HiFiMAN HE1000 V3 Stealth 2023 | Planar Magnetic Open-Back Headphones

Clear and clean

The Hek v3 is the best headphone I have owned but also the most expensive. It provides details and a great bass foundation especially with a bit of eq. I am not sure I would call it treble forward but it is treble forward adjacent. Keep in mind I am in my 60s so it may well be that if you very sensitive to treble frequency you may want to look elsewhere. Over all I am enjoying the Hek. It reveals lots of details within the music and has good punch. The soundstage is good but could be a bit deeper. In complex music each instrument is clearly locatable and identifiable. They seem to do particularly well with piano a couple of recordings sounded just like I was playing a piano right in frount of me. Their comfort is good even if the ear cups are bit on the large side. Bild quality seems high and they look smart with the wood highlights.