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Is the HiFiMAN Edition X V1 worth the upgrade from the HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled?

You haveHiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled$2,70088
-10.0HearWiki points
You're eyeingHiFiMAN Edition X V1$1,80078

Verdict

Downgrade

The HiFiMAN Edition X V1 actually scores 10.0 points below the HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (9.5 to 8.5) and value (7.5 to 6.5). On paper: weight 450 g to 399 g. It is at least $900 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.

−$900
Price difference
-10.0
Score change
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Cost per point

What actually changes

Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.

  • Sound9.58.5
  • Value7.56.5

Spec differences

Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.

Spec differences between the HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled and the HiFiMAN Edition X V1
SpecHE 1000 UnveiledEdition X V1Direction
Weight450 g399 g
Driverplanar magnetic131.2 mm planar magnetic
Frequency response8 Hz - 65 kHz8 Hz - 50 kHz
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About this verdict

Direction matters here: this page answers "HE 1000 Unveiled to Edition X V1". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.