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00:00 - HE-1000 V2 Review
24:44 - Resolve Q&A Starts

[@hiddenmaterial]

"after a certain point things don't necessarily sound better, just different" gold

[@stevendavis1135]

Sucks that we're yet to get a proper review of the he1000 v2

[@Ca11mero]

Resolve, could you please link the EQ you mentioned in the video but didn't link? :). Would be super helpful!

[@drakedoggy103]

Hey we are still waiting for the EQ that you wanted to post. Would be really helpful for me since I own this headphone. Thank you

[@jlllx]

Thanks for the review

[@StrangerInParadise58]

Great review and discussion. I’ll just say: the HE1000 V2 is categorically one of the BEST headphones I have ever heard. I am a drummer and love quite a few genres of music: Jazz, Fusion, Blues, Big Band, Classic Hard Rock, Progressive Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, R&B, Vocals, Classical, etc. Do you want to get completely enveloped and lost in your music? This is the headphone for you. Exquisite musical performance, which is my main interest in headphones. The HE1000 V2 nails it.

[@paolo2795]

Hi. What amp and dac are you using what the HE1000V2s ?

[@sujaanachandrasiri4521]

@@paolo2795 Not OP, but I use mine on a Drop Liquid Carbon X + SDAC when I’m at my desk and straight off the headphone Jack on an M2 MacBook Air, which is surprisingly close to my dedicated amp. These headphones, while not easy to drive, aren’t overly hard but they do benefit from a little power more. I’ve run them off a phone and the bass was a little lacking but even a cheap amp would do just fine.

[@GS-nk5lb]

Great discussion . Where can I find the EQ? Thanks so much

[@rentabone6684]

Nice knowing that even while not being the newest it still holds it's place near the top for quite a bit of music types, could not watch the whole chill-stream, but i really clicked hoping to see the "leaked" stealth edition that was shown recently of reddit. I guess this is for the future if that thing even exists.

[@prithvib8662]

It exists. The official Hifiman website now lists "He1000 Stealth Magnets" version under new arrivals.

[@richiejelen]

Which one of the HIFIMAN headphones are the best for producing/mixing/mastering duties ? Driveable when producing also most balanced technical and revealing when mixing/mastering on lower volumes all genres from classical to electronic. From Ananda, Arya, HE1000SE, to SUSVARA ?

[@danielhenery8096]

Does anyone have a link to the EQ settings he suggested in the video? He said he was going to share his EQ recommendations, but I can't seem to find it. Thanks!

[@bebemaster]

Would love to have your eq settings that you said you'd post.

[@timlu5389]

Interested in a E-MU Teak review!

[@gauravgoel8092]

Great review and nice QnA. Thanks for this. One query though, now as the HE1000 stealth is out and reviews are going around, could you please also help to put your perspective on the differences. I understand that the summary differences would be similar to Arya v2 vs Arya stealth but still if you can tell. If HE1000v2 looks better than stealth than I'd like to get them before their production stops completely. Thanks a lot

[@johnboilard8324]

How do you match a dac to an amp? For example a Singxer. How does someone find the dac that will be right for it?

[@markg3789]

Thanks! Looking forward to your suggested EQ for the V2s. I apply some EQ to mine including a 2dB bass shelf @85 Hz, a 3dB boost in the mids scooped out area and a mild high shelf reduction in the high mids/treble.

[@PartyMusic775]

Tasteful instead of overblown EQ. I like your style.

[@johs12345]

Hey @Resolve , where can I find the EQ settings?

[@kyron42]

This livestream was a lot of fun. Please do a weekly live stream even if you have to import metal, DMS or golden.

[@DB-Lackaufbereitung]

I switched from the V2 non Stealth, to the V2 Stealth last week, and can therefore report that the Stealth is an excellent upgrade for just a few €100

[@AlaaAdile]

I ordered the v2 version but I get the stealth version instead, would you please tell me if it's true that the stealth has a small soundstage or there is no big difference between the v2 and v3 in terms of soundstage?

