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HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2

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5 editorial reviews
Hifiman HE-1000. I have been a fan of the Hifiman planar magnetic sound ever since I got the - now discontinued - Hifiman HE-500. The 500 was my favorite...Read more
The competition at the extreme high-end of the headphone market is fierce, so Hifiman made its top headphone even better.Read more
The $2999 HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 represents the latest update to original HiFiMAN’s HE-1000 flagship headphones. With improved design and tuning is it worth the price? Read on to find out.Read more
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Pros

  • transparent and yet open sound
  • the HEK is more fun
  • tonally accurate

Cons

  • does lack a bit of low-end texture and body
  • Abyss does lack the warmth though
  • Abyss a bit thin and lacks body and weight

Key specs

  • 35 Ω
  • , 93 dB
  • 8, 65000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear

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HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 - Pros & Cons

HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2

Pros

  • transparent and yet open sound
  • the HEK is more fun
  • tonally accurate
  • and seductive
  • amazingly seductive and musical headphone
  • comfortable and sweet the headphone sounded
  • more forward and has a more natural tonality
  • excellent ergonomics and design
  • clean and more resolute signature
  • very transparent and clean way
  • the most transparent and the cleanest sounding headphone

Cons

  • does lack a bit of low-end texture and body
  • Abyss does lack the warmth though
  • Abyss a bit thin and lacks body and weight
  • Spectrogram shows a minor ringing of the driver in the sub-bass
  • their technicalities went neck in neck
  • 35mm cable or with a 4-pin XLR cable
  • No side-pressure was applied on the earcups
  • it does lack in presentation and style
  • the most difficult to drive headphone
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HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 - Technical Overview

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35 Ω
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420 g
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HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight14.82 oz
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Connectivity
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector6.3mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of productSilver
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
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Sound
Impedance35.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 93
Frequency range8 - 65000
Driver technology
  • Planar magnetic
  • Orthodynamic
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Power
Battery operatedno

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HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 HiFiMAN - Editorial Reviews (5)

HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 Review: Hifiman HE-1000 - Save The Best For Last
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 22.12.2015
Review: Hifiman HE-1000 - Save The Best For Last

Hifiman HE-1000. I have been a fan of the Hifiman planar magnetic sound ever since I got the - now discontinued - Hifiman HE-500. The 500 was my favorite...

HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 This Hifiman headphone may be the world's best
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CNET
Published: 05.11.2016
This Hifiman headphone may be the world's best

The competition at the extreme high-end of the headphone market is fierce, so Hifiman made its top headphone even better.

HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 Headphone Review
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Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News
Published: 29.03.2017
HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 Headphone Review

The $2999 HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 represents the latest update to original HiFiMAN’s HE-1000 flagship headphones. With improved design and tuning is it worth the price? Read on to find out.

HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 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
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enjoythemusic.com
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

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.com

HiFiMAN HE-1000 V2 HiFiMAN HE1000 V2 Planar Magnetic Headphone Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com
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HomeTheaterHifi.com
Published: 08.06.2017
HiFiMAN HE1000 V2 Planar Magnetic Headphone Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

When I reviewed the original HiFiMAN HE1000 Planar Magnetic Headphones about two years ago, I was pretty much bowled over by their performance...

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