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expiredf12_26 | Staff posted Sep 9, 2023 1:43 AM

Hifiman Ananda Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones

$399

$999

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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

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
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Community Notes
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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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lionel.vargas
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Yes. Significantly more.

Here: an image of my HE-400i and Ananda cups.
https://imgur.com/opZOhTx
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BeigeIdea523
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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.
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rafoyon
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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 22, 2023 5:13 AM
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ForgotmyaccountpassSep 22, 2023 5:13 AM
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Oredered the Anandas today. Going to sell my HE560's that are difficult to power. They never had a good working cable when i bought them. Same think with my HE400's.
I do know that Hifiman has improved in the last few years.
Sep 22, 2023 5:22 PM
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eagleisawesomeSep 22, 2023 5:22 PM
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These just came in yesterday and I was able to put a few hours but I'm having mixed feelings. I was listening to several songs from one of my favorite albums and in one it would sound incredible, very clear, airy, great imaging, and detailed but not to the point of being uncomfortable. Playing a similar song right after, it would sound thin and "tinny", with poor separation and a lack of detail. Maybe it needs a little more time but never had this experience where one song would sound incredible and another similar song would sound pretty terrible. I also tested these songs with Focal clear pro mg, Sennheiser HD 650/800s, and the same songs sounded perfectly fine.
Sep 22, 2023 5:26 PM
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k9thunderspgSep 22, 2023 5:26 PM
452 Comments
Quote from eagleisawesome :
These just came in yesterday and I was able to put a few hours but I'm having mixed feelings. I was listening to several songs from one of my favorite albums and in one it would sound incredible, very clear, airy, great imaging, and detailed but not to the point of being uncomfortable. Playing a similar song right after, it would sound thin and "tinny", with poor separation and a lack of detail. Maybe it needs a little more time but never had this experience where one song would sound incredible and another similar song would sound pretty terrible. I also tested these songs with Focal clear pro mg, Sennheiser HD 650/800s, and the same songs sounded perfectly fine.
I'm not a believer when it comes to "break-in" electronics but know speakers with moving parts definitely sound better so might want to take a listen after letting it play overnight.
Sep 22, 2023 10:22 PM
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franDSep 22, 2023 10:22 PM
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How does this compares to an Audeze LCD2 (the bamboo version)? I wonder if I will see a lot of improvement. I know this will be lighter for sure but the weight alone doesn't convince me to bite.

I will just be paring it with an ADI-2 DAC FS + apple music
Sep 23, 2023 6:39 PM
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codebluesSep 23, 2023 6:39 PM
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Quote from AdolphoV :
They're very neutral and dac amp will make them rock. There's a write up on these on rtings. Don't miss out on these they're awesome. My 2nd favorite so far.
What's your first favorite? Do you have a dac/amp to recommend?
Sep 25, 2023 4:27 PM
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TopHATTwaffleSep 25, 2023 4:27 PM
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I bought these last time this was posted around the 17th. Got them yesterday. They sound great! Was using a pair of AKG702 before which I also liked, but these are a step up. They are also extremely comfortable.

My only gripe is that the cord that comes with them is laughably short. My DAC/AMP sits at the rear of my desk behind my monitor. I can't even recline in my chair before I run out of cord. Bought these and waiting on them to show up. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D8WVHKT
Sep 25, 2023 4:41 PM
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Sanity.Sep 25, 2023 4:41 PM
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I know these are a step up but is it really worth going from he560 to this? Very good price and I love planars

Powered with a shiit magni+ if that matters

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Sep 25, 2023 4:49 PM
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stealthytolkienSep 25, 2023 4:49 PM
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Quote from k9thunderspg :
Spot on and well stated like an audiophile reviewer!
An audiophile reviewer citing a car audio system for comparison? Smilie jk it was a good write up
Sep 25, 2023 6:01 PM
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gulanSep 25, 2023 6:01 PM
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Quote from PocketsThick :
I'm an absolute lunatic, wish me luck... I bought the Ananda stealths from Aliexpress brand new. For several reasons. First off a seller is selling the V3 version of the headphones. I don't know what version amazon/hifiman/etc are going to send.

V3 is a lighter headphone than the V2. The seller is selling them new for about $352. There's an automatic coupon which drives the price down to $342. Then a found a coupon code which takes off another $30 during checkout (US30 is the code). So the total price was $312. Then there's a cashback company that has 8.8% back at aliexpress. Then through all my youtube watching of reviews of the anandas a reviewer (Z reviews) mentions you should upgrade to better ear pads. He recommends Dekoni's Fenestrated sheepskin ear pads. They are stupid expensive, like $80. An Aliexpress seller is selling a "Perforated" (Fenestrated means perforated) sheepskin knockoff earpads for $14 with free shipping. Basically the same earpads. Lets Goooooooooo! Now THAT's how you slickdeal!
Which aliexpress store?
Sep 25, 2023 6:39 PM
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Undefined.nullSep 25, 2023 6:39 PM
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Quote from BeigeIdea523 :
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.
It was posted by a Slickdeals staff member
Sep 25, 2023 7:13 PM
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remaindersSep 25, 2023 7:13 PM
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AirPods Max better
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Sep 25, 2023 7:42 PM
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eagleisawesomeSep 25, 2023 7:42 PM
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Quote from k9thunderspg :
I'm not a believer when it comes to "break-in" electronics but know speakers with moving parts definitely sound better so might want to take a listen after letting it play overnight.
I put in a few more hours and it has improved quite a bit although there are still odd variances between songs here and there. Purely based on the sound for the price, I was impressed. However, I ultimately decided to return them as I'm pretty tough on my headphones and the build quality doesn't look all that great. I'm a fan of the sound signature and for $399, I think its pretty good value, especially for those who use only one pair of headphones. I'll probably try some of their higher end items and other brands that uses planar and see how those turn out.
Sep 25, 2023 7:43 PM
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tanman516Sep 25, 2023 7:43 PM
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Quote from PocketsThick :
I'm an absolute lunatic, wish me luck... I bought the Ananda stealths from Aliexpress brand new. For several reasons. First off a seller is selling the V3 version of the headphones. I don't know what version amazon/hifiman/etc are going to send.

V3 is a lighter headphone than the V2. The seller is selling them new for about $352. There's an automatic coupon which drives the price down to $342. Then a found a coupon code which takes off another $30 during checkout (US30 is the code). So the total price was $312. Then there's a cashback company that has 8.8% back at aliexpress. Then through all my youtube watching of reviews of the anandas a reviewer (Z reviews) mentions you should upgrade to better ear pads. He recommends Dekoni's Fenestrated sheepskin ear pads. They are stupid expensive, like $80. An Aliexpress seller is selling a "Perforated" (Fenestrated means perforated) sheepskin knockoff earpads for $14 with free shipping. Basically the same earpads. Lets Goooooooooo! Now THAT's how you slickdeal! laugh out loud
Yahoo!
Let us know how it turns out might follow your lead
Sep 25, 2023 9:10 PM
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dankim1987Sep 25, 2023 9:10 PM
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I'd be reluctant buying from AliExpress since you get no manufacturer's warranty unless it's from an authorized dealer, and Hifiman quality can be a mixed bag from all the stories I've heard.

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Sep 25, 2023 9:19 PM
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PurrrritoSep 25, 2023 9:19 PM
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Anada Non Stealth $339USD

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