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Hifiman Ananda Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic Headphones w/ Stealth Magnet

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Hifiman via Amazon has Ananda Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic Headphones w/ Stealth Magnet on sale for $549. Shipping is free.

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Hifiman via Amazon has Ananda Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic Headphones w/ Stealth Magnet on sale for $549. Shipping is free.

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frawh
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$700 according to the camel.
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TheEdge
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The cheapest I ever saw the previous revision (non-Stealth version) NEW was $600 from Amazon from time to time.

If you don't mind lightly used, I'll see a pair of these (and/or the previous revision) pass through Head-Fi's classifieds for $400 to $450 about once a month.

Very unique sound. Super wide soundstage that also has "height" to it. Very large earcups that leak a lot of sound (clearly, since they're open back). My favorite pair of open back headphones. A lot of reviewers say the stealth revision improved the original in multiple ways.

EDIT: just found a used one with less than 10 hours of use for $435.

https://www.head-fi.org/classifie...ion.45254/
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Apr 1, 2023 7:04 PM
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ucbengrApr 1, 2023 7:04 PM
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where's iconian? how come he's not posting expensive headphone deals anymore? Smilie
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Apr 2, 2023 9:46 AM
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FatFreddysCat
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Apr 2, 2023 9:46 AM
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How much were these before this $549 sale price? I know that they were not selling for the $999 MSRP.
Apr 2, 2023 10:07 AM
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rafoyonApr 2, 2023 10:07 AM
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These or edition xs?
Apr 2, 2023 11:11 AM
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frawhApr 2, 2023 11:11 AM
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Quote from FatFreddysCat View quoted comment :
How much were these before this $549 sale price? I know that they were not selling for the $999 MSRP.

$700 according to the camel.
Apr 2, 2023 12:16 PM
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TheEdgeApr 2, 2023 12:16 PM
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The cheapest I ever saw the previous revision (non-Stealth version) NEW was $600 from Amazon from time to time.

If you don't mind lightly used, I'll see a pair of these (and/or the previous revision) pass through Head-Fi's classifieds for $400 to $450 about once a month.

Very unique sound. Super wide soundstage that also has "height" to it. Very large earcups that leak a lot of sound (clearly, since they're open back). My favorite pair of open back headphones. A lot of reviewers say the stealth revision improved the original in multiple ways.

EDIT: just found a used one with less than 10 hours of use for $435.

https://www.head-fi.org/classifie...ion.45254/
Last edited by TheEdge April 7, 2023 at 02:18 PM.
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Apr 2, 2023 12:28 PM
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MegadethklokApr 2, 2023 12:28 PM
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I own these cans and have nothing but good things to say about them. Only minor gripe I had was with the included wires as the plastic/rubber coating felt stiff/awkward. Quick remedy with a visit to ArticCable though Big Grin. Anyone looking to jump into hifi at a low price point I would recommend grabbing these and a Schiit stack.
Apr 2, 2023 2:48 PM
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keepmyshirtApr 2, 2023 2:48 PM
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These are usually $600. If budget allows id go for the Arya Stealth edition or the HE1000.
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Apr 2, 2023 4:24 PM
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cobelaliApr 2, 2023 4:24 PM
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Quote from ucbengr View quoted comment :
where's iconian? how come he's not posting expensive headphone deals anymore? Smilie
This deal is not through Adorama😁
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Apr 2, 2023 4:29 PM
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ucbengrApr 2, 2023 4:29 PM
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Quote from cobelali View quoted comment :
This deal is not through Adorama😁
good catch Wave
Apr 2, 2023 4:34 PM
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StaticksApr 2, 2023 4:34 PM
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If the diaphragm is so ridiculously thin now, at 1-2 microns, then how delicate is it? Would blowing on it, or wearing it outside on a slightly windy day, be enough to damage it?
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Apr 2, 2023 6:47 PM
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nsdjoeApr 2, 2023 6:47 PM
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Quote from Staticks View quoted comment :
If the diaphragm is so ridiculously thin now, at 1-2 microns, then how delicate is it? Would blowing on it, or wearing it outside on a slightly windy day, be enough to damage it?
Can't say for sure, but hifiman is notorious for quality control issues.
Apr 2, 2023 10:38 PM
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keepmyshirtApr 2, 2023 10:38 PM
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Also usually no tax I'd you order from Hickman directly
Apr 3, 2023 1:39 AM
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lionel.vargasApr 3, 2023 1:39 AM
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Own a pair of Ananda OG (non-stealth) and they're the favorite of mine. Don't touch my Senn HD-6XX's much anymore. I would imagine these are slightly better in several regards over the OG model.
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Apr 3, 2023 2:12 AM
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What's stealth magnet supposed to do? Is it considered improvement

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Apr 3, 2023 4:56 PM
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bibumsApr 3, 2023 4:56 PM
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Quote from Megadethklok View quoted comment :
I own these cans and have nothing but good things to say about them. Only minor gripe I had was with the included wires as the plastic/rubber coating felt stiff/awkward. Quick remedy with a visit to ArticCable though . Anyone looking to jump into hifi at a low price point I would recommend grabbing these and a Schiit stack.
Can't cosign the schiit recommendation, scratchy pot issues on my amp plagued me to no end, you can get a chi-fi amp for the same price (if you even need an amp). Personally a big fan of my Topping L50.

You stand to gain a lot more from configuring a peace/equalizer apo profile (oratory1990 as a baseline) properly than spending $100 on a DAC and then another $100 on an amplifier.
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