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Hifiman Edition XS $657.92 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU

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Hifiman Edition XS $657.92 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AUAffiliate
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Lightning deal
Probably the best value headset under 1k

Specifications
Frequency response: 8Hz-50kHz
Impedance: 18Ω
Sensitivity: 92dB
Weight: 14.28Oz (405g)

Features & details

A Major Upgrade of the Popular Edition X: The new Edition XS expands on its predecessor’s achievements with several essential upgrades. Featuring Stealth Magnet Technology and the company’s NEO supernano Diaphragm, the Edition XS produces a wide, natural soundstage that puts the listener in the best seat in the house. Edition XS from HIFIMAN brings the depth and range of well-recorded music to an affordably priced headphone.Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet: Unlike the sound waves created by a conventional magnet, the special shape of Stealth Magnets enables the waves to pass through the magnets without generating interference. 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.HIFIMAN’s NEO “supernano” Diaphragm (NsD): The new NsD is 75% thinner than previous designs, resulting in fast response and detailed imaging with lush, full range sonics.The Headband: The light weight, ergonomically accurate offers maximum comfort for hours of listening pleasure. The exterior is refined 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 Cable: HIFIMAN’s new 3.5mm sockets are similar to those found on most common audio devices. The supplied 3.5mm cable is user changeable and replaceable.

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  • HaydosK on 10/05/2022 - 23:55

    Not the cheapest but still the cheapest from Amazon

    • jasswolf on 11/05/2022 - 15:03

      If this is the price around mid-year sales, and people have gift cards and cashbacks stacking nicely, this is a good buy.

      $500 for the Edition XS is a good deal.

      • HaydosK on 11/05/2022 - 22:09

        how can i get it at 500?
        i would think buy it if i could get it that low from amazon

        • jasswolf on 11/05/2022 - 22:58

          That would be 13% off gift cards (i.e. accumulating them over time) and 12% cashback uncapped… so it's a lot of things falling into place.

  • wintermadness on 10/05/2022 - 23:55
    +5

    Ordered these at full price a couple of weeks ago, but no regrets, overnight delivery etc.

    You can get them marginally cheaper than this at AliE but I'd rather deal with Amazon given Hifiman's history with QC. Not that there seems to be any notable concerns with these particular cans so far.

    Would recommend in any case - sound great with all genres I've thrown at them so far, and have been very good for gaming too.

  • PKBeam on 11/05/2022 - 00:29

    Bought these from AliExpress last year and I love them.

    Great sound for the price, though it is a little light on the sub-bass.

    You also don't need an amp to enjoy them which is a bonus.

    • illz on 11/05/2022 - 04:45
      +4

      That's precisely why you're not hearing decent sub bass, the amp.

      Pair with a decent amp and EQ for Sub Bass Monsters. 👌

      • notmarounhindy on 11/05/2022 - 09:42

        The XS' measurements show them lacking in sub-bass. The Ananda's, which seem to be built similarly, have fairly high sensitivity and a flat impedance across the board, so a decent amp is definitely not required.

        • illz on 11/05/2022 - 10:02
          -2

          For the default signature running no amp, sure. However, they drive incredibly well when paired with a decent amp. You're doing yourself a massive injustice running these without an amp.

          This has been widely reported by most owners.

          They will rattle your brain with incredible quality sub bass, regardless of how far I push them there's always more head room. They truly are amazing cans.

          • notmarounhindy on 11/05/2022 - 10:09

            @illz: Again, I'd really like to know where your objective evidence is coming from.

            An amp's job isn't to alter a sound signature. So long as the input/output impedances aren't whack, you will just experience clipping/decreased volume should it not be powerful enough.

            Assuming that the XS is on the same platform as the Ananda/MD Edition XX, you actually have quite a distorted lower-end region. Arguably inaudible at general volumes, but definitely not something you could mess with in terms of EQ. Here are three sets of measurements that basically say the same thing about the Ananda/XX/XS bass signature:

            https://diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/headphones/measurements…

            https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/h…

            https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/hifiman/edition-xs

            I'm assuming the user reports of "brain rattling" sub-bass are a result of some pseudoscientific understanding of how headphones are meant to work. Planars aren't magic, Amps aren't magic. The placebo effect operates very prominently in the audio field, and I feel like falling into that expensive confirmation-bias trap is as un-OzBargain as can be.

            The Audeze XC would be an example of "incredible quality sub-bass", with so little distortion in the region that you could EQ in a bunch extra and still be left with a clean sound.

            I'm sure the headphones are subjectively good (its okay to prefer less bass lol) - but your evaluation about their bass response is objectively unfounded.

            • illz on 11/05/2022 - 10:24
              -2

              @notmarounhindy: You can overcomplicate your point with all the fluff you want.

              It's really simple dude, Amps provide more power. Planars are known to have substantial head room for increased drivability.
              The XS is a perfect example of this.

              Do you even own a pair? Or are you just one of those (insert "Audiophile" forum here) pros telling people what they're hearing without even owning a pair yourself?
              Pretty sure I know the answer.

