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HiFiMan HE1000se Headphones - Over/On Ear HIFIMAN HE-1000se Planar Magnetic Headphones - near new 7/5/24 in original packaging with original accessories - XLR, 6.3mm, 3.5mm cables. Free AUS postage I'm bought these to carry me over whilst I waited for Immanis. These are, to me, one of the most resolving headphones on the market. Lovely SQ, tonal balance and timbre with a wide soundstage. Everything Susvara should have been and easy to drive well. Nanometer Thickness Diaphragm A breakthrough core technology developed by HIFIMAN and first of its kind in headphone application. Working with
At A$2,699, this HE1000se listing sits just above the 75th percentile of recent Australian comps (A$2,466) but remains a clear bargain compared to the current Australian retail price of A$2,799–A$2,819, making it a smart buy for anyone who’d otherwise pay full store price. While it’s slightly ambitious relative to the used median of A$2,158, the gap to new is so tight that you’re effectively paying used prices for near-new value.
The HE1000se is still a top-tier planar magnetic flagship, prized for its refined bass extension, effortless driveability (96 dB/mW), and balanced, non-fatiguing sound that competes with the LCD-4 and Unveiled H100s. Its lower impedance and higher sensitivity mean it works well with both desktop and portable gear, a meaningful upside over many peers. If this is original-owner, clean condition with original accessories, it’s a genuine buying opportunity—skip the worry and grab it before the new-price gap closes further.
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Hifiman traces its origins to 2005, when Dr. Fang Bian, a chemist with a lifelong passion for audio electronics, founded Head-Direct in the United States as an online retailer and headphone developer. By 2007, he rebranded to Hifiman, relocating manufacturing and R&D to Tianjin, China, while maintaining sales operations in the US and beyond. This fusion of American entrepreneurial drive and Chinese production expertise propelled the brand from modest in-ear monitors to global prominence.
The company specializes in high-end headphones, particularly planar-magnetic and electrostatic models renowned for their detail and soundstage, alongside complementary portable digital audio players, headphone amplifiers, and cables. Early milestones like the 2009 HM-801—the first pocket-sized high-resolution player—and the HE-5 planar headphones established its innovative edge, with co-founder Binwu He pioneering planar technology integration.
Hifiman commands a elite position in the audiophile market as a high-end leader, delivering reference-grade performance that rivals legacy brands. Its products earn consistent acclaim for transparency and musicality, appealing to discerning buyers seeking uncompromising planar transduction without vintage pretensions or mid-tier compromises.
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