I have the clear og bought new for 790. Can confirm they are great, well balanced, don't feel the need for eq. Comes with balanced xlr cables.
@isaachy77728 күн бұрын
Would you say the HE6 og version is comparable or better than the HE1000 stealth or other variants? I'm having a difficult time finding an endgame hifiman under 2k currently. There's too many varying and contradicting opinions especially especially concerning the HE1000 stealth/etc series. I am researching whether to keep the HE1000 stealth or return it for the HE6se v2/other variants. At this point, I might just get the Arya V3 and call it a day. Thanks
@HeadphonePH28 күн бұрын
They are two different headphones. The HE6 line is more about power, slam and dynamism. The HE1000 is about spaciouness, microdetail, a friendlier tuning perhaps? The OG HE6 is quite expensive if you find them on a used market not to mention their mileage and being harder to drive. Personally, I find the HE1000 Stealth the best Hifiman headphone under 2k but it seems like you're not too happy since you're considering parting ways with it? I like the HE1000 a bit better than Arya also. There's a reason the HE6se V2 is significantly less expensive so unless you're specifically looking for its strengths and saving money on the side, I wouldn't really replace the HE1000 with it. Just my 2 cents btw
@isaachy77723 күн бұрын
@@HeadphonePH My first impressions wasn't bad, but I thought it sounded a bit thin and bright. Powerful bass though. Without EQ I'm not a big fan, but with EQ, I have been relieved and probably will keep them. I'm not concerned with saving much money at this level, I'm mainly focused on attaining an endgame headphone that is well balanced. I already do have high value headphones that perform well so I'm covered there. I'm now entering the finale, I don't want to shop for anymore headphones after this. I do want to keep it under 2000, preferably under 1500. I believe I'm close. I need something better than the Focal Clear og though, which I have.
@isaachy77728 күн бұрын
I've been seeing a lot of your reviews lately. I greatly appreciate the way you do things and showing the oratory1990 data. I feel I'm getting a more complete and unbiased view into each headphone. Thanks
@JTB--Ай бұрын
I've tried many of the Open Back HIFIMAN HP's and the HE1000 Stealth(V4) hits the sweet spot for me. Great all Rounder. Bass, Treble isn't hot
@HeadphonePHАй бұрын
Agreed! Another one for a lower price tier would be the Sundara which has an even friendlier tonal balance.
@chungang7037Ай бұрын
Hifiman sales make almost all of their headphones compelling at some point. The recent sale was truly nuts, even the HE1000se [3500$] was down to 1699$
@Artoria858Ай бұрын
I mean this in the nicest way possible. But the amplifier Luxman P-1u you used for testing. According to google only outputs 500mw at 32 0hms. I say this because The he6se v2 requires at least a 2w amplifier at 50hms according to hifiman. I say this because as someone who usually doesn't care all that much about amplifiers specifically notice how the 6sev2 scales up with power especially in how natural it sounds. For example I originally had a thx 888 amplifier and Went to a schiit magnius, then Topping a70 pro. On the topping while they may be similar volumes for vocals to the thx 888 the bass impact will have much more dynamics and not sound anemic at all compared to the thx, or schiit. (to a lesser extent) Also In my experience the soundstage opens up a lot and the treble gets less glary or siblant.
@HeadphonePHАй бұрын
All good man, no worries at all! That's why i stated my amplifier cause I want the audience to share their own experience with other gear which is what you did. So if anything, thank you for sharing your experience with other gears.
@abhirajshetkar2Ай бұрын
what's your recommended headphones for budget of $50-60. general Music listening on smartphone and for video editing (sometimes).
@mikeshinwa3398Ай бұрын
No nonsense, no fluff. Sharp, to the point, yet detailed and very well articulate. Incredible review my man. Now that these are $1399, the price is a lot more palatable, yet still very high! I agree - these could definitely pass for endgame if the hifiman sound is your cup of tea. I own these and the clear for their opposite characteristics. If I may ask, what type of sound signature do you prefer? And what’s your favourite headphone?
@jamesewanchook2276Ай бұрын
Long term Sz 600's user .Neauman's are noticeably better and worth the extra bucks... especially for detailed classical music.
@EtreGenerique2 ай бұрын
No, how many$ ?
@invelpubgm32502 ай бұрын
every other review says theses are great, idk who to trust
@HeadphonePH2 ай бұрын
It is great, especially for its price! It's just too bright. If you are a treble-head then definitely give this a try. If not, you can always EQ down the treble
@abuanwp2 ай бұрын
May Sundara open back ako for 4yrs now. Etong closed back iba po sound nya, pati driver nito iba din, niloloko lang kayo sa pangalang Sundara closed back. lol! Nag markdown na to sa Taiwan kasi inulan ng returns at negative review and mga stores. Buti pa bose bilhin nyo kung gusto nyo closed back. Or kung gusto nyo boomy na bass dun kayo sa Fidelio X2HR.
