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HiFiMAN HE 6se V1 vs HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the HiFiMAN HE 6se V1 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.

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.

  • HiFiMAN HE 6se V1
  • HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
HearWiki score
-
83
Sound
-
9.3
Value
-
8.8
Price (USD)
$1,800
$1,400

Specifications

HE 6se V1HE 1000 Stealth
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$1,800
$1,400
HearWiki score
Not scored
83
Released
2019
2023
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
60 mm planar magnetic
planar magnetic
Driver type
planar
planar
Driver size
60 mm
-
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
8 Hz - 65 kHz
8 Hz - 65 kHz
Sound signature
-
neutral
Impedance
50 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
83.5 dB/mW
93 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
96
-
Active noise cancelling
-
No
Weight
470 g
458 g
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
-
No
Connector
-
6.35 mm
Balanced connection
Yes
Yes

What reviewers said

HiFiMAN HE 6se V1

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

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

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