HiFiMAN - Edition XS

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Why HiFiMAN is Special

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Designed in China

Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!


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A masterpiece from the experts who know audio inside and out!


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Born in 2005

Why we love this Headphone

Premium Economy

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For Enthusiasts on a Budget

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For Audiophiles at Home

Cause music hit differently when you are in your own space.


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Upgradeable Cable

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Why it Sounds Amazing

Planar Magnetic Driver

Cutting edge driver tech for an immersive music listening experience.


The headphone or gear houses planar magnetic driver, utilising a thin, lightweight diaphragm with a planar magnetic field to produce incredibly detailed and accurate sound.


If you see a product marked with "🔈 Planar Magnetic Driver", it ensures an audio experience with exceptional clarity, precise imaging and a wide soundstage, making every note and nuance in your music come to life with stunning realism.

Balanced Sound Signature

Perfectly Balanced, Accurately Presented.


This headphone or gear delivers a perfectly balanced audio profile, with highs, mids, and lows in sweet equilibrium.


If you see products marked as “⚖️ Balanced Sound Signature”, you’re set to enjoy a well-rounded listening experience where no single element overpowers the others, making your music sound just as the artist intended.

Ultra-Wide Sound Stage

Do you wish to bring the concert hall to your ears?


This headphone or gear offers an ultra-wide soundstage, giving your music a spacious and immersive feel as if you're right there in the middle of a live performance.


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Thick Bass / Kickass Bass

There are some headphones that just knock your socks off with high and impactful bass. There’s only one way to describe it - Kickass.


This headphone or gear is engineered to deliver powerful and thumping bass that adds an extra punch to your music, making every beat come alive.


If you see a product marked with "💣 Kickass Bass", it means this device is perfect for bass enthusiasts for an immersive audio experience that will make your music feel more intense and impactful.

Crisp Vocals & Instruments

Vocals and Instruments sound too good, its like a warm hug.


This headphone or gear excels at delivering clear, clean vocals and instruments, making every sound pop.


If you see products marked as “🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments”, prepare for an audio experience where every word and note is perfectly articulated, letting you enjoy your music with pristine clarity and detail.

Sharp & Precise Details

Are you a lover of sharp and precise details in your music?


This headphone or gear delivers meticulous and accurate details in your audio, ideal for those who prioritise precise sound reproduction.


If you see a product marked with "📌 Sharp & Precise Details", it means this device excels in capturing fine nuances and intricacies in your music, ensuring a high level of clarity and fidelity.

Perfect to Analyse Music

Delve deeper into the Bassline, Riffs and Harmonies.


This headphone or gear is designed for those who dive deep into the nuances of sound, offering precision for music analysis.


If you see products marked as “🔍 Perfect to Analyse Music”, get ready to dissect every beat, note, and harmony with exceptional clarity, making it an ideal tool for musicians, producers, and audiophiles who crave detailed insights into their music.

Needs Amplification

I need more power to thrive.


This headphone or gear shines brightest with a bit of extra power. It’s designed to deliver top-notch performance when paired with an amplifier, giving you that full, rich sound you crave.


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HiFiMAN Introduces the New Edition XS

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.

Planar Drivers Fused With Neo Diaphragm And Stealth Magnet

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.

Phenomenal Audio Presentation

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. This enhances your listening experience tenfolds.

Featuring Stealth Magnet Design

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.

Planar Drivers Fused With Neo Diaphragm And Stealth Magnet

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.

Phenomenal Audio Presentation

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. This enhances your listening experience tenfolds.

Featuring Stealth Magnet Design

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.

Sporting A New Headband

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. 

Offers Better Comfort

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.

3.5mm Socket

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.

Accessories to Get you Started

1. Detachable audio cable
2. 1/8″ – 1/4″ adapter
3. User Manual

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  • Audiophile Community Favourite

    This headphone or gear has a seal of approval from our audiophile community.


    It is hit among the pickiest of audio enthusiasts. It comes with two thumbs up and is the community’s and one of our favourites.


    If you see a product marked as “🦋 Audiophile Community Favourite”, you're in for a sonic treat with top-tier sound quality that will make your ears swoon and elevate your listening experience to new heights!

  • Incredibly Popular

    Some things deserve all the attention.