@HeadphonePH2 ай бұрын
Haha yeah. The tuning is indeed very different from the OG Sundara 🤷♂️
@rauschka33953 ай бұрын
Is the $250 magnesium metal upgrade worth the 30 gram difference?
@HeadphonePH3 ай бұрын
Really depends on how you value weight. I personally find the weight of the Bokeh to be ok for portable so I wouldn't upgrade.
@MistaLova-Lova3 ай бұрын
Very good and articulate review. I like how you described the difference between Focal Clear/Utopia and HE1000 Stealth in terms of smaller stage but more direct punch vs bigger stage but a softer presentation. I'd add to this that if one wants the best of both worlds, it's really worth spending a bit more and getting the HE1000se which sounds much more natural and less "artificial" (especially stage-wise) than the HE1000 Stealth.
@HeadphonePH3 ай бұрын
Thanks man. I had the HE1000se briefly a long time ago and I just find it brighter than HE1000 (v1, v2, Stealth). Probably a preference thing though
@MistaLova-Lova3 ай бұрын
@@HeadphonePH Yeah, I think different people perceive these things differently - to me the HEKse has an elevated treble and air region as a whole which is not that difficult to get used to (but can sound a bit splashy and "off" at times) whereas the Stealth has more like peaks at particular frequencies which are only sometimes annoying. The overall tuning of the Stealth is lovely, though. The HEKse is more "direct" but the Stealth's spatial presentation can be really addictive. Have you heard the Susvara?
@ricardocobo73783 ай бұрын
Excellent and articulate review about the HE 1000 stealth. Appreciate your clarity and personal reference regarding strengths and weaknesses of comparative listening. The video length is spot-on and to the point. Your video script is easy to follow and opening and closing segments are great. thank you!
@HeadphonePH3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@paolo27953 ай бұрын
Please, where is the EGGHEAD shop located?
@HeadphonePH3 ай бұрын
It's in Metro Manila Philippines. If you live or stay here, it's in Shangri-La mall
@veerchasm13 ай бұрын
Good review video. Informative. Thanks
@h-dawg64624 ай бұрын
i cut an orange in half today, pressed the two halves against my ears and they sounded more natural and zesty than any hifiman headphone!!!
@HeadphonePH4 ай бұрын
haha funny guy
@Shrek_Has_Covid194 ай бұрын
why is it half the price if it has extra stuff in the side to make it closed back
@sumanthduggirala18874 ай бұрын
can ifi zen dac v2 drive this perfecty
@HeadphonePH4 ай бұрын
Yeah I think it should be ok
@zemonic33665 ай бұрын
looks like I'll be due for a stop at Egghead. Been looking for a closed back to complement my Anandas and Kato for punch and bass impact. Seems like ZMF had come out with what I was looking for!
@HeadphonePH4 ай бұрын
Gotta go there fast though. I believe they have limited stocks
@jasperreyes15135 ай бұрын
i like your contents! you deserve more subs and views!
@toddkreuzburg41625 ай бұрын
Clearly biased review. You like the sparkly sound of Senns and Audeze. I mix audio. I don't want to hear sparkly highs that don't actually exist in the source audio. If i wanted that, i'd buy some HD 650's.
@rem7925 ай бұрын
I love the Focal creaking sound right from the beginning when you lifted them up😂 Both of them! It's unacceptable. I bought Focals and regret it, the cable broke within a week and they creak when I breathe on them, not to mention the pads, they are very pricey.
@HeadphonePH5 ай бұрын
Haha I got used to it and is not a dealbreaker anymore. However yeah. More than grand and creaks, yikes!
@ronman62065 ай бұрын
Do you use dac with it?or just straight to the source?
@HeadphonePH5 ай бұрын
During my time with it, I mostly used it straight as I had a neutral bright amplifier in THX789.
@bestcocbaseswithlink50696 ай бұрын
both this and truthear nova are $150 right now. which one should i go for?
@HeadphonePH6 ай бұрын
Sorry, I have not heard the TruthEar Nova hence I cannot really make a recommendation
@ChrisStoneinator6 ай бұрын
Why are no companies making headphones that sound like this anymore? Warm, sweet, with just enough air and richness in the treble. It makes everything sound wonderful. When my original Grado RS1s die (and it’s when, not if, with these things - they’re already older than me), these LCD 2.2s will be completely unobtainium, and I don’t know what I’ll do then… Finance a ZMF Atrium?
