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HIFIMAN Edition XS Planar Headphones (Open-Box) + 3.5mm Headphone Cable $166.32 + Free Shipping

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HIFIMAN Store [hifiman.com] has Open-Box: HIFIMAN Edition XS Planar Headphones on sale for $189 - $22.68 off when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF at checkout = $166.32. Shipping is free.

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  • 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.
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HIFIMAN Store [hifiman.com] has Open-Box: HIFIMAN Edition XS Planar Headphones on sale for $189 - $22.68 off when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF at checkout = $166.32. Shipping is free.

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  • 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.

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Jun 17, 2026 2:53 AM
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VioletKnob2734Jun 17, 2026 2:53 AM
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These things are VERY big, just FYI. They'll most likely slide off your head unless you have an extra large noggin
Jun 17, 2026 3:20 AM
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SmilingRiver528Jun 17, 2026 3:20 AM
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They are big, but the capra strap is a cheap add-on
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Jun 18, 2026 4:25 PM
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AnonSLKDJun 18, 2026 4:25 PM
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Did some research on these. Apparently they are very prone to breaking even for planars. But punch well above their weight class
Jun 18, 2026 7:57 PM
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StrongWing270Jun 18, 2026 7:57 PM
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I've had these for over a year and they're amazing. I would recommend checking out the autoeq app website and EQing them as bass is a bit low in their sound signature. I did raise the freq and reduce the dip of the high shelf off the autoeq app PEQ, and it sounds better, the air's back.

And, ofc, these bleed sound both ways, it almost sounds like you're not wearing them. I love that for voice chat, though. I hate talking with closed backs or iems w/ no monitoring.
Jun 19, 2026 8:29 PM
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rcaguy5Jun 19, 2026 8:29 PM
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These are one of the best values in the headphone game right now. For the newbies, these have extra large earcups that sit around your ears, and they leak a lot of sound and let sound in so a quiet place where you cant disturb anyone else is best to use in. They arent too difficult to drive, it would be okay for apple computers, maybe pc, av receivers, of course a dac/amp will definitely make them sing. These are way better than the Sundara, one of hifimans most famous entry level planar headphones, and the price is right here on the XS. I got mine refurbished from hifiman, which is not as fresh as open box, and mine came in looking and smelling like new, looked like new pads too so open box should be near new condition. Awesome starter planar headphone, and probably most peoples end game headphone, its THAT GOOD.
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Jun 20, 2026 1:30 AM
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mrcrunch08Jun 20, 2026 1:30 AM
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I'm bummed I am only now seeing this after spending so much already. The Anandas are right up the with the he6se v2 and the xs is so similar. I am still tempted. Just hate that headband. It is awful on the he6se.
Jun 20, 2026 7:48 AM
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SmartCemetery3719Jun 20, 2026 7:48 AM
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I just missed the AliExpress Sundara deal, but these for just under 2x that price also seem like a great deal from the reviews I've read/watched! In for one!

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Jun 22, 2026 1:23 PM
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UkicJun 22, 2026 1:23 PM
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Temping... Ty op.
Jun 22, 2026 2:04 PM
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CalmPanther915Jun 22, 2026 2:04 PM
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Quote from rcaguy5 View quoted comment :
These are one of the best values in the headphone game right now. For the newbies, these have extra large earcups that sit around your ears, and they leak a lot of sound and let sound in so a quiet place where you cant disturb anyone else is best to use in. They arent too difficult to drive, it would be okay for apple computers, maybe pc, av receivers, of course a dac/amp will definitely make them sing. These are way better than the Sundara, one of hifimans most famous entry level planar headphones, and the price is right here on the XS. I got mine refurbished from hifiman, which is not as fresh as open box, and mine came in looking and smelling like new, looked like new pads too so open box should be near new condition. Awesome starter planar headphone, and probably most peoples end game headphone, its THAT GOOD.
I have both and I while I prefer these over the Sundara in most situations, I wouldn't say the XS is "way better". I prefer the XS for everything except rock/metal, which is where the Sundara excels. The Sundara feels warmer and handles midrange better but the XS has a wider soundstage and is definitely better for bass and treble. I have a smallish head so the Sundara is more comfortable for me (the XS tends to slide down), but if you have an average/slightly above average sized head, I don't think this would be too much of an issue.
Last edited by CalmPanther915 June 22, 2026 at 09:42 AM.
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Jun 22, 2026 4:51 PM
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RavoQuestJun 22, 2026 4:51 PM
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Crazy good sound for the price, wide stage and clean detail. Fit can slide a bit on smaller heads, but overall insane value.
Jun 22, 2026 4:58 PM
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KeyOfTruthJun 22, 2026 4:58 PM
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How would these compare to Monoprice M1070 planars? The 1070s are easily my favorite and highest quality headphone I've listened to yet alongside my THX AAA amplifier. I ask because I own the Sundara's as well and have not been impressed at all, zero wow factor from me despite all the hype.

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