    This headphone or gear is a crowd favourite, winning over fans everywhere with its undeniable audio quality.


    If you see products marked as “🥇 Incredibly Popular”, you’re opting for a tried-and-true choice that’s loved by many, ensuring you're getting something that’s proven to be awesome and widely acclaimed.

  • Balanced Sound Signature

    Perfectly Balanced, Accurately Presented.


    This headphone or gear delivers a perfectly balanced audio profile, with highs, mids, and lows in sweet equilibrium.


    If you see products marked as “⚖️ Balanced Sound Signature”, you’re set to enjoy a well-rounded listening experience where no single element overpowers the others, making your music sound just as the artist intended.

  • Crisp Vocals & Instruments

    Vocals and Instruments sound too good, its like a warm hug.


    This headphone or gear excels at delivering clear, clean vocals and instruments, making every sound pop.


    If you see products marked as “🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments”, prepare for an audio experience where every word and note is perfectly articulated, letting you enjoy your music with pristine clarity and detail.

  • Sharp & Precise Details

    Are you a lover of sharp and precise details in your music?


    This headphone or gear delivers meticulous and accurate details in your audio, ideal for those who prioritise precise sound reproduction.


    If you see a product marked with "📌 Sharp & Precise Details", it means this device excels in capturing fine nuances and intricacies in your music, ensuring a high level of clarity and fidelity.

  • Perfect to Analyse Music

    Delve deeper into the Bassline, Riffs and Harmonies.


    This headphone or gear is designed for those who dive deep into the nuances of sound, offering precision for music analysis.


    If you see products marked as “🔍 Perfect to Analyse Music”, get ready to dissect every beat, note, and harmony with exceptional clarity, making it an ideal tool for musicians, producers, and audiophiles who crave detailed insights into their music.

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Driver Configuration
Planar Magnetic
Headphone Output
3.5mm Single-Ended
4.4mm Balanced
Connector
3.5mm Socket
Impedance
18Ω
Microphone
NA
Frequency Response
8Hz-50kHz


Other Details


Generic Name Headphone
Country Of Origin China
Importer Details Importers Name: Hifiman Electronics India Pvt. Ltd
Address: No: 229, Ground Floor, 18th Main, 5th Cross,6th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560076
Contact No: 080-48534996
Net Quantity 1
Manufacturer Details Name: Kun Shan Corporation
Address: No.88, Xueyuan Rd. Kun shan city, Jianjhu, 215300, P.R. China
Package Contents HiFiMAN Edition XS
Detachable audio cable
1/8″ – 1/4″ adapter
User Manual


1 Year Warranty

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.

Read more about HiFiMAN's warranty in India.

A Decade of Audiophile Excellence

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tianjin, China, HiFiMAN stands as a leading manufacturer of audio products, specializing in headphones, amplifiers, and portable audio players. Renowned for its critically acclaimed Planar Magnetic headphones, HiFiMAN is revered among audiophiles for its state-of-the-art driver technology. Led by Dr. Fang Bian, the company has garnered awards and rave reviews for its best-in-class earphones and in-ear drivers.

From the Sundara and Ananda headphones to the RE400 and RE800 earphones, HiFiMAN's products are cherished by audiophiles worldwide for their flawless performance and exceptional sound quality.

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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.

RAGHAV SOMANI

HFN Recommended
Headfonia
May, 2022

Lifestyle Award
VGP 2023
Dec, 2022

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
he 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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Driver Configuration

60mm Planar Magnetic Drivers

90mm Planar Magnetic Drivers

38mm Dynamic Drivers

Sound Signature

⚖️ Balanced Sound Signature

📏 Flat Sound Signature

📏 Flat Sound Signature

Sound Notes

😳 Ultra-Wide Sound stage
💣 Kickass Bass
🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments
📌 Sharp & Precise Details

😳 Ultra-Wide Sound stage
🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments
📌 Sharp & Precise Details

🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments
📌 Sharp & Precise Details

Mood

🔍 Perfect to Analyse Music

🔍 Perfect to Analyse Music

🔍 Perfect to Analyse Music

Our Verdict

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.

Audeze MM-100 is the second headphone collaboration with Grammy-winning engineer Manny Marroquin, designed for studio professionals and audiophiles. If you prefer a monitor-like sound, this headphone is an excellent choice for you.