@julianfrancofarinas42806 ай бұрын
How do they compare to the Aeon Flow Closed
@HeadphonePH6 ай бұрын
I've heard the Aeon Flow Closed some time ago and it was a better sounding headphone without a doubt. A bit more expensive though but if you can find a good deal in the used market, I'd recommend that instead
@theswedishmusicstudio8 ай бұрын
Your review is as valuble as me reviewing a power drill for baking bread… the ndh-30 is very flat, great transient response, accurate ”soundstage”, accurate representation of the audio = translates mixes very well to other playback devices. It is build for a purpose and if it even closely resembled any of your comparison cans i would steer away at once since they are really colored, with a big smileyface eq curve, and an exhaggerated soundstage. It competes very well with a lot of headphones twice its price and half its build quality. This is a tank that is ready for work!
@urbanman15168 ай бұрын
You're one of the few reviews that has criticism of the treble. I would 100% agree with you. Too dark and lacks detail. Your comment of a cloth over the treble is perfect. How I felt as well. Sadly, I thought the other ares of the 30's were great. Curious, do you think I'd be happy with the LCD-X?
@HeadphonePH8 ай бұрын
I assume you refer to the 2021 LCD-X cause the earlier versions sound a bit muted unless you'd EQ. The LCD-X is a much better headphone for music listening though it has subdued 2-5khz. Not too bad sound-wise though cause that's an area that usually has harshness. But overall, I wouldnt call it a dark sounding headphone. Honestly I dont know if you'd be happy with it but I'd say it has plenty more treble frequencies than the NDH-30.
@urbanman15168 ай бұрын
@@HeadphonePH Perfect. Thanks for your feedback. Will be testing them this week.
@Snxgur8 ай бұрын
how do these compare to the HD800s?
@HeadphonePH8 ай бұрын
They're very different. Soundstage, HD800s is wider and deeper, HE1000 Stealth 'taller'. Tuning, the HE1000 is definitely more rich and warm sounding. HD800s is on the thinner, brighter side. I would pick the HE1000 in a heartbeat if I don't have to EQ and have modest source and amp. However an eq'd HD800s is pretty great too!
@Snxgur8 ай бұрын
@@HeadphonePH thanks, i currently have the Focal clear and DT990 pro, i understand the focal clear soundstage isn’t wide which is a problem for me as i mainly want the HE1000 Stealth for gaming uses. would u say the soundstage is wide enough/ wouldn’t be able to compare it to the DT990 sound stage by any chance
@HeadphonePH8 ай бұрын
@@Snxgur It's been ages since I last heard the DT990 Pro so take this with a grain of salt. I'd say the HE1000 has more or less similar depth if not slightly better. I'd say in general the Hifiman egg-shaped headphones have satisfying stage especially if coming from Focal Clear
@Snxgur8 ай бұрын
@@HeadphonePH thanks for the opinions
@101stTank8 ай бұрын
@@Snxgur Uhm I got focal clear mg and HE 1000 stealth.. Clears are better on gaming.
@GOLFADDICT658 ай бұрын
these Sennheiser's HD 450BT's are 129 ( Canadian ) 95 ( USD ) for black friday....i just need a set of headphones for watching netflix and my ipad for movies and utube....the noise cancellation and calls are not important but good sound is ....would these be a good buy ?....cheers from Canada
@HeadphonePH8 ай бұрын
Hmm, I think if for Netflix and KZbin, these should be fine. They're not the best sounding for the price range but I get the impression you want a wireless headphone am I right?
@MrMeoow919 ай бұрын
One of my absolute favourite due to the transcendent lush vocal which is Audio Technica wooden cans are good at.
@luf4rall9 ай бұрын
They're beautiful but probably my least used of my collection.
@HeadphonePH9 ай бұрын
Since I still have mine with me, I can say the same. Havent used it since last year
@SKY1121121310 ай бұрын
When longer lasting is the reason to not go for pleather is just SMH. Acoustics is the reason. Passive noise isolation on a headphone which colours the outside noise less than HD600. Is a studio loud? It is a studio not a record room. LMAO bass is bad? You have not even declared your audio setup! Warm? It might be dark, if you know the word! OH GOOD WHAT COMPARSONS! PLEASE NEVER DO AN OTHER REVIEW OR SHOW IT TO REDDIT TO GET TORCHED
@HeadphonePH10 ай бұрын
Come on man, relax! 😂😂
@AY-dw4om10 ай бұрын
Now only 1399$ - hifiman reduced the price even more check their updates MSRP.