[@DB-Lackaufbereitung]

@@AlaaAdile To be honest, I can't hear the whole line with big or small soundstage anymore. It's a headphone, and shouldn't try to sound like a speaker. This attempt is doomed to fail. What many people refer to as a big soundstage is nothing more than diffuse sound. And that has the disadvantage that imaging and positioning are bad. This is the case with the V2 non Stealth. the sound of the V2 Stealth is significantly less diffuse, with the advantage that imaging and positioning are significantly better (close to Utopia) and that is exactly what is important in order to get a realistic room image/informations (as far as possible with headphones). The Stealth is a clear upgrade compared to the non stealth. in your place I would consider myself lucky.

[@saphyaers8264]

Is the Stealth version easier to drive?

[@AlaaAdile]

@@DB-Lackaufbereitung Thanks for your kind reply. much appreciated 🙏

[@DB-Lackaufbereitung]

@@saphyaers8264 a little bit. Sensivity ist +3dB

[@user-cf2bu6if2k]

WHAT EQ SHOULD I USE FOR HE1000V2 STEALTH?..THX

[@martinsoo6332]

Your "sandwich" terminology is great.

[@roterfreiherr5232]

Please Review the STAX X9000

[@anrin2183]

I know this old but did Resolve post his EQ somewhere?

[@syhi7971]

Is this the stealth version?

[@johncheng9665]

Review Stax?

[@kajetan9550]

Also the he1000se review is missing!

[@olajideparis]

Why V2 and not stealth?

[@johnydazzles1]

Dang, I missed this, can anyone touch on the Arya V2 vs HE1000 V2 for soundstage?

[@Vikinguy]

I always preferred Arya V2 to the stealth edition. There's something magical about the V2's stage even if it's not always accurate. That thing can put sounds all OVER the place in whatever room you're in. I've since rebought he1000v2 as it's my favorite headphone of all time. (Susvara is such a money pit but amazing). I don't have any interest in the stealth magnet version of he1000v2. I want my galactic soundstage.

[@vipernecklampy8773]

I Remember the time... I had He1000 and He1000se for a month, the He1000v2 staging and sound was just the best i have ever never Heard. I wonder now if the stealth V2 would reduce by a Mark the staging, It would be horrible for US all 😂 Now seriously, i see good prices for V2 but the stealth Is newer so i wonder..

[@brothatwasepic]

Hi guys I still really am having a hard time understanding what the difference is between the HE1000SE and the HE1000V2 SE even with Loughlan's review hehe

[@kyron42]

1:31:45 telling people to EQ is like doctors telling people to eat less sugar and do more exercise. Most people don't do it because they're incredibly stubborn.

[@linknet904]

Still waiting for the EQ🙏

[@h1a8]

Quick comparison between these and Edition XS?

[@heltunikt]

I'm looking for this too. Can't seem to find any direct comparisons other than the comments that Joshua Valour made a few months ago.

[@blejzerosamigos6115]

Thanks for the life streame. One thing that is not taken under consideration is that some people don't use computers as their audio source, some of us have nice transport for cd playback or dedicated music streamer like bluesound node for example and don't have roon.

[@heltunikt]

@theheadphoneshow @resolve Could you please share the link to the EQ settings that you mention in the video? Many of us are still interested in it but it looks like you never posted it anywhere. Thanks!

[@mrmojo2]

Still waiting the EQ settings...🤭

[@dixter1652]

where did you load the EQ for the HE1000v2 ???

[@davidcoons89]

Grado Hemps would be fun.

[@RajaaDima]

What is the headphones that you using right now?

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

mest 3, was roxanne d8000 and others, mostly just dacs comparison last night i wasnt focused on iems

[@bryanedward5355]

From what I know the old V2 has the same drivers as the Old gen Arya, definitely different than the V3, and slightly different than the V2... The older Aryas and the V2 are quite a bit wider with a generally better Spatial presentation capabilities though less Punchy than the Arya V3... I also do find the V2 to have better Tuning and a slightly better tonal balance than the Aryas especially in the treble region

[@walterweber1966]

How does ist sound compared to edition XS ?

