[HeadAmpTeam]

Hifiman's newest open back flagship headphone the Edition XS is here!

An exciting new Open-Back Planar-Magnetic headphone from Hifiman that carries on the legacy of the original Edition X while also taking advantage of Hifiman's newest driver tech. Equipped with their Stealth Magnets and NEO Supernano Diaphragm this open back has a fast, natural sound with excellent imaging! It's built to last and uses's their dual 3.5mm headphone cable giving you the freedom to use whichever cables best fit your needs and wants!

Place your pre-order now to secure your unit today!​

 

[kadinh]

alternative to ananda?

 

[MFHRaptor]

alternative to ananda?

Resolve said on Twitter he's doing a review video for it.

 

[Wiljen]

I've got one in for review too. Just came in today so too early to comment much.

 

[semicoln]

Mine arrived two days ago and I must say I think this is a winner so far

 

[JoshG1217]

I've had mine for 2 months. There's a 70 page thread already. It's a side grade to Ananda. Smaller stage, less treble, more mid detail. Looks better than Ananda, but less comfortable. Bass is different, maybe boomier while Ananda is punchier? Not sure which I prefer honestly. I say all this with the caveat of using EQ in poweramp and running from Ifi idsd micro signature.

 

[JDawgAudioLog]

Really interesting HP for the price. Definitely curious if some of the things I'm hearing-got wind of, is true.

 

[JoshG1217]

Really interesting HP for the price. Definitely curious if some of the things I'm hearing-got wind of, is true.

For the price, it's really good. Definitely better than the Amiron for example (though even thr Sundara outperforms the Amiron). I'd you're starting fresh and buying new, given that it's 100 less than Ananda, I'd buy it. However, given that I have both, I'm letting mine go. They are ultimately more similar than different.

 

[JDawgAudioLog]

Very interesting. Guess I wouldn't have expected the similarity with Ananda, despite the similar in looks. I've heard the Ananda though, had it on loan in the past, liked it though, for sure, overall. But thanks for the feedback.

 

[JoshG1217]

Very interesting. Guess I wouldn't have expected the similarity with Ananda, despite the similar in looks. I've heard the Ananda though, had it on loan in the past, liked it though, for sure, overall. But thanks for the feedback.

They are both really good. They are different, as I mentioned above, but not THAT different. I think it will come down to preference. Do you like the wider stage and extra treble of the Ananda, or do you prefer the more intimate mid-detail of the XS?

 

[JoshG1217]

They are both really good. They are different, as I mentioned above, but not THAT different. I think it will come down to preference. Do you like the wider stage and extra treble of the Ananda, or do you prefer the more intimate mid-detail of the XS?

As far as my own personal preference, I can't decide! Someone make me an offer for one or the other! Haha

 

[JDawgAudioLog]

Ahahaha. I hear ya man decisions, decisions. I'm not the quickest there ever was at that myself .

 

[vikinguy]

I have a set sitting on my porch as we speak.

 

[JDawgAudioLog]

I have a set sitting on my porch as we speak.

Ohh cool, just delivered I take it? Still yet to demo? If so, fun times.

 

[vikinguy]

Ohh cool, just delivered I take it? Still yet to demo? If so, fun times.

Nope. I'm gonna play with them this weekend! I'll holler back with impressions.