HifiMan HE1000V2 Review - Is this just a shiny Arya? 

Good video European Zeos

Man, i just love how you talk and present everything. It's so accurate, so detailed, yet so soothing. You are extremely comfortable to listen to. :)

i always end up adding music to my collection after your content, another enjoyable content session, thanks.

Enjoying your content a lot, keep it coming!

i really like being able to find new music through ur videos

I don't know the sound but HE1000V2 looks incredibly good and far better than Arya. It's a pleasure to look at. Beautiful.

Superb review due to actual music.... sounds speaks a thousand words

That’s the review I’ve been waiting for so long. Thx!!!

Fantastic review! I'd die to see a review of yours that adds he1000se and Arya Stealth to the pot, and compare the 4 models.

Wonderful review, if you are able to, do consider conducting a review on the HE1000SE. Thanks!

Thanks GoldenSound - I was thinking getting the HE1K v2 but after this I will keep my Arya SE.

Stunningly good analysis. At a time when there's this huge divide between reviewers who are so technical they put you to sleep and the great entertainers who either put on a show or try to sell you snake oil, your review comes across as a breath of fresh air. You tell us what you like and why - and you do it in a reasonable way.

Soundstage triangle

The Vingt Syl intro is a nice touch. Great review. I know you're highly inspired by Zeos but I think you are honestly on his same level.

Thank you!!!!

I'd love a review of the Hifiman Ananda! I'm curious how similar/different it is. I own some myself, and would be curious where it shines/falls short.

Incredible details. I'm afraid that I know very little about all this. I'm just using my phone or my pc with either jack or bluetooth. Looks like there is a lot of ascending to do.

selection of music is impeccable. RME Adi 2 review when?

nice reviews man.... please review hifiman sundara and he-560 V4 as well as usb dongle dacs ...

Will we be seeing an Arya Stealth Magnets Edition review from you at some point? I got to AB the two and preferred the non-stealth version despite the Stealth sounding closer to how you described the HE1000 V2. Interested to hear your take

Finally a review that explains how Arya needs the right amplification.

Suggestion, when you do a call out - this case the skedra cable - could you spend a few seconds really showing it to us? Perhaps a few comments on what you like about it. I know it is a tangent, but sometimes they can be fun as it gives us insight into who you are and what you like.

BTW,....I'm almost positive you THINK the ARYA is a "bit " more resolving is because of the difference in cables! You're using what appear to be 22awg red wire cables vs. the Hifiman surgical tubes! I've proven to myself numerous times with blind A/B-ing (independent person doing the A/B) with different headphones' brand cabling vs. Cable sthat I simply adore by Fog City Cables that appear just as "beefy" as those red babies of your's! Also, my wires are made of pure occ Mogami copper from Japan! Huge difference, all across the spectrum but especially in bass and treble retrieval.

Oh man, that headband is giving me anxiety... I cant look at it!!!

Great review and comparison! There are quite a few headphone reviewers on RU-vid now but you certainly stand out. Well done. Are your Aryas the original version or "Rev 2"? Also, I'm wondering if you've heard both and if you would be able to advise how big the differences between them (if any) are. Thanks

After another year of listening to the V2's they are, simply put, medium bright! So Goldie, your conclusions are correct!

Great review thanks. I noticed you've got a Mojo amp sitting there. I've got the mojo amp which I use with my Shure SE846 in ear headphones and I'm looking at the Arya as an option for home listening (house, rap, acoustic, soft rock, motown). How does the Mojo pair with the Arya?

I don’t know of a headphone that is excellent at everything as each have their own strengths and weaknesses. I have the HE1K v2 because I like what it does and I also have a ZMF because I like what that particular headphone does. It depends on my mood as to which one I go to.

I got my he1000v2 for $1999 open box. Be here tomorrow! I did love Arya.

I had Ananda before. It was very good, though I think I would prefer Focal Clear over it. As with Ananda it was too much laid back for me. The unpleasant feeling that it's not sharp enough. You want to turn it up to start hearing the treble better, but you end up with disappointment and tiredness, which used to piss me off. With HE100SE, though, it's just another world of details and clarity. Haven't heard HE1000V2, but SE just kicks ass. So much better than Ananda in any terms. The price justifies it, of course. And this is the headphone that started a DAC hunting for me. At the time being I use FLUX labs FCN-10 as an amp + NuPrime DAC-10 as a DAC. Sounds superb, but I'm already dreaming for Susvara + Holo May + "I haven't found an amp for Susvara to put in the list yet, suggestions are very welcome"

Great Vid. Thank you. What do you think using Chord Hugo 2 to drive he1000se or Arya? I’ve been using Hugo 2 to drive hd800s for convenience when traveling, which seems to work. I don’t know if it still does for planners.

