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Abyss AB-1266 Headphones
Abyss AB-1266
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Focal Elear Headphones
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Focal Utopia Headphones
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HiFiMAN HE-1000 Headphones
HiFiMAN HE-1000
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Editiorial reviews
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11 editorial reviews
I lifted the magnetic latch of Focal Elear’s cardboard storage box, its soft lining reminiscent of acoustic foam, as though pushing open a heavy mahogany door. Within, I found the open back headphones reclining on a chaise lounge by an open fire, shirt open. “I’ve been waiting for you,” Elear...Read more
Focal has just drastically upped its headphone game with two very high-end models. Utopia and Elear are made in France and about to hit the market. We got the exclusive on the Elear review sample.Read more
My passion for listening to music through headphones is fueled by the enhanced sense of intimacy and extra feeling of connectedness I experience in rediscovering recordings I already love. You know the old audiophile cliché: It's like hearing my record collection for the first time. High-quality headphones provide a sharper-than-box-speaker lens that lets me experience lyrics, melodies, and instrumental textures more close-up and magnified.Read more
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4.9 out of 5
3 user ratings
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100 %
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8 editorial reviews
HiFiMAN HE1000se Full Sized Over-Ear Headphone Review One More Time, With Feeling: HiFiMAN creates the most powerful, dynamic version of the HE1000 technology yet. Review By Dave Hanson of Enjoy the Music.comRead more
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On this Picture Sunday post we have a first look at the latest creation from Hifiman, the HE1000SE. It is the newest version of the legendary HE1000 series.Read more
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User rating
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4.3 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
53 %
4 stars
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3 stars
22 %
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4.0 out of 5
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5 stars
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3 stars
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4.1 out of 5
53 user ratings
5 stars
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4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
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3 stars
25 %
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereo
N/A
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
  • Over-Ear
  • Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nononono
Connectivity technology
N/A
Wired
N/A
Wired

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Aluminium,Black
  • Black
  • Black
  • Silver
Silver
Acoustic designOpenOpenOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Body material
N/A
  • Aluminium
  • Leather
  • Carbon Fiber
  • Leather
  • Memory foam
  • Microfiber
N/A
Category
N/A
AudiophileAudiophileAudiophile

Dimensions

Weight21.87 oz15.87 oz17.28 oz16.93 oz

Sound

Impedance42.0 Ω80.0 Ω80.0 Ω35.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 88
N/A
< 104
N/A
Frequency range5 - 280005 - 230005 - 500008 - 65000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamicDynamic
  • Planar magnetic
  • Orthodynamic
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
1.6 in1.6 in
N/A
Driver size
N/A
1.57 in1.57 in
N/A
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
0.3 %0.2 %
N/A

Connectivity

Cable length2.543.01.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesnono
N/A
Type of connector6.3mm6.3mm6.3mm6.3mm
USBnononono
Detachable cableyesyesyesyes
Inputs supported
N/A
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
6.35mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm

Power

Battery operatednononono

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