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@josevarela6352

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Randy. But… do you really think this beats Grado 325 under the 500$ price point?

@benbraceletspurple9108

2 жыл бұрын

Recommend any headphones with some durability or longevity? I've never has headphones last over 1 year without failure

@benbraceletspurple9108

2 жыл бұрын

From brand new Sennheiser 700$ to pioneer DJ which lasted 3 weeks.

It's good to see that your primary sponsor has renewed their faith in your channel. I was surprised to discover that I have been an unwitting long-term beta tester for their new cable management system - non-resonant and oh so non-conductive.

Just got a pair of these. So far they are great, thanks for the heads up

Just finished listening to Qobuz hi res version of RATM debut album on my Edition XS and Topping DX3 Pro+ and i still have goosebumps. I literally couldn’t stop listening until the album played through. $700 US for performance like that. Incredible. What a great time to be an audiophile! Great advice Randy, keep on keeping it real.

@niceone1456

Жыл бұрын

Should I buy Topping DX3 or iFi hip-dac2? Not sure what the difference would be, but on Amazon the DX3 is paired with Edition XS.

@Chopper153

Жыл бұрын

Do you know how these compare to HD 660s? Don't know which one to get, both are priced similarly in my region.

@syedinsaf7481

Жыл бұрын

@@Chopper153 Go with Edition XS!

@isaiahwebb4581

Жыл бұрын

@@Chopper153 definitely get xs

@ZachGatesHere

Жыл бұрын

Glad you said this, RATM's debut is a fantastic benchmark and if it sounded that good then I'm confident in it

I bought the Hifiman Sundara. A brilliant headphone. I am now a happy camper.

Thank you, man. Your work is fantastic. I just got this headphone and I really like it. My next step is to try to mess around with the EQ. Maybe to add some punch to upper middle range and reduce slightly something at the treble.

Just found this channel.. so refreshing to hear a down to earth review. Thanks dude

Excellent review. Have been thinking of getting an open-back headphones. Probably will get XS in the near future.

Dekoni Nuggets work wonders for those types of HiFiMan headbands. I have them on the Deva Pro and if you have a bigger head you can put Nuggets over the L and R indicators to alleviate any pressure spot on the top.

Love the headphone stuff. Just started getting into them since I can listen when the kids go to bed and I absolutely love it. Loving the Sundaras, but you know how the chase goes.

Solid review! I think you are the first American reviewer to review the Hifiman Edition XS.

Finally Sith Audio is doing the right thing and continuing to support the channel 👍

listening on these brilliant headphones. thank you randy

Thanks for the headphone content. Anyone wanting for an affordable planar would definitely have the XS on the short list. In the same way, someone looking to buy would be asking themselves how it compares with the Sundara; so, the shootout is right on target. I liked the video.

i got one for Christmas and i agree with every single word you said.I love em! 😀

just ordered a pair on sale, hyped!

I'm sold based on this. Using Metallica and Zepp as a reference helped enormously. Far too many reviewers bring out all these "headphone test" songs that I don't think many people ever listen to casually, so hearing the impression based on actual music is awesome. And you're right about burn in. Planars absolutely do not need it.

@ronalddietz

Жыл бұрын

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@Truth12345

Жыл бұрын

Burn in is your brain adjusting to the sound.

@cdave2006

Жыл бұрын

@@Truth12345 intersting idea

Thanks for the fantastic review, based on it I bought my edition XS and never looked back. They are fantastic.

Looking at the they look sturdier than other (more expensive) Hifiman. Great review, thank you for sharing

Amen to these. Had mine for about a month now and they are fantastic. They're trading punches with my Modhouse T60RPs in a few areas, but excel in others. Love em.

@Tuncakinguc

2 жыл бұрын

how would you compare the soundstage to T60RPs? are they any wider?

@Streaml1neJMoose

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tuncakinguc I would put the XS as wider, but not by a ton. Sub-bass is definitely deeper and harder on the XS.

Great review Randy. They don't have to be perfect to be perfect for you.