[@hshshdbjsjsnn]

I'm also curious. I am now using edxs and it's sound very well for me, but I'm curious about how good the he1000v2 will be, but it seems that the two headphones use same technology🤤

[@guybuddy1]

The thing with these egg shaped models is that they look really cool when it's on your headphone stand, but as soon as you put them on, you look like you came from outer space or something. lol Regardless they do sound really nice though.

[@manueldiegoalexander3879]

This is a important Arya V2

[@SKITZA_KGC]

What camera are you using my kind friend?

[@TheHEADPHONEShow]

Sony a7iv

[@Vikinguy]

How do you explain the cable sounding different since it's literally impossible?

[@TheHEADPHONEShow]

It doesn't sound different. Also, it's not exactly impossible, and we recently did a video explaining how it could measure differently with certain headphones, but these have linear impedance so it would just be louder or quieter at most

[@Vikinguy]

@@TheHEADPHONEShow oh, I thought you said they sounded warmer.

[@AKL764]

Love the V2, they replaced d8000 pro / empyreans / VC and inspired me to get a susvara later on. These days I'm not in one place as much so can't listen to the susvara as much as I want, so I'm think about selling my susvara/burson timekeeper 3i combo and getting an Oriolus Traillii iem. Susvara is something else tho perfect in every way for me, will be extremely hard to let go.

[@soraflame66]

Its said he1kv2 is 98% of susvara, all those summit fi headphones are severely overpriced.

[@AKL764]

@@soraflame66 I owned both for over a year, it's definitely not 98% of a susvara. V2 is amazing but has some flaws, while susvara is flawless to me.

[@soulfulfool]

nothing will replace my VC, got Arya and kind of know hifiman eggs sound but its totally different from ZMF, more pleasure with well tuned dynamic driver

[@AKL764]

@@soulfulfool VC is awesome, its just preferance based on the genres I listen to and comfort wise I prefer the susvaras. I hope to be able to audition the Atrium and Caldera on day.

[@dreadlord2704san]

No offense but why would you want to sell that combo for an iem? Isn't that like a downgrade ?

[@michaelurippirngadie9472]

Is Singxer-SA1 can Drive HE1000V2 ? Must configure to High Gain Setting below the Amp due I will using Balance XLR ?

[@PartyMusic775]

Yes. It's no problem. Not like HE6 or Susvara.

[@joseluishernandezseptien]

Is this the new HE1000 v2 Stealth version? (Yes, a new version).

[@kevinconnolly3612]

Yo From Ireland 🇮🇪👍

[@user-hb1ve6mc6f]

🍄

[@hungry6479]

how does this have so many views???

[@CovertOperative]

EDM?! For the sake of absolute clarity, Techno, House, Electro, Drum & Bass / Jungle / Hardcore / Rave / Downtempo / Ambient / Trip Hop / Breakbeat, are not EDM under any circumstances. I am a professional journalist / reviewer of Electronic music and a former DJ/Producer/Engineer, covering Electronica for over 40 years.

[@TheHEADPHONEShow]

Yes, that's fair. There's a lot of nuance when it comes to different styles of electronic music.

[@AlexSmith-lo2mv]

This headphones play brightly only for not enough features of amp. Its one of best model for different metal genres. Such a thick detailed soup with holographic 3d soundstage. The real output features of my amp - 1A and 18 volts. Not fantasies of china watts ore similar box with switching power supply. This headphone really swallow many energy of your devices.

[@rbnjr]

ok take off the hat and glasses to measure comfort...most folks are not that encumbered and your test of comfort wont match as well so you need to cover all the bases is what im saying.

[@Lucaplayshorts]

Might sound great, but man is that thing ugly….especially on your head

[@mr.dynamite2543]

Ugly??? I think it’s one of the most gorgeous headphones ever. But hey, looks are subjective after all.

[@dixter1652]

where did you load the EQ for the HE1000v2 ???

[@prithvib8662]

Probably equalizerapo

[@dixter1652]

maybe he uses equalizerpro on all of the headphones... @@prithvib8662

[@PartyMusic775]

C:\Windows\Users\Resolve\Documents\PeaceAPO\HE1000v2.eq 😏