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Oct 15, 2025 8:44 PM

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

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$499

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HIFIMAN has Refurbished: HIFIMAN Edition XS Full-Size Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic Hi-Fi Headphones on sale for $199 - $23.88 when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF at checkout = $175.12. Shipping is free.

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Refurbished Condition Seller Notes:
  • The refurbished products have been thoroughly inspected and are all tested in good working condition but may have parts replaced by the factory (as needed) and cosmetic defects.
  • All refurbished products also come with accessories and are securely packaged. If the original packaging is missing, we will ensure they are packaged in a brand-new brown box.
  • Every HIFIMAN Refurbished product includes HIFIMAN's standard warranty, the same as brand-new products.
  • If you are not satisfied with the product for any reason, you can return the item in 30 days.

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  • About this Deal:
    • Compared to the current price for these headphones in new condition, these refurbished headphones are priced $33.88 less.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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HIFIMAN has Refurbished: HIFIMAN Edition XS Full-Size Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic Hi-Fi Headphones on sale for $199 - $23.88 when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF at checkout = $175.12. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member DesertGardener for sharing this deal.

Refurbished Condition Seller Notes:
  • The refurbished products have been thoroughly inspected and are all tested in good working condition but may have parts replaced by the factory (as needed) and cosmetic defects.
  • All refurbished products also come with accessories and are securely packaged. If the original packaging is missing, we will ensure they are packaged in a brand-new brown box.
  • Every HIFIMAN Refurbished product includes HIFIMAN's standard warranty, the same as brand-new products.
  • If you are not satisfied with the product for any reason, you can return the item in 30 days.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Compared to the current price for these headphones in new condition, these refurbished headphones are priced $33.88 less.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Oct 15, 2025 9:33 PM
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Oct 15, 2025 9:40 PM
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ev445Oct 15, 2025 9:40 PM
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I have these and bought refurbished as well. They were basically brand new and they sound FANTASTIC. I thought the Sundara's sounded good and the XS sound much more open and detailed. Love them, although I don't tend to use them for FPS gaming (for immersive games they are amazing). Mainly because I was tired of finding a mic solution for a wired headset

Also, believe some audiophile sites have had this as a top value pick under 500$ (I believe headphones dot com)
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Oct 20, 2025 4:14 PM
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fanglekaiOct 20, 2025 4:14 PM
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Awesome price. I paid more a year or two ago. I think this is the lowest I've seen for the edition xs. They're fairly bulky but the sound is insane.
Oct 20, 2025 6:41 PM
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sagexsdxOct 20, 2025 6:41 PM
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I'm not sure if it's just me, but the site hasn't been loading at all today
UPDATE: it was just me. i was able to order on a different network
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Quote from fanglekai View quoted comment :
Awesome price. I paid more a year or two ago. I think this is the lowest I've seen for the edition xs. They're fairly bulky but the sound is insane.
This is the lowest Refurbished price?

I love my refurbished Hifiman Sundara set, not sure if these are an upgrade?
Oct 20, 2025 8:21 PM
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motaku96Oct 20, 2025 8:21 PM
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I'm still waiting on the new one I ordered on prime day for $209 to ship.

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Oct 20, 2025 8:30 PM
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superfastkyleOct 20, 2025 8:30 PM
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Anybody use these who has also used a pair of stax? My stax l-600 failed and with current tarrifs I'm not really wanting to spend $600 replacing them. But they are my favorite headphones by far
Oct 20, 2025 10:27 PM
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fanglekaiOct 20, 2025 10:27 PM
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Quote from MostBased View quoted comment :
This is the lowest Refurbished price?

I love my refurbished Hifiman Sundara set, not sure if these are an upgrade?
Mine were refurb and cost more. This is also lower than the recent $209 refurb price that was still less than what I paid.
Oct 21, 2025 12:39 AM
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Azrael_the_CatOct 21, 2025 12:39 AM
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Quote from motaku96 View quoted comment :
I'm still waiting on the new one I ordered on prime day for $209 to ship.
I know right? frustrating. I am tempted to cancel and buy the refurb but suspect it would take even longer LOL
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Oct 21, 2025 2:45 AM
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motaku96Oct 21, 2025 2:45 AM
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Quote from Azrael_the_Cat View quoted comment :
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I know right? frustrating. I am tempted to cancel and buy the refurb but suspect it would take even longer LOL
I decided to cancel my amazon order. There's no tax if ordering from the hifiman store so the price difference was almost $50. I looked up some reviews on refurbs from them and they generally seem to be like new.
Oct 21, 2025 4:08 AM
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FoucaultOct 21, 2025 4:08 AM
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This is it folks. Arguably the best headphones around the $200 mark.
I'd also recommend getting the Capra audio headstrap with these, and then you're all set.
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Oct 21, 2025 12:52 PM
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williewcOct 21, 2025 12:52 PM
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Quote from ev445 View quoted comment :
I have these and bought refurbished as well. They were basically brand new and they sound FANTASTIC. I thought the Sundara's sounded good and the XS sound much more open and detailed. Love them, although I don't tend to use them for FPS gaming (for immersive games they are amazing). Mainly because I was tired of finding a mic solution for a wired headset

Also, believe some audiophile sites have had this as a top value pick under 500$ (I believe headphones dot com)
yeah the mic situation with good headsets is too much work lol Only a 2 decent options unless you go standalone actual microphone, and one of those is greatly overpriced. And the only good planar magnetic headphone that comes with a mic is the Audeze LCD-GX and they are $900 😳
Audeze also makes the Maxwells that are $300 but have read bad reviews on those, and they are closed, where the LCD-GX are open back.
Oct 21, 2025 1:06 PM
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hindjewOct 21, 2025 1:06 PM
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Quote from williewc View quoted comment :
yeah the mic situation with good headsets is too much work lol Only a 2 decent options unless you go standalone actual microphone, and one of those is greatly overpriced. And the only good planar magnetic headphone that comes with a mic is the Audeze LCD-GX and they are $900 <br />
Audeze also makes the Maxwells that are $300 but have read bad reviews on those, and they are closed, where the LCD-GX are open back.
Pardon my ignorance, what's stopping us from using an inline mic option like this [amazon.com] one? Would it degrade the audio quality / performance?

I'm leaning towards pairing this with a decent DAC/AMP (FiiO BTR13 [aliexpress.us]). Coincidentally, it has bluetooth and built in mic. Anyone have any experience with this type of set up?
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Oct 22, 2025 8:46 PM
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twibOct 22, 2025 8:46 PM
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Quote from hindjew View quoted comment :

Pardon my ignorance, what's stopping us from using an inline mic option like this [amazon.com] one? Would it degrade the audio quality / performance?

I'm leaning towards pairing this with a decent DAC/AMP (FiiO BTR13 [aliexpress.us]). Coincidentally, it has bluetooth and built in mic. Anyone have any experience with this type of set up?
That cable/mic is not compatible with hifiman headphones. That cable is the style that goes into one side of the headphones, not the two 3.5mm cable connectors this headphone uses. I do believe this meze boom mic is compatible. https://a.co/d/2Mq3ESJ

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