HIFIMAN Ananda vs. Arya vs. Edition XS vs. Edition X

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Comfort: 3:28
Sound: 5:42
HIFIMAN's Bold Claims: 8:17
Sound Recap/Condensed: 12:40
Amplification: 14:47
Balanced Impressions: 16:12
Genre Pairing: 16:53
Final Verdict: 17:37
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@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Shoutouts: 0:00 Design/Build/Changes: 0:45 Comfort: 3:28 Sound: 5:42 HIFIMAN's Bold Claims: 8:17 Sound Recap/Condensed: 12:40 Amplification: 14:47 Balanced Impressions: 16:12 Genre Pairing: 16:53 Final Verdict: 17:37

@Inlakesh91 Жыл бұрын

Don't stop filming. I assure you one day you'll be a very popular audio reviewer. Your picture, label, and technical level is at a very high level. I'm sure you'll do very well. You're one of my top columnists.

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Definitely means a lot. Sometimes though we must ask ourselves, Why? And what should we really be striving for? I've been doing a lot of soul-searching over the last few months and I'll just leave it at that for now. In terms of filming, yeah I really do love making videos and all that. I just get burnt out at times. I have other ideas and channels I want to explore as well. I guess I just have so many hobbies and interests that I can get overwhelmed is all.

@Inlakesh91 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeStudioBasics I understand. Just know that your technical abilities are at a very high level. The picture, the sound, the presentation. Your content looks great.

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

@@Inlakesh91 Really appreciate that! I will use your kind words as motivation moving forward to get better!

@DingleberrryDan Жыл бұрын

@@HomeStudioBasics I have a question for you. Are you aware of Low Latent Inhibition?

@Barnsey87 2 ай бұрын

Just be completely honest with yourself while making content nobody likes fake sell outs so keep it real and it will be a breath of fresh air for the viewers.@HomeStudioBasics

@Nordraw Жыл бұрын

I've had the XS for a while now and still love it.

@themastroiannis 9 ай бұрын

great review and comparison. really appreciate your knowledge with these headphones. super useful. just subscribed to your channel. i'll ask you about your great grand nephews...but not today. cheers!

@andythomson8456 Жыл бұрын

Hey, he’s back. I won’t be picking any of these up but I always enjoy your videos.

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Woop woop! Thanks man. Glad to be back.

@fontanamarcos 9 ай бұрын

Man, for me, you are the best headphone reviewer by far. Keep going plz. You rock! Hugs from Brazil!

@paulok2153 Жыл бұрын

Hey man great video as always, I feel I should take a step up to the XS now then! Throat punching activities are a little concerning, perhaps they need some protection fittings like on those Dyson headphones.

@bazoodles1144 7 ай бұрын

6 months later, but I found this Thank you, SCB! I ordered the HIfi XS after reading your written review. But - as always - loved your video review. You are the only videographer/audio reviewer I can watch at this point. You are smart, detailed, natural, unique, in short: a delight. And as you pointed out, you tend to consider price in your calculations - thank god. btw: I bought the AKG 702s on your recommendation as well, and left a glowing review on Amazon pushing people to your review on Home Studio Basics. I am really grateful for your reviews. AND, you paint! As another review below suggested, "Keep at this" (please).

@dx48. 7 ай бұрын

so, how are XS's? Do you like them? Mine are on the way.

@bazoodles1144 7 ай бұрын

Still in mail, alas. btw: did you see that arya and ananda have brand new iterations?@@dx48.

@LastAphelion 6 ай бұрын

@@dx48. What you think? I returned my XS for a loose left side jack port, and I found them a bit too thick. Like they have sub bass extension for days like picture getting the tingles non stop from hearing heavy stone doors shutting in caverns reverberating for miles and miles. No other headphone has done that for me. But I wanted less of that thickness, more elevated highs, detail/clarity focus so I am trying the Nano next.

@CaptainSkelly Жыл бұрын

Despite some shade thrown at hifiman for their QC, they're always striving for new and better things and constantly listening to their feedback. They're a company that's grown on me. And I might be a little bias because I absolutely love my Arya. current combo right now is Schiit Modi Multibit 1, Asgard 3 amp, and Arya v2 with Dekoni Hybrid Elite pads. The synergy is preeeetty sweet. Keep up the good work, Stu!

