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frontpage Posted by f12_26 | Staff • Sep 9, 2023
frontpage Posted by f12_26 | Staff • Sep 9, 2023

Hifiman Ananda Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones

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$399

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Hifiman via Amazon has Ananda Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic Headphones w/ Stealth Magnet on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

Hifiman via eBay has Ananda Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic Headphones w/ Stealth Magnet on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

Hifiman has Ananda Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic Headphones w/ Stealth Magnet on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to staff member f12_26 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet
  • High Sensitivity
  • NEO "supernano" Diaphragm (NsD)
  • Unparalleled Portable Audio Performance
  • Window Shade Grill Design
  • Asymmetrical Ear Cups
  • Hybrid Headband Design
  • Updated 3.5mm connectors
  • Frequency Response: 8 Hz – 55 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 92 dB
  • Impedance: 16 Ω
  • Weight: 398g

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is $150 lower than the previous FP deal.
  • About this product:
    • 30-day refund and 1-year warranty
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Hifiman via Amazon has Ananda Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic Headphones w/ Stealth Magnet on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

Hifiman via eBay has Ananda Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic Headphones w/ Stealth Magnet on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

Hifiman has Ananda Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic Headphones w/ Stealth Magnet on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to staff member f12_26 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet
  • High Sensitivity
  • NEO "supernano" Diaphragm (NsD)
  • Unparalleled Portable Audio Performance
  • Window Shade Grill Design
  • Asymmetrical Ear Cups
  • Hybrid Headband Design
  • Updated 3.5mm connectors
  • Frequency Response: 8 Hz – 55 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 92 dB
  • Impedance: 16 Ω
  • Weight: 398g

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is $150 lower than the previous FP deal.
  • About this product:
    • 30-day refund and 1-year warranty
  • About this store:

Original Post

Written by f12_26 | Staff

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Yes. Significantly more.

Here: an image of my HE-400i and Ananda cups.
https://imgur.com/opZOhTx
Regular price clearly stated on Amazon page as $549, not $999

Slickdeals posters need to stop inflating the "original" price in their title. It's bad form.
To everyone asking which one is better between XS and Ananda Stealth, I have both.

They are both amazing headphones. Both offer mind blowing Soundstage, clarity and bass (for an open back). Anandas are a little bit more higher frenquency focused and the XS have a little better bass response. Other than that, sound quality is really good on both and you can barely tell the difference. For gaming, the Anandas are superior since they are easier to drive with the ps5 controller (although I use Qudelix amp/dac plugged to the console and it sounds way better.)

The real big difference is comfort and build quality which the Ananda wins by a pretty big margin. I pick up more my Anandas just because of that. Comfort in headphones is something that alot of people take for granted, but using a headphone for 2-6 hours straight, really plays a big role.

At this price, the Anandas are the superior end game headphones for the price. I wouldn't think it twice..

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Sep 11, 2023
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UniqueMint2287
Sep 11, 2023
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Quote from linkin24 :
Thanks! I'm definitely going to pick this up as I don't have a portable DAC yet and I have seen this exact model touted on several FB Headphone/Audio groups and Reddit.

My RME ADI-2 DAC is coming tomorrow which has lots of built in EQ and PEQ options built into the unit itself. Excited to try it to see if it's a good replacement for my Schiit Modius/Magnius.
It will be interesting to see how you like the Qudelix compared to the RME and Magnius. I also have a Magnius and enjoy it, but the the ability to utilize the EQ of the Qadelix really allows it to stand out. Did I mention that it is portable? 😉

For those interested in more information on this headphone, click here; https://www.audiosciencereview.co...one.22281/
Last edited by UniqueMint2287 September 10, 2023 at 07:31 PM.
Sep 11, 2023
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sky0102
Sep 11, 2023
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Asking as a noob, what will I gain coming from an ATH-M50 or Sony MDRV6? I know this is a serious jump in price point.
Sep 11, 2023
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jlnelson373
Sep 11, 2023
152 Posts
Damn you OP! I'm in for 1. Been wanting a pair of HiFi Man planars. Was waiting until Black Friday but pulled the trigger now! Thanks.
Sep 11, 2023
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nfs3freak
Sep 11, 2023
515 Posts
At this price I'm finally willing to bite. I have a pair of HD800S and wanted to give planar magnetic cans a try. I've tried some planar IEMs but haven't had a chance to try full cans.

