HiFiMan HE1000 V2 Headphones Review

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The original HE1000 certainly caused a lot of drama when it was released and the quick release of the newer version likewise. However the changes in the V2 have improved the headphone considerably. Here I take a close look.
Notes: No unboxing. Something in my camera failed.
I probably shouldn't have used the word "vastly" when talking about the improvement in imaging. My bad, but it was a big difference for me, with the recordings I often listen to with these headphones.
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Комментарии : 89

@dCotnijoeb 7 лет назад

Awesome review. Loved that you included the sample tracks into the video while you talked!

@MarkRoberts-bj2me 5 лет назад

Keeping in mind that music reproduction boils down to personal preferences, this cat finds that an all copper Cardas cable clarifies the musical elements, adds a touch of smoothness as well as a skoche of warmth over the stock cable. The HEK V2 also seems to benefit from the use of a tube amp. An NOS tubed EAR HP4 is very synergistic with these cans.

@headdirect 7 лет назад

NIce, glad you liked them :-)

@ledfed1912 7 лет назад

You should allow people to exchange the v1 for the v2.

@adaniel2929 6 лет назад

They do... for a price :P

@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797 3 года назад

Hi hifiman.

@redrich2000 6 лет назад

If anyone is looking for it, the Dead Can Dance track is Song of the Stars, not Song of the Dispossessed.

@LarryGanz 6 лет назад

I'm still on my version 1 and happy with them

@ganeshkameswaran7123 4 года назад

Great review on V2 and not sure if I can upgrade yet, I have HE1000 V1 so kindly recommend few options on the good amp to pair with this in the range of $700 to $2000. I like good dynamics and fun sound with still high end refinement, I listen to Bollywood & dance music not so much vocals. Am looking for amps such as CMR800R, Auralic Taurus MKii, Mjolinr, Woo Audio 2/6SE, Chord Hugo but feel free to recommend. Thanks again !

@9Ball88 7 лет назад

Mr Currawong, Thank you very much for the best review on the HE~1000!! V2 So you do not recommend a after market cable ? Moon Audio cable roll off at high end i have noticed ! Just my opinion !! but are more spacious!! Really like your reviews !!

@Currawong 7 лет назад

I think the Moon Audio cables seem, on first listen, to be less energetic in the treble, but the detail is definitely there. The stock cable with the HE1000 V2 I felt was fine though. That's not to say whether or not you might prefer them with a different cable.

@MFHRaptor 7 лет назад

Simple and comprehensible review. I've had a listen to the original version and it didn't draw me towards it. Might V2 has that missing magic? I would like to know your suggestions on amps that are preferred to bring the most out of Sennheiser HD 800 / 800S. I'm looking for a somewhat affordable ( up to $1000 ) dac/amp with XLR output.

@Currawong 7 лет назад

I reckon I need to explore more amps in that price range. Funnily enough though, I get a lot of enjoyment out of the Chord Mojo with the HD800 (re-cabled) even if there is more resolution to be had.

@vinaylakra5804 7 лет назад

Nice review, much needed information for the HEK V2. How would you rate the HEK V2 to the Focal Utopia? If you could do a comparison on both it would be amazing to watch.

@Currawong 7 лет назад

That's the plan!

@zulesyak3028 7 лет назад

Nice review. At least now it is worth the upgrade. Hey, would you able to get your hands on the new Mr. Speakers AEON? Kinda interested to know whats your opinion on it.

@Currawong 7 лет назад

I hope so. Might have to wait a bit though.

@ductrung3993 7 лет назад

When you said that the ALO V5 drives this where, is it just the ALO itself or you use another DAC too? I was wondering if adding the Mojo will make a significant difference

@Currawong 7 лет назад

The DAC will make a difference, but I feel this is a pair of headphones where the amp is very important, more so than with other headphones I have.

@ductrung3993 7 лет назад

great thank you!

@JimmyCheng 5 лет назад

I prefer these over lcd4 so much more, in terms of sound. But I like audeze's design and fit and finish more.

@TheFijianGuy 7 лет назад

Have you listened to the focal Elear? What are your thoughts on them? Great review btw

@Currawong 7 лет назад

Only briefly at a meet. They were easy to listen with, but somewhat "soft" from memory.

