Reviewers Liked
- Crystal clear midrange and treble
- Wide open soundstage in open-back mode
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Bright upper register lacks body
Hifiman Edition S
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By Sound Guys
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For $250, this is one of the better options out there for audiophiles looking for a set of portable headphones. Just don't expect it to block out a lot of...
By iLounge
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For an audiophile who has spent years with HiFiMAN's HE-500, the Edition S appears, at first glance, like a headphone made by a different company. It's very light, with a plastic headband, metal yokes, and metal cups. The detachable 3.5mm cable includes...
By soundandvision.com
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With its open- or closed-back design, the Edition S provides unusual flexibility at affordable...
By techPowerUp!
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The HiFiMAN Edition S is available online for $249. Sounds great in open-back mode Available in both black and white Comfortable Foldable Good bundle User-replaceable cable Portability Sound quality drop in closed mode is substantial Cable is not...
By Digital Trends
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While Hifiman's upper class competes with some of the best audiophile cans in the business, the new Edition S are decidedly middle-rung. Their open-or-closed design is a cool feature, but we would have traded that versatility for richer tone color in...
By nextgentech.it
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In questa fascia di prezzo ci sono pochissimi concorrenti in grado di mettere in pista le medesime caratteristiche tecniche e progettuali. HiFiMan Edition S è un modello adatto a chi cerca un paio di cuffie su cui poter contare in qualsiasi situazione....
By Les Numériques
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Un casque hybride ouvert/fermé, vraiment ? On préférerait parler d'un simple casque ouvert, tant la configuration fermée a peu d'intérêt. Privé de cet argument, il ne reste à l'Edition S que des performances sonores correctes mais certainement pas...
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