I currently own Sundaras and had Anandas. The Ananda was like the Sundara but THICC bass and a much wider soundstage but less impact overall. The sundara likes to image most things into the center and a bit close to the face, and then have left and right off at a 45. I'm thinking I'll get the Edition xs and get enough of the Ananda out of them but without the price tag. The Ananda's wider stage with greater depth and razer thin center image versus the blob of the Sundara was wonderful. The reason I returned them was because one of the cups was grinding on the frame above where it was held it to the headband, I immediately lost faith in the build.

Awesome headphones, I just got around to reviewing them. Enjoyed seeing your assessment

First time on this channel and I take it that you have been sponsored by an electrical tape? Immediately subscribed

At first I was mad that I heard about the XS literally days after buying Sundara, but then I saw the headband. Big single piece bands like that one (no matter how cushy) give my poor noggin' a big old pain. Suspension headbands ftw!

I got mine about three weeks ago and I think they are great! On the forums there has been a discussion about whether they need an absurd amount of power or not. I drive them both from an iPhone and from the L50 and I find them equally enjoyable. It would be great to have someone trying them on different amps!

@shared29

2 жыл бұрын

I run them on the mt 602 and goddamm. They like a tube amp, bass is way punchier and still has lots of detail

@rainydaygirlz

2 жыл бұрын

"Audiophiles" will tell you need to buy a $1000 amp to enjoy your headphones, but the truth is, even $100 amps like the Schiit Heresy are more than enough to power 99% of headphones to their full potential. There's literally only two qualifiers for a good (non-tube) amp, and that's the amount of power it can supply and how little distortion it adds. The Heresy can output 3 WATTS of power with virtually 0 distortion. Cheap amps today made by reputable brands measure better and output more power than 10 year old flagship amps that cost over a grand in their time.

@trauma50disaster1

2 жыл бұрын

@@rainydaygirlz sorry for the stupid question, but can I just use the avr hp jack? It seems fine to me. thanks

@Hari-kx2er

2 жыл бұрын

@@rainydaygirlz The 'ASR' kind of measurements don't really result in any audible differences as amply illustrated by Andrew from 'The Headphone Show' in his video on SINAD and also as illustrated by Lachlan from 'The Passion for Sound', Sandu from 'Sound News' and many other regular listeners as well. What matters is the type of amplification used (class A, op amp, discreet etc) and the quality of components used in the gear.

@spamcan9208

Жыл бұрын

If you can drive them from an iphone it makes me think I can use my ES100 in single ended mode and get away with it.

Great review thank you

Great review, as always! Great sponsor as well, not like some companies that sell snake oil for a giant mark-up.

Hello sir great review, may I ask what are the good recommended Amp/Dac combos to go with this pair of headphones, my setup is PC and budget is around $800. Ty !!

I really like that Sith audio makes affordable stuff like the cable management nano-tape for entry level users like me. I feel that the carbon impregnated flex isolation strip really improves the speed and control of the lower mid and upper punch regions. My only problem is that I can't afford the measurement or segmentation tools for properly delineating the cable management material. I'm saving up to get that kit, but in the mean time I'm using my phone and a kitchen knife to create the cable management segments. I'm pretty sure I'm losing resolution because of that. Thanks Sith Audio.

@Wingedmagician

2 жыл бұрын

Truly one of the most innovative companies in the market right now

@pebxcvi

2 жыл бұрын

Why can't I find a website for Sith audio?

Just ordered these with a balanced cable to hook to my ifi zen dac V2. Can't wait to hear them.

@gamingandmusic9217

2 жыл бұрын

@George Petroff Hi from INDIA. I also have zen dac v2 and am planning to buy Xs. How is the combination? is the V2 power sufficient for Xs ? Please reply me.

Thanks for mentioning the Dan Clark headphones. It's a useful comparison considering the price brackets

I'm buying these based on your review. Thanks brother!

Thanks for the review! On the market for a pair. Question. I also listened to Senneisers HD650’s. Is it fair to compare them? I think I’ll purchase either one of these. Any thoughts or tips? Sorry to bother

Of course, now they bring out the XS. Right after I just bought the Sundara. Story of my life.