@icandoit3348 7 лет назад

Hi AmosI am really enjoying your reviews very informative thanks.You mention the amp selection is important for the he1000 v2.Due to slight hearing impairment I am looking for an amp with a balance control.(L/R balance)Other than the violectric v281 can you suggest any others?If not is this amp a good match for the hex v2?Main listening is classical , string ,piano and vocals. Should I reconsider the hifiman and go to a stax setup with their amp?Thx Karl

@Currawong 7 лет назад

If you're listening to mostly acoustic music, then the Stax could be the go. The bigger amps have balance controls built in. The other thing you can do is investigate using a stereo receiver. Some of them run the headphone output off the speaker output with a resistor (to allow for sane volume adjustment). Some people have had good luck doing that.

@greencraig8570 2 года назад

I can't decide between the Empyreans and the HIFIMAN HE100SE. Perhaps I should join Currowong's Patreon account and ask his opinion...

@Currawong 2 года назад

I've not had the HE1000SE here yet though, FYI.

@Viewer13128 4 года назад

have you tried the Arya and the HE1000se? how does the HE1000 v2 compare to the newer ones?

@dleblanc343 4 года назад

Azu Shi tonally v2 is best. 1000se is bright, but really transparent and quick. Arya sounds softer/ fuzzier than hekv1, ever so slightly

@brothajoe2139 4 года назад

HI, I am in the dabbling phase. I have owned the HD800, HD800S, Audeze LCD2, Audeze LCD4 and the HIFIMAN HE1000V2. I have been using the Sony TAZH1ES for a DAC with silver plated 16 core 4-Pin XLR cables. I have not got into the electrostatic world or the tube amps yet. If I continue to use the Sony DAC, is it worth upgrading from the HE1000V2 to the Susvara? I tend to sway more toward the HE1000V2 then the LCD-4 for sound preference. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

@bunozen1 7 лет назад

Great video. I have the edition x, and wondering if I upgrade to the he1000, would that make a big difference? My Dac/amp is an Audeze deckhard, which I like a lot. Thx.

@Currawong 7 лет назад

Probably not I reckon.

@adaniel2929 6 лет назад

The HE1k are better but only by a degree or two. They require a alot more power as well compared to the high senstivity HEX. You can get the power with the deckard, of course, but unless someone is willing to trade or you can upgrade without much of a loss after selling the HEX that will be a tough pill to swallow.

@arongatt 7 лет назад

I bought a decent set (he400i - dacmagic) and I'm in love with headphones now more than my first love which was 2ch audio... now I want to buy a top tier set to have one of the best headphones, how would these compare to an LCD 3 - LCD XC - STAX 700 and EITHER C FLOW ???

@thatsortageeky6781 7 лет назад

Did the HE1000 V2 best the Ether Flow and Audeze LCD-3 in Planar Magnetic headphones for you?

@Currawong 7 лет назад

I haven't owned an LCD-3 for years, so I can't comment on that model, but each of the HE1000 V2 and Ether Flow have different strengths. The HEK seemed to be able to present more detail, but requires a great system to get there. The Ether Flow was a better all-rounder when detail isn't the most important and when you want it to sound good out of pretty much anything you plug it in to.

@johnyang799 7 лет назад

That Sorta Geeky Imo yes by preference. Lcd3 can be better if you like the tuning. But ether flow is lacking something in front of hekv2. I absolutely love hekv2.

@letsbefrank3 7 лет назад

I found with the HEX vs the Audeze LCD-2s, the impact and directness of drums, piano keys etc was a bit 'removed' from the listener on the HEXs. They can a bit too 'musical', coloured maybe. Are the HEKs better in that respect?

@Currawong 7 лет назад

The HEKs are more removed, more delicate, like electrostats. They don't do impact so well. I think that is where planars, Z1Rs and Utopias do much better.

@letsbefrank3 7 лет назад

Thanks, that's what I thought you might say. I have heard the HEX V2 and for that reason didn't buy them...although they are SOOO comfortable!

@roiosdona 7 лет назад

Hi Currawong, I didn't find the comparison of the HE1000 V2 to the HD800S... Is the HE1000 worth the double price of the HD800S? I have Chord Hugo 2 DAC\AMP.. I've read the build quality of the HE1000 V2 is very bad.. Which one should I get ? HE1000 V2 or HD800S? I am listening mostly to Rock, Pop, Dance and Electronic.. But also to classical music rarely seldom. Thank you in advance!

@Currawong 7 лет назад

I don't know who said the HE1000 V2 build quality is bad, as mine is perfectly OK. The original V1 though didn't feel like a $3k pair of headphones. For the music you listed, I wouldn't choose either pair of headphones as my first choice. The HE1000 V2 is mostly about having electrostat-like delicacy and refinement (though some people like that with electronic music such as Shpongle) and the HD800 and S are very spacious-sounding, which I think works best with good acoustic. That being said, I do use the HE1000 V2 daily with those genres and can mostly enjoy them.

