HiFiMan HE1000se
The nanometer-thickness diaphragm and acoustically invisible Stealth Magnets eliminate wave diffraction, delivering a frequency response from 8Hz to 65kHz with exceptional clarity. The patented "Window Shade" system and asymmetrical ear cups create a spacious soundstage while keeping the all-metal build lightweight at 440g for extended comfort. These headphones are best for detail-oriented audiophiles and mixing engineers who need an accurate, full-range open-back reference.
form factor over-ear
driver type planar magnetic
impedance ohms 35
open closed back open
16 Overall Score
Price $1,999
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | 2x Ear Pads (Mounted on Headphones) |
Audio
| Driver Type | planar magnetic |
| Freq Min | 8 |
| Freq Max | 65000 |
| Impedance | 35 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.5 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | HiFiMan HE1000se | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | - | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | 35 | - | 470 | 314 | 32 | 48 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 24 | 40 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HiFiMan HE1000se | 32.1 | 18.1 | 77.8 | 51.4 | 44.7 | 3 | 42.5 | 13.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 89.1 | 68.2 | 92.4 | 40.8 | 72.7 | 81 | 93.1 | 87.5 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.6 | 53.7 | 97.7 | 55 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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