Over-Ear
Audio-Technica Awas
78Great
$1499
Full review dataAudio-Technica Awas vs HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled - Outstanding overall at around $2299.
Over-Ear
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled
88Outstanding
$2299
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Audio-Technica Awas
Sound8.0
Value6.0
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled
Sound9.5
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Audio-Technica Awas | HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $1499 | $2299 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | planar |
| Driver size | 53 mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 5Hz-42kHz | 8Hz-65kHz |
| Impedance | 40 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW | 95 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 395 g | 450 g |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| Balanced connection | Yes | Yes |
What reviewers said
Audio-Technica Awas
The Audio-Technica ATH-AWAS is a premium closed-back headphone with a rich wooden build and a precise, detailed sound signature that prioritizes clarity over sheer fun. It’s easy to drive, comes with balanced and standard cables, and suits listeners who value refinement and acoustic accuracy, though its restrained bass and high price limit its appeal.
- Pro:Beautiful Japanese cherry wood construction
- Pro:Excellent detail and clarity across frequencies
- Pro:Easy to drive with any source
- Con:Very expensive for what it offers
- Con:Bass is lean and not very impactful
- Con:Sound can feel too serious or dry
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled
The HE1000 Unveiled is a premium open-back planar headphone that elevates high-end performance with a remarkably expansive, precise soundstage and detailed, engaging vocals. It delivers top-tier resolution and dynamics for its price, though its exposed driver cups demand careful handling and it lacks a 4.4mm cable in the box. Overall, it stands as a highly accomplished flagship for discerning listeners.
- Pro:Outstanding resolution and dynamics
- Pro:Very large, precise soundstage
- Pro:Engaging vocal presentation
- Con:Exposed cups require careful handling
- Con:No 4.4mm cable included
- Con:High price point
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