Over-Ear
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
83Outstanding
$1,400
Full review dataHiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth vs Technics EAH-T700: 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
Technics EAH-T700
38Weak
$1,200
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
- Technics EAH-T700
HearWiki score
83
38
Sound
9.3
5.7
Value
8.8
2.0
Price (USD)
$1,400
$1,200
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 5 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 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- HE 1000 Stealth20235 yr newer
- EAH-T7002018
Specifications
HE 1000 StealthEAH-T700
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,400
- $1,200
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 38
- Released
- 2023
- 2018
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- 2-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- planar
- hybrid
- Driver size
- -
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- 3 Hz - 100 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 93 dB/mW
- 102 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- none
- Weight
- 458 g
- 470 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- 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
Technics EAH-T700
The Technics EAH-T700 is a premium wired over-ear headphone with a hybrid dual-driver design, offering a wide frequency response and high sensitivity for portable hi-res audio sources. While its build and ambition are noteworthy, its sound signature is often criticized for excessive treble and uneven tuning, which diminishes musical subtlety and timing at its high price point. It lacks modern conveniences like ANC, app support, or controls, but includes a detachable cable for connectivity.
- Pro:Excellent build quality and premium materials
- Pro:High sensitivity works well with portable hi-res players
- Pro:Wide frequency response from 3 Hz to 100 kHz
- Con:Harsh treble and exaggerated frequency extremes
- Con:Poor timing and lack of musical subtlety
- Con:Heat buildup and head pressure during long sessions
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