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HifiMan HE1000SE vs Meze Empyrean II

What HE1000SE does better (0) and where Empyrean II wins (1) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan HE1000SE
HifiMan · 2022HE1000SE
0 advantages≈ $2,050
vs
Meze Empyrean II
Meze · 2023Empyrean II
1 advantage≈ $3,200
3.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is HE1000SE better than Empyrean II?

HE1000SE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Empyrean II better than HE1000SE?

  1. Weight440 g vs 385 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Lowest frequency8 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency65,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity96 dB105 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight440 g385 g
Colours—Black
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