30% pricier ≈ $2,600
- Weight 350 g vs 440 g
- Lowest frequency 5 Hz vs 8 Hz
- Highest frequency 45,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz
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- HifiMan HE1000SE
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Alternatives to HifiMan HE1000SE
10 headphones at a similar price that compete with the HE1000SE — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the HE1000SE
29% cheaper ≈ $1,450
- Active noise cancelling
- Weight 375 g vs 440 g
- Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz
- Lowest frequency 10 Hz vs 8 Hz
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Focal · 2021Clear MG Professional
42% cheaper ≈ $1,200
- Lowest frequency 5 Hz vs 8 Hz
- Highest frequency 28,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz
- Weight 450 g vs 440 g
42% cheaper ≈ $1,200
- Lowest frequency 4 Hz vs 8 Hz
- Highest frequency 22,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz
7
Dan Clark Audio · 2025Noire X
37% cheaper ≈ $1,300
- Weight 385 g vs 440 g
- Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 8 Hz
- Highest frequency 20,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz
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HifiMan · 2026Arya
30% cheaper ≈ $1,450
- Weight 452 g vs 440 g
- Highest frequency 55,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz
- Active noise cancelling
- Weight 270 g vs 440 g
- Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 8 Hz
- Highest frequency 20,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz
49% cheaper ≈ $1,050
- Active noise cancelling
- Weight 350 g vs 440 g
- Highest frequency 22,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz
- Lowest frequency 10 Hz vs 8 Hz