HIFIMAN HE-1000 STEALTH + HE-1000SE COMPARISON.

[@SupplyNinja]

Long comment coming... but 1st: great review, brother. So I bought both the HE 1000 Stealth and SE a few months back. I auditioned them both back to back for hours a day for two week straight. They compliment each other SO WELL! The SE is a technical maven. It is the cleanest, purist audio quality I have ever heard. In my entire life from any system, headphones or studio system. The Stealth though has bass and warmth that just envelop you. It has the very best tuning I think I have ever heard before. It makes the music so emotional. And the SE reveals all of this purely perfect detail that you didn't know was there. They are literally perfect complimentary sets to own. So I honestly could not choose a favorite. My ideal situation would have been if i had enough money to keep them both. So which did I keep? I kept the SE. I did this because it adjusts SO WELL to EQ, and I can EQ it to get damn close to the same signature of sound as the Stealth. I did so and saved the EQ as a template. The Stealth though, no matter what I did with EQ, could not match the clarity of the SE. So this is what i used to form my choice over which to buy. But honestly, I still want to buy the Stealth. And if i had the stealth I would still want to buy the SE. The next HE 1000 had better be a mix of the two. That would be the perfect headset. I hear the Abyss headphones are essentially this. But. My pockets aren't that fat, sadly. $2000 was my max for my new set, and that was pushing it. Anyway, greatttttt review. I agree, if you listen to just one of the two, you will not notice any flaws. You will simply be in awe for different reasons.

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

ah yes, its been along time, think ill have a listen after i got back home

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

totally forgot i can listen to red halo anytime lul

[@hugoanderkivi]

What are your EQ settings? I'm very interested as a HE1000se owner.

[@soulfulfool]

oh I will try SE version and see if its so much better than Arya, Ananda stelth had better tuning than Arya but less technical sound, very curious if SE can control treble region without being offensive

[@AKSBSU]

I am still an amateur at this stuff and had been using a Drop/ Sennheiser PC38x for the past few years primarily for gaming until I decided to step it up a bit and ordered an amp/ DAC, Sennheiser HD490, and HiFiMan Edition XS. Both headsets are very nice, but...I couldn't help but wonder if going to the enthusiast level would be worth it and ordered a refurbished HE1000se directly from HiFiMan (thus will have a 3-year warranty) along with a coupon code for another $99 off, so $1350 rather than $1700. I can try it out for 30 days and return it for any reason. If I decide to keep it, I'll probably return one of the lower end headsets. I need one of them to be really good at gaming; the HD490 and HE1000se are supposed to both be among the best on the market for that. Despite dropping from ~$1000 to just $270 now, I've found the Edition XS to be quite pleasant for general purpose listening so far, and thanks to my large noggin, it seems to stay in place comfortably so far. I can see why this one is highly regarded. I'm wondering if I end up keeping the Edition XS and replacing the Sennheiser HD490 with the HE1000se.

[@TheVeganVicar]

These are on sale at the moment, so I'm tempted... WOW - JUST AS I TYPED THE ABOVE SENTENCE, YOU MENTIONED THE SALE!!!

[@GG-xi5pd]

Wow, now I want to see how the HE1000 Stealth compares to the Arya Organic. Please and thank you

[@irun2sanaxox]

right, almost no one has directly compared these two with all their revisions.. ppl just say they are the same but probably havent lived with both

[@CrackaSlapYa]

@@irun2sanaxox HE1000 is MUCH better on technicals, resolution, imaging, detail retrieval, soundstage, and treble is super ethereal and lovely. Only advantage Id give the Arya Organic is a slightly greater bass presence in the mid-bass. Treble is too sharp for some and I prefer the sub-bass of HE1000 as well. With 10% off at Soundapproach I even beat the Ayra's price. The HE1000 is a flagship- one that used to be $3000.

[@provisionalhypothesis]

@@irun2sanaxox they aren't the same. But i'll put it this way. if you can't afford the se or he1000, just get any modern Arya, they're all fantastic. I liked my Arya stealth so much I got an SE.

