Over-Ear
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
83Outstanding
$1,400
Full review dataHiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth vs HiFiMAN Jade II: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth - Outstanding overall at around $1399.
Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Jade II
59Average
$1,020
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.
- HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
- HiFiMAN Jade II
HearWiki score
83
59
Sound
9.3
8.0
Value
8.8
4.8
Price (USD)
$1,400
$1,020
Specifications
HE 1000 StealthJade II
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,400
- $1,020
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 59
- Released
- 2023
- 2019
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- electrostatic
- Driver type
- planar
- electrostatic
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- 7 Hz - 90 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- neutral
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 93 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Weight
- 458 g
- 365 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- -
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
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
HiFiMAN Jade II
The HiFiMAN Jade II is a wired electrostatic over-ear headphone with a neutral, bass-rolled sound signature, offering an impressively wide frequency response from 7 Hz to 90 kHz. It is a lightweight (365g) design from 2019, aimed at audiophiles seeking detailed, airy reproduction with a slight emphasis on upper frequencies. Its technical performance is strong, though its tuning may not satisfy bass lovers.
- Pro:Very wide frequency response (7 Hz - 90 kHz)
- Pro:Lightweight at 365 grams
- Pro:Neutral, bass-rolled signature with good detail
- Con:Bass roll-off may disappoint those seeking deep low-end
- Con:Requires specialized electrostatic amplifier (not included)
- Con:Pricey at around $1021
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