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HiFiMan HE1000 Stealth (V4) Headphones - Over/On Ear For sale is the Hifiman HE 1000 Stealth planar magnetic open back headphones. Some call this the V4 but it's not the official name. Perfectly working. In excellent cosmetic condition - near new without any blemishes. Comes with original box and accessories. Two cables (balanced and single-ended). Pickup from 2138 or shipped at buyer's cost. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Paypal, EFT, Cash on Pickup Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By EYEFI 1 Comments AUD $1,750 Date: May 11, 20241 yr
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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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