[@irun2sanaxox]

@@provisionalhypothesis i would wanna try the se, i got the V2 arya shortly before the stealth came out & they perform so well, bit perfect & exclusive mode with your eyes closed these things might as well transport you there 😭

[@soulfulfool]

@@irun2sanaxox my V2 at start was emotional but later on treble region start to annoy me as it lacks control end up being sharp

[@richpogorzala7009]

One of the best comparison videos! Thank you as I don't have a local store where I can compare the two. I will get a chance to listen to the SE this weekend and based on your video that is the one I am leaning towards. Thanks!

[@FreddieDaniells]

Great compare William. Look fwd to the full review. Be interested in your thoughts on the Arya Organic too when you get a chance. Keep up the great work. No idea why you don’t have 5-10x the subscribers!

[@melodygeeks3917]

really thank you for this mate

[@TBombz]

This was the review I was looking for, thank you! Managed to get the 1000SE for $1195 USD. Ive got the Focal Radiance and a heavily tuned LCD-X for all the fun stuff, so this sounds like the perfect analytical piece that I can end this hobby on for quite a while.

[@Kenoji8]

Good comparison, William! I hope you are doing okay. I had been thinking a lot about your health and I'm glad to see that you seem to be doing well.

[@earlgixxer]

Wow...thanks for the comment on the TMJ pain. I suffer from the same, and wondered whether or not this would cause me issues. You raise an excellent point I'll have to consider before putting down the cash. Thanks very much!

[@earlgixxer]

Well, I went and did it today! I picked up the HE1000se. I'm happy to report I've had them on for about three hours non-stop now and I don't feel any hint of TMJ pain. The only discomfort I've felt has been my reading glasses under the pads, but that's a different issue. ;-) Thanks very much for your review. All your Arya and HE1000-related observations were exactly what I experienced while auditioning them all at my local shop in Irvine CA. The SE is AMAZING. I also have the 64 Audio U12t IEMs, and the HE1000se is absolutely on par with them!

[@LexiRose]

Hi William! New subscriber here because of the quality of this video! Thank you for your in-depth comparison and review! Just bought the Stealths and I'm so excited for them to come on Thursday :D

[@death007007]

Top notch review, so detailed in your explanations, im so appreciative for this video!!!

[@jonmarinos7170]

Just received my HEKV2SE yesterday and I am blown away by the technical performance of this headphone. Extremely detailed, imaging is precise, very dynamic for a planar. Compliments my ZMF Atrium very well.

[@Snxgur]

any other headphones you own that you can compare the HEKV2SE against?

[@jonmarinos7170]

@@Snxgur LCD-X, Clear MG, Radiance, DT 1990, 6XX, Ananda OG (sold), Meze 109 Pro (returned - overhyped). HKV2SE smokes them all. It’s not even close. I’ll probably sell off the majority of my headphones and just stick with the HEKV2SE and Atrium as my mains (one planar, one dynamic).

[@Snxgur]

@@jonmarinos7170 I own focal clears currently and tempted to upgrade haha

[@iamwoteveriwanttobe]

I can't find HEKV2SE in a search. Do you have a link to this headphone please?

[@Snxgur]

@@iamwoteveriwanttobe HE1000 Stealth / HE1000 V2 Stealth

[@boukegaastra513]

Thanks for the detailed comparison. Ordered a refurbushed 1000 SE. Cant wait to burn them in 😊

[@richardwilliams2396]

I also ordered refurbished, arrived about a week ago. Did you find they needed much burn in, and what difference did you notice? I've heard differing opinions on whether burn in is a thing or if it is just the brain getting accustomed to the headphone tuning. My experience with the Edition XS is that the treble did mellow a bit with time.

[@richardwilliams2396]

@@zaktai4361 I ordered direct from Hifiman via their web site and they came with full warranty that way. Quite a few of their headphone models are available refurbished or open box.

[@bren.r]

@@richardwilliams2396I owned an Edition XS and I also noticed a warmer tone over the 2 weeks I owned them. While they sounded better than anything I’ve ever used, I returned them due to the disappointing build quality. Ended up biting the bullet and ordering the HE1000 v4 Stealth for $1,100 on sale. I think I’ll be happy with the improved sound and build quality!

[@lb3537]

Great review comparison….I have the he1000 stealth and Arya stealth and love them both !! and your audio is fine never had an issues with any of your videos audio

[@nortonfamily6711]

could you describe the differences you hear between them, and why you chose to keep both?

