HIFIMAN HE1000 Stealth Magnet vs Meze Audio Empyrean II
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HIFIMANHE1000 Stealth Magnet | Meze AudioEmpyrean II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2023 | November 2023 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Back | Open | Open |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | 32 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Planar magnetic with Stealth Magnets, Nanometer Thickness Diaphragm with submicron-thickness conductor, and advanced asymmetrical magnetic circuit; 8 Hz – 65 kHz; sensitivity 93 dB | Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array MZ3 planar magnetic, ovoid, 102 × 73 mm; Rinaro Isoplanar diaphragm (0.16 g, 4,650 mm² active area) with switchback and spiral voice coils; fibreglass-infused ABS frame; driver weight 82 g; 8 Hz – 110 kHz; 90 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz; THD < 0.05%; maximum SPL > 130 dB; acoustic mass 10.7 kg/m⁴ |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 458 g | 449 g (better) |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, open-back; large oval cups with patented "Window Shade" grille; CNC-milled, hand-polished metal headband with perforated headstrap; contoured ear pads | Circumaural, open-back; Duo (leather and Alcantara) and Angled Alcantara ear pads with Isomagnetic magnetic attachment |
| Works with | User-replaceable cables with 3.5 mm connectors at each cup; supplied with a 6.35 mm single-ended cable and a 4-pin XLR balanced cable (Headfonia, Ichos) | Dual 4-pin mini-XLR inputs; copper PCUHD premium cable, mini-XLR to 6.3 mm |
| In the box | Headphones, 6.35 mm cable, 4-pin XLR cable, foam packaging that doubles as a stand (Headfonia) | Headphones, Duo ear pads, Angled Alcantara ear pads, mini-XLR to 6.3 mm copper PCUHD cable, ABS suitcase with foam inserts and leather handle |
