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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
$499 · 4y 9m 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 todayFair buy
Good review strength, but compare deals before buying. 86/100 at $499. Uses the lowest in-stock retailer price we can see.
Worth checking
Verify amp sensitivity, long-session comfort, and whether staging holds up at low listening volumes.
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Further reading
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HiFiMan Edition XS Review
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The HiFiMan Edition XS are open-back planar-magnetic headphones and are the next generation of the HiFiMan Edition X. Unlike their predecessor, they have a more ...
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Hifiman Edition XS Review
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Berkhan reviews the $499 Hifiman Edition XS, the new open-back headphone from Hifiman. You can read the performance review now on Headfonia!
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