[@lb3537]

@@nortonfamily6711 I would say they are very close in sound… the he1000 stealth is prob a little wider soundstage a little more bass and tighter bass and a little more air and detail… but these differences are slight …. There is just something about the he1000 though in it’s complete package …it’s like you want to hear every song you’ve ever heard again through them and it will prob be the best you have heard that song …. The Arya stealth is a great all around headphone I bought this first just haven’t sold it and may not sell it I don’t know …I have a lot of headphones and the he1000 stealth is the best … I also think the silver build is better than the black Arya as well … the metal is a little more robust on the he1000 and the silver is nice … so If I were to buy one …the he1000 at 1399 is an unreal deal but you won’t miss much if you get the Arya at 999 is great too … I do like the Arya and he1000 sound much better than the focal clear and meze 109 pro… etc

[@nortonfamily6711]

@@lb3537 I actually own the Arya stealth as well, and today I got the Arya Organic in hopes that they would improve the soundstage (I felt pretty much exactly the same as William in his comparison of the Arya Stealth vs V2, where I find it to be a near perfect headphone, other than a bit more soundstage would be nice). Unfortunately I found that the organic sounds pretty much identical to the stealth, except it's tuned slightly differently. Staging-wise I can't tell much of a difference. So I'm curious whether the HE1K Stealth does in fact improve the soundstage. Is the difference in soundstage enough to be noticeable, or could someone mistake the two for being pretty much identical?

[@anncleverley4721]

Thank you so much for this excellent review and I read it whilst carressing my brand new HE1000SE. I am still running mine in and use them with a balanced cable on my Cayin N8II and it sounds magnificent.

[@OrphanSocks]

Excellence review and explanation of the differences!

[@Rob-Davidson]

Excellent video my good sir. Thank you.

[@i.b15]

Very useful video, thank you

[@everettedl]

I was considering the HE1000SE because of the current sale. I watched your video review of the HE1000SE and saw you made this one. Your video on the SE helped me decide on it, but this one helped confirm I was right. I agree with everything you said. I got to demo it before buying and the SE is amazing on all fronts. I would love to see a comparison between the SE and the Arya Organic, since the Arya now possess technology from the SE. I'm hearing that it kinda closes the gap a bit, or makes me think another iteration of the HE1000 will be announced soon. Thanks for your video!

[@CrackaSlapYa]

Arya is a step down from HE1000 Stealth and 2 steps down from HE1000se. It's a mid-fi offering compared to Flagships.

[@DAVIDSDIEGO]

After being captivated by this review, I'm considering the Hifiman HE1000 Stealth and HE1000SE. I've gathered that the HE1000SE has sonic similarities with the Susvara, and the HE1000 Stealth might lean towards the brighter side in treble. Given my current gear, I'm leaning towards the HE1000SE. I've been deeply immersed in high-fidelity audio and am cherishing the pairing of my Hifiman Edition XS with the Chord Mojo 2. The Edition XS punches above its price point, delivering a sonic experience that's hard to match. While they can be a tad bright for certain genres, I've fine-tuned them with EQ, adding a touch of bass warmth to achieve my desired sound signature. I'd love to hear recommendations from the community on this. Your insights are highly sought after. 🎶🎧

[@richardwilliams2396]

I have the Edition XS and recently acquired the HE1000se. I still use the XS a lot as the more "fun" headphone. Based on William's reviews I am guessing the Arya Organic would be the upgrade path for the XS if I ever need it, whereas the XS and HE1000se are further apart in tuning. The HE1000se is my first "audiophile" headphone. I took the plunge when the price dorpped - if it was still selling at $3,500 I would have been happy to stick with the XS. The HE1000se brings a different listenting experience to good recordings, I suppose where it becomes listenting as a hobby rather than for recreation. For example I can really appreciate listening to jazz on this headphone even though I rarely listen to the genre normally.

[@hugoanderkivi]

​@@richardwilliams2396Indeed, the HE1000SE's are rather amazing. I returned the Arya Organic because it was giving me ear pain. Odd thing to say, but it happened.

[@JacekS406]

Great comparison. Thank you.

[@danielsamson9505]

I own the HE 1000 V2. These headphones are excellent, they must be powered by a good source, and a good amplifier because they are very resolving in terms of rendering.

