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

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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 $229 - $22.90 when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF at checkout = $206.10. Shipping is free.

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About Open Box:
  • Open-box products: Those 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 and 30 day returns.
Product Details:
  • Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet
  • HIFIMAN's NEO "supernano" Diaphragm(NsD)
  • Light weight, Ergonomical Headband
  • New Durable 3.5mm Connection and User Replacable Cable
  • Frequency response: 8Hz-50kHz
  • Impedance:18 Ohm
  • Sensitivity: 92dB
  • Weight: 14.28Oz (405g)

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  • About this Product:
    • Rtings: 7.7 Audio Reproduction Accuracy
  • Additional Notes:
    • 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 $229 - $22.90 when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF at checkout = $206.10. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member f12_26 for sharing this deal.

About Open Box:
  • Open-box products: Those 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 and 30 day returns.
Product Details:
  • Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet
  • HIFIMAN's NEO "supernano" Diaphragm(NsD)
  • Light weight, Ergonomical Headband
  • New Durable 3.5mm Connection and User Replacable Cable
  • Frequency response: 8Hz-50kHz
  • Impedance:18 Ohm
  • Sensitivity: 92dB
  • Weight: 14.28Oz (405g)

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Deal:
  • About this Product:
    • Rtings: 7.7 Audio Reproduction Accuracy
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by f12_26 | Staff

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IndigoScene3283
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There are comfort straps/ suspension bands that people sell or that you can even 3d print yourself. Completely changes the comfort. I had the same issue and was able to 3d print one and now I can comfortably wear them for hours.

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Aug 08, 2025 11:31 PM
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PANZERFAUSTAug 08, 2025 11:31 PM
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I've had these for 2 weeks and they hurt the top of my head after 1 hour wearing them every time still. Sound amazing though
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Aug 08, 2025 11:36 PM
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DealArtistAug 08, 2025 11:36 PM
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Quote from PANZERFAUST :
I've had these for 2 weeks and they hurt the top of my head after 1 hour wearing them every time still. Sound amazing though
Thats the reason i got away from this style of headphones, though I have no love for earbud style either.. they are less headache inducing. Anyone have a semi-budget recommendation?
Aug 09, 2025 01:01 AM
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orlanthAug 09, 2025 01:01 AM
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It's $32.90 more for New on Amazon.

HIFIMAN Edition XS $239
https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-XS...09PH1N67T/

Frequently returned item
Check the product details and customer reviews to learn more about this item.
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Aug 10, 2025 12:14 AM
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rcaguy5Aug 10, 2025 12:14 AM
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Quote from orlanth :
It's $32.90 more for New on Amazon. HIFIMAN Edition XS $239https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-XS...09PH1N67T/Frequently returned itemCheck the product details and customer reviews to learn more about this item.
wish you couldn't return headphones, once you buy them you shouldn't be able to return them, like diapers
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Aug 10, 2025 04:51 PM
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IndigoScene3283Aug 10, 2025 04:51 PM
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Quote from PANZERFAUST :
I've had these for 2 weeks and they hurt the top of my head after 1 hour wearing them every time still. Sound amazing though
There are comfort straps/ suspension bands that people sell or that you can even 3d print yourself. Completely changes the comfort. I had the same issue and was able to 3d print one and now I can comfortably wear them for hours.
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Previous front page post for comments https://slickdeals.net/f/18412228-hifiman-edition-xs-full-size-over-ear-open-back-planar-magnetic-hi-fi-headphones-open-box-215-free-shipping?src=SiteSearch
Aug 12, 2025 03:37 PM
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JasonT27Aug 12, 2025 03:37 PM
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Quote from orlanth :
It's $32.90 more for New on Amazon. HIFIMAN Edition XS $239https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-XS...09PH1N67T/Frequently returned itemCheck the product details and customer reviews to learn more about this item.
I would bet they're "frequently returned" due to this basically requiring an amp to drive properly.

The marketing on this headphone is a miss from HIFIMAN for sure, they claim the stealth drivers are easier to drive than their previous drivers and market this as not needing an amp due to the 18ohm impedance... but it's 18ohm @ 92db; which means it's lower than average sensitivity and will still be current hungry even if it's not voltage hungry.

You might get away without an amp in quieter environments maxing out the source but really these do need an amp; which I bet a lot of customers are discovering the hard way and returning the item.

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Aug 12, 2025 04:04 PM
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tbui02721Aug 12, 2025 04:04 PM
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Quote from IndigoScene3283 :
There are comfort straps/ suspension bands that people sell or that you can even 3d print yourself. Completely changes the comfort. I had the same issue and was able to 3d print one and now I can comfortably wear them for hours.
I did the same when I bought my edition xs years ago. 3d printed comfort straps and its made a difference in comfort, for sure.
Aug 12, 2025 05:10 PM
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SmartPartner7977Aug 12, 2025 05:10 PM
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Quote from DealArtist :
Thats the reason i got away from this style of headphones, though I have no love for earbud style either.. they are less headache inducing. Anyone have a semi-budget recommendation?
I've had the Edition XS and various noise canceling earbuds from Bose. The Sennheiser HD 58X and 6XX are the most comfortable to me. I can wear them all day without feeling sweaty or like my neck is tired. I would use the 58X all the time if I didn't live in a noisy shithole.
Yesterday 12:38 AM
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GnarlyDavidsonYesterday 12:38 AM
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They're great and comfortable, but I have a big dome and a decent amp lol
Yesterday 03:22 AM
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sfsjHihiddddYesterday 03:22 AM
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Im glad I got out of the audiophile community. It is all snake oil.
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Yesterday 01:29 PM
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SABRENTYesterday 01:29 PM
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This is THE BEST deal for getting into the hifi space. Even with no amp/dac you will be very impressed.
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aceofangelYesterday 03:50 PM
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I have the Ananda Stealth which is similar to this but with a different headphone band. This gets you into audiophile territory at a budget price. Upgraded from a HD650 and the impedence is misleading as others have mentioned already. The HD650 is much easier to drive to normal listening volume. I have to turn up the volume knob way more for Stealth. Not really an issue if you have an amp but if you dont then it is something to be aware of.
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Frank_NittyYesterday 08:34 PM
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To any audiophile w/ experience using these HIFIMAN Edition XS, could you chime in by identifying virtual equivalent from Sennheiser of those headphones. Not sure if I want to purchase a pair yet, but I do own quite a few Sennheiser headphones I've used over time.

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