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HiFiMAN HE1000 WiFi — wireless open-back planar headphones

Following the Arya, HiFiMAN has expanded its Wi-Fi headphone range with the HE1000.


Photo: official website hifiman

Like the Arya, the new model has a built-in HiFiMAN Hymalaya R-2R DAC and balanced Class AB amplification in the earcups. No external DAC or amplifier is required. It supports PCM up to 768 kHz and native DSD512. Bluetooth 5.1 and wired USB-C connections are also available.


Photo: official website hifiman

HiFiMAN HE1000 WiFi specifications

  • Bluetooth codecs: SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX HD/LDAC;
  • Frequency range: 8 Hz–65 kHz;
  • Channel separation: 105 dB;
  • THD+N: 0.009%;
  • Weight: 452 g.

Battery life is 6.5–7.5 hours over Wi-Fi and up to 23 hours over Bluetooth. Charging takes three to four hours. The HE1000 WiFi uses nanometre-scale diaphragms for fast response, combined with Stealth Magnet technology for clean, fatigue-free sound.


Photo: official website hifiman

HiFiMAN HE1000 WiFi will be available for $2,700.