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I totally agree and that's something I talked about in previous articles and videos. Glad to see someone else noticing as well. They seem to always be forging ahead and learning from their mistakes. The only thing is I wish they would stop using those horrific pads on the 400 series models. It's not that they aren't comfortable, it's the glue issue on the back. There's really no reason I should have to buy aftermarket overpriced Dekoni pads to compensate. It's crazy to me that they're manufacturing what HIFIMAN should make themselves. So instead of glue on a thin piece of pad, the pads wrap around the back and there's no need for any adhesive. If you were curious, check this article: homestudiobasics.com/hifiman-he4xx-vs-400i-vs-400s-vs-sundara/ Just scroll down until you see the 2 side by side. It's something I've been harping on for a few years now.

@wp6007 Жыл бұрын

I bought the Anandas used a few years ago on your recommendation and I am using them with the btr3k all day still, for me, its perfect comfort, I had a few issues over the years that I fixed by disassembling them and cleaning all the internals and they sound new.

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

So cool to hear a testimonial like this. Ananda is still a fantastic headphone!

@paolozafra5499 Жыл бұрын

Hi Stu, I have owned the HE400se for quite some time now and love it, thanks to your recommendation. How much of an upgrade is the XS from the HE400se and any notable differences in tonality? P.S. How are the Grand Kids?

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Hey Paolo! I would say there is a definite improvement in resolution and tonality. After the XS, any improvements get increasingly more marginal as you spend more and move up product lines.

@kineticdyslexic3093 8 ай бұрын

how much of an improvement is the ananda stealth be over the HE400i ?@@HomeStudioBasics

@thevindictive6145 2 ай бұрын

Yes how much of an improvement, I too have the he400se. Is it like 40% or like 5%?? Need to know before I hand over my wad of cash, please. Or should I save the money for my kidney transplant?

@andikawidianto9060 11 ай бұрын

great review earn a sub bro, btw hd 600 or edition xs in term of sound quality?

@antoinep9733 Жыл бұрын

😢 HD600 is sad. Welcome back brother. How’s those grandchildren going?

@Alex-underground Жыл бұрын

Hey man, it's seems you are doing fine, good / great to see that, nice hair,...what about a techno or gothic haircut? shaving the sides....anyway, thanks for sharing the information about those great headphones. Nice background music. I think I like all 3 headphones. I use dt 770 pro and audio technica m50x again. For me I am satisfied. However always great to see your opinions and reviews. Keep on going. Stay healthy Alex from The Netherlands.

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Hey my bro! Long time no talk. I was thinking of trying something new with the hair, yes. Stay tuned! Hope to hear from you through email soon.

@davdidit6 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back. Another informative and funny video, thank you

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Hawk! You're welcome my friend. Thank you for the loaner unit.

@w140 Жыл бұрын

Daaaamn bro, I’ve been waiting for you for so long!:)

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Haha he back.

@w140 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeStudioBasics DON’T OVERTHINK IT!

@Kevodabomb_Media 4 ай бұрын

Finally, an honest headphone comparison. Thanks for this! Makes me feel good about my purchase of my edition XS for 279 refurbished. My only points of reference are a pair of HD599 and VModa M100s so anything from Hifiman should be great to me.

@cowbellystew Ай бұрын

I was interested in knowing if the refurbished had any signs of wear and tear.

@HomeStudioBasics 10 күн бұрын

You're welcome! Glad to help and glad you're enjoying them. Great price!

@ginom407 Жыл бұрын

Great Review!!! Really enjoy your work! 👍👍👍

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gino!

@ahmedsafa91 11 ай бұрын

after calculating piwer requirement for both my hd6xx and blon b20 ..found that they require less than 2volts to function as intended..so im back on 3.5mm jack on my a90d ..resulted in more natural timbre.

@DIBSonMandyRose Жыл бұрын

Edition xs is the headphone which absolute peak value for money. Probably the best cans under 1000 dollars. Super all rounders

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Yes, phenomenal headphones and price as well. I always aim for peak value and that's what they deliver. In fact, they are almost a bargain considering the prices of more expensive headphones that in reality aren't enough of an improvement to justify the price jump.

