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HiFiMAN - Edition XS

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Balanced Sound Signature

Wired Headphones with a Balanced sound signature presents a precise sound and an enriching listening experience, where sounds are naturally presented without extreme emphasis on any region. With a pair of headphones with this sound signature, you can hear audio with clarity and detail. The sound is vivid and revealing, a perfect mixture of instruments and vocals, lows, mids, and highs. This sound signature works for most music listeners who like switching between various music genres like Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk and Pop.

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These headphones are designed for discerning music lovers. If you are someone who cares about audio quality "deeply," you'll want a pair of headphones like these.

You can expect them to present a refined listening experience. The audio quality exhibited by these headphones is a beautiful mix of musicality, technical brilliance and high precision.

These headphones deliver a spacious and open soundstage with utmost clarity and detail. Delve into pure sonic bliss with these headphones!

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Planar Magnetic Drivers

Planar magnetic drivers combine characteristics of several driver types. They employ magnetic fields akin to dynamic and balanced armature drivers. However, planar magnetic drivers, like electrostatic drivers, use a flat, thin diaphragm in contrast to a coil. The planar drivers are known for their quick transient response.
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Headphones with an open-back design, allow air to pass through the earcups. This means that Open-Backs do not block any noise from around you, as closed-backs do, and music being heard will also leak outside to people around you. So they can only be heard in a quiet environment.

However, Open-back headphones do sound more natural and open. Open-back headphones create a feeling of space, presenting audio as if you are sitting at a live concert. Audiophiles swear by open-back headphones, and they sound quite different to closed-backs.

These headphones are perfect for critical listening sessions, mixing and mastering music. They have an accurate soundstage presentation and precise imaging.
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A recent review I read compared the Edition XS to the Arya, which is several times the price and said it came pretty close. I have to say, that it's not an exaggeration. They are such a big step up from the Sundara, that I think it's easy to understand why. I think the XS is my favourite Hifiman from their entire lineup.
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Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

HIFIMAN INTRODUCES THE NEW EDITION XS, AN UPGRADE TO THE WIDELY POPULAR EDITION X

HiFiMAN, founded by owner Dr Fang in New York, is one of the leading personal audio brands. It is renowned for its critically-acclaimed Planar-Magnetic headphones that feature state-of-the-art driver technology. HiFiMAN stands apart, one of which is that they are a highly innovative company that strives to improve in every price range. Meet the all-new Edition XS planar magnetic headphones from HiFiMAN. Coming as a successor to the award-winning HiFiMAN Edition X, the latest Edition XS features an all-new Neo Super-Nano Diaphragm and Stealth Magnet technology. It leaves you in awe with deep-hitting bass response, lush vocals, energetic treble and a wide 3D soundstage. Enjoy your favourite music with the quintessential HiFiMAN Edition XS.

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PLANAR MAGNETIC DRIVERS FUSED WITH NEO DIAPHRAGM AND STEALTH MAGNET TECH TO DELIVER PHENOMENAL AUDIO PRESENTATION

HiFiMAN has mastery in designing and developing full-sized planar magnetic headphones. The latest Edition XS uses a newly developed planar magnetic driver with an ultra-thin diaphragm coil known as Neo super-nano diaphragm that is 75% thinner resulting in fast response with excellent tonal balance. The driver produces a quick response with sound definition and less distortion. This new driver works in conjunction with stealth magnets, which prevent interference by allowing sound waves to flow through them undetected. It works by maintaining the integrity of the sound waves as they exit the diaphragm by reshaping the magnets themselves to reduce wave diffractions and distortion. HiFiMAN’s advanced magnet design is acoustically transparent, dramatically reducing wave diffraction turbulence that degrades the integrity of the sound waves. The reduced distortion yields pure sonic output that is accurate and full-range.

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THE STEALTH MAGNET AND OPEN-BACK DESIGN OFFER WIDE FREQUENCY RESPONSE AND SOUNDSTAGE

HiFiMAN developed the stealth magnet design for their flagship Susvara and has featured the same technology with the latest Edition XS. For this, HiFiMAN has optimised the air turbulence and reflection of the sound waves inside the driver cavity. This design makes the magnet invisible in front of the sound waves and results in refined audio performance. Aside from improved acoustic performance, the Edition XS has a low impedance of 18Ω and sensitivity of 92dB. The HiFiMAN Edition XS's imaging and staging capabilities are progressive, providing you with a high level of precision. The Stealth Magnets allow a recording to come through more accurately. The HiFiMAN Stealth Magnet design enhances the perceived soundstage while enhancing the tone and timbre.

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REDESIGNED WITH A NEW HEADBAND AND 3.5MM SOCKETS TO OFFER BETTER COMFORT

HiFiMAN has designed a new headband for the Edition XS. This headband is familiar with their recently launched HE400i headphones and offers better comfort and durability. The new headband is lightweight and ergonomically structured, offering maximum comfort for hours of listening pleasure. The exterior is matte black material, and the interior features high-grade memory foam for the most comfortable fit and elasticity. The headphone’s structural design supports overall durability that retains its comfortable fit for years of enjoyment. The Edition XS also features new 3.5mm sockets for connectivity which are similar to those found on most common audio devices. The included 3.5mm cable is user changeable and replaceable.

