Hifiman Edition X

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Pros:

Detail retrieval, Superb midrange, Extremely comfortable, Great bass performance, Relatively easy to drive
High resolution and sensitivity, Ultrathin planar diaphragms, Snazzy cosmetics
Big soundstage, Lots of detail and warmth to the vocal range, Excellent bass performance, Light and easy to drive.

Cons:

Pricey
No friend to dirty amps, Can sometimes sound overetched

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Last revision on January 30, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Detail retrieval, Superb midrange, Extremely comfortable, Great bass performance, Relatively easy to drive
High resolution and sensitivity, Ultrathin planar diaphragms, Snazzy cosmetics
Big soundstage, Lots of detail and warmth to the vocal range, Excellent bass performance, Light and easy to drive

Reviewers Didn't Like

Pricey
No friend to dirty amps, Can sometimes sound overetched
These can be run in balanced mode so, for the price, include a balanced cable

Expert reviews and ratings

HiFiMAN sells the Edition X headphones for $1799! Detail retrieval Superb midrange Extremely comfortable Great bass performance Relatively easy to drive Pricey! 9.5 HiFiMAN's $1799 gamble payed off. The Edition X might become the new reference for...

By techPowerUp! on July 19, 2016

100

The HiFiMan Edition X are high-resolution headphones that tell an emotionally fulfilling and balanced version of the truth about your music...

By soundandvision.com on June 16, 2016

Free-range XUnusual planar-magnetic lows with thrilling highs — HiFiMan delivers a superb headphone, and one happy to play even from portable sources.HifiMan (the company writes its name all in caps, local distributor Addicted to Audio has it as...

By avhub.com.au on October 11, 2016

The Edition X represents the next venture in HiFiMAN's pursuit of innovation and hi-fidelity. With superb efficiency, these headphones work a charm in the home and portable audio setting. At $1,799, however, the Edition X constitutes a significant...

By Audioholics on July 09, 2016

The Edition-X is a fully grown up headphone and it's no mini HE-1000 or maxi HE-560. It combines different things of the Hifiman line-up into one new headphone. Build quality and comfort are excellent and even with a low powered source the Edition-X...

By Headfonia on July 05, 2016

The HiFiMAN Edition X is a truly remarkable and delightful headphone taken purely within the context of a headphone for use with a phone or table within the home or office. It really does deliver a surprisingly satisfying listening experience, with a...

By innerfidelity.com on April 24, 2016

THE HIFIMAN EDITION X HEADPHONES Hifiman Edition X Headphones are a Very Interesting and Enjoyable Set of Headphones.LikesBig soundstage.Lots of detail and warmth to the vocal range.Excellent bass performance.Light and easy to drive.Would Like To...

By Home Theater HiFi on March 28, 2016

Ein sympatischer "kleiner Bruder": Der HiFiMan Edition X wandelt hörbar auf den Spuren des HE1000, indem er diverse Musikgenres souverän rund mit Anmut, und einem leichten Faible zur Wärme inszenierte, inklusive sattem Bassdruck. Klar punktet der 1000er...

By connect.de on April 11, 2016