Over-Ear
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
83Outstanding
$1,400
Full review dataHiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth vs Sivga SV241: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth vs Sivga SV241, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
Sivga SV241
Not yet scored
$1,100
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
- Sivga SV241
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
$1,100
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
Sivga SV241 (2024) against HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth (2023). These are 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.
- HE 1000 Stealth2023
- SV24120241 yr newer
Specifications
HE 1000 StealthSV241
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,400
- $1,100
- HearWiki score
- 83
- Not scored
- Released
- 2023
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- -
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 93 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 458 g
- 275 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- -
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- -
- Robin SV021
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
Sivga SV241
The Sivga SV241 is a premium wired over-ear headphone featuring handcrafted rosewood earcups and a custom 50mm dynamic driver. It delivers a balanced sound signature with robust bass and crisp treble, while its lightweight 275g build and plush padding ensure a comfortable, secure fit. With a 32-ohm impedance, it is easy to drive from a variety of sources, making it a versatile choice for audiophiles on the go.
- Pro:Handcrafted rosewood housing for a premium look
- Pro:Balanced sound with deep bass and clear highs
- Pro:Comfortable zero-pressure fit for long listening sessions
- Con:No active noise cancellation for noisy environments
- Con:Wired-only design limits portability
- Con:Higher price point may not suit all budgets
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