@theonlyegg 3 ай бұрын

Ordered a refurb pair from Hifiman for $280.

@FeatureHighlight Жыл бұрын

Ayo! You're alive!

@Inlakesh91 Жыл бұрын

The moment at 4:15 is very funny. Enjoyed the reaction. You couldn't resist your own image and that soccer helmet.) That was hilarious.

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks man! There's actually a funny story behind that face I made. Way back when, my sister used to tease me because of the way I smiled or something. We were out at dinner with the family and I actually filmed her doing an impression of me smiling and what you see is roughly how it looks. So since then every time I think about it it makes me laugh. 🤣😂

@prabinpaudel5572 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you. Hope you're doing great.

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Hey man! Thank you. You as well.

@Angel-AbC9 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back . Hope all is well/better . I see you energy is a bit low , so focus and let problems devolve on its own.

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Nah that's just my natural way of conversing lol.

@Angel-AbC9 Жыл бұрын

@HomeStudioBasics nah buddy I've watched your pass videos ur energy was different meaning it was lower .

@ahojekk3229 9 ай бұрын

Hey, if you had to choose between Edition XS and Ananda at the very same price point (got a pretty good deal locally that would make the Ananda $25 cheaper than Edition XS) which one would you choose? Thanks

@NamTran-xc2ip 6 ай бұрын

Get the Ananda if it's cheaper

@gamingandmusic9217 Жыл бұрын

Hi sir, I have been using Edition Xs with topping E70 + A90 D. Edition xs is perfect for me in all aspects except that I want more depth in soundstage. My main preference is : Forward depth in the sound stage. I want to feel the singer and instruments at some distance in front of my head as if i am sitting in a concert. Please suggest between he1000 stealth or Arya stealth for their forward depth in staging. Or You can suggest some other options for my preferences under $2000. I really appreciate. Thank you.

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Hi dudes! Arya isn't going to give you a much different SS than XS, and I haven't heard the he1000. Other options for grand Soundstage are the K702 but one headphone that actually made me feel like the artist was in front of me was the Dan Clark Aeon Flow.

@allums73110 Жыл бұрын

I had the original Ananda and thought they were great until I got the Arya stealth and that totally blew me away. Everything was better. More realistic bass, the vocals were buttery smooth and life like, and the treble was super smooth and nicely detailed. But I had to sell them awhile back. But now I have ordered the Ananda Nano and can't wait for them to come in. I've heard they have the stealth magnets and the nano millimeter driver. And they say they are easy to drive. Hoping my Fiio K7 and Q11 will be a perfect match.

@Angel-AbC9 Жыл бұрын

Wow you got rid of your arya stealth , I guess you hope the nano sound just as good , but I doubt it .I have the stealth and like 5 other headphones and easily the arya stealth rules over them .

@allums73110 Жыл бұрын

@Angel I'm not expecting the Ananda nano to be better. Just easier to drive and cheaper than the Arya stealth. Also I'm wanting it to work well mobile. I don't have a lot of time to sit down at my PC to listen to music.

@TheRealPotoroo Жыл бұрын

I was just thinking how unfortunate the timing of this roundup was given the Ananda has just been superseded by the Ananda Nano. I'm very curious to know how significant the differences between them are. If they keep the Ananda's strengths while restraining the top end a tad I can see myself reaching for my wallet.

@LastAphelion 6 ай бұрын

@allums73110 Hey I just returned the XS and am waiting on the Nano after not liking how thick and sub-extensiony they were I'm praying the Nano is the compromise I want for more detail and clarity. Any chance you can talk about how you've been liking them or not since or what else you've gone to now?

@allums73110 6 ай бұрын

@LastAphelion they have been phenomenal. I run them with a Hart Audio balanced cable and a Hifiman ef400. They have amazing detail, very spacious, nice bass slam, lots of treble detail and nice timbre in the mids. If I want more engaging sound I go for my Sennheiser ie600 but the Nano is almost perfect for my ideal headphone.

