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What reviewers are saying
We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:
- HIFIMAN offers a wide range of headphone models, varying in tonality from warm to neutral to balanced, allowing for different listening preferences and catering to various audiophile tastes.
- The brand is known for their "Stealth Magnet" design which reduces wave diffraction turbulence to lower distortion and improve transparency.
- They incorporate planar magnetic drivers in many of their headphones, known for their speed, detail, and impactful bass response.
Our favorite reviewer quotes:
- "The resolution of the 400i is nothing short of ecstasy to the highest power. Most people are familiar with the band Zed Leppelin, but I can assure you most people aren't familiar with the intense pleasure eruption that shoots out of your ears after they climax in rainbows like Radiohead." (https://homestudiobasics.com/hifiman-he400i-review)
- "Susvara Unveiled has a massive soundstage and strong dynamics, which combine with lifelike imaging and a well-balanced tonality to deliver a highly immersive listening experience. The detail and resolution are among the best ever achieved in a conventional headphone, giving Susvara Unveiled a sublime mix of clear, accurate representation of the sound and engaging musicality." (https://bloomaudio.com/blogs/articles/ultimate-sound-revealed-hifiman-susvara-unveiled-review?srsltid=AfmBOoqp2zaZ4-mu6wE5T_075axnoTrguC27AN7O5ygB56w-yeaHiZmE)
- "For detail retrieval, the Susvara is quite possibly the best headphone I've ever heard. It's certainly the best of any headphone I've reviewed extensively." (https://headphones.com/blogs/reviews/hifiman-susvara-review-endgame-flagship-planar?srsltid=AfmBOopGMqyxi8gbzJHvsxInjPFGVtaT6GaG9_4bNFShgQsxeUMNgy4t)
- "Textural nuance, structural definition and clarity for the images is incredible with this headphone - so much so that it makes me discover new things in recordings that I've been listening to and reviewing headphones with for years." (https://headphones.com/blogs/reviews/hifiman-susvara-review-endgame-flagship-planar?srsltid=AfmBOopGMqyxi8gbzJHvsxInjPFGVtaT6GaG9_4bNFShgQsxeUMNgy4t)
- "I've spotted macro and micro-details in my music, that I am normally experiencing with expensive desktop planars. They were moving huge quantities of air, creating a well spread soundstage with huge air gaps between every note." (https://soundnews.net/headphones/full-size/hifiman-he400i-ver-2020-review-entry-level-planar-headphones)
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Products
Lineup comparison
We think it's helpful to understand how their products compare. To learn more about each, scroll to the section above to click through to individual product pages.
EDITION XS:
- Positioning: An entry-level headphone offering compact design and affordability.
- Description: Features stealth magnets design with a frequency response from 8Hz to 50kHz and low impedance for basic home or portable use. Compared to the mid-range options like AUDIVINA and HE1000SE, it provides essential performance for smaller rooms.
AUDIVINA:
- Positioning: A mid-range headphone balancing clear audio performance with a reasonable price.
- Description: Uses refined driver technology to deliver a natural sound signature and balanced frequency response for typical home listening setups. Compared to the simple approach of Edition XS and the more precision-focused HE1000SE, it offers enhanced detail while keeping costs moderate.
HE1000SE:
- Positioning: A mid-range headphone engineered for improved clarity and dynamic range.
- Description: Offers an extended frequency response from 8Hz to 65kHz and higher sensitivity for clearer audio reproduction in critical listening. In contrast to AUDIVINA's balanced performance, HE1000SE emphasizes precise tuning and a robust build.
SUSVARA:
- Positioning: A high-end headphone crafted for immersive and detailed sound reproduction.
- Description: Incorporates advanced driver engineering that extends its frequency range from 6Hz to 75kHz, supporting a wider and more open soundstage. Compared to mid-range models like HE1000SE and AUDIVINA, it offers broader performance and refined tuning.
SUSVARA UNVEILED:
- Positioning: A premium headphone representing the pinnacle of the brand's lineup.
- Description: Features cutting-edge materials and driver technologies that produce exceptionally detailed sound across its wide frequency spectrum. When compared with SUSVARA and other models, it delivers superior engineering and an expansive performance.
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