[draytonklammer]

Well, I'm done with the Shang. Listened to my last album. It was a good ride. Sad to see them go. Estats just aren't for me

Now time to maximize my planar/dynamic chain. Once I sell my 3ES elite, I'll have some money to play around with, so we shall see. Still, I may just keep my current chain. I'm buying the motherfukcing Valkyria though...lol

Have you tried the ES-1a?
It's the only estat I'll be keeping. For a reason...

 

[Ciggavelli]

Have you tried the ES-1a?
It's the only estat I'll be keeping. For a reason...

No I haven't yet, but I remember you mentioning that you really liked them. If I ever get back into estats, I'll try them out. I probably should have bought them before I exited estats, but alas.

 

[bmichels]

I do not see the Hifiman Shangri-la anymore on Hifiman's Web site !? Only the Junior version is listed ! Is it discontinued ?

 

[ufospls2]

I do not see the Hifiman Shangri-la anymore on Hifiman's Web site !? Only the Junior version is listed ! Is it discontinued ?

https://hifiman.com/products

Still there, first product under reference.

 

[bmichels]

https://hifiman.com/products

Still there, first product under reference.

thanks, but the $50.000 product is the combo Headphone + AMP.

Since I am on the waiting list to upgrade my BHSE for Grand Cayman, I am considering getting the Hifiman Shangri-la "headphone only" or ... a Stax X9000.

 

[ufospls2]

thanks, but the $50.000 product is the combo Headphone + AMP.

Since I am on the waiting list to upgrade my BHSE for Grand Cayman, I am considering getting the Hifiman Shangri-la "headphone only" or ... a Stax X9000.

The headphone only has never been listed on its own on their website, or even on their website storefront. You can still purchase the headphone on its own, as before. Through dealers seems to be the usual, as they don't sell many of them I would guess.

EDIT: Examples below

https://www.headamp.com/products/hifiman-shangri-la

https://bloomaudio.com/products/hifiman-shangri-la-sr

https://www.audioconcierge.co.uk/portfolio/shangri-la-sr-electrostatic-headphones/

https://www.analogueseduction.net/h...n-shangri-la-sr-electrostatic-headphones.html

 

[MAISONOBE AALAIN]

https://www.casques-headphones.com/portefeuille/Hifiman-Shangri-La-Sr-casque-seul-p367095553

 

[ufospls2]

Courtesty of @TaronL over at the headphones.com forum

Hifiman Shangri-La Mini. Interesting! Looks like it has a companion amp also.

 

[SolarCetacean]

Neat! I wonder how it will fit in the lineup. I could see it as a Jade 2 replacement due to the headband used, or I could see it being a high-end set between the SGL Jr and the Sr, using a similar driver to the Sr but in a cheaper housing. Though having both a Shangri-La Mini and a Shangri-La Jr might be a bit confusing in terms of names.

 

[oneguy]

Neat! I wonder how it will fit in the lineup. I could see it as a Jade 2 replacement due to the headband used, or I could see it being a high-end set between the SGL Jr and the Sr, using a similar driver to the Sr but in a cheaper housing. Though having both a Shangri-La Mini and a Shangri-La Jr might be a bit confusing in terms of names.

I don’t think the housings can afford to get any more cheaply built than what Hifiman currently uses.

 

[alxw0w]

Courtesty of @TaronL over at the headphones.com forum

Hifiman Shangri-La Mini. Interesting! Looks like it has a companion amp also.

The headband....

 

[number1sixerfan]

I'll wait to see the price. I almost always like to see new stat offerings, and Hifiman has proven capable. I think if it's entry level pricing it's fine, but Hifiman really strikes a chord with me at times with the build quality given how they set prices. Hopefully this isn't priced at a premium..

 

[ufospls2]

Just based on the housing, the grill covering the driver matching the Jade 2, the headband, and the companion amp looking like the EF400, I'm guessing it will be pretty real world pricing and might also be a direct replacement for the Jade 2. I could be wrong of course ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[bmichels]

I have a Stax SR009s powered by HeadAmp's BHSE that soon I will "upgrade" to the Grand Cayman.

I was considering getting a second electrostat headphone and I am hesitating between Stax X9000 or a shangri-la SR, but the distributor that carry booth headphones advised to get the X9000 because of " too many quality concerns with Shangri-la Sr ".

Have you experienced those "quality issues" with Shangri-la Sr ? (at $ 18.000 we expect NO quality issues at all !! )

 

[genefruit]

I have a Stax SR009s powered by HeadAmp's BHSE that soon I will "upgrade" to the Grand Cayman.

I was considering getting a second electrostat headphone and I am hesitating between Stax X9000 or a shangri-la SR, but the distributor that carry booth headphones advised to get the X9000 because of " too many quality concerns with Shangri-la Sr ".

Have you experienced those "quality issues" with Shangri-la Sr ? (at $ 18.000 we expect NO quality issues at all !! )

I've only owned for a few months but no quality control issues here. Look here for the mold story - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/e-s...-x9000-vs-hfm-shangri-la-junior.962759/page-6

Soundwise, I prefer the SGL SR. Either can take a bass shelf for some added low end emphasis if that's your preference.

Warranty is 5 years with HiFiMan and 1 year with Stax. There have been plenty of quality control issues with with the X9K as well.