@cheapaudioman

2 жыл бұрын

Sundaras are great. I wouldn’t worry about it too much.

@millenwagon

2 жыл бұрын

The xs are more versatile but the sundara are comfier and still excellent

@MrSwordstroker

Жыл бұрын

Sundara is cheaper at least

just bought these....already own a pair of lcdx and wanted something similar sounding for travel but only lighter and less expensive ...thanks for the reassurance

Very good review 👍

Dude I bought an SMSL DA9 after your recommendation so I know I can trust you on headphones when you tell me the soundstage is Whoa!

Hey @cheapaudioman, I want to thank you for the recommendation. I went with SMSL SU6, SH6 and Edition XS. I hope I made an excellent purchase decision. I am looking for validation though (First headphone system btw)

Great listening to all genres from the Hip Dac 2 plugged into my Dell. Superb value for midfi enjoyment.

Feeling validated by my purchase let's gooooo

Curious what you think of NAD C 298 - it’s not exactly cheap but the specs to $$$ look really great and would like to hear your impressions

I want these headphones! Saving up for them

Like the review 👍🏻

Great. With Fiio M11 plus is enough or need something powerfull?

Damn, where did these new cans come from?! I wish I knew these were coming... I just bought a pair of Sundara's three weeks ago (which I love!), but I would have definitely given these a thought!!

Wondering if you’ve ever changed your cables on that set? I bought the Silver Dragon from Moon Audio.

Thanks for sharing 🙏

Very glad that you brought the sponsor back. But I guess she can’t please everybody! You’re getting very fancy in your pants. Love the reviews

Review the Klipsch RB-81 II! It would amuse me. It would be cool to get your input.

How about for critical listening, recording/tracking? Is the tuning too "tweaked"?

I did get hot spots on top from the edition XS but all I had to do was get an extra HD600 headband cushion (knock off one worked good) and 3 velvro straps to keep it in place. Little bending of the yolks to get more side clamp and these feel almost as close to my HD6XX for comfort as I think I can get them.

So, Randy curios which, if you know, which version of the Highfiman is Jason Stiddard useing for his floor staff. As l heard him comment they take a lick'n and keep on ticking. The reason l ask is the 3 out of 10 reviews at Amazon were snarky on build quality. PS... U ever going to do a Powered Speaker Shot out with say the Klipsh 5's oh please...

Great review! Ninja neodymium magnets are the Cobra Kai of magnets.

Will these pair well with BiFrost/Jotenheim? I can’t consider other gear yet. Currently using Sundaras with the above. It may be my ears but something seems missing 🤷🏻‍♂️ maybe I should keep the Sundaras and change sac/amp 😆

Hi Randy can you review some Audio-Technica headphones?

Is there a good aftermarket brand for a cable for these? And what amp do you recommend for these? Under $500, hopefully.

I think the main advantage of the "stealth" magnets, is they have less air turbulence, because sharp corners can cause that. It does sound like a great pair of headphones! Maybe you can try the Dan Clark / Drop Open-X at some point, and compare them?

@MyouKyuubi

2 жыл бұрын

No, it's acoustic science... Square magnets have a hard flat surface that reflects soundwaves like a mirror back towards the source of the sound... It's reverberation, sound reflections, this can do many things to ruin the sound, specifically it can cancel out a lot of frequencies and ruin detail retrieval. The stealth magnets are rounded, made to be acoustically invisible, or at least acoustically transparent, less reverberation, less frequency nullification, etc... Causes the headphones sound to "open up". I mean, the air turbulence could be a factor too (Like a happy accident), but the stealth magnets was designed specifically with the intention of allowing soundwaves to pass by the magnets easier.

@NeilBlanchard

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyouKyuubi Thanks for the explanation.

Waiting on that LCD X review in the background 👀

Hey man really love the video but could you do me a favor? Can you do a three-way shootout of the XS, Sundaras, and the 4xx. I'm having a hard time with these headphones. I own all three but I would like to hear your take on them

I'm listening on my XS right now and I'm one very happy person.