My headband is starting to do the same thing. Just contacted Hifiman on a replacement & realized my warranty expired literally April of this year. Forkin $55 for a new leather head band.

The H1000V2 is now US1150 , on Taobao. It’s a pretty good deal tbh.

Just love your presentation style and your vivid, loquacious, descriptions! Kudos of the first order! You have a new subscriber en moi! BTW, I have had the Arya (V2...as are yours) for close to three years and you are very correct in terms of what power (and chain) they are fed! I recently acquired a Violectric V281 on the used market and am thunderstruck at the "veil" that has been removed from them on everything from Mozart and Paganini to Miles Davis, B.B. King and Pink Floyd! HiFiMan is just coming out with a special price on the HE1000V2's for just under $2000! Do you think (considering the clarity yet warmth of the V281{quite "tubey sounding for SS actually}) that there would be a discernable difference betwixt the two? If there is one area I have always thought was lacking in abundance on the Arya it is the midrange. However, many of your fellow reviewers (not all mind you) seem to feel that the HEK V2's have a somewhat "V" shaped signature. As you can see, my music interests are diverse but I mostly listen to electric blues of every color and stripe. I listen primarily to Redbook CD's (played on an OPPO BDP 105D equipped with a highly regarded set of onboard Sabre Dacs) and was wondering if you feel they would improve my listening experience? As you probably know, much modern electric blues can be very "busy and congested" in the midrange area with or without vocals. I would regard your opinion with much deference as you obviously are intimately involved with both sets of cans. Many thanks and kind regards! Marco B. (Brooklyn, NY)

Hey, can you do an in depth video of the apple airpod max and additionally apples hi-res service when it comes out. Love your videos.

Talking about midrange timbre and accuracy while listening to deadmau5... Nice

but how do they compare to the He1000se?

Need help, I have the Arya 2021 Stealth Magnet Edition, 32Ohms 94db. Is the gap to the HE1000V2 worth it? I only run through ibasso DX300. Thanks.

I don't understand the arguement for Arya over HE1000 V2. You're saying the to save $1500 and get the Arya, but the Arya is only good enough to compete when running it off a $8,500 chain? lol

I'm revisiting after the Organic release, and I would almost expect you to like the Organic even more, but the HE is only $100 more :)

how would you recommend storing the headphones properly? (or storing the susvara properly) Thanks!

I have the Ananda Nano which is a planar similar to the Arya, would you say the Fiio K9 (non-pro) is a could fit?

Can you review the HEDDPhone please? heard many good things about it but i’m not confident enough to buy it

Headed here from Zeos, but thanks for this review, UK Zeos. LOLLLLL

I have just purchased the new Arya and a Burson soloist x3. Sounds great straight out of the box. Can only get better.👍

Can you review the new Arya Stealths please?

I have Sundara and Arya Stealth. I'm trying to decide whether to go for the HE1000 V2 or try something else. Possibly ZMF?

for orchestral, chamber music, which one do you prefer?

What is the best headphone amp for the Arya's?

thx for the review! How do you think will behave Arya + new Mojo ver.2 ? Should be enough power to pump some juice into them, don't you think so?

What is that spectrum analyzer called?

I'm considering the Ayra Stealth, but I saw that the HE1000V2 is on sale now for 2000 dollars. So that might be the one to go for I suspect. I have a Chord Mojo 2 DAC. Would this be enough to enjoy the HE1000V2 (or the Stealth for that matter)? Excellent and detailed review. Cheers!

Can someone tell me the name of the DAC/amps he recommended for the Aryas? I don’t how they are written or called exactly.

Why did you include that special exotic japan release daft punk song i the listening test? I cant find it on qobus or even on spotify.

Anyone know what cable he's using coming out of the AHB2? Banana plug to female 4 pin XLR?

Looking at the floppy comfort strap drives me quite mad LoL

In the comparison, is it Arya V2 or Arya V3 (stealth)? Thank you!

Can you list the best AMPs and DACs that are good and bad for the Arya? (couldn't hear what u said in the video too well.) Is the Topping Dx7 Pro good or bad for the Arya? Thanks.

You've got to change the top strap, really, good review though, thanks

Would love to hear your opinion of the Phonitor X amp with the Arya. I was listening to the Arya with 789 amp and it was just an ok pairing. Paired with the Phonitor X the Arya turns into a beast with the dip switches 1 and 2 in high gain.