[@fadymohamed4745]

I personally tested Arya Organic, HE1000SE, HE1000 Stealth and honestly I found the stealth to be the most enjoyable, nice Separation, smooth high end and impactful quality bass as well vocal sound very nice; Organic was hyped in the triple and SE was bright if you want a chill beautiful impactful sound Stealth, You want brightness and air excessive :D SE Organic if you can't afford ay of the other two another decent headphone but it was shouty for me

[@joshuvaantonio]

Thats it ! This review made me go for HE1000Se. I was fighting myself between stealth,se and Hd800s Not only that, its easier to find a he1000Se in stores, as there is so much He1000 variants now and only se has that branding on headphones ( One small thing , Do you think i should go with Hd800s or He1000se as a lover of soundstage and perfect imaging ) And kindly, can you tell me which dac/amp combo can drive he1000se perfectly without affecting its sound signature? ( Please add a thanks button in KZbin so we can support your work )

[@picklesandufos7860]

I have the HE1000se and i EQ the bass up 2dB or so and most of the mid range up a tiny bit as well. The mid range is a little bit distant. But it is the cleanest clearest most resolving headphones there is at anywhere near it’s $1700 price point This is getting real nitpicky, but it’s only weakness, the only very slight weakness, is it could use a tiny bit more punch and dynamics

[@hugoanderkivi]

What amp are you using? I'm wondering if that's what's not giving you that punch and dynamics.

[@Snxgur]

@@hugoanderkivi HE1000SE has insane dynamics, it must be his amplification source

[@hugoanderkivi]

@Snxgur Definitely, for dynamics, my reference is Peter Gabriel's album So (Special Edition). The best song for reference is his take on "This Is The Picture (Live)"; the drum at the beginning is fantastic and mesmerising. I love "Intruder (Live)" as well.

[@urbenkam]

Hey Awesome comparison exactly what i needed. I am leaning towards Stealth version. I am just worried about the treble. I am treble sensitive. Do you think stealth is less fitiguing? is it more forgiving with bad recordings and if it is easier to EQ eg Roon? plz

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

Both HE1000 versions have a strong treble, but it is so clean that I don't find it fatiguing. Neither is very forgiving of bad recordings. I haven't tried EQing either.

[@augustinecabrera121]

Due to current sales… currently considering one of these… Looking to get a desktop amp… Looking at Schiit Midgard & Topping A90. What amp would you recommend ? Thanks.

[@final3119]

Both are good but the newer A70 Pro outdoes the A90. Both should sound very neutral. The A70 Pro has a lot more power so if you're ever getting something like the HE6 or Susvaras, the Midgard might struggle with those. The A70 Pro could drive some easier to drive speakers, too, with 17W per channel at 8ohm which is just crazy for a desktop headphone amp. If I wanted a new amp and only had $500, I would go for the A70 Pro. Schitt will have better QC and customer support, but I've never seen someone struggle to get replacements for their Topping amps when they've had trouble. You're paying for US manufacturing and support with Schitt. I liked my Topping L30 II more than my Asgard. The Asgard had to be flipped up to high gain to get decent volume out of it and it introduced background hiss when quiet. I now use a Monolith THX AAA 887 which is more than powerful enough for everything and sounds nice and neutral.

[@suryaaje5245]

arya organic comparison?

[@turcoscorner]

Great review! Thank you! Would you mind sharing your dac and amp? Thanks!

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

Did I forget to mention that in the video? I usually list amp and dacs under the "equipment" time stamp.

[@TheSaassaf]

I just found your channel and really liked your authentic attitude . I'm leaning to go for the stealth version as like you said on the video I want and looking for more of the 'fun' HP . What I want to ask and as you said they are pretty forgiving in the amp/dac area .. can you suggest plz on a budget friendly dac/amp (portable if there is some) that in your experience can fit good with them . Thanks !

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

I don't have a lot of experience with portable amp/dacs, but I'm guessing the iFi Hipdac 2 would do a good job. As far as a desk top amp/dac the Hifiman EF-400 does very well.

[@gdemirjian]

Do you have plans to review the Arya Organic? Thanks, William.

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

I would love to, but Hifiman hasn't offered to loan me one yet.

[@hiraksarma3068]

Great reviews!!! so which one has better vocals SE or Stealth.

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

Very similar, but the HE-1000 Stealth is just the slightest bit warmer. The HE-1000SE presents vocals a little wider and deeper.

