The HiFiMAN HE1000 was released for the first time in the summer of 2015 and immediately topped the charts of many hi-fi and head-fi magazines around the world. Rarely has a product received such unanimous international reviews. With the updated HiFiMAN HE1000 V2 NON-Stealth the bar was raised for this model. Headphone Design Much more has improved with the latest design of this headphone but the basic award-winning design has remained. The angled ear pads now have a polyester surface for long listening sessions without sweating and the slight angle in the ear pads allow for an improved localization and imaging in the front. Furthermore the complete housing is now made from aluminum instead of a combination of anodized steel and aluminum in the previous model. Planar Magnetic Drivers The planar driver has remained the same which has a thickness in the nano meter range and uses the patented “window shade grill” for the protection of the driver. This membrane is actually so thin that if you would view it from the side it is almost invisible. It is framed by an asymmetrical magnet system with relatively large magnets on the side facing away from the ear and smaller ones on the side of the headphones facing towards the ear. This trick reduces interference in the reproduction and allows for an extremely fast response due to reduced “air congestion” between the diaphragm and the magnets.
- Ultra-thin diaphragm for lightning-fast response uncanny detail and ultra-low distortion
- Window-shade grille design reduces sonic reflections for clearer sound reproduction
- Lightweight and ergonomic headband for improved fit enhanced sound and long-term comfort
- Asymmetrical earcups follow the natural shape of the human ear and have been updated for a thinner profile
- Earpad surface changed to polyester for increased sound transparency
- User-replaceable connector-cable design for easy switching between cables
- Cables made with crystalline copper and crystalline silver wire for wide frequency range and low signal loss
- High sensitivity of 93 dB allows for low distortion and professional sound quality