When is the Holo May review coming?

I have Arya's V2 with Chord TT2. They sound good but treble, high mids can be grating at times. Too harsh. Any recommendations? How is the sound signature compared to the Susvara's?

Which amps did you say the Aryas are best ?

I was planing to get a Edition XS. Do you think the HE1000V2 or the Arya are worth saving up for?

Here after Zeos ✌

I got the Arya Stealth ($1599) but I noticed that the HE1000v2 is now $2000 (instead of $3000). I'm tempted to try the Hifiman trading program to get the HE1000v2 better soundstage (mainly) but in the same time, I fear losing the "correctness" induced by the stealth magnets of the Arya... Do you think the trade would be a worthy move (soundwise)?

Hello, dear friend. Any thoughts on the newly released v3 of the Arya Stealth?

I've read your short review regarding he1000v2 and also the comparison between Arya, he1000v2 and susvara, however in the attached pictures, I couldn't find susvara among the others. You made a statement that he1000v2 delivering 95% sq of susvara. Did you A B them? Or just talking based on your memory? Did you ever possess susvara at all or just had a short brief demo listen at some audio shop?

Aryas do not stage better, they have a forced “further away” stage and can’t do intimacy. It’s a matter of preference but saying Arya’s staging is better because it’s further away is not factual, it’s just that HEKs can stage far and intimate which Arya’s can’t (due to their FR etc).

Was it the Arya Stealth?

Good review, though lost me in the amp section.

Susvara review?

Would Arya will sound good on topping DX7 PRO?

Can you really differentiate the source chain in a blind test ? 15:42

So basically, I should have both. I'll be running with ibasso dx3000.

Is the HIFIMAN EF400 a good fit for the Aryas?

Man where the ARYA review at😎😂

Is the Arya and Asgard 3 a good match? Thanks 😊

My experience with Hifiman customer service was the very antithesis of excellent, it has been a nightmare. My V1 Arya's left driver failed after just 2 years and 3 months. They were so difficult. I'll never get a Hifiman again.

You should review the HE-6se v2 next. Greatest deal ever in hifi audio at $649. 90% of the susvara

I assume you have Arya V2? The newer Stealth Edition are much easier to drive and doesn't need ton of power like yours.

I truly can’t tell the difference between Asgard 3 and adi2 with the Arya.

I don't think hifiman made a mistake on the pricing at all - I think hifiman wants to be the next sennheiser, so they took a $3k driver, made it better, and said "now let's price this $4k headphone at $1600 to compete with sennheiser's best so the whole world notices what hifiman can do."

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Wld this still be relevant if the H1000 v2 is priced at US1.15k today brand new

Ya... hifiman has good service... no repairs, just replacement

You're a pretty good reviewer, but your reviews would be so much better if you put the headphones on one of those ears-on-a-stand microphone devices.

Test Arya Organic and 1000SE please

Headphones headphones headphones, why? (I'm not having a go)

If you bought these years ago, don't look at current prices; if you do you will lose your mind...

this or he1000se?

Are u zeus?!

The praise for these is insane, do you also go to church and stand down and pray ?

Why not use the same parts from each song to compare? Pretty useless to compare headphones while playing different parts of the same song.

This was a nice review, but I hate the "Z Reviews" style shaky headcam.

Get HE1000v2 just better. Way so much better. Unless you are a sound engineer or something, for personal use, HE1000v2 will be a good entry audiophile headphones.

Straight up how’s this company in business with their quality issues. Bought a pair of he1000s and they were defective out of the box. Saw someone else had the same issue on the same day. 😧 How generous is Hifiman to reviewers that you never bring this up? Do they comp like crazy? Or just cut you off if you post a bad review. Total garbage.

The Arya's treble is glaring and annoying. So, even if everything else is better, as compared to the Hek2, the Arya fails because it annoys with its upper FQ dryish glare. The Arya is everything that is wrong with the Hifiman sound, which is always the upper mid/treble harshness. And you can't Amp it out, all you can do is live with it, or hate it. Those are your choices. You don't have to make this choice with the HEK's.

Dude made a entire career copying zeos lol

Im sorry but this guy has either the weirdest ears of the worst taste. The HE1000V2 are vastly superior to the overly sharp Aryas (That no amount of EQ or warm AMP can resolve). The control, the airyness, the stage, the resolution and control of the HE1000V2 are all far superior to the overhyped Arya. Even the Ananda is better (more pleasant).