[@GoldFus1on]

I am used the he1000se along with ef499 and it’s not as expansive or 3d holographic sounding in soundstage as you explained. It feels more intimate in Center and bit wider sideways not sure if ef499 is causing that or I need to burn in more. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

I have not yet heard the EF-499, so I can't really say if it is giving the 1000SE a smaller soundstage? It's my opinion that the dac effects soundstage more than the amp.

[@GoldFus1on]

@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 have you tried the ef500 with He1000se?

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

@@GoldFus1on No, I haven't yet heard the EF500 either.

[@GoldFus1on]

@ do u hear the holographic soundstage on ifi zen can or gotta spend like $1000 to get that?

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

@@GoldFus1on Yes, but to a lesser degree.

[@peterandersson6762]

Hi There! I havet an eversolo dmp a8, a topping a70pro and arya st. I am leaning toards the 1000se. Do you thingk my setup för those are ok? And am i goding to hear and differens beteende these two pair of headphones? Thank you for a verk good rewiew! Peter from sweden!

[@progrocker84]

Is instrument separation in the SE etched? That can kill the vibe. The SMSL C-200 DAC is a good example of etching that is a turnoff.

[@vipernecklampy8773]

Width? I remember years ago i compared HE1000v2 to HE1000se and the SE had less width, very noticeable so. So my preferred was HE1000v2? Nowadays, are they the same width?

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

I've never heard the HE1000 V2 so I don't know that answer to that question.

[@wangvictoria2210]

I can tell the HEk v2 Stealth has narrower soundstage than se, so if you believe the OG v2 > se, than it should be OG v2 > se > v2 Stealth

[@haskell3702]

Do you think that by HIFIMAN lowering the prices by 50%, they also lowered the quality (sound) of the HE1000se? Will they still be the same?

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

The HE1000SE I reviewed came around the time the price dropped from $3500 to $1995. I assume it was made before the price drop. They are now $1695. I have not seen or heard a current version, so I do not know if there is any difference.

[@haskell3702]

@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250Thanks, I appreciate your help

[@haskell3702]

@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 For example, I have two identical pairs of MDR-1AM2 headphones (about $250), purchased five years apart. I can confirm that the newer pair has significantly more bass and less treble than the older one. It's not due to wear, as I clearly remember that the older pair didn’t sound like the new one even from day one. Sony has definitely changed the sound signature, as well as the thickness of the ear pads. I know this happens with many products-manufacturers often aren’t consistent over time.

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

@@haskell3702 The thicker earpads are probably the reason for the different sound. Earpads can make a huge difference.

[@haskell3702]

@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 I bought the Arya Stealth Magnet at the current price of $650, and the truth is that they didn't impress me much, which is why I'm also suspecting that they are not the same thing that impressed you youtubers 2 years ago.

[@brothatwasepic]

Hi guys I have the SE and the Susvara and the SE is so damn close. At this diacounted price it is too good to turn down (I got mine at the original price haha 😢)

[@RazorRamon7777]

сейчас их можно купить за 967,17 USD

[@DanielKurganov]

Is the 1000 stealth you tried the V4 version?

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

Is there a version 4 of the HE1000? There was the original (non stealth) V1. There was the V2 also non stealth. Then the Stealth version, also known as V3. I am not aware of a V4?

[@DanielKurganov]

@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 I guess it’s brand new. I have it:) i’ve been trying to watch headphones reviews to get a sense of what criteria and vocabulary can be useful. I’m a musician/audio engineer.

[@suryaaje5245]

can recommend under 2k headphones with deeper soundstage than the he1000 stealth?

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

Yes, the $1999.00 HE1000SE.

[@suryaaje5245]

@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 tks. how about dynamic driver set?

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

My favorite dynamic driver headphone is the ZMF Atrium, but that is $2.5K. @@suryaaje5245

[@c34webb]

Have you auditioned the HE6SE's?

[@TheSaassaf]

I'll appreciate an answer here. Will a dongle like I have - IFI GO BLU , be able to run the HE1KSE properly? Plz hlp

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

I have not tried the Go Blu, so I honestly can not say. The HE1000SE is not extremely power hungry, but it definitely scales up with better equipment. I'm currently listening to the 1000SE with the iFi PRO iDSD Signature, and loving it.

