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New at Audio46Hifiman HE1000 Unveiled Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones
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Product Details
Audio46's Opinion
For those seeking summit-fi performance without stretching to Susvara pricing, the HE1000 Unveiled offers an excellent compromise. It maintains Hifiman's house sound while pushing technical boundaries, creating an engaging listening experience that competes with headphones well above its price point. Just remember – this isn't a casual-use headphone, but rather a sophisticated instrument that demands careful handling to deliver its best performance.
Our Full Review
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(Specifications and appearance of this product are subject to change without notice)
Key Features at a Glance
- Stealth Magnet Design minimizes soundwave turbulence and distortion for superior clarity.
- Nanometer Thickness Diaphragm offers exceptional transient response and lifelike sound reproduction.
- Grille-Free Open-Back Design ensures a pure, open soundstage with no soundwave reflection.
- Magnetic Protective Covers safeguard the open-back driver system when not in use.
- Ergonomically Designed Earpads with leather for sound absorption and breathable materials for comfort.
- High-Quality Hybrid Cable made from mono-crystalline copper and silver for optimal signal transmission.
- Includes Multiple Cables: 1.5m single-ended 3.5mm, 3m XLR balanced, and 3m single-ended 6.35mm.
- Wide Frequency Response of 8Hz – 65kHz for full-range audio performance.
- Lightweight Design weighing 450g (excluding magnetic cover and cables) for comfortable long-term use.
Stealth Magnet Design
Much like the flagship Susvara Unveiled, the HE1000 UNVEILED headphones feature HIFIMAN’s proprietary stealth magnets. These magnets have an innovative shape that minimizes turbulence and sound wave reflection, allowing sound to pass through the magnetic gaps without degradation. This advanced design ensures superior sound clarity by eliminating the distortion typically caused by traditional magnetic designs. As a result, the HE1000 offers an unparalleled listening experience, free from the unwanted effects caused by obstructive magnetic structures.
Nanometer Thickness Diaphragm
At the heart of the HE1000 UNVEILED is a revolutionary nanometer-thick diaphragm. This ultra-lightweight membrane enables exceptional transient response, delivering remarkable detail and dynamics. The thinness of the diaphragm allows for rapid movement, which translates into a more accurate and immersive audio experience. Coupled with the stealth magnet design, the nanometer diaphragm ensures the headphones deliver lifelike sound reproduction with minimal distortion.
Grille-Free Unveiled Design
The HE1000 UNVEILED headphones introduce a grille-free, fully open-back design, eliminating the final barrier to perfect sound quality. Traditional headphones suffer from soundwave reflections caused by grilles, but the HE1000 UNVEILED removes this obstacle entirely. The inspiration behind this removable backplate design comes from HIFIMAN’s flagship SUSVARA headphones, ensuring an optimal soundstage and purity of sound.
Magnetic Protective Covers
To protect the open-back planar driver system, the HE1000 UNVEILED comes with magnetic protective covers. These covers are designed to safeguard the headphones when not in use, preventing damage from external magnetic forces or environmental factors. Be sure to use the magnetic cover whenever the headphones are idle to avoid any potential issues or damage.
Ergonomically Designed Earpads
The earpads of the HE1000 UNVEILED are crafted for both sound quality and comfort. The outer part of the earpads uses leather, which absorbs and stabilizes sound, preventing unwanted leakage. The side that touches the face is made from highly breathable materials, ensuring accurate sound transmission while enhancing comfort for long listening sessions.
High-Quality Cables for Versatile Usage
HE1000 UNVEILED is equipped with a new hybrid cable made from mono-crystalline copper and silver. This combination ensures optimal signal transmission with minimal resistance, preserving audio quality. The package includes:
- 1.5m single-ended 3.5mm headphone cable
- 3m XLR balanced cable
- 3m single-ended 6.35mm headphone cable
Comparison to HIFIMAN HE1000 Stealth (Latest Revision)
Model | HE1000 UNVEILED | HE1000 STEALTH |
Driver Type | Planar Magnetic | Planar Magnetic |
Principle | Fully-Open Back | Open Back |
Frequency Response | 8Hz – 65kHz | 8Hz-65kHz |
Impedance | 28 Ω | 32 Ω |
Sensitivity | 95 dB | 93 dB |
Weight | 450 grams | 458 grams |
In The Box
- HE1000 Unveiled
- Magnetic Veils
- 1.5m single-ended 3.5mm headphone cable
- 3m XLR balanced cable
- 3m single-ended 6.35mm headphone cable
- HIFIMAN Warranty
Specifications
- Frequency Response: 8Hz – 65kHz
- Sensitivity: 95dB
- Impedance: 28Ω
- Weight: 450g (excluding magnetic cover and cables)
FAQ
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What makes the HE1000 UNVEILED unique?
The HE1000 UNVEILED features HIFIMAN’s proprietary stealth magnets, a nanometer-thin diaphragm, and a grille-free open-back design, delivering an immersive, high-fidelity listening experience with minimal distortion. -
What is the Stealth Magnet Design?
The stealth magnets in the HE1000 UNVEILED minimize turbulence and sound wave reflection, allowing sound to pass through without degradation, resulting in superior clarity and reduced distortion. -
How does the nanometer-thick diaphragm enhance sound quality?
The ultra-thin diaphragm provides an exceptional transient response, allowing for fast and accurate sound reproduction with remarkable detail, lifelike dynamics, and minimal distortion. -
What is the grille-free design?
The grille-free design eliminates the reflections caused by traditional headphone grilles, ensuring a pure and open soundstage for a more natural audio experience. -
How are the magnetic protective covers used?
The HE1000 UNVEILED comes with magnetic protective covers that safeguard the open-back driver system when not in use, preventing damage from external forces and environmental factors. -
What materials are the earpads made of?
The earpads combine leather for sound absorption and stabilization with breathable materials on the side that touches the face, providing both comfort and accurate sound transmission during long listening sessions. -
What cables are included with the HE1000 UNVEILED?
The headphones come with a 1.5m single-ended 3.5mm cable, a 3m XLR balanced cable, and a 3m single-ended 6.35mm cable, all made from hybrid mono-crystalline copper and silver for optimal signal transmission. -
What is the frequency response of the HE1000 UNVEILED?
The frequency response is 8Hz to 65kHz, covering an extended range of audible and sub-audible frequencies for a rich, full-spectrum audio experience. -
What is the weight of the HE1000 UNVEILED?
The headphones weigh approximately 450g (excluding the magnetic cover and cables).