The HIFIMAN HE1000 V2 ranks #87 out of 201 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#87 HIFIMAN HE1000 V2: $2,999.00 Apos Audio eBay
Pros: A preference score of 78 in oratory1990’s measurement, with a bright, detailed lean (treble about 2 dB above target from 6 to 16 kHz) that suits listeners who like neutral or brighter tuning. Bass from 60 to 200 Hz is right on target, so bass lines stay tight and clean. Its 35 ohm impedance is easy for most desktop amps.
Cons: A 6.9 dB peak near 7.9 kHz right next to a 7.1 dB dip near 9.3 kHz, plus presence about 3.1 dB above target, can make cymbals and sibilance sharp or tiring at volume. At 90 dB sensitivity and 420 g it wants a proper amp and is heavy. The Audeze LCD-2 Closed Back rates higher at a similar price.
| Released | Sep 2016 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.19 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 8Hz - 65kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 78 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 35 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-4.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.56 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (420 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.2 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 | +5.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,889 Hz | -3.8 dB | 1.48 |
| Peak | 2,216 Hz | +3.0 dB | 0.39 |
| Peak | 2,913 Hz | -5.9 dB | 2.45 |
| Peak | 110 Hz | -1.4 dB | 0.32 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,073 Hz | -0.9 dB | 4.34 |
| Peak | 1,745 Hz | +0.5 dB | 2.40 |
| Peak | 246 Hz | -0.8 dB | 3.95 |
| Peak | 388 Hz | +0.8 dB | 4.17 |
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