[@TheSaassaf]

@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 Do you have experience with the fiio k9 pro ? Do you think it's a good match to the v2 ?

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

I reviewed the Fiio K9 PRO ESS, and loved it. I would assume it would be an excellent match with the HE1000SE or 1000 Stealth. I have not heard the 1000 V2.

[@TheSaassaf]

@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 Thanks a lot , I'll take a look . When I wrote V2 I meant the 1000 stealth . Man that's confusing 😀

[@soulfulfool]

With my Feliks Elise amp AT ADX5000 can battle any of those egg shaped Hifimans, they have fastest dynamic drivers I have heard, pure precision. They live in shadows of those hype headphones that everybody talks about yet beeing so much more

[@1979Weasel]

I dont think hifiman's prices are sale prices. I think they actually lowered a lot of their prices by a lot! Am I wrong?

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

You may be right? I thought the $1999.00 intro price of the HE-1000 Stealth was temporary and was expecting them to go up. Not drop to $1395.00

[@seriouslyEH]

Think the speed of the HE1000se comes from the neodymium stealth magnets vs the ferrite magnets in the HE1000 Stealth.

[@vipernecklampy8773]

Ferrite? A even worst one than neodynium? Nowadays there Is N52 magnets even cheap at 500€ headphones, HE1000se Is 4 years old night even be N50 but now should be updated N52. I Heard there might be an even lot stronger magnet but maybe in development.

[@TheNuare]

​@@vipernecklampy8773 power of magnets not improve sound qulity, there need balance between coil and magnet, higher induction ruins accuracy of nearby pairs of magnets and coils. If you want magnets on your ears then you can buy cheap one you mentioned before.

[@Zombie101]

both look cheap to me, or like something designed in the 60s

[@c34webb]

You don't hear with your eyes 😂

[@CustomPcTech]

Adds almost made me not watch

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

KZbin put 9 add breaks in this video. I cut it to 4.

[@Reeeepicheep]

Not sure you need anything more from Hifiman's headphone lineup beyond the Sundara. It just seems that everything above it is unnecessarily bright, which may appeal to older listeners, but less well-rounded overall. Perhaps Ananda/Arya/Hek are more niche oriented towards classical/jazz/soundtrack music with its greater stage and air. I personally have only tried Ananda OG and Stealth and the Arya Stealth, and returned them all because I simply preferred my Sundara and my Verum One. Worth mentioning too that I have a warm chain (Multibit/R2R+tubes) and still found the high-end Hifimans too bright. Was hoping the Arya Organic would tame the treble, but I'm hearing it's still too bright.

[@Ezees23]

I vehemently disagree. Have you heard anything over the Sundara for more than a short listening session? Methinks you haven't really had an in-depth listen of HFM's models above the Sundara (after giving them ~75hrs+ to burn in, that is - they can all be bright and sterile when fresh out of the box)...or maybe you'd not have said that. Of course we all have our preferences, but - I owned the Sundara, then after awhile I bought the Ananda, followed quickly by the Arya V2 (when I heard the Anandas I almost immediately wondered what the Arya was like). From my experiences, the HE-4XX/HE-400i, and Sundara are just the introductions to HFM SQ - followed by the Edition XS and Ananda to give you a li'l more bass, detail, and soundstage - and then their "reference" lines being the Arya and above, with each bump up in price being commensurate with a bump up in overall SQ. I'd say it's pretty close to being linear, IMO - with the Arya and above being remarkably more capable than the Sundara and below. I'm speaking as someonw who still has on hand the he-400i to compare it with my Ananda and my Arya Stealth - the Arya Stealth crushes even the Ananda, IMO - while the Ananda leaves the he-400i in the dust.....

[@rustamken4350]

​@@Ezees23disagree

[@rustamken4350]

Absolutely agree with you!

[@hugoanderkivi]

Sundara sounds like a toy compared to the HE1000SE or even the Arya Organic. No way is this headphone enough.

[@nickdual]

Your audio is so bad

[@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250]

I do the best I can with the equipment I have.

[@atoz6552]

What a judge-mental comment

[@itt9037]

Be a kind human being

[@freddycely9580]

My favourite reviewer. BTW what silly comment

[@hhalistaja]

@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 Nothing wrong with the audio. Awesome very detailed and informative comparison video. Thank you! I ended up ordering the HE-1000 Stealth.