@stevendavis1135 11 ай бұрын

Man , would love to see you get your hands on the hifiman he1000se. I could really use a comparison of the he1000se and he1000 v2 stealth while hifiman has the sale going on. He1000se is $1999 and the v2 stealth is like $1,300. Basically can buy new for the price of what they went for used on headfi classified

@jacksonkreusch3293 Жыл бұрын

hello, I'm using akg q701 together with soundblaster g6. use for fps games, open world, mostly pubg. I'm thinking of getting hifiman ananda. Because I have a small head. My question is: would I have a better image and details with hifiman? compared to the akg q701?

@bilelbeavis977 11 ай бұрын

Yo yo. Been a while since I tuned in, hope you're doing good man. Peace

@Usmvalor3 Жыл бұрын

XS's Can run from phone just fine too, they won't be loud maxed out but they play without loosing a beat. (Realme gt ME, dunno if it matters). Not suprised they sing from Go Link, very easy to drive, just on less efficient side. And before anyone asks, my distant family was interested in my hobby, so I just took EXS's with me and played EQ'd from phone. Didn't wanna take amp, dac and laptop just to show it off. P.S. Thanks for the beat list, not a lot creators does it :D I appreciate it.

@TiagrajI 8 ай бұрын

Superb video bro. To the point and honest. ❤

@danielzweipunktnull2670 10 ай бұрын

Well I do enjoy hd600 a lot more then the XS. Might be the more relaxed presentation. But one thing really bothers me most on XS: it's the metallic sound that comes through here and there. It just sounds off. While the rumble and huge presentation are jaw dropping in some tracks, I find myself taking them off after 20 to 60 minutes. They do have something for sure, but the hd 600 is night filling without any fatigue. Btw. I get your point in veil presentation but personally I only recognise it after switching from XS to HD600. It get's obvious with drums. After some tracks this feeling is gone. At least for me. I liked your hifiman comparison back then on your website and the same way here. Good job.

@BrunoLiraArraisMaia 10 ай бұрын

The tonality of the HD6 series is hard to beat even for headphones 2 or 3x the price

@willielast 7 ай бұрын

Its funny how much our ears can vary. I've had the XS for a week now & have basically zero fatiguing. With no EQ, I can listen for 6 hours plus, without any issue, which is very unusual for me. Comfort is "almost perfect" too, although I have now added the Geekria Large Hook & Loop headband, to make it actually perfect.

@kazumasatou6124 8 ай бұрын

With the ananda stealth at 400 to 350 now, is it worth getting it even though i already have the xs?

@soulfulfool 6 ай бұрын

Even thou I have more expensive headphones it was worth it, first planar that I own which actually is well tuned, not too bright/dry more musical natural sounding. For my ears it is worth 1000~1500$, 350$ is a joke rly. Bare in mind that it originally cost was 1000$ so good amp is recommended

@ghoch3 11 ай бұрын

Found your channel through my research about Grado Headphones. My old EGrado is falling apart, and they aren´t producing any behind the neck variants anymore. Do you know anything that i could use, that does not have absolute trash sound, and is of good use for just normal activitys like the gym and a walk, so i dont need perfect sound, just not shitty one. And wireless is not an option. Thankfull for anybody who has an idea for me.

@bravozavalaguillermojoel8864 11 ай бұрын

What version of ananda u use for this comparison?

@bmomosaik Жыл бұрын

good to see you back.

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@Allaces305 Жыл бұрын

That Miles Davis blue In green remix is 🔥..where can I get that?

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Description :) It's called "Timeless"

@stevendavis1135 5 ай бұрын

Really miss this guy. Sucks that he puts most of the focus on his websites but it is what it is. One of the best reviewers out there and actually the first to tesch me the basics of audiophile grade gear. I could really use a arya organic review.

@HomeStudioBasics 10 күн бұрын

Got some new stuff coming! I really appreciate you man.

