HiFiMAN HE-100SE open magnetostatic headphone

HiFiMAN HE-100SE open magnetostatic headphone

With the new ‘Special Edition’ of the HE1000, HIFIMAN is responding to the frequently expressed wish to be able to use the reference headphones with small amplifiers or even on the move. The HE1000se enables remarkably good music reproduction and is in no way inferior to the HE1000V2, probably HIFIMAN's best-reviewed high-end headphones.

With the new ‘Special Edition’ of the HE1000, HIFIMAN is responding to the frequently expressed wish to be able to use the reference headphones with small amplifiers or even on the move. The HE1000se provides remarkably good music reproduction and is in no way inferior to the HE1000V2, probably HIFIMAN's best-reviewed high-end headphones.

While the HE1000V2 requires a powerful headphone amplifier, the HIFIMAN developers have increased the characteristic sound pressure of the HE1000se by around 6 dB to make it easier to drive. This is made possible by using the extremely powerful, semi-circular neodymium magnets from the current flagship Susvara magnetostat. Their special shape not only increases efficiency, but also makes the sound even more open and dynamic thanks to reduced diffraction effects. At the same time, the HE1000se uses an even thinner cone than the HE1000V2.

There are also a few visual changes: The wooden side panels made of real wood veneer are now made of Macassar ebony and the headband is no longer brown, but black. Two 3 metre cables (6.35 mm jack and 4-pin XLR) and one 1.5 metre cable (3.5 mm jack) are included.

HIFIMAN recommends listening to the HE1000se for a good 150 hours before making a final sound assessment. If you want to use longer or differently assembled headphone cables, Cardas Audio offers a wide range. We recommend the CLEAR Headphone.

It's not just your ears that will be amazed.

Technical data HiFiMAN HE-1000SEi:
- Open headphone design
- Magnetostatic driver
- Impedance: 35 Ohm ± 3 Ohm
- Efficiency: 96 dB
- Frequency range: 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- Weight: 440 g

Scope of delivery
3 x headphone cable:
- 1.5 m with 3.5 mm stereo jack to two 3.5 mm stereo jacks
- 3 m with 4-pin XLR plug to two 3.5 mm stereo jacks
- 3 m with 6.35 mm stereo jack to two 3.5 mm stereo jacks