@roiosdona 7 лет назад

Hi, thanks! So would you suggest the HE1000 V2 over the HD800S for Pop and Rock? If yes - is the Chord Hugo 2 by itself powerful enough to drive the HE1000 V2 adequately? Is it more worthwhile to have the HD800S with the HDVA600 amp and the Chord Hugo 2?

@wagstaff6135 4 года назад

Are you saying "euphonic" or "euphoric" when describing what sort of amp these need? (I have never heard an amplifier described as euphoric; if that is indeed what you said, I want me one of those! I am not sure I understand, but I haven't heard as high-end heaphone amps as you have).

@Currawong 4 года назад

I accidentally said "euphoric" when I should have said "euphonic". Not scripting most of my videos results in these kinds of mistakes.

@wagstaff6135 4 года назад

@@Currawong Damn. I really want a euphoric amp.

@davidmthekidd 5 лет назад

Will you review the Ananda?

@Currawong 5 лет назад

At some point, yes.

@doomb430 5 лет назад

And also Arya, pretty please :)

@Roybenz1 7 лет назад

Nice review. How do you think these sound with questyle cma800i ?

@Currawong 7 лет назад

Good question. I might have to add the Questyle gear to my list of things to review in the future.

@johnyang799 7 лет назад

Roytech According to my friends, questyle is not recommended. They tend to sound a bit harsh no so much control on the driver.

@MrNickster12345 7 лет назад

Would you confidently these one of the best headphones? On par with the utopias?

@Currawong 7 лет назад

Have you seen my Utopia review?

@h.hristov 2 года назад

how do these compare to the arya stealths? (v3)

@greatone4607 7 лет назад

How does these stack up to the paradox lff slant

@emreesindurgun949 7 лет назад

i thought he-1000 has magnets only on one side of diaph and hifiman is going back to double side magnet design with edition 6.

@Currawong 7 лет назад

Mine has magnets on both sides.

@mohoplungtung8783 7 лет назад

Would anyone mind spelling out the songs he used in this review?

@isaachy777 Месяц назад

HE1000 stealth vs v2?

@Currawong Месяц назад

If only I still had the V2.

@greatone4607 7 лет назад

How does the imaging compares with hd800.

@Currawong 7 лет назад

It doesn't have the artificially wide soundstage of the HD800 but I feel with a good amp it can be more precise. The HD800, to me, seems like it has more of a "wall of sound" presentation in comparison. That's on my system though.

@abdullahgamer8560 6 лет назад

Hey, do you think that an ifi idsd can run these well? Thanks

@Currawong 6 лет назад

Technically the iFi products should, as I recall them all putting out a lot of power. Whether the combination will sound very good, or do justice to a $3k headphone purchase, I don't know.

@lelemetal1 7 лет назад

Belissimo fone. Esse pode ser cosiderado um concorrente direto do sennheiser orpheus?

@kellustzall3057 Год назад

It's wild this was from 5 years ago and I can get these with only 2000$

@ToThinkorNot Год назад

$1200

@RazorRamon7777 2 месяца назад

@@ToThinkorNotа сколько стоила оно раньше?

@disruptfam 7 лет назад

review on the studio 6?

@Currawong 7 лет назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_DjZlWLK3rE.html

@soulfulfool 2 года назад

To get a better build quality from Hifiman you have to pay the price of a car, how ridiculous it is? Still its not the best quality of materials. Amazing sound but zero respect for customers for that I give them middle finger

@lextr3110 6 лет назад

Buzzing recording... common!!!! man

@Mr2pint 7 лет назад

I so want to try these but know t's impossible where I'm living with dishing out nearly $6000 @#$% such is life..

@ianchen9449 5 лет назад

your room needs some acoustic foam lol

@Currawong 5 лет назад

Yes. I've been thinking that for a while. I used to hang blankets before recording, but that took up too much time.

@Delayeed9 7 лет назад

fuck youtube.. I've missed this because I got unsubscribed from you due to the unsub glitch.

@ledfed1912 7 лет назад

have we met before?

@mohammedaldhahbi5433 7 лет назад

I could buy 2000-2005 used car maybe with 100 miles on it with this money and keep using my Samsung earbuds.

@OriginalMindTrick 7 лет назад

It's all a question of priorities in life. Some like to spend their money on expensive cars and travels. Some like expensive food and clothes. Some spend money on hookers and blow. Some like expensive headphones.