@nickapalooza861 Жыл бұрын

People don't like hifiman for their build and QC but one thing I love them for is they are constantly lowering their prices and improving their headphones all the time, other companies still charge the same for headphones that have long been passed by but hifiman always moves forward and isn't afraid of improving on their own headphones even at the determent to them, very brave thing for a company to do IMO. I understand how it could upset someone who bought let's say a Ananda Stealth and then they release the nano a few months later for only $50 more. Haven't heard the nano but even though I bought a stealth it doesn't upset me in the least. Also I think the Ananda is so much better than the XS, I tried them both and XS was not musical and too dry to me.

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it totally seems like they get the hint, especially with regard to pricing. I also love how they updated the build quality of the 400 series starting with the DEVA in 2020. The only thing I can't stand still is the pad issue on 400 series models which I commented to someone previously above (Captain Skelly if you were interested)

@kentxx12 10 ай бұрын

I just almost Like or Love your Videos,But what about They Stax?

@Yionut86 8 ай бұрын

Thx for honest review. ❤

@AbadyAngel Жыл бұрын

cool video brooo!

@Kevbot24 11 күн бұрын

What would you pick up if Anada and edition xs are the same price?? Today they are at 359 and 379

@UnknownDarkness1 Жыл бұрын

The difference between the edition xs and the Ananda is less than 50$ for me right now, would you still say it's not worth it to go for Ananda over xs? Do you think the xs is better regardless of price?

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

If it's less than $50, I may go with Ananda, but I have a soft spot for it. I wouldn't necessarily say the XS is better, just a better value at $500. If you prefer a brighter sound up top, Ananda is the ticket. The XS, while better than the original X, is still a bit more laid-back sounding.

@mikaiyelmiah8538 Жыл бұрын

So which Ananda is its Stealth magnet ? Or the old one?

@UnknownDarkness1 Жыл бұрын

@@mikaiyelmiah8538 it's the stealth, 400$ and free shipping... Seems like a good deal, the xs is about 30$ less

@UnknownDarkness1 Жыл бұрын

Debating whether I should pull the trigger or wait to find a good second hand lcd-x or focal clear or something

@mikaiyelmiah8538 Жыл бұрын

@@UnknownDarkness1 Rather buy a clear or arya if you can find it for a good price. Or buy the Ananda sm for $400 which is a bargain. I don't think the LCD X is worth it apparently requires alot of eq.

@PUREandWILD 2 ай бұрын

Great review. Edition XS are ace, perfect sound for me personaly. They are great for most music but also in open world games. My only negative is the band does start to hurt after an hour or so, maybe I have an odd head shape. I get the same issues with my Focals, but not my sennheiser or Bowers & Wilkins . Next up is I need to replace my G6 DAC... Any recommendations? Keep up the good work and stay honest.

@HomeStudioBasics 12 күн бұрын

Thanks man! Will do. Love the XS. Replacing G6? Why? My recommendations are now FiiO K11 and K7. NO real reason to get a K5 Pro anymore though it's still a great product. It's just that the K11 has a balanced headphone output for cheaper and if you don't need RCA inputs, it's a better buy. if you do need RCA inputs, K7. I also like the ATOM 2 because I like John Seaber and what he and his company stand for (No BS).

@czdot 4 ай бұрын

I came here to research HD600 a few years ago. I came here to look at the Hifiman HE400se last year. And now I am here looking at Edition XS because I've seen them used going for way less. Oh mine, here we go again. 😀

@HomeStudioBasics 12 күн бұрын

LOL yeap. You're not coming out of that rabbit hole any time soon! xD

@czdot 12 күн бұрын

@@HomeStudioBasics I have to tell you this. I bought them for 200 bucks. They were brand new. I'm done. Now I look at other headphones and I feel nothing. I think I'm healed. 😂😊

@czdot 12 күн бұрын

@@HomeStudioBasics btw, I even got Sony MDR-7506 per your recommendation. 😊

@ydid687 Жыл бұрын

eyy you're back, i hope the grandson is doing good

@focus0000000 Жыл бұрын

you missed something: jebaited, thx for the videos and articles dude, hope you're doing well :)

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

HEHEHE 😘

@daxsoulmining7458 Жыл бұрын

Great job... saluti dall'Italia 🇮🇹

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Hey man thank you for stopping by!

@adrian958able Жыл бұрын

you are here!

