Regardless of your budget, you can get high-quality planar magnetic headphones from Hifiman. From the incredibly pricey Susvara to the more affordable HE400-series, the most recent iteration of which is the HE400SE, which is an entry-level model.
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HIFIMAN HE400SE REVIEW 

Regardless of your budget, you can get high-quality planar magnetic headphones from Hifiman. From the incredibly pricey Susvara to the more affordable HE400-series, the most recent iteration of which is the HE400SE, which is an entry-level model,. The original HE400, a new entry-level planar magnetic headphone from Hifiman, was released in 2011 or 2012. Both…

We are delighted to present the SVS Ultra Evolution line, which represents the peak of audio performance and craftsmanship. Designed for the discerning audiophile and home theater enthusiast, this series combines cutting-edge technology with beautiful design to set a new bar for sound quality. Let's take a closer look at each model, stressing the complex driving arrangements and why they exist.
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Introducing the Ultra Evolution Series by SVS 2024

We are delighted to present the SVS Ultra Evolution line, which represents the peak of audio performance and craftsmanship. Designed for the discerning audiophile and home theater enthusiast, this series combines cutting-edge technology with beautiful design to set a new bar for sound quality. Let’s take a closer look at each model, stressing the complex…

The audiophile community has its own unique definition of "entry-level" or "budget friendly" compared to the general electronics industry. The newest "entry level" HiFi digital music player from iBasso, the DX180, costs $479 for the basic version and $529 for the enhanced version. However, at $529, it is significantly more expensive than other premium portable consumer audio devices.
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THE BUDGET PERFORMANCE KING | IBASSO DX180 REVIEW

THE BUDGET PERFORMANCE KING | IBASSO DX180 REVIEW The audiophile community has its own unique definition of “entry-level” or “budget-friendly” compared to the general electronics industry. The newest “entry level” HiFi digital music player from iBasso, the DX180, costs $479 for the basic version and $529 for the enhanced version. However, at $529, it is…

This is a brief comparison of the Focal Elex/Elear with Dekoni fenestrated sheepskin cushions and the standard Hifiman Edition XS version.
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HIFIMAN EDITION XS vs FOCAL ELEX/ELEAR With Dekoni Fenestrated Sheepskin Pads Comparison Review 2024

This is a brief comparison of the Focal Elex/Elear with Dekoni fenestrated sheepskin cushions and the standard Hifiman Edition XS version. One of Hifiman’s best-selling headphones, the Edition XS, was introduced in 2021 as the third iteration of the Edition X series. It is the most reasonably priced model in Hifiman’s line of oval “egg-shaped”…

FiiO FT3 vs HIFIMAN EDITION XS Comparison Review 

One of Hifiman’s best-selling headphones, the Edition XS was introduced in 2021 as the third iteration of the Edition X series. It is the most reasonably priced model in Hifiman’s line of oval “egg-shaped” headphones, which debuted with the HE1000. It is a planar magnetic headphone that makes use of a thin “Neo Super-Nano Diaphragm”…

The very identical-sounding HE1000v2 quickly superseded the 2015 release of the original HE1000 in 2016. Smaller magnets were used inside the asymmetrical magnet construction of the HE1000 series of headphones. More aerodynamically designed magnets, or "stealth" magnets, have been added to the most recent iteration of the HE1000v2. The diaphragms on each have nanometer thickness. While the v2's ratings are 35 ohms / 90 dB, the Stealth version's are 32 ohms / 93 dB. A different review of the HE1000v2 may be found here.
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FOCAL UTOPIA VS HIFIMAN HE1000v2 Comparison Review

FOCAL UTOPIA VS HIFIMAN HE1000v2 Comparison Review The very identical-sounding HE1000v2 quickly superseded the 2015 release of the original HE1000 in 2016. Smaller magnets were used inside the asymmetrical magnet construction of the HE1000 series of headphones. More aerodynamically designed magnets, or “stealth” magnets, have been added to the most recent iteration of the HE1000v2. The…