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HIFIMAN

HE1000se

Driver
Planar magnetic
Enclosure
Open-back
Weight
440 g
List
$1,699
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The refined version of the HE1000, with a nanometer-thickness diaphragm, the patented Window Shade grille and 96 dB sensitivity. HIFIMAN lists a $3,500 regular price and has been selling it for $1,699.

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List $1,699

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Maker
HIFIMAN
Model
HE1000se
Made in
China
Released
2018
Transducer
Planar magnetic
Enclosure
Open-back
Driver
Not published
Weight
440 g
Impedance
35 ohms
Sensitivity
96 dB
Frequency response
8 Hz – 65 kHz
List price
$1,699 USD

Drive requirements

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LevelPowerVoltageCurrent
100 dB2.51 mW0.30 V8.47 mA
110 dB25.1 mW0.94 V26.8 mA
120 dB251 mW2.97 V84.7 mA

Most headroom at 110 dB

Rated 96 dB/mW into 35 ohms. Estimated from published amplifier output.

Assembly drawing

123456

Parts

  1. 1HeadbandCNC-milled, hand-polished metal structure with adjustable strap
  2. 2GrillePatented 'Window Shade' open-back grille
  3. 3Ear cupMatte-finish cups with ebony wood trim (2018 launch release)
  4. 4Magnet arrayStealth Magnets (owner's guide); neodymium (2018 launch release)
  5. 5DiaphragmNanometer-thickness film (2018 release states 1 nm); film material unpublished
  6. 6EarpadsAsymmetrical bevelled hybrid pads; covering material unpublished

Schematic planar magnetic assembly, annotated with the HIFIMAN HE1000se’s published materials. Not to scale.

Engineering notes

  • Nanometer-thickness planar diaphragm, invisible edge-on to the naked eye
  • Stealth Magnets designed to reduce reflection and diffraction of sound passing the magnet structure
  • Sensitivity raised from 91 dB (HE1000 V2) to 96 dB; weight reduced from 480 g (HE1000) to 440 g
  • Patented Window Shade grille for the open-back design

Design language

Long asymmetric cups with ebony wood trim under a polished metal headband, in the same family style as the Susvara.

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