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Don't sweat it, this HiFiMAN - Edition XS comes with a 1 Year warranty from HiFiMAN that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

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Headfonics

"It is pretty light on the head and very comfy. They completely swallow your ears, which also means a good seal, but not too much pressure on the temples."

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Major HiFi

"I find them quite balanced. Passive damping is very good - can hear everything outside when not playing, which adds to a natural, speaker-like presentation to the sound."

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SoundPhile

"The sound is exactly what you would expect from HiFiMAN headphones: it has very good bass presence and depth, but an overall neutral-bright tonality that goes well with many different genres."

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RTings

"The HiFiMan Edition XS are excellent for neutral sound. Thanks to their open-back design, they have an outstanding passive soundstage performance that seems immersive, wide, and natural."

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Headfonia

"It has a truthful and neutral presentation with great decay and transparency. It’s not too hard to drive, and it certainly has what it takes in terms of being a reference headphone for the price."

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Headphonesty

"The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand headphones."

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Headfonics

"The HIFIMAN Edition XS has a large soundstage, precise placement, and imaging. An almost true tonality only rivaled by its much higher tier cousins plus the bass has finally arrived at the HIFIMAN house sound signature."

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Headphones

"HiFiMan continues to make solid open-back planar magnetic headphones for customers at every price point and flavour. Excellent soundstage and imaging experience, Solid technical performance."

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headphonecheck

"These headphones offer an excellently balanced sound image with deep basses, precise mids and airy highs. The transmission of musical information is fast, direct and neutral."

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headphonecheck

"The crisp details of the XS extend well into the treble, offering a top layer of shine over the sound signature. With the decreased in price coming along with these improvment."

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Customer Reviews

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Harisankar (Kottayam)
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The Grand Sundara!

First of all, I received the Edition XS on 31st March 2022, and I was impressed by it on the very first day itself. However, I took time until today not to get carried away by the initial enthusiasm and give a fair review of these headphones. This review will be divided into various sections.

My audiophile setup: Hifiman Edition XS running balanced from Xduoo XA10 (dual AK4493 class A 4w@32ohm Dac/Amp)
My Listening sources: Tidal, Qobuz, native mp3 files and YouTube

Build: There is no getting around it. Hifiman Sundara has better build quality than the XS due to the use of more metal in the construction. Sundara also feels more solid in the hand while weighing less. However, Edition XS has still good build quality for non-portable open-back headphones.

Comfort: This is a more subjective area. The Edition XS is very comfortable, far surpassing the Sundara. The earcups are much more spacious than the Sundara, and they also distribute weight more evenly. The headband also does not cause any pressure points on top of the head. However, YMMV

Sound: This section is the reason why I titled this review as "The Grand Sundara!". Imagine the sound signature of Hifiman Sundara but more open, grander in scale and with better bass punch and overall dynamics. You get an idea of the sound signature of the Edition XS. An interesting contrast from the Sundara, which I have noticed, is that this headphone has more vocal intimacy than the Sundara. At the same time, the sound stage, in general, is wider and larger in scale than the Sundara. This leads to a more enjoyable and slightly better-layered presentation of the sound than the Sundara. Here are some reference soundtracks and what to look for in each.

1)We’ve Just Begun-Sinne Beg: Soundstage, vocal forwardness, Layering

2)Naatu Naatu-RRR: Punch and Dynamics, fast-paced dance music

3)Komuram Bheemudo-RRR: Male vocals, ballad-like tonality and theme

4)Come away with me-Norah Jones: Female Vocals, melody

5)Liar-Sandra: Flute in the beginning portion, female vocals

6)Whiskey River-Willie Nelson: Male Vocals, busy instrumentation

7)Your Love (Extended Version)-Kate Linn: Sub-bass at the beginning

8) Straight Out the Gate-Tech N9ne: Hip hop, fast-paced music

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Hi Harisankar,
We are so happy you took out time & elaborately reviewed the product. We are sure this will help our customers to make an even better & informed decision.

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Ashish Balachander (Bengaluru)
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Excellent Hifiman Signature sound but with slight comfort issues.

An excellent headphone with a very wide sound stage. the clarity is exceptional.

It would have been 5 stars if not for two main issues:

1. Slightly sibilant. can be managed with a slight bass boost but its noticeable
2. very weak headband grip. i understand its meant to be light and easy on the head but it feels like its going to fall off if i move my head.

Overall a very good set of headphones that make my HD650 feel like closed backs.

We appreciate your honest review & ratings, Ashish Balachander!

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Mj (Chennai)
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Really Good but..

Delivery - 5/5 (delivered with in 24hrs) 

Sound - 5/5 for me. Using these for more than 3 days it gets better and better. Very good sub bass. Detail retrieval is very good - Played rdr2 with this and it's like I'm "in the game". 
some songs rcmd: 
Men I Trust (garage sessions)
VULFPECK /// 1612 , Dean Town
AC/DC (Live At River Plate, December 2009) 
Kendrick Lamar - N95 , Alright.
Mac Miller - Self Care, Good News.

Built and fit - 3.5/5 . Headphone wire and pads are meh (notbad/notgood). It's very comfortable and perfect fit for me but this headphone has a very weak clamping force - this is the only downgrade / dealbrake for some, I think if you sneeze hard it'll fly off from your head. 

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