Over-Ear
Sennheiser HE-1
95Outstanding
$50000
Full review dataSennheiser HE-1 vs XK Audio Sinae Closed: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HE-1 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 95. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HE-1 - Outstanding overall at around $50000.
Over-Ear
XK Audio Sinae Closed
55Average
Price n/a
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser HE-1
Sound10.0
Value1.0
XK Audio Sinae Closed
No sub-scores yet - not enough rated reviews.
Specifications
| Spec | Sennheiser HE-1 | XK Audio Sinae Closed |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $50000 | - |
| HearWiki score | 95 / 100 · Outstanding | 55 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2016 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Electrostatic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 2.4 mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | - |
| Frequency response | 8Hz-80kHz (-3dB), 4Hz-100kHz (-10dB) | - |
| Sound signature | Harman neutral | - |
| Impedance | - | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 114 dB/mW | 98 dB/mW |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | none | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 550 g | - |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
| Balanced connection | - | Yes |
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HE-1
The Sennheiser HE-1 is an ultra-premium electrostatic headphone system that delivers an exceptionally transparent and balanced sound, closely matching the Harman target curve. It combines a featherweight electrostatic driver design with a massive frequency extension, offering a level of detail and airiness that is virtually unmatched in the realm of personal audio. While its astronomical price places it in a category of its own, its technical performance sets a benchmark for neutrality and resolution.
- Pro:Reference-grade tonal accuracy with near-perfect Harman neutrality
- Pro:Exceptional transient speed and micro-detail retrieval
- Pro:Impressively wide frequency response extending beyond human hearing
- Con:Extremely high cost limits accessibility
- Con:Requires dedicated amplifier and DAC, adding setup complexity
- Con:Heavier than average at 550g, potentially affecting long-term comfort
XK Audio Sinae Closed
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