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HIFIMAN Ananda Stealth Over-Ear Planar Headphones (open-box) $251 + Free Shipping

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HIFIMAN Store [hifiman.com] has HIFIMAN ANANDA Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Open Back Headphones (open-box) on sale for $279 - $27.90 when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF at checkout = $251.10. Shipping is free.
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HIFIMAN Store [hifiman.com] has HIFIMAN ANANDA Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Open Back Headphones (open-box) on sale for $279 - $27.90 when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF at checkout = $251.10. Shipping is free.

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2d ago
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2d ago
djphillips
2d ago
12 Posts
It doesn't say if this is v2 or v3?
Yesterday
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BoastfulWriter2558
Yesterday
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Good price, great headphones for however long they last. They were my go to for a year and a half until they started buzzing at certain frequencies. Can't say I would recommend them unless you are ok with going through warranty/return process, though they are incredible and are probably the clearest sounding headphones I've used under $500.
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dcpoor
Yesterday
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can anyone with first hand experience compare the ananda and xs?
Yesterday
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Yesterday
nfor
Yesterday
42 Posts
Quote from dcpoor :
can anyone with first hand experience compare the ananda and xs?
I have not, but I read some first hand accounts since this batch of refurbs went up. It's very close, with some conflicting judgements about which is more "neutral." They are more alike than different when compared even to other Hifiman cans.
Didn't find much info on how different the stealth version is.
I think given the small price difference here, most would go for the Ananda, if only because a slight majority of users prefers the headband style for longer sessions (but if course this depends on your head and listening habits).
Yesterday
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WoollyGeezer
Yesterday
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Favorite headphone of all time. Have had mine for about 4-5 years without a single problem. I originally A/B this to the Arya and chose the Ananda because music sounds fun and energetic in comparison. I've tried MANY headphones and I'm wearing these right now. Tonality is perfect.
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frobrox
Yesterday
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How do these compare to the Edition XS?
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AmusedRecess877
Yesterday
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If you don't have edition xs, buy. If you have edition xs, no point upgrading
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BootyBanndit
Yesterday
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Can I use this as a headset for my Xbox? Will the controller power it?
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ShakyJake3
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Quote from frobrox :
How do these compare to the Edition XS?
Rtings comparison: https://www.rtings.com/headphones.../670/29106

Lot's of Reddit discussions: https://www.google.com/search?q=a...13&dpr=1.2
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entropism
1h ago
342 Posts
Quote from BootyBanndit :
Can I use this as a headset for my Xbox? Will the controller power it?
These need a proper headphone amp.
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entropism
1h ago
342 Posts
I had both these and the XS on demo before I returned the Ananda and kept the XS. It's such a minor minor difference, you would probably get it wrong 75% of the time in a blind A/B test, aside from the headband. For what it's worth, I like the headband on the Ananda better, and went with a 3D printed strap on the XS to give a similar feel.

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