@LandsPlanes 4 ай бұрын

So, overall IS a better headphone Arya Stealth or Ananda Nano?

@HomeStudioBasics 12 күн бұрын

Haven't heard the Nano! But in general, Arya may be slightly better than Ananda/XS, but not worth the price increase. I was basically the only one saying it was overpriced from the start and it's finally come down because it wasn't worth $1600 lol. Not even close.

@airun5362 11 ай бұрын

Not everybody know that r70X its a "not veiled HD600" where soundstage a bit closer and smaller, but bass is a bit better in quantity.

@SuspiciousFrog69 7 ай бұрын

I have the original He400s but not sure if it’s worth upgrading to an He400SE or the XS.

@saitoman1980 7 ай бұрын

@soulfulfool 6 ай бұрын

Ananda Stealth for 350$ will blow your mind

@Tealc2323 Жыл бұрын

You're alive?!

@minidee2194 Жыл бұрын

he's been dead since the last video, dude just respawned today

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

@@minidee2194 Forgot to press X LOL

@Tealc2323 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeStudioBasics Welcome back!

@AbhijitGuptamjj 9 ай бұрын

just got Edition XS. It's amazing.

@vaibhavpisal Ай бұрын

Great, I am eyeing an XS. Mostly cause my amp setup is mid fi. I feel Arya could be worth it if you budget more for whole setup. Better dac amp (kilobuck range).

@HomeStudioBasics 12 күн бұрын

True, but I said Arya was overpriced from the start homestudiobasics.com/hifiman-arya-review/ and sure enough it's come down. Good headphone but there's no reason to get it over an Ananda or Edition XS. There is a slight upgrade in sound, but not worth the asking price. If it comes down more than maybe I'd consider it.

@pododododoehoh3550 9 ай бұрын

They have a big sale on rn on their website if anyone sees this

@chungang7037 Жыл бұрын

Interesting take on the Arya vs. the XS, and falls well within the principle of diminishing returns. Is 800$ worth it for that extra 5-10%. I think picking up an HD800s instead for that wacky soundstage or a focal for some slam would round out a collection way better. Speaking of ,you still got you sights set on the Utopia as your end game or moved on from that?

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I mean I think 5-10% is pushing it though. You're maybe getting a 1-2% improvement in resolution; if that. I just can't justify spending all that extra money on such a tiny increase that I would never even care about had I not had them both to go back and forth with. Let's say you're correct and that it's like 5. Still too much money. Now, if the Arya was $700 vs. $500 for XS, sure, spend a couple hundred extra. Utopia is still the best headphone I've heard up to this point and would still be my end game.

@chungang7037 10 ай бұрын

@@HomeStudioBasics Thanks for the response! Yes, I agree, and I wonder if people would fail to spot differences between them if blindfolded and had someone put the headphones on their head with the same track. So for someone who likes smoother relaxed sound signatures [think meze, sivga, sendy] which hifiman would you suggest?

@clan_biblioteke 11 ай бұрын

Recommendation please, Beyerdynamic 900 pro x vs Senheiser 560s?

@stevendavis1135 Жыл бұрын

You the man stu.

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

No u

@goodforwatch Жыл бұрын

since there's no one else in audio with your sense of humour can you please take this more seriously😈😁 i mean post more regularly, for the love of your grandkids if nothing else🤓

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

LMAOO. Okay. Just for you. 😘

@dr.davidlivesey688 4 ай бұрын

Какой Dac лучше для Hifiman XS: ifi go link, ifi hip, red dragonfly?

@HomeStudioBasics 10 күн бұрын

go link as it doesn't need much power. DragonFly is overpriced nowadays.

@HansProbs Жыл бұрын

EPIC!!!! 6months!!

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

WEEEEE

@NamTran-xc2ip 6 ай бұрын

The xs is $310, is it worth the extra $75 for the ananda?

@soulfulfool 6 ай бұрын

I bought refurb Ananda stealth for 350$, for that price its extremely good planar, cable sux but its usual for Hifiman

@Barnsey87 12 күн бұрын

Hifiman ananda v3 vs hifiman ananda Nano for EDM?

@DingleberrryDan Жыл бұрын

11:45 This scene elevates you to the next level.

