The latest version of the HE1000 platform, with refined mids, more natural highs and unprecedented transparency.
Reference planar-magnetic headphone with Unveiled technology
HIFIMAN has worked relentlessly to find the best version of each of its headphones—culminating in the “Unveiled” technology and a radical question: What happens when the driver is fully exposed on both sides, eliminating reflections as much as possible?
The results are in, and the HE1000 Unveiled is, in many ways, the best and most mature incarnation of the HE1000 to date.
- Noticeably improved vocal timbre
- Exceptionally spacious, open and airy
- Very balanced, natural, and remarkably smooth
Overall, the HE1000 Unveiled is a fantastic release from HIFIMAN. They continue their run of headphones that push technical boundaries and deliver wonderful listening experiences. It’s a headphone I recommend hearing for yourself—because it might give you a taste of the audiophile magic you’ve been missing. That’s why we’re awarding the HE1000 Unveiled the MajorHifi Gold.
It’s rare that a headphone stays on your mind the moment you’ve heard it—yet the HIFIMAN HE1000 UNVEILED did exactly that for me. The “unveiled” driver implementation seems to let the drivers breathe freely, resulting in a natural, sonically accurate timbre.
It creates a huge, precise 3D sound panorama with captivating vocal reproduction. Overall, it delivers excellent performance.
| Materials | Aluminium frame and ear cups, hybrid ear pads, leather and steel headband |
| Transducer Principle | Open-back, over-ear, planar magnetic |
| Frequency Response | 8 Hz – 65 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW |
| Impedance | 28 Ω |
| Cables | Dual 3.5 mm SE from headphones to 6.35 mm (1/4") or XLR connector to source |
| Weight | 450 g (without cable and veils) |