              Have a lovely day my friend =)

              • notmarounhindy on 11/05/2022 - 10:38

                @illz: Mate I sent you to three sets of measurements which objectively demonstrate that:

                1. The Ananda/XX/XS Platform are high sensitivity, which means they are easier to drive. More Amplification only matters if you want to EQ or go deaf.

                2. The same platform experiences relatively high in distortion in the lows and in certain other spikes in the mid-highs region, meaning that they are not "driven better" with more power, only "driven to higher distortion".

                If I told you your car was slow, would you tell me that you'd "let your eyes be the judge"? Do I have to drive your car to tell you that it's slow? Like, do you think that Neptune isn't a real planet because you haven't seen it with your own eyes?

                I'm sure the "user reports" you read are so much more accurate than thousands of dollars of measuring equipment. I'm sure the fact that they dropped a bunch of money on their product had no bearing on their opinions at all.

                Your best arguments to me so far have been:

                • "You didn't hear it, so you can't have an opinion!"

                • "The people on my pseudoscience forum said its true, so it must be true!"

                • "I can't read graphs or do basic research so you're just overcomplicating things."

                Your attempt to discredit my sources is a bit sad when your body of knowledge is made up from shilling audio voodoo that seeks to only benefit those trying to rip people off with inferior products.

                But go off, go enjoy your magical planars and your diamond encrusted cables or whatever. There are valid critiques to our current systems of audio gear measurement methodology, but I think we can see that you're a bit too far away from reality to begin that discussion.

                It's okay to enjoy your expensive headphones. It is okay to have different preferences for bass response. It is not okay to make random shit up about your audio gear and state it as if it's fact.

                • jasswolf on 11/05/2022 - 14:59
                  +2

                  @notmarounhindy: Planars thrive on current, not voltage like dynamic drivers. They still need good amps, and the 92 dB/mW rating is not super sensitive.

                  The bass is above flat, it's just not Harman, which is a closed back headphone reference curve. If you aim for that on an open back design with today's materials, you tend to get huge distortion in the bass.

                  I can tell you having used these on dongles, phones, and two desktop amps that they scale with better current delivery. Whereas I could get a usable sound from the Sundara via phone jack, the Edition XS has audible issues with the magnets, creating a very rough sounding mid-range and treble with little bass presence.

                  The rating given on the spec sheet is either wrong, or measured with test tones. The original headphone for the magnet array design, the Susvara, is a notoriously difficult to drive headphone, but that is also partly due to the rest of the driver design (as seen with the HE-6 series).

        • wintermadness on 11/05/2022 - 21:14

          They have measurably more sub-bass than most other planars, and any other Hifiman cans that I can recall, including the Arya. They aren't really lacking, they're just reasonably linear.

    • zjz93 on 11/05/2022 - 07:46
      +3

      You definitely need amp with this headphone

    • zeomega on 11/05/2022 - 09:12

      Not doing the cans any justice without a strong amp. These are planar cans and needs decent amount of juice to help them sing.

  • jeo on 11/05/2022 - 00:48
    +2

    On AliExpress for around $580 AUD, similar to the deal that was posted a few months ago

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003447660653.html

    This is a reliable seller, got one for Dad from the last deal and arrived without any issues.

    • maverickjohn on 11/05/2022 - 08:29
      +1

      Definitely good alternative. I think amazon returns is where this will shine. For $70 you can have peace mind returns or exchanges for a year.
      I'm not sure on how returns are like on alie

  • anicca on 11/05/2022 - 01:41

    Bought these from last deal on aliexpress and these are outstanding (running off schiit magni 3). A huge step up upgrading from the $200~ range of Beyer DT 990s and Philips X2HR. Reviews seem to suggest these punch above their price range (on par with $1kish cans) and I don't doubt it. Love the clarity, soundstage and like others have said, generally amazing for any genre.

  • PlagueistheCheap on 11/05/2022 - 08:50

    For those that can, you can pick these up in store from the Australian distributor in their bricks and mortar store for not much more than this price. Just ask for a better deal.

    • HaydosK on 11/05/2022 - 12:04
      +1

      what ones?

      • jasswolf on 11/05/2022 - 15:04

        Probably referring to A2A or MiniDisc.

      • PlagueistheCheap on 11/05/2022 - 19:20

        Addicted to audio

        • HaydosK on 11/05/2022 - 19:31

          would they really go lower? i thought it would be the opposite

          • PlagueistheCheap on 11/05/2022 - 20:05

            @HaydosK: Im not sure what you mean, they would charge more than this amazon price but less than the listed RRP. The advantage is, dont have to wait for delivery, can try before buy and the local warranty. I had to return my first pair of XS as the left earcup would cutout on the lightest bump of the cable.

            • HaydosK on 11/05/2022 - 22:08

              @PlagueistheCheap: yeah i understand but its quite alot more for them.
              i also understand the qc problems with them are bad so its good to have a easy way to return them

  • maverickjohn on 13/05/2022 - 14:51
    +1

    It has now dropped another $35. New lowest price on Amazon.

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