HE1000 vs HE600
The HE600's sensitivity is 94 dB against the HE1000's 95 dB. Both share impedance (28Ω), low-frequency extension (8 Hz), and high-frequency extension (65 kHz).
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The HIFIMAN HE1000 is a grille-free, fully open-back planar magnetic headphone featuring Stealth Magnet technology to reduce soundwave turbulence and distortion, paired with an ultra-thin nanometer-thickness diaphragm for fast transient response, wide dynamic range, and extended frequency response from 8 Hz to 65 kHz. With 28 Ω impedance and 95 dB sensitivity, it is relatively easy to drive while benefiting from quality amplification. Supplied with three cables (3 m balanced XLR, 3 m 6.35 mm single-ended, and 1.5 m 3.5 mm single-ended), it delivers a balanced, refined tuning with controlled bass, natural tonality, precise imaging, and an immersive soundstage compared to earlier HE1000 variants.
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The HE600's sensitivity is 94 dB against the HE1000's 95 dB. Both share impedance (28Ω), low-frequency extension (8 Hz), and high-frequency extension (65 kHz).
The HW600's impedance is 30Ω against the HE1000's 28Ω, its sensitivity 104 dB against 95 dB, its low-frequency extension 12 Hz against 8 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 40 kHz against 65 kHz.
The LCD-3's sensitivity is 101 dB against the HE1000's 95 dB, its impedance 110Ω against 28Ω, its low-frequency extension 10 Hz against 8 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 50 kHz against 65 kHz.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The HE1000 V1's sensitivity is 90 dB against the HE1000's 95 dB and its impedance 35Ω against 28Ω. Both share low-frequency extension (8 Hz) and high-frequency extension (65 kHz).
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