HiFiMAN HE1000 UNVEILED

Description

HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones – Price & Specifications

The HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled is a reference-level open-back planar magnetic headphone developed around HIFIMAN’s radical Unveiled acoustic architecture.

It combines an ultra-light planar diaphragm, fully exposed rear driver structure and high-performance magnetic system to minimise acoustic interference and maximise transparency, spatial resolution and transient accuracy.

Extreme Openness and Spatial Resolution

The fully open rear-driver architecture allows the planar diaphragm to operate with minimal acoustic restriction.

This contributes to a very wide and deep soundstage with strong image focus, excellent instrument separation and a convincing sense of three-dimensional space.

The headphone is especially effective with orchestral, acoustic, jazz and live recordings where ambience and positional information form an important part of the listening experience.

28Ω Impedance and 95dB Sensitivity

The official specification lists a nominal impedance of 28Ω and a sensitivity of 95dB.

This makes the headphone relatively approachable compared with some older high-end planar designs, but a capable amplifier with strong current delivery is still recommended.

A high-quality DAC and headphone amplifier can improve dynamic contrast, bass authority, spatial precision and overall control.

Magnetic Veils for Driver Protection

Because the Unveiled architecture leaves the rear of the planar driver significantly more exposed than a conventional headphone, HIFIMAN includes a pair of Magnetic Veils.

These removable covers are intended to protect the drivers when the headphone is stored or not being used.

For listening, the headphone is designed to operate with the rear driver architecture fully open.

Three Included Cables

The HE1000 Unveiled package includes three different headphone cables for flexible system integration.

• 3m cable with 4-pin XLR plug
• 3m cable with 6.35mm plug
• 1.5m cable with 3.5mm plug

This allows easy connection to balanced desktop amplifiers, conventional full-size headphone amplifiers and more compact headphone sources.

HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled Specifications

• Type: Fully open-back planar magnetic headphones
• Acoustic architecture: HIFIMAN Unveiled design
• Driver technology: Planar magnetic
• Frequency response: 8Hz – 65kHz
• Impedance: 28Ω
• Sensitivity: 95dB
• Weight: approximately 450g, excluding Magnetic Veils and cable
• Earcups: Large asymmetric fully open design
• Headband: Suspension-style ergonomic design
• Protection: Magnetic Veils included
• Included cable 1: 3m / 4-pin XLR
• Included cable 2: 3m / 6.35mm
• Included cable 3: 1.5m / 3.5mm

HE1000 Unveiled vs HE1000 Stealth

The HE1000 Stealth and HE1000 Unveiled share the same high-end planar magnetic philosophy, but their acoustic structures are fundamentally different.

The Stealth version uses a traditional open-back protective structure together with acoustically optimized magnets.

The Unveiled version removes the conventional rear grille, placing greater emphasis on openness, transparency and spatial freedom.

Listeners who prioritise maximum image depth, air and low-level information may find the Unveiled approach especially attractive.

HE1000 Unveiled vs Arya Unveiled

Both models use HIFIMAN’s fully open Unveiled architecture, but the HE1000 sits higher in the company’s range.

The HE1000 version is designed to provide greater refinement, more advanced spatial layering and a more sophisticated overall presentation, together with premium construction and a more comprehensive cable package.

Who Is the HE1000 Unveiled For?

This headphone is aimed at experienced listeners building a reference-quality headphone system around a high-performance DAC and dedicated amplifier.

It is particularly suitable for critical listening, classical recordings, acoustic music, jazz and complex studio productions where subtle spatial and harmonic information is important.

Because the drivers are more exposed than those of a conventional headphone, careful handling and storage are strongly recommended.

HE1000 Unveiled FAQ

What is the impedance of the HE1000 Unveiled?

The official impedance is 28Ω.

What is the sensitivity?

The official sensitivity is 95dB.

What is the frequency response?

The official specified frequency response is 8Hz – 65kHz.

How much does it weigh?

The headphone weighs approximately 450g, excluding the Magnetic Veils and headphone cable.

What does Unveiled mean?

Unveiled refers to HIFIMAN’s fully open rear-driver architecture, which removes the conventional grille behind the planar diaphragm in order to reduce acoustic reflections and refractions.

What are the Magnetic Veils?

They are removable protective covers supplied with the headphone to protect the exposed planar drivers when the headphone is not being used.

Does the HE1000 Unveiled need a headphone amplifier?

A high-quality headphone amplifier is strongly recommended. The 28Ω impedance is not particularly high, but the planar drivers benefit from strong current delivery and low-noise amplification.

Explore More HiFiMAN Headphones

For a more conventional HE1000 architecture with Stealth Magnet technology, discover the

HiFiMAN HE1000 Stealth
.

For a more affordable Unveiled model, discover the

HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
.

For another high-performance Arya-series option, discover the

HiFiMAN Arya Organic
.

Official HiFiMAN Information

For manufacturer information and official product documentation, visit the

official HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled product page
.

Price & Availability

For current price, availability and international shipping, explore the complete

HiFiMAN collection at Chameleon Audio
.

With its fully open Unveiled driver architecture, high-resolution planar magnetic design and premium ergonomic construction, the HE1000 Unveiled represents one of HIFIMAN’s most ambitious approaches to reference-level headphone listening.