Abyss Diana V2 vs HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth - Outstanding overall at around $1399.

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth leads on 4 of 4 measures.

Abyss Diana V2
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth

HearWiki score

Sound

8.4

9.3

Value

8.8

Price (USD)

$1,680

$1,400

Specifications

Diana V2HE 1000 Stealth

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $1,680; $1,400
HearWiki score: 60; 83
Released: 2019; 2023
Availability: Discontinued; Still sold new
Driver: 63 mm planar magnetic; planar magnetic
Driver type: planar; planar
Driver size: 63 mm; -
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 7 Hz - 28 kHz; 8 Hz - 65 kHz
Sound signature: -; neutral
Impedance: 42 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 91 dB/mW; 93 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling: -; No
Weight: 330 g; 458 g
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: -; No
Connector: 4.4 mm balanced; 6.35 mm
Balanced connection: Yes; Yes

Specification comparison of Abyss Diana V2 vs HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
Spec	Abyss Diana V2	HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$1,680	$1,400
HearWiki score	60 / 100 Average	83 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2019	2023
Audio
Driver	63 mm planar magnetic	planar magnetic
Driver type	planar	planar
Driver size	63 mm	-
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	7 Hz - 28 kHz	8 Hz - 65 kHz
Sound signature	-	neutral
Impedance	42 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	91 dB/mW	93 dB/mW
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	No
Design
Weight	330 g	458 g
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	-	No
Connector	4.4 mm balanced	6.35 mm
Balanced connection	Yes	Yes

What reviewers said

Abyss Diana V2

A compact and refined planar magnetic headphone with a 63 mm driver, the Diana V2 delivers a natural, rich tonal balance that suits careful source pairing. It offers strong build quality and portability for a high-end wired design, though it demands adequate amplification and carries a premium niche price.

Pro:Compact, lightweight build for a planar
Pro:Natural, rich timbre with balanced tone
Pro:Good performance relative to its size

Con:Requires a capable amplifier to sound its best
Con:High price for a niche, luxury product
Con:Measured performance may not justify cost for some

HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth

The HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth is a wired, open-back planar magnetic flagship that delivers a neutral, highly detailed sound signature. It's easier to drive than typical planars thanks to its 32-ohm impedance and 93 dB sensitivity, yet still rewards quality amplification. With its relatively lightweight build for a large headphone and detachable balanced cable, it offers strong technical performance and comfort, though its size and price may not suit everyone.

Pro:Refined, neutral sound with excellent detail
Pro:Easier to drive than most planar headphones
Pro:Comfortable for its large over-ear design

Con:Still relatively heavy at 458 grams
Con:Large fit may be awkward for smaller heads
Con:Treble can sound uneven on bright recordings

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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