The HIFIMAN Edition XS is a full-size open-back planar magnetic headphone with HIFIMAN's stealth magnet design, made for the desk. It suits anyone buying a first serious headphone or a second pair to sit beside a closed-back, ideally driven by a proper amp or capable dongle rather than a laptop jack.
Who the HIFIMAN Edition XS is for
First serious headphone: As an entry point into serious planar listening, it is a good candidate for your first 'real' headphone.
Second pair beside a closed-back: Its open-back sound complements the closed-back you keep for times when leakage matters.
Desk setups with an amp or dongle: It is a desktop headphone, happiest on a proper amp or a capable dongle DAC rather than a laptop jack.
Skip it if: you need isolation; the open-back design leaks sound in both directions.
HIFIMAN Edition XS key specs
Driver: Planar magnetic
Magnets: Stealth magnet design
Design: Full-size, open-back
Isolation: Open-back, leaks sound in both directions
Recommended source: Proper headphone amp or capable dongle DAC
Genuine stock, 1-year warranty, free shipping on every order and 45-day returns.
HIFIMAN Edition XS vs similar options
vs FiiO FT1: A closed-back with a 60mm dynamic driver and passive isolation for shared rooms; pick the Edition XS for an open-back planar sound where leakage in both directions won't bother anyone.
vs HIFIMAN Ananda: Also an open-back planar with stealth magnets, but it sits above HIFIMAN's entry planars and suits listeners who have outgrown a first serious pair; start with the Edition XS if this is your first.
vs FiiO FT1 Pro: FiiO's open-back planar uses an in-house 95 × 86 mm driver with near-neutral tuning and high sensitivity for dongle use; choose the Edition XS for HIFIMAN's stealth magnet design.
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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