The HE1000 Unveiled’ s signature are quite a bit cleaner than on the Isvarna, so it depends on your preference and gears pairing. If you want the tonality to be more uplifting, agile in response and swifter in articulation and extension, then I will pick the HE1000 Unveiled. I also consider the HE1000 Unveiled easier to drive.

For tracks with more bass details or more instruments in the bass, the Isvarna is more capable in bringing out better fullness, as well as giving a richer timbre for percussions, giving a stronger sense of dynamics overall. Though because of the semi-opened design and the stronger bass, the upper register doesn’t feel as opened as on the HE1000 unveiled.