HiFiMan HE1000 Unveiled Headphone Review - One HekUVa Headphone!

In this podcast, WaveTheory reviews the HiFiMan HE1000 Unveiled headphones, a $2,700 open-back planar magnetic model, noting it was sent by HiFiMan for an honest evaluation. He discusses his prior positive experiences with HiFiMan products and sets the stage for an in-depth analysis, including comparisons to other high-end headphones like the ARIA Unveiled, HE1000SE, Susvara, and Focal Utopia. WaveTheory details the headphone's specs, design, and build, emphasizing the "unveiled" nature of the open-back design and the inclusion of magnetically adhered protective covers. He praises the HE1000 Unveiled for its neutral frequency response, realistic timbre, and impressive spatial presentation, asserting that it outperforms many headphones in its price range and even rivals the Focal Utopia in overall technical performance, ultimately recommending it as the best headphone under $3,000.