HIFIMAN - HE1000

Hey wait a minute, I've got an Empyrean II and HE1000 too! No focal though, just a humble LCD-X. Such a well rounded collection! I support this amazing collection

Right now, I'm using Meze Empyrean IIs for 2022 COD MWII. Depending on the month and mood, I may be using my HE1000, LCD-X, Moondrop Dusk, or Letshuoer Z12. I have specific EQ settings for all of them so that I can boost my ability to hear footsteps. In the past, I used a set of Meze Liric 1s and they were my favorite FPS headphone. With my EQ, the sound stage would close in and texture would disappear (idk why it happens on the Liric bc it never happens on my other headphones). This made footsteps really really easy to find. I want another pair in my life but I can't justify having a headphone just for fps gaming atm. Planning to play BF6 in the future. The audio sounds really good from all the streams I've seen.

Dynamic: Sennheiser HD 800, Sony Qualia 010, AKG K1000 Planar: HiFiMAN HE-1000 v1 (with the deeper cups) E-stat: STAX SR-Omega, SR-009/009S, Sennheiser HE-1. I haven't heard Sennheiser HE90 but that also has a huge soundstage supposedly.

1. ZMF Bokeh Closed - for me the best Closed back next to the E3 (on my wishlist) 2. Hifiman He1000v2 - bought open box from hifiman for 900€, a steal for that price 3. Meze 109 Pro - find one b stock (like new) for 500€, totally love them 4. Audeze LCD X - quality build and almost perfect with EQ, without it they are just “meh..” 5. Audeze Maxwell - 300€ for this headphone/headset is a steal 6. Moondrop x Crincecle Dusk DSP - my first real IEM and totally happy with them in the office 7. Bose QC Ultra - my on the way/travel go-to headphone. 8. Focal Clear OG - currently on the seeling List - because I just dont get them - not sure if mine broken or just not my type

Interesting question. I own roughly 17 headphones from low to high end. It’s maybe an obsessive hobby for me that turned into a collecting endeavor. I’ve owned the older DCA Noire, the DCA E3, Audeze LCD2, HiFiman Arya V2 and HE1000V2, ZMF Atrium and Aeolus, Beyerdynamic T1 and DT1990 and DT880, Meze 99 Classic, both Aune AR5000 and SR7000, Sennheiser 6xx, and some bass cannons like the Modhouse Argon and Harmonicdyne Eris. And a bunch of others that don’t really meaningfully stand out. I tend to notice a disparity between my “best” headphones and the ones I listen to the most. The DCAs and HiFimans are objectively excellent, but I rarely pick them up. For me, personally, I’m in love with a rich, full-bodied and impactful sound. The ZMF Aeolus on an OTL Tube amp takes the win for me every time. It just makes every single song sound so enjoyable. It is soulful and “weighty”. Many of my headphones are technically better in many categories, but if enjoyment is the most important factor then the ZMF Aeolus hits the mark every time. It is just so well rounded and engaging with every type of music.

Agree. Have some he1000v2. Absolutely love the speed of the bass.

I own he1k and have tried susvara and tbh I don’t think they’re worth it, when you compare with things like he1k SE or unveiled. My unveiled pair has all the detail and soundstage I got when I tried out susvara, but is able to give me a really good punch on the low end with a slight eq and no muddyness, if you do think you wanna upgrade from the organic I’d definitely recommend seeing if any of the he1k pairs fit your style

I'm so happy for you....that I'm smiling ear to ear with my HEKSE (with ZMF perforated lambskin pads).....

As an FPS gamer, I find that good audiophile headphones don't mean good gaming headphones. A sound signature that's works well for music doesn't work well for hearing footsteps or audio cues for me personally. I find that I'm able to separate objects better on my gaming headphones than my HE1000s, The bass on the HEs muddy everything up.

Beautiful collection. I think Focal Clear OG, HD800, HE1000 series and LCD-3 have stood the test of time. The Atrium are said to be beautifully crafted. I'd want to give the Atrium open and closed a listen one of these days.

I have not heard the Bathys, but I full agree on the HiFiMan. I am a big fan of both the Arya Stealth, and the HE1000. I not such a big fan of their closed back headphones. I would suggest that you check out the closed back offerings from Dan Clark Audio.