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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Ananda.In fairness my Edition X lasted 5 years, I was the 3rd owner, used it nearly every day for the 4 yrs I had it, and I am starting to...
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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Ananda.You're the third one in a very short span of time. Climate shouldn't matter. Hifiman's driver design is clearly too fragile.
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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Ananda.The HEXv2 had a similar temperament. It was billed as 'easy to drive' and better for portable or low power gear. Most mid-grade portable...
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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Ananda.Couple weeks in of listening with the balanced cable... the Ananda can be technically impressive sometimes. Occassionally there's an...
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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Ananda.2.5mm to 3.5mm adapters arrived so I can use my HEX balanced cable on the Ananda now. It is interesting to compare the results. Sounds...
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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Ananda.Agreed. I was not expecting it based on other peoples' impressions but these are quite bassy headphones--noticeably moreso than the HEX...
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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Ananda.My Ananda arrived. So now I get to compare against my rose-colored memory of the HEXv2 from 4 months ago. It sounds... quite a bit...
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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Ananda.I had a HEXv2. The headband snapped. Just bought new pads for it months before it died as well, sadly. Should've sent it back without...
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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Ananda.Audeze has similar issues from what I've heard.
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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Ananda.That's rotten luck. Considering there are decades old planars and electrostats floating around that still work, that people put up for...
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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Ananda.Yeah welcome to the club. How long did it last?
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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Edition XS Launched.There was no single issue with the HEX for me. The treble could've had a bit more sparkle, the bass could've had a bit more impact, the...
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Vatnos replied to the thread Hifiman Edition XS Launched.Your posts were the main thing that made me reluctant. Ultimately the Ananda is well-vetted. The XS is not. I could get it and discover...