@mattjones476511 ай бұрын
You described a bunch of features that engineers, producers and mastering engineers require :-)
@arbitrarilyturningknobs478111 ай бұрын
This is a very, seemingly, biased opinion you have here. Your review seems to be based on everyday listening (contoured) headphones instead of mix/mastering (flat) headphones. Using these type of headphones will take time to adjust to the flat frequency response and the clarity these headphones will bring. A well-trained ear will find these headphones to be exactly what is needed in the studio. If you immediately have a response that says they don't sound as bright, dull, boomy, mid high/low as (insert other brand) then you are completely missing out on what these are actually achieving and you would do your mixes a favor by having a better trained ear. You're expecting others to take your word for how you perceive frequency when your ears listen to it. If you want to comment on build quality, fine. But, when it comes to what they sound like, measurement is the only thing you can do to validate whether or not they're in fact as flat as they say they are.
@joshuaamon8236 Жыл бұрын
Hello, this or arya organic?
@HeadphonePH Жыл бұрын
I unfortunately have not heard the Arya organic yet. :(
@joshuaamon8236 Жыл бұрын
@@HeadphonePH thanks for the reply kabayan, had the he1000v2 is it worth upgrading to these?
@HeadphonePH Жыл бұрын
@@joshuaamon8236 Nah haha. I A/B'd & couldn't tell the difference tbh
@AlaaAdile8 ай бұрын
@@HeadphonePHSo HE1000V2 soundstage is smilar to he1000 stealth soundstage?
@belphegor_dev2 ай бұрын
This.
@Bllfrnd Жыл бұрын
and now it is even cheaper @ 1399$
@HeadphonePH Жыл бұрын
Yeah it's insane value
@TheVeganVicar6 ай бұрын
@@HeadphonePH, do you know anyone in Pinas who could use a secondhand Audeze LCD2? I am selling mine.
@yoshiney Жыл бұрын
Is there better recommendation?
@TANKSINATRA289 Жыл бұрын
What is the best headphones for mixing hip hop R&B for your experience?
@HeadphonePH Жыл бұрын
Anything that's punchy and has good dynamics. I'd say look into Focals or Audeze full-size headphones
@TANKSINATRA289 Жыл бұрын
@@HeadphonePH so you will advise me more Focal or for example Audeze MM-500 instead Neumann NDH 30?
@HeadphonePH Жыл бұрын
@@TANKSINATRA289 I have not heard the MM500 unfortunately so I would say go with Focal. In particular, the Clear
@victorsperber9927 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Could you please share your suggestions of amp to get the best of this headphone (in 3 different price ranges ) ? Thank you :)
@marcusbryant2007 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the very clear and informative review.
@gamingandmusic9217 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Good work. I use edition xs. I like it in every aspect except that I want a better bass punch and forward soundstage/ imaging compared to Xs. If I upgrade from Edition xs to he1000 stealth, Will It be my endgame headphones? ($2000 is max that I can spend by the way).
@HeadphonePH Жыл бұрын
I would think so. I have both and the HE1000 is a substantial step up from the Edition XS in sound quality.
@gamingandmusic9217 Жыл бұрын
@@HeadphonePH from XS, I upgraded to He100SE. I didn't feel it as a huge upgrade over xs. Infact, Xs has punchier bass and sharp imaging than Hekse. Hekse is 8times the price of Xs. Yet the overall improvement is just 30%.
@HeadphonePH Жыл бұрын
@@gamingandmusic9217 Oh sorry to hear that. I mean 30% is huge IMHO. It's just the law of diminishing returns. I'd be curious what your DAC and amp is cause for me it's substantial enough to notice. Guess this is what's fun about this hobby is that mileage may vary. Still, I appreciate you sharing your feedback here.
@gamingandmusic9217 Жыл бұрын
@@HeadphonePH DAC : Topping E70. Amp: Topping A90 D.
@narayananmmenon339 Жыл бұрын
My brother he1000se is an older special edition version. I believe this review was for the new V2 stealth…..there are differences
@shutasanzhi1106 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Hifiman's entire series of headphones are completing the conversion of the stealth version. I think this is related to copyright protection. I believe that hifiman has applied for a patent for the stealth magnet, which can combat plagiarism. The difference between the stealth version and the non-stealth version of the earphones is passive, not the result of active tuning. In fact, I heard that hifiman once engaged in a small headphone brand to copy their headphones, and won the lawsuit.
@TheRevoR Жыл бұрын
Wow, this review is very well done. Clear and concise👍
@bobe2933 Жыл бұрын
HE1000SE NOW FOR $1,999. <3 INSANITY <3
@patrickkelly8050 Жыл бұрын
Heard these at Canjam Chicago 2023. My favorite headphone of the show along with the Susvara and ZMF atrium. Absolutely beautiful tuning and so comfortable as well.
@Evilchickenhunter Жыл бұрын
It´s now at 1399,-! Just Bought it, thanks for the nice review
@HeadphonePH Жыл бұрын
Wow that's a really sweet deal! Congrats and enjoy!