Hey ! Do you guys think a SMSL SP200 amp would be a good pairing with this bad boi ? Thanks in advance ^^

very interesting, Can someone list what genres are best listened to on these? All rounder in an even better sense?

I am curious how does the headphone compares to LCD 2C. Can't seem to find too many info regarding these comparisons.

Hi, im a total newbie in headphone. Can a bluesound NODE drive this headphone well?!!

Did you check out the drop + dan clark audio aeon closed x?

Hi Randy, Thanks for the review. It was very interesting. I have the M1070's and I'm wondering how you think these compare? I really like the M1070's but wish they were a little lighter. PS Since your the Cheapaudioman you will probably appreciate that I bought the M1070's when they were on sale for $229.99 directly from Monoprice. I think it was quite a bargain.

@benoitchampoux6865

Жыл бұрын

Got the M1070 and after I got Edition XS. Love them both. Monoprice M1070 with velour pads are awesome for the price. More "in your face " sound. Edition XS is airier , faster decay and better separation and low bass. Both are great for their price ; iymt all ends to which song and which sonic enjoyment you prefer.

I spent a lot of money on a pair of headphones once and felt guilty at the time. That was back in the 90's. But I still have, and enjoy, my HD-600's so it was money well spent!!!

@Superman54

2 жыл бұрын

dude i did the same in 2007....we made good choices my friend

@janmortensen6967

2 жыл бұрын

I bought my HD-600 back in 1997 ... They are 24 years old now and still going strong, so that money was REALLY well spent ..

Finally a video for HFM EXS

How do you compare this with the Drop danclark open x?

I got these about a year ago, the XS is still my endgame . I have it paired with a monolith dac/amp combo with EQ. Or portable Fiio BTR7 DAP and balanced cables.

Literally just sat down with my cup of coffee... I think I WILL talk about the Hifiman Edition XS.

@WesCrockettCA

2 жыл бұрын

I shouldn't have watched this... damnit... take my money...

Hello. Tell me FIIO M11 PLUS ess in terms of balance (660mW at 32Ohm, 400mW at 16Ohm) will it be able to swing (open potential) Hifiman Edition XS?

How much better would a he6se be if properly powered?

If you have one pair would you choose the xs or the 650? Paired with a k7. Thank you in advance.

Hi i have ifi zen dac v2 Dac/Amp which gives around 320 milli watt. I have two options: 1. Adding ifi zen can dedicated amp + edition xs to the existing Dac/amp 2 adding Ananda to existing Dac/Amp without dedicated Amp. Xs + zen can amp costs me same as the Ananda alone.

Do these sound Metalic like Sundara ? Any Planar that sounds Organic like HD6 line ?

i am torn between this or Drop + dca aeon closed X, i used to have the sundara but i find them a bit flat and doesn't have that "umph" as you mentioned, will these be an end game headphones?

@eddierumpali3840

2 жыл бұрын

They are a little on the cool side but not dry as the base extension is there and they sound nothing like the Sundara.

I am using the headphone amp qudelix (approx. 100 bucks) to drive the sundara. I love it.

hey everyone, great vid. Question is if anyone has them, how do they do with classical music and how do you think they compare with the HD660s. Tank everyone

These might be the HiFiMan missing link I am looking for - love the Sundara, but yeah, lacking that umpf low end. Using the Zen Signature. DAC for Headphone amp with HFM, so expecting good things

What do you think of the m1070 compared to the edition xs?

I have a set if Hifiman Ananda's that I got from Amazon for $599 a few weeks ago. That has been the pricing for the Ananda's the last month or so. I am still under the return window with the Ananda's but i only have 2 more weeks. Anyone out there with thoughts of the Edition XS compared to the Ananda's. Really enjoying the Ananda's either way but i think i would enjoy that headband more...? Had the Sundara's but just didn't enjoy the weight or the round cups. Sounded nice though but the Ananda's won (for me) out so i sent the Sundara's back.

