The HIFIMAN General

[Soria Moria]

Edition XV measurements are out. https://unheardlab.com/2025/08/10/h...not-quite-the-xs-successor-but-in-a-good-way/
Unsurprisingly it is roughly the same as most Hifiman headphones. Flat linear bass, very jagged frequency response in mids and highs. Scoop in the 1k to 2,5k region. It does not seem like a siblant headphone however. Add a bass shelf which it is well-suited to and fill in the scoop and you get a headphone with excellent tonality for $399.

 

[Phidel]

I have the Ananda Nano, what headphone I should buy if I want go a step forward? (Less than 1000€).

 

[Ahmonge]

I have the Ananda Nano, what headphone I should buy if I want go a step forward? (Less than 1000€).

No one can give you a definitive answer, because it also depends on your listening preferences. You can get good advice if you indicate what sound defects and limitations you find in your Nano.

 

[Phidel]

No one can give you a definitive answer, because it also depends on your listening preferences. You can get good advice if you indicate what sound defects and limitations you find in your Nano.

I don't find any defects or limitations with my Nanos in sound terms, I have they EQed and I think they sound really good, but many people (specially in this forum) hate a lot about Nano and I'm looking for a step foward to compare the difference. For example I had the Sundara and I replaced it by the Nano and many people say the Sundara are better but I don't think the same, for me the Nanos are many steps foward.

The only aspect I don't like Nano is they are too bulky but it is normal in this kind of headphones.

 

[Ahmonge]

I don't find any defects or limitations with my Nanos in sound terms, I have they EQed and I think they sound really good, but many people (specially in this forum) hate a lot about Nano and I'm looking for a step foward to compare the difference. For example I had the Sundara and I replaced it by the Nano and many people say the Sundara are better but I don't think the same, for me the Nanos are many steps foward.

The only aspect I don't like Nano is they are too bulky but it is normal in this kind of headphones.

I love the Nano too. i have auditioned tuem, and found quite good, compared to my Anandas OG (2020). In this case, it's best to stick with them, as any alternative you choose is unlikely to offer you any real advantage. If I had to recommend one, I would go for the Dan Clark Noire X or E3, if you don't mind the loss of soundstage with closed-back headphones. I have the Noires (pre X) and they are a good complement to the Ananda for “electrified” genres such as rock, pop, or EDM.

 

[Phidel]

I love the Nano too. i have auditioned tuem, and found quite good, compared to my Anandas OG (2020). In this case, it's best to stick with them, as any alternative you choose is unlikely to offer you any real advantage. If I had to recommend one, I would go for the Dan Clark Noire X or E3, if you don't mind the loss of soundstage with closed-back headphones. I have the Noires (pre X) and they are a good complement to the Ananda for “electrified” genres such as rock, pop, or EDM.

I only use open headphones, I hate the closed.

 

[Soria Moria]

HE600 measured on Unheardlab

 

[J-Fly]

I’m been very pleased with the Ananda Unveiled. Very detailed with speedy bass that’s not overpowering. I also tried out the Audivina LE. I liked the sound but the left side went silent for some reason.

 

[Soria Moria]

More announcements. HE1000 WiFi

 

[Soria Moria]

Arya WiFi

See why I made this thread now? They announce several new headphones every few months

 

[frix]

hifiman being hifiman

 

[J-Fly]

Keep 'em coming. The $10K Hifiman cans is sure to arrive.