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Open Box Unit: HIFIMAN Ananda Stealth Magnetic Over-Ear Planar Headphones

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$251

$999

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HIFIMAN Store has Open Box Unit: HIFIMAN Ananda Stealth Magnetic Over-Ear Planar Headphones on sale for $279 - 10% Off Open-Box//Refurbished Products ($27.90) when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF at checkout = $251.10. Shipping is free.

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HIFIMAN Store has Open Box Unit: HIFIMAN Ananda Stealth Magnetic Over-Ear Planar Headphones on sale for $279 - 10% Off Open-Box//Refurbished Products ($27.90) when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF at checkout = $251.10. Shipping is free.

Thanks to staff member f12_26 for finding this deal.

Note, must apply the listed coupon code during checkout in the 'Have a coupon code?' field and click on 'Redeem'

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BoastfulWriter2558
Good price, great headphones for however long they last. They were my go to for a year and a half until they started buzzing at certain frequencies. Can't say I would recommend them unless you are ok with going through warranty/return process, though they are incredible and are probably the clearest sounding headphones I've used under $500.

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It doesn't say if this is v2 or v3?
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Good price, great headphones for however long they last. They were my go to for a year and a half until they started buzzing at certain frequencies. Can't say I would recommend them unless you are ok with going through warranty/return process, though they are incredible and are probably the clearest sounding headphones I've used under $500.
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dcpoor
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can anyone with first hand experience compare the ananda and xs?
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5d ago
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Quote from dcpoor :
can anyone with first hand experience compare the ananda and xs?
I have not, but I read some first hand accounts since this batch of refurbs went up. It's very close, with some conflicting judgements about which is more "neutral." They are more alike than different when compared even to other Hifiman cans.
Didn't find much info on how different the stealth version is.
I think given the small price difference here, most would go for the Ananda, if only because a slight majority of users prefers the headband style for longer sessions (but if course this depends on your head and listening habits).
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WoollyGeezer
5d ago
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Favorite headphone of all time. Have had mine for about 4-5 years without a single problem. I originally A/B this to the Arya and chose the Ananda because music sounds fun and energetic in comparison. I've tried MANY headphones and I'm wearing these right now. Tonality is perfect.
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frobrox
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How do these compare to the Edition XS?
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AmusedRecess877
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If you don't have edition xs, buy. If you have edition xs, no point upgrading
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BootyBanndit
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Can I use this as a headset for my Xbox? Will the controller power it?
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Quote from frobrox :
How do these compare to the Edition XS?
Rtings comparison: https://www.rtings.com/headphones.../670/29106

Lot's of Reddit discussions: https://www.google.com/search?q=a...13&dpr=1.2
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entropism
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Quote from BootyBanndit :
Can I use this as a headset for my Xbox? Will the controller power it?
These need a proper headphone amp.
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entropism
4d ago
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I had both these and the XS on demo before I returned the Ananda and kept the XS. It's such a minor minor difference, you would probably get it wrong 75% of the time in a blind A/B test, aside from the headband. For what it's worth, I like the headband on the Ananda better, and went with a 3D printed strap on the XS to give a similar feel.
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LueZuve
4d ago
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Quote from djphillips :
It doesn't say if this is v2 or v3?

I'd like to know that myself.
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Generalissimo
4d ago
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The quality is terrible, I bought one used it moderately and the right driver died in about a year, just outside manufacturer's warranty. Upon a quick search on Amazon, I realized many others had similar issue with the right driver.
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New on Amazon - 359$
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I think these are the ugliest 'preferred headphones' I can think of.
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