@Zakbass84 7 ай бұрын

I have the XS and I almost never use them. The headband hurts the top of my head. I’m thinking of switching to the Ananda or Arya JUST for the headband.

@chungang7037 10 ай бұрын

Dude, staring into my soul 15:56 😄

@brainloop99 Жыл бұрын

I thought you died, welcome back lol

@adamwhite3255 Жыл бұрын

CONTORTIONAL VIDEO, STU. Also, Donnie for best turtle.

@JTB-- Жыл бұрын

It's been a while. I bet your Grandson is in College by now

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

HAHAHAH. Good riddance. 🤣😂

@DJaquithFL 11 ай бұрын

I have the Hifiman Edition XS and I'm extremely happy, my use case is for gaming... If you have grandchildren then they are step grandchildren from a wife that must be significantly older than you.

@OrganNLou 3 ай бұрын

Why not the Ananda Nano???

@HomeStudioBasics 12 күн бұрын

Haven't heard it yet.

@Karma_-l 10 ай бұрын

too close to the camera ? what is that suppose to accomplish ?

@johnsoriano3812 Жыл бұрын

Coolio!

@vvidover Жыл бұрын

He’s Baaaaaaaaaaack!🎉

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Woop Woop! Hopefully it won't be another 6 months LOL.

@Angel-AbC9 Жыл бұрын

Arya stealth rocks

@Eric_In_SF Ай бұрын

I would like to get a little more straight comparison, but it seems like you really were focused on the pricing the whole time. It’s a headphone review not a shopping review.

@HomeStudioBasics 12 күн бұрын

Pricing is super important when discussing these headphones. What specifically did you want to know and I can help.

@kyron42 Жыл бұрын

Headphone reviews without showing frequency response. That's just pure laziness.

@chungang7037 Жыл бұрын

not as many people care about that as you might think

@Cp48533 11 ай бұрын

How’s your mothers children? 19:46

@Midnight7Marauder Жыл бұрын

Hi grandma

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

LMAO. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mdd7d6aTzMjYep8.html

@pierrefornallaz364 11 ай бұрын

A lot of talks for just confusing explanation and conclusion.

@Barnsey87 2 ай бұрын

TMNT ❤

@HomeStudioBasics 12 күн бұрын

YES. I'm collecting all the original ones I didn't already have. Got Don, Leo, Mich, Raph, Shredder, Rocksteady, and Bebop. Both arms were missing from bebop but I was able to find a couple in the ebay scrap heap xD

@Barnsey87 12 күн бұрын

Great collection 😊@@HomeStudioBasics

@bennyride Жыл бұрын

Why would I even ask about your grand children smh

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Because you CARE, Benny Blanco.

@michaelbrown192 5 ай бұрын

Hifiman must be fucking insane, a hundred different headphones which nobody knows in which way different from each other and then they actually bring out XS with that ugly uncomfortable headband where as they have a good headband design on virtually all other models. WTF is this joke

@HomeStudioBasics 10 күн бұрын

My gripes with HIFIMAN are QC and their dog shit pads. Dekoni makes the pads that HIFIMAN should include with all of their headphones but they're overpriced asf. Makes me so mad. I've been talking about this for years.

@anomalousresult Жыл бұрын

DUMMY THICC

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

I've been ripping pants and shorts left and right because my ass so thicc nowadays. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gp6TY6h627_SnXk.html

@rossheard9446 Жыл бұрын

Love your humor! I'm sitting on my hands waiting for the Nano review before I pull the trigger on the XS. I'm hoping you might get your hands on one asap and give me (us) your thoughts. P.S....I've searched reddit, youtube, the web in general and there's "nothing" yet on these Nano's.....be the first to get your review out there and the views will be massive. Food for thought!! Cheers!

@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын

Nano? Oh no another headphone lmao. What company?

@rossheard9446 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeStudioBasics I'm sorry...I was referring to the new Hifiman Ananda Nano. Brand new. I took your advice and many others honestly and bought the XS. They arrive Tuesday. Looking forward to your future videos. I truly believe you are one of the few reviewers that are honest and not biased based on corporate influence. Good job!