The HIFIMAN HE1000 Stealth ranks #23 out of 134 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#23 HIFIMAN HE1000 Stealth: $949.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: Planar magnetic drivers deliver a preference score of 87 with bass from 60 to 200 Hz about 1 dB above target and sub-bass only about 2 dB light, so low end has solid weight and extension. A 32 ohm impedance is easy to drive, although the 93 dB sensitivity still rewards a capable amp. Its rating matches the Sennheiser HD 800 S at a lower price.
Cons: The treble is uneven, with an 8 dB dip near 9.4 kHz followed by a 7 dB peak near 11.9 kHz and air above 10 kHz about 5 dB over target. That gives a sparkly, somewhat bright top end that can sound splashy or sibilant on certain recordings. At 458 g it is heavy for long sessions, and the open back leaks sound.
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.10 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 8Hz - 65kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 87 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.04 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 1 lbs (458 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,887 Hz | +5.8 dB | 2.36 |
| Peak | 74 Hz | -2.9 dB | 0.36 |
| Peak | 2,903 Hz | -4.1 dB | 3.38 |
| Peak | 5,261 Hz | -2.4 dB | 4.29 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 994 Hz | -1.1 dB | 2.91 |
| Peak | 646 Hz | +0.7 dB | 2.43 |
| Peak | 244 Hz | -0.4 dB | 1.71 |
| Peak | 135 Hz | +0.3 dB | 1.72 |
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