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“The HIFIMAN Edition XS is a fresh update of the popular Edition X headphones with an NsD diaphragm and stealth magnets.”
Publisher score: 8.6/10
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Hifiman Edition XS
$209 · N/A · 4y 11m old
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Key features
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Build and fit
- Weight
- 14.28 oz / 405 g
- Impedance
- 18 ohm
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB
- Driver material
- Stealth Magnets design
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 50 kHz
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Buying notes
Value todayStrong buy
High review score for the money. 86/100 at $209. Uses the lowest in-stock retailer price we can see.
Worth checking
Comfort and fit for smaller head sizes due to its large earcups and headband design.
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