Over-Ear
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
83Outstanding
$1,400
Full review dataHiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth vs Ori Sonic On-Ear: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth vs Ori Sonic On-Ear, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
Ori Sonic On-Ear
Not yet scored
$2,300
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 4 of 4 measures.
- HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
- Ori Sonic On-Ear
HearWiki score
83
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Sound
9.3
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Value
8.8
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Price (USD)
$1,400
$2,300
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth is 4 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- HE 1000 Stealth20234 yr newer
- On-Ear2019
Specifications
HE 1000 StealthOn-Ear
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,400
- $2,300
- HearWiki score
- 83
- Not scored
- Released
- 2023
- 2019
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- -
- Driver type
- planar
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- -
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 60 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 93 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 458 g
- 500 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- -
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- -
- Ori 3.0
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
Ori Sonic On-Ear
The Ori Sonic is a premium closed-back planar headphone designed for audiophiles seeking a rich, dynamic wired listening experience. Its large 80 mm driver and advanced damping system deliver powerful bass, clear mids, and refined treble, while the handcrafted wooden cups add both aesthetic appeal and tuning versatility.
- Pro:Powerful, impactful bass response
- Pro:Smooth and detailed midrange
- Pro:High-quality wooden build
- Con:Heavy at 500 grams
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:High price point
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