just love the way these HP's sound!

 

[pedalhead]

Heard from HIFiMan USA that the current (and they say final)  production model of the HE1000 comes with a headband somewhere between the original " too long" and revamped "too short" versions.  I confirmed that my current pair for evaluation is the latest version.  The comfort is excellent, better than the shortie version I tried and returned.

Still having a hard time finding fault in this headphone. Matted with my Auralic Taurus & RWAK-120S the sound is truly incredible. The HE1000 is a keeper!

Any idea how you can tell which version you have?

 

[blownaway]

Any idea how you can tell which version you have?

 
The only way to be sure is to email HiFiMAN customer support (from website).  With your serial number they will contact the factory and find out which version you have, all you need to do is ask.
 
Both pair i have are the most current....
 
 
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[blownaway]

  Congratulations!
Can't wait to hear the HE-1000/GS-Xmk2 combo after reading how many people just love the way they HP's sound!

You'll be impressed I'm sure of it!