Excited for these to arrive!
Sep 11, 2023
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linkin24
Sep 11, 2023
97 Posts
Quote from nfs3freak :
At this price I'm finally willing to bite. I have a pair of HD800S and wanted to give planar magnetic cans a try. I've tried some planar IEMs but haven't had a chance to try full cans.

Excited for these to arrive!
I tried and compared HD800s to Hifiman XS Edition. The HD800s had greater soundstage and instrument separation(one of the best in the game). However, in my opinion for my diverse music tastes the XS were just all around way more enjoyable due to the bass response that 800s just cannot reproduce. Rock and EDM genres flourished with the XS planars over the 800s. The 800s were also more comfortable and built better of course but the price point is 5-10x depending on sales.
Sep 11, 2023
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Mike_Hawk
Sep 11, 2023
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Mike_Hawk

Tempting.

I need something comfortable and easy to take on and off quickly in an office environment. I think over ear closed back dynamics might be more my bag though.

IEMs tickle my inner Slickdealer, however they are a pain to fit "just right" and a pain if you have to put them on and take them off a lot, ie in an office environment.

My audio trip history:
Sennheiser HD202, my first pair of headphones that were better than airline headphones, lol.
ATH-M50x, pads fell apart. Loved em because I didn't know any better.
Sennheiser HD560s, returned, with a Q5K. Over ear is soooo much more comfortable than the on ear cans of the M50x. Needed the eq and amp though, I'm a basshead and the Harman curve just doesn't cut it for me.
Hifiman Sundaras, returned. These are power hungry guys! Had to get balanced cables for 4v goodness with the Q5k. Tad more comfortable and smoother than the 560s. The Sundaras were my first pair of headphones that didn't feel cheap nor throw aways.

Current gear:
Kiwi Cadenza $35 IEMs, with $110 Q5k amp/eq. These are amazing pieces of kit!!! The dollar to sound return is through the friggen roof! Fidelity was so great (after tweaking with the Q5k) that I ended up returning the HD560s and Sundras.

Galaxy Buds Pro. Came as a free pack in with a laptop purchase. Surprisingly dam good fidelity. They are my current gym/running audio solution since nobody got time for wires on the go.

-edit, interdasting, they make a closed back version of the Sundaras and they are only $229 at Amazon, f it, ordered
Last edited by Mike_Hawk September 10, 2023 at 09:48 PM.
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EyeVtheBeast
Sep 11, 2023
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I bought the edition xs a couple weeks ago, amazing headphone but super large for my head. I guess I have a "small" head. The edition xs would just slide off my head. When I would use it, the headphone did create pressure on top center of my head because of how heavy they are with almost no clamp force on your heads the top of the head bears all the weight. Amazing sound and with bass EQ'd up it can literally rattle and create rumble like a subwoofer. If you got a big head get the edition xs you won't regret it. I had to return mine because i simply cannot use it.

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Sep 11, 2023
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AltMiddle
Sep 11, 2023
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Continental Chinese design and build quality.

https://fba.help/blog/chinese-men...h%E2%80%9D.

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Sep 11, 2023
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BeigeIdea523
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Sep 11, 2023
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Regular price clearly stated on Amazon page as $549, not $999

Slickdeals posters need to stop inflating the "original" price in their title. It's bad form.
Sep 11, 2023
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easybeart
Sep 11, 2023
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Good deal but I'm waiting for the HD 800s Black Friday deals.
Sep 11, 2023
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JustTheTip
Sep 11, 2023
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Tempted to get these. I own the HE560 V4 from a previous deal and drive them with a Monolith Spark AMP/DAC combo. Curious how much better sounding these would be.
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FatFreddysCat
Sep 11, 2023
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Quote from easybeart :
Good deal but I'm waiting for the HD 800s Black Friday deals.
Hopefully, even less than the lowest we've seen to date ($1,149 at Adorama).
Sep 11, 2023
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Redcon605
Sep 11, 2023
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Refurbs look like 50$ less. Are these different or the same? 349$
https://store.hifiman.com/index.p...MA20230908
Sep 11, 2023
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wushufanatic
Sep 11, 2023
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Quote from sky0102 :
Asking as a noob, what will I gain coming from an ATH-M50 or Sony MDRV6? I know this is a serious jump in price point.
I'm in the same boat (have the ATH-M50's) and would like to hear the pro's educate us noobs. Appreciate any comments on this!

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Makaveli6103
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Thanks. Bought a pair from Amazon. I am currenlty using the HD6xx for years and wanted to upgrade.

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