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Open-Box: HIFIMAN Edition XS Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic Hi-Fi Headphones

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$215

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HIFIMAN Store has Open-Box: HIFIMAN Edition XS Full-Size Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic Hi-Fi Headphones on sale for $239 - $23.90 when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF at checkout = $215.10. Shipping is free.

Thanks to staff member f12_26 for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • HIFIMAN's advanced planar magnetic drivers with an ultra-thin diaphragm for fast response, low distortion, and detailed sound.
  • The headphones use "Stealth Magnet" technology, which reduces interference and improves sonic clarity.
  • The headband is newly designed for comfort and durability, making it suitable for long listening sessions.
  • The Edition XS delivers a wide soundstage, deep bass, natural vocals, and energetic treble, aiming to provide an immersive and realistic listening experience.
  • Low Impedance: 18 Ohm
  • Sensitivity: Rated at 92dB
  • Frequency Response: 8Hz–50kHz
  • Weight: 14.28-Oz (405g)

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Open-Box Description: These products are tested and in good condition, but do not meet HIFIMAN's standard as "new". Open-box products also come with HIFIMAN's standard warranty as brand-new products, and if you are not satisfied with the product for any reason, you can return the item within 30 days.
  • This price beats a January Frontpage deal.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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HIFIMAN Store has Open-Box: HIFIMAN Edition XS Full-Size Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic Hi-Fi Headphones on sale for $239 - $23.90 when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF at checkout = $215.10. Shipping is free.

Thanks to staff member f12_26 for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • HIFIMAN's advanced planar magnetic drivers with an ultra-thin diaphragm for fast response, low distortion, and detailed sound.
  • The headphones use "Stealth Magnet" technology, which reduces interference and improves sonic clarity.
  • The headband is newly designed for comfort and durability, making it suitable for long listening sessions.
  • The Edition XS delivers a wide soundstage, deep bass, natural vocals, and energetic treble, aiming to provide an immersive and realistic listening experience.
  • Low Impedance: 18 Ohm
  • Sensitivity: Rated at 92dB
  • Frequency Response: 8Hz–50kHz
  • Weight: 14.28-Oz (405g)

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Open-Box Description: These products are tested and in good condition, but do not meet HIFIMAN's standard as "new". Open-box products also come with HIFIMAN's standard warranty as brand-new products, and if you are not satisfied with the product for any reason, you can return the item within 30 days.
  • This price beats a January Frontpage deal.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Taonn
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Spectacular headphones even at their original price. You get true planar magnetic sound with impressive detail, wide soundstage and clean instrument separation.

If you're looking to step into audiophile gear w/o overspending, this is one of the best deals out there. I'd highly recommend to get an amp to drive it though.

I've been driving it with Topping L30 & E30 amp/dac combo for the last few years, and I see no reason to upgrade my setup in the near future.
Taonn
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In short, 6XX is comfy, budget-friendly all-rounder, with warm midrange, smooth treble and gentle mid-bass bump, and XS is bold, analytical listener's dream with airy soundstage and a side of damn good bass slam. For overall sound quality I definitely prefer XS, but it's much heavier and bulkier (14oz vs 9oz, I believe), so for daily driving 6XX works better.

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4d ago
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RedvinesRBetter
4d ago
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I decided to give them a try at this price point. Anybody have an opinion or review of the FiiO K11 1400W DAC? I was thinking of getting that to pair with these headphones. The Q15 ones seem great but maybe a bit out of my price range.
3d ago
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3d ago
BASS4URFACE
3d ago
1,216 Posts
I got mine for $299. Great set of planars. I liked them better than the HE 560 v4. You won't be disappointed.
3d ago
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3d ago
GnarlyDavidson
3d ago
214 Posts
Quote from RedvinesRBetter :
I decided to give them a try at this price point. Anybody have an opinion or review of the FiiO K11 1400W DAC? I was thinking of getting that to pair with these headphones. The Q15 ones seem great but maybe a bit out of my price range.
You won't regret it. As for the pairing, I would have gone with the K11 if I didn't specifically need bluetooth for my use case. Q15 is pricey, I snagged an open box for under 300 and still way more than I expected to pay, but the alternatives just weren't powerful enough and would have wasted the potential of these and maybe future cans too. Bought once, cried once.

