"One of the Cleanest Basses I've Experienced"
With its bold design, exceptional audio quality, and exquisite craftsmanship, the HE1000se is a prestige headphone the redefines the audio landscape. HiFiMAN's HE1000se Special Edition headphone is the latest upgraded version of the world's first planar magnetic headphone with a nanometer-thickness diaphragm. The Special Edition version is 5dB more efficient than the previous version HE1000v2 for compatibility with a wider range of devices than ever before, including portable devices.
"Pinpoint Location of Notes"
"Of course, the bass is well extended and I quite enjoy the slight midrange emphasis, but these areas simply sound amazing," notes Aaron Park at headphones.com.
In his April 22, 2021 review for soundnews.net, Sandu Vitalie praises the HE1000se for "Holographic and 3D sound with a laser-precise and pinpoint location of notes, lightning-fast response, short decays, very punchy and hard slamming, too, and one of cleanest basses I’ve experienced with headphones."
Breakthrough Nanometer-Thickness Diaphragm
HiFiMAN's HE1000se continues the HE1000 v2's innovative design of a full-size planar magnetic headphone intended for reference use in the home or studio. First and foremost among the innovations is the revolutionary Nanometer-Thickness diaphragm. The film that is used in the diaphragm is so thin, it is a mere nanometer thick (0.000001 mm), which is a breakthrough core technology developed by HIFIMAN and first of its kind in headphone applications. When viewed from the side, this ultra-skinny diaphragm is invisible to the naked eye.
Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnets
The advanced magnet design used on the HE1000se aims to be acoustically transparent, dramatically reducing wave diffraction turbulence, which degrades the integrity of the sound waves. The result is reduced distortion, yielding a purer, more harmonious sound.
Degradation of sound quality in a conventional planar magnetic headphone is causes by the magnets getting in the way of the sound wave.Unlike the sound waves created by a conventional magnet, the special shape of the stealth magnet of the HE1000se enables the waves to pass through the magnet without generating interference.
Window Shade Grill System
HiFiMAN needed to create a special design solution that provides driver protection, one that is optimized for an open-back design and that also yields the best possible sound. For the HE1000se, a patented "Window Shade" grill made with premium alloys is precisely structured to gain greater openness in the headphone design. It keeps the sound waves from second refraction to avoid unwanted vibration and distortion. The result is a wider soundstage, outstanding imaging, and remarkable clarity.
The HE1000se’s metal structure is created via CNC milling and hand polishing. To meet the crucial standard set out by HIFIMAN, the surface finishing is handled and refined by meticulous craftsmen.
Beveled Hybrid Ear Pads
The premium ear pads of the HE1000se have been specially designed in an asymmetrical shape that follows the form of the ear cups. The pads are beveled so that they contour to the shape of your head for superb comfort and extended listening while creating a good acoustic seal.
Ergonomic, Comfortable Headband Design
The HE1000se headband is the result of clever industrial design. Entirely new thinking was needed that would accommodate the widely varied sizes of people's heads while applying or distributing correct pressure evenly. This provides not only improved comfort but also contributes to the better seal of the ear pads around the ears and on the head.
Making the Connection
HiFiMAN only uses the finest cables for its headphones, and each model features a cable specially designed for wide frequency range, low signal loss and enhanced emphasis on the low end for quality audio reproduction. The HE1000se package includes three different types of plugs: 3.5mm mini-plug, 1/4" plug, and four-pin XLR connector so it can be used with a wide array of equipment. The sturdy 3.5mm user-replaceable connector design allows easy cable swapping, giving both maximum durability and enhanced customizability.
