The HE1000 Unveiled is S-Tier.

In this monologue podcast, the speaker reviews the HIFIMAN HE1000 Unveiled headphones, which they consider their favorite HIFIMAN product. They highlight the premium build quality, comfortable design, and superior soundstaging capabilities, even compared to high-end headphones like the AB1266 and HD800S. The speaker praises the vocal isolation, detailed yet non-bright treble response, and neutral mid-range, while noting that the bass, though high quality, may not satisfy those seeking heavily emphasized bass. They emphasize the headphone's "it factor," which makes it more coherent and enjoyable than the Susvara. The speaker ultimately recommends the HE1000 Unveiled over the Susvara Unveiled and suggests it as a worthwhile upgrade from the Aria Unveiled, despite noting some minor preferences for the Empyrean 2's bass and warmth.