Over-Ear
Bose A20 Aviation Headset
Not yet scored
$1,100
Full review dataBose A20 Aviation Headset vs HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose A20 Aviation Headset vs HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
83Outstanding
$1,400
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Bose A20 Aviation Headset
- HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
HearWiki score
-
83
Sound
-
9.3
Value
-
8.8
Price (USD)
$1,100
$1,400
Specifications
A20 Aviation HeadsetHE 1000 Stealth
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,100
- $1,400
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 83
- Released
- 2010
- 2023
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- -
- planar magnetic
- Driver type
- -
- planar
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- neutral
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 93 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- Weight
- 340.2 g
- 458 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- -
- 6.35 mm
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Bose A20 Aviation Headset
The Bose A20 Aviation Headset is a wired, over-ear solution built specifically for pilots, using active noise cancellation to cut through cockpit noise and improve radio communication. At around $1096, it prioritizes clarity and comfort for long flights, though its specialized design and price point narrow its appeal to aviation use. Its lightweight 340-gram build helps reduce fatigue during extended wear.
- Pro:Effective active noise cancellation for cockpit environments
- Pro:Lightweight design at 340g for prolonged comfort
- Pro:Wired connection ensures reliable, uninterrupted audio
- Con:High price point limits accessibility
- Con:Wired-only design may not suit general consumer use
- Con:Specialized for pilots, not ideal for everyday listening
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.
Compare something else
Swap either side out, or start again from the picker.