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Audio-Technica ATH-AP2000Ti vs HiFiMAN HE 1000 V2: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Audio-Technica ATH-AP2000Ti vs HiFiMAN HE 1000 V2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

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

HiFiMAN HE 1000 V2 leads on 3 of 4 measures.

  • Audio-Technica ATH-AP2000Ti
  • HiFiMAN HE 1000 V2
HearWiki score
-
88
Sound
-
9.5
Value
-
7.0
Price (USD)
$1,250
$1,400

Specifications

ATH-AP2000TiHE 1000 V2
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$1,250
$1,400
HearWiki score
Not scored
88
Released
-
2016
Driver
53 mm dynamic
131.2 mm planar magnetic
Driver type
dynamic
planar
Driver size
53 mm
131.2 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
5 Hz - 50 kHz
8 Hz - 65 kHz
Sound signature
-
neutral
Impedance
44 Ω
35 Ω
Sensitivity
100 dB/mW
-
Weight
300 g
420 g
Foldable
Yes
-
Detachable cable
Yes
-
Pad material
leather
-
Balanced connection
-
Yes

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-AP2000Ti

No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.

HiFiMAN HE 1000 V2

The HiFiMAN HE 1000 V2 is a premium planar magnetic headphone offering a neutral, reference-grade sound signature with exceptional clarity and detail. Its large 131mm driver delivers a wide, airy soundstage while maintaining precise imaging, making it a strong choice for critical listening. Despite its high price, it earns top-tier marks for tonal accuracy and technical performance, though it requires a capable amplifier to shine.

  • Pro:Excellent neutral tonality with accurate timbre
  • Pro:Outstanding detail retrieval and resolution
  • Pro:Very wide and open soundstage
  • Con:High price point limits accessibility
  • Con:Low sensitivity (90dB/mW) demands powerful amplification
  • Con:Large ear cups may not suit smaller heads

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