Name: HiFiMAN Edition XS Planar Headphones | Price & Specs
Brand: HiFiMAN
SKU: 94474
Price: 219.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Description

HiFiMAN Edition XS Planar Magnetic Headphones – Price & Specifications

The HiFiMAN Edition XS is an open-back planar magnetic headphone designed for listeners who want a large soundstage, excellent detail retrieval and fast transient response without moving into the highest price categories of the HiFiMAN range.

Combining Stealth Magnet technology with HIFIMAN’s ultra-thin NEO Supernano Diaphragm, the Edition XS delivers a highly open, spacious and resolving presentation that makes it an excellent choice for serious headphone listening.

HiFiMAN Edition XS planar magnetic headphones

Planar Magnetic Performance

At the heart of the HiFiMAN Edition XS is a large planar magnetic driver designed to move the diaphragm with exceptional precision.

Unlike conventional dynamic drivers, planar magnetic technology applies force across a much larger portion of the diaphragm surface. This helps reduce distortion and contributes to faster transient response, greater clarity and more accurate imaging.

The result is a presentation that feels open, immediate and highly detailed while maintaining excellent control across the frequency range.

Stealth Magnet Technology

The Edition XS uses HIFIMAN Stealth Magnets, specially shaped to minimise interference with the sound waves produced by the diaphragm.

Conventional magnet structures can create diffraction as sound waves pass around them. The streamlined Stealth Magnet design reduces this obstruction, allowing sound to travel more freely through the driver.

This contributes to lower distortion, improved transparency and cleaner reproduction of fine musical detail.

HiFiMAN Edition XS Stealth Magnet open-back headphones

NEO Supernano Diaphragm

Another key technology is HIFIMAN’s NEO Supernano Diaphragm.

The diaphragm is manufactured at an extremely small thickness, reducing moving mass and allowing it to react rapidly to changes in the audio signal.

This fast response helps reproduce subtle low-level information, micro-dynamics and complex musical transients while maintaining low distortion.

HiFiMAN Edition XS open-back planar magnetic headphone

Large Open-Back Soundstage

The open-back earcup design allows the planar drivers to operate with minimal acoustic restriction.

This helps create a wide and spacious presentation with strong separation between instruments and a convincing sense of depth.

The Edition XS is particularly well suited to recordings where imaging and spatial information are important, including classical music, jazz, acoustic recordings, live performances and complex electronic music.

18Ω Impedance and 92dB Sensitivity

The Edition XS has a nominal impedance of 18Ω and a sensitivity of 92dB.

Although its impedance is low, planar magnetic headphones generally benefit from a capable amplifier with good current delivery.

A quality desktop DAC/headphone amplifier or dedicated headphone amplifier can help deliver better bass authority, improved dynamic contrast and greater control of the planar drivers.

Comfort and Ergonomic Design

Despite its large planar drivers, the Edition XS weighs approximately 405g.

Its large asymmetric earcups are shaped to follow the natural form of the ear while the padded headband helps distribute weight across the head.

The replaceable ear pads are thicker at the rear and thinner at the front, helping position the drivers correctly around the ears for both comfort and acoustic performance.

HiFiMAN Edition XS earcup and headband detail

HiFiMAN Edition XS Specifications

Type: Open-back planar magnetic headphones
Driver technology: Planar magnetic
Magnet technology: Stealth Magnets
Diaphragm: NEO Supernano Diaphragm
Frequency response: 8Hz – 50kHz
Impedance: 18Ω
Sensitivity: 92dB
Weight: approximately 405g
Cable: 1.5m headphone cable
Plug: 3.5mm
Included adapter: 3.5mm to 6.35mm
Earpads: Replaceable asymmetric ear pads

Who Is the HiFiMAN Edition XS For?

The Edition XS is an excellent choice for listeners looking to move beyond entry-level planar magnetic headphones and experience a significantly larger soundstage, greater resolution and improved low-frequency extension.

It works particularly well in desktop systems with a quality DAC and headphone amplifier, where its planar drivers can take advantage of strong current delivery and low-noise electronics.

For music lovers who value openness, precise imaging, fast transient response and high levels of detail, the Edition XS offers an extremely strong combination of performance and value.

HiFiMAN Edition XS FAQ

What is the impedance of the HiFiMAN Edition XS?

The Edition XS has a nominal impedance of 18Ω.

What is the sensitivity of the Edition XS?

Its specified sensitivity is 92dB. A capable headphone amplifier is recommended to achieve the best dynamics and bass control.

Is the HiFiMAN Edition XS open-back?

Yes. The Edition XS uses a fully open-back planar magnetic design, helping create its large and spacious soundstage.

Does the Edition XS use Stealth Magnets?

Yes. The Edition XS incorporates HIFIMAN Stealth Magnet technology, designed to reduce acoustic interference around the planar diaphragm.

What diaphragm does the Edition XS use?

It uses HIFIMAN’s NEO Supernano Diaphragm, an ultra-thin diaphragm designed for very fast response and low distortion.

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.

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.

Official HiFiMAN Information

For manufacturer information, technical documentation and additional product details, visit the

official HiFiMAN Edition XS product page
.

Price & Availability

For current HiFiMAN Edition XS price, availability and international shipping, contact

Chameleon Audio
.

With its Stealth Magnet system, NEO Supernano Diaphragm, large open-back architecture and wide frequency response, the Edition XS brings many of HIFIMAN’s advanced planar technologies into a highly accessible high-performance headphone.