Here's a head-fi review https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/...28/reviews
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3d ago
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RedvinesRBetter
3d ago
1,126 Posts
Quote from GnarlyDavidson :
You won't regret it. As for the pairing, I would have gone with the K11 if I didn't specifically need bluetooth for my use case. Q15 is pricey, I snagged an open box for under 300 and still way more than I expected to pay, but the alternatives just weren't powerful enough and would have wasted the potential of these and maybe future cans too. Bought once, cried once.

Here's a head-fi review https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/...28/reviews

Thanks! I appreciate it.
3d ago
12 Posts
Joined Jun 2020
3d ago
MaroonRaccoon372
3d ago
12 Posts
These are amazing headphones at the pricepoint, I personally tuned them a little to get that extra bit out of them. I highly recommend getting these headstraps with them as they can be uncomftorable for smaller heads but they sound so good.
https://www.amazon.com/Protector-...C73&sr=8-1


If anyone is curious on my EQ settings lmk
3d ago
660 Posts
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stealthytolkien
3d ago
660 Posts
How do these compare with Sundara and 660S2?

Bought it nonetheless purely for the oval ear pads. The Sundara is an excellent pair but the round ear pads are rather uncomfortable for big ears.
Last edited by stealthytolkien June 30, 2025 at 08:12 PM.
3d ago
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phrodini
3d ago
2,178 Posts
Quote from stealthytolkien :
How do these compare with Sundara and 660S2? Bought it nonetheless purely for the oval ear pads. The Sundara is an excellent pair but the round ear pads are rather uncomfortable for big ears.
heard it's better than the Sundara's...

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3d ago
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bert90987
3d ago
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Hifiman has always intrigued me, but it seems as though there are questions about quality/durability. Does anyone have firsthand experience? thanks
3d ago
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3d ago
Bizkit64
3d ago
799 Posts
Grabbed a pair. I've been eyeing my first pair of something actually nice to get into this space! I am really nervous after seeing so many fabulous options out there. 🥳
3d ago
108 Posts
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3d ago
AbstractGeo
3d ago
108 Posts
Quote from asqmate :
i bought these refurbed about 2 years ago and… i think they are a bit meh. Maybe i just got a worse set somehow since they were refurbs. Sound quality i think they are a bit boring and the comfort isnt great. Also, the build quality is something i notice all the time, it feels so cheap. I have sub-100 dollar headphones with better build. I still use them for gaming, but I prefer other things for music.
What are you using for an amp with these?
3d ago
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3d ago
eeagle
3d ago
2,324 Posts
Quote from AbstractGeo :
What are you using for an amp with these?
The HiFiMan EF400 R2R is my go to DAC/Amp for planar HPs, smooth sound and lots of power for the most difficult to drive HPs. I use the balance output for my XS.
It to has a special open box price of $309:
https://store.hifiman.com/index.p...n-box.html
3d ago
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darthalal
3d ago
419 Posts
Would these be a noticeable improvement over the Deva Pro?
3d ago
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TMSLR
3d ago
5 Posts
Why do you guys use amp for headphones? Make it louder? Isn't that bad for hearing?
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3d ago
stealthytolkien
3d ago
660 Posts
Quote from asqmate :
i bought these refurbed about 2 years ago and… i think they are a bit meh. Maybe i just got a worse set somehow since they were refurbs. Sound quality i think they are a bit boring and the comfort isnt great. Also, the build quality is something i notice all the time, it feels so cheap. I have sub-100 dollar headphones with better build. I still use them for gaming, but I prefer other things for music.
They are after all 18 ohm headphones.

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2d ago
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Forgotmyaccountpass
2d ago
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I went ahead and got the Ananda Stealth's instead. Now that the XS are on sale, and likely the same headphones....Well I have no regrets. 😆

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