Over-Ear
Erzetich Charybdis
73Great
$3,000
Full review dataErzetich Charybdis vs HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. 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
82Outstanding
$2,300
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Erzetich Charybdis
- HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled
HearWiki score
73
82
Sound
9.4
9.5
Value
6.5
6.8
Price (USD)
$3,000
$2,300
Specifications
CharybdisHE 1000 Unveiled
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $3,000
- $2,300
- HearWiki score
- 73
- 82
- Released
- 2021
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 115 mm planar magnetic
- planar magnetic
- Driver type
- planar
- planar
- Driver size
- 115 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- Impedance
- 43 Ω
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Controls
- none
- -
- Weight
- 740 g
- 450 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Connector
- XLR
- -
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- Yes
What reviewers said
Erzetich Charybdis
No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled
The HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled is a premium open-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers an exceptionally wide and precise soundstage with rich, engaging vocals. It offers flagship-level resolution, dynamics, and a spacious presentation that pushes the boundaries of its price class, though its exposed cup design demands careful handling. With a lightweight 450g build and balanced connectivity, it's a high-end choice for audiophiles seeking top-tier wired performance without active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Exceptional soundstage width and precision
- Pro:Outstanding resolution and dynamic range
- Pro:Engaging and detailed vocal presentation
- Con:Exposed cups require careful handling
- Con:No 4.4mm connector included in the box
- Con:Premium price point may not suit all budgets
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