Building upon the success of the HE1000, the HIFIMAN HE1000se Planar Magnetic Open-Back Headphones feature nanometer-thin diaphragms, acoustically invisible stealth magnets, thick asymmetrical earpads, and two sets of high-quality cables to achieve reference-quality sound for audiophiles and audio enthusiasts at home, in the studio, or with portable devices.
Hifiman HE1000se - Open-Box
Hifiman HE1000se - Open-Box
Cup style
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Open-back headphone designs are often higher-performance but have poor noise isolation and leak sound. Closed-back designs provide better noise isolation and leak less sound.
Open-Back
Wearing style
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Over-ear headphones sit over your ear and surround your ear with a ring of padding. On-ear headphones are padded but rest on top of your ear. In-ear monitors are worn inside your ear canal.
Over-ear
Driver type
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Speakers and headphones use a device called a 'driver' to create sound. Different types of drivers have different strengths and weaknesses, but can all produce great sound. Common varieties include dynamic, planar magnetic, and electrostatic.
Planar Magnetic
Amp required
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Some headphones require the power of an amplifier to reach comfortable listening volumes.
Yes
Connectivity
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Connectivity refers to the method in which the headphones connect to the audio source. Headphones can be either wired or wireless.
Wired
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Hifiman HE1000se - Open-Box
Hifman HE1000se Planar Magnetic Open-Back Headphones
With the planar magnetic drivers, the headphones offer a frequency response of 8 Hz to 65 kHz with an impedance of 35 Ohms. The comfortable headband is designed to accommodate a wide range of head sizes, while the asymmetrical ear cups follow the natural shape of the human ear for a proper seal that's comfortable for long listening sessions. The outer enclosure is CNC milled and hand-polished for a striking appearance. The headphones ship with a standard 3.5mm cable and an updated 4.4mm balanced cable, as well as a 3.5mm to 1/4" adapter.
Highlights
- Nanometer-thick diaphragm
- Acoustically invisible stealth magnets
- Reduced distortion and harmonious sound
- Frequency Response: 8 Hz to 65 kHz
- Window Shade system protects the driver and is optimized for the open-back design
- Asymmetrical earcups follow natural shape of the human ear
- Sturdy connector design
- CNC milled and hand polished
- Includes 3.5mm cable, 4-Pin XLR balanced cable, and a 3.5mm to 1/4" adapter
The HEADPHONE Community Reviews
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What's In The Box?
- HIFIMAN HE1000se Planar Magnetic Open-Back Headphones
- Headphone Cable with 3.5mm Mini-Jack Plug
- Headphone Cable with Balanced 4-Pin XLR Plug
- Limited 3-Year Warranty