@davidmason8212

2 жыл бұрын

But the XS compare it with the ananda and keep the one you like.

Do your edition XS ever create crackling noise when playing audio? I've been suffering with this issue, is this normal?

Which of those headphones plays Imperial March at best? (Asking for a Sith friend).

I just got a pair and quite frankly they suck. The manual says you need to burn them in for 150 hrs? Is this true or is there possibly something wrong with mine. I am hearing sibilance using an audio quest red dongle DAC as well as with using a Schitt BiFrost thru an Onkyo TX-SV 525

I wonder how these compare next to the Focal Elex...

I'd love to know what you think about Avantone planars. They compete in price and I like em soundwise. Cheers

@cheapaudioman

2 жыл бұрын

I need to check those out

@fabianstanislaus5925

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Thing is, I don't think that they are great for metal. I love em for jazz, classic, rock and voices are especially gorgeous but for Metal Hardrock and punchier music in general I never found harder hitting headphones then my RP 60s. The 60s creak horribly but I love em anyway. The Planars are the best headphones I ever heard when it comes to "beautiful" music. I hope that wasn't to detailed : )

@bop2864

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, with Oratory EQ they perform phenomenally ~ Audeze LCD-X levels and it's US made

XS are the cats meow! Huge upgrade over Sundara’s. Everything comes to life even more. Powered by SMSL SU-9 and Topping A90. Inspiring, immersive sound stage, rich bottom end. I do have to eq 12khz for some female vocals to tame a bit of sizzle Andrew talks about. Comfort level cannot be underestimated over Sundaras. Took Cheapaudiomans reco and went for the XS. Dead on assessment. Rather than use the technical descriptions you often hear. I will use emotional verbiage. XS opens the door to a new portal to sonic nervana. The roof lifts open on your listening experience. Fun expands to wonder and audio joy. I now have a seat in the inner circle of the recording studio. Every note, every vocal nuance, every piano tickle (Joe Sample or Eliane Elias) bass punch, it’s a different world. More than ear candy, sonic bliss!

@gamingandmusic9217

2 жыл бұрын

Hi i have ifi zen dac v2 Dac/Amp which gives around 320 milli watt. I have two options: 1. Adding ifi zen can dedicated amp + edition xs to the existing Dac/amp 2 adding Ananda to existing Dac/Amp without dedicated Amp. Xs + zen can amp costs me same as the Ananda alone. Help me please.

Dear HiFiman. Please stop. I just bought HE400SE and now I want these 😭

Would these be an upgrade to the 560s?

Will we be seeing a full review of the smsl 6 stack soon?

@cheapaudioman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Soon

Are they better than HD660S / HD660S2 and GRADO RS1?

How do these compare to listening to modhouse argon

You have my attention!!!!!

Vs focal elegia? Which win in imaging?

This headphone definitely was on my candidate list. However, I ended up picking up the Sennheiser HD600 since they suit my library of classical music very well and often go on sale. You can get one new or good condition used for under $300 easily. Got mine new for $275.

@andikawidianto9060

Жыл бұрын

hi have you test some newest rnb song like sza or the weeknd in hd600? how its sound?

I almost bought Anandas but got a great deal on some LCD-Xs. At $500, these must be amazing.

Hello... I am somewhat curious, since you mentioned these have better bass (i am not a bass head, but i do like punchy bass every once in a while) than Arya, Do you think Edition XS is worth buying if I already own Ananda?

@ChrisKeyman

2 жыл бұрын

How is the bass on Ananda?

@AH-tl8pd

2 жыл бұрын

​@@ChrisKeyman I bought mine from AUdio46 for around 600, and for that price point i really like Ananda. Bass is decent. It does not have a thump or punchy bass. Very clean and open sounding. But I also got a Audeze LCD-X B stock for 900, and That is way clearer and has better bass. If you are a bass head, i would recommend you look somewhere else.. May be Sony MDR-Z7?

How do the XS compare to the Beyerdynamic dt 1990