The Sennheiser HD 660S2 provides an effortless listening experience. If you have a preference for acoustic or vocal-focused music, these over-ear headphones are likely to satisfy your tastes. The quality of the midrange alone might be enough to make the purchase worthwhile, but what distinguishes them is the notable bass presence, making them a compelling option for an upgrade.



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  • Audiophile Community Favourite

    This headphone or gear has a seal of approval from our audiophile community.


    It is hit among the pickiest of audio enthusiasts. It comes with two thumbs up and is the community’s and one of our favourites.


    If you see a product marked as “🦋 Audiophile Community Favourite”, you're in for a sonic treat with top-tier sound quality that will make your ears swoon and elevate your listening experience to new heights!

  • Incredibly Popular

    Some things deserve all the attention.


    This headphone or gear is a crowd favourite, winning over fans everywhere with its undeniable audio quality.


    If you see products marked as “🥇 Incredibly Popular”, you’re opting for a tried-and-true choice that’s loved by many, ensuring you're getting something that’s proven to be awesome and widely acclaimed.

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    Cause some things just demand the dedication.


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  • Flat Sound Signature

    For those on a quest to try and hear the “purest” audio possible.


    This headphone or gear offers an neutral, uncoloured audio profile, perfect for purists who crave accuracy.


    If you see products marked as “📏 Flat Sound Signature”, you’re in for a true-to-life listening experience, hearing your music exactly as it was recorded, without any artificial boosts or tweaks.

  • Sharp & Precise Details

    Are you a lover of sharp and precise details in your music?


    This headphone or gear delivers meticulous and accurate details in your audio, ideal for those who prioritise precise sound reproduction.


    If you see a product marked with "📌 Sharp & Precise Details", it means this device excels in capturing fine nuances and intricacies in your music, ensuring a high level of clarity and fidelity.

  • Perfect to Analyse Music

    Delve deeper into the Bassline, Riffs and Harmonies.


    This headphone or gear is designed for those who dive deep into the nuances of sound, offering precision for music analysis.


    If you see products marked as “🔍 Perfect to Analyse Music”, get ready to dissect every beat, note, and harmony with exceptional clarity, making it an ideal tool for musicians, producers, and audiophiles who crave detailed insights into their music.

Customer Reviews

Based on 52 reviews
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Hari Sankar (Kottayam)
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Sound Quality:
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Value for Money:
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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

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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Value for Money:
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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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Suriya PrasanthMj (Chennai)
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Sound Quality:
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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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Shankar Karmakar (Bengaluru)
Design and Comfort:
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Sound Quality:
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Value for Money:
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What have I gotten myself into?

I am writing this after spending 4 hrs with the Edition XS.
I am not into headphones, never was. The idea of having a heavy thing on the head to listen to music never thrilled me. I have a serious stereo setup. Like, seriously serious and I love it. The problem is, I don't get much time to be in that perfect listening position more than 3-4 hrs a week. For my love of music, I decided to get some portable gear. So, I started with a mid-range Fiio triple driver earphones (don't remember the model) and the R2R Cayin RU6 USB DAC+AMP (the RU6 is brilliant). I liked the experience very much and thought of upgrading (the problem with all audiophiles right). After some research, I zeroed in on the Hifiman Edition XS (not the standard headphone tech) and Chord Mojo 2. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get the Mojo yet as it went out of stock by the time I wrapped up my research and decided to hit the ‘add to cart’ button. Thus, I hooked up the Edition XS with the RU6 that I have (yes…I had to change the setting to high gain and crank up the volume to 85% to drive the Edition XS) and played some of my beloved hi-rez/lossless tracks. Now the difficult part – describe the experience. I’ll just say – It made me smile and I felt I am listening to my primary stereo system. Beautiful soundstage and excellent clarity across frequencies.
The only thing that I feel could have been better is the head band. Something like Ananda would have been more comfortable.
Now I am thinking, what have I gotten myself into? What next?

Hey Shankar, we are glad to know that you have been having an amazing time with your Editions. Thank you for taking some time out and sharing your listening experience with us by writing down an elaborative review & giving us awesome ratings. Cheers!

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Philip Okram (Guwahati)
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Sound Quality:
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Value for Money:
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HiFiMAN - Edition XS

Thank you for the awesome ratings, Philip Okram!