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• High Sensitivity
• Ultra Thin Diaphragm
• Window Shade Grill Design
• Asymmetrical Ear Cups
• Unparalleled Portable Audio Performance
ANANDA is the culmination of years of development, lightweight, ultra-fine planar drivers at their heart sing with unmatched agility and power sensitivity. High Sensitivity allows use with virtually any smartphone or portable audio device. Low distortion and amazing sound quality. Ultra Thin Diaphragm for lightning fast response, uncanny detail and ultra low distortion Window Shade Grill Design greatly reduces sonic reflections for clearer sound.
Asymmetrical Ear Cups follows the natural shade of the human ear. Hybrid Headband Design ANANDA has a carefully designed weight dispersing strap allowing the headband to afford outstanding levels of long-term comfort. The sleek and sumptuous matte black finish is combined with a metal construction for maximum durability.
Making Connections ANANDA comes with our updated 3.5mm headphone connectors. This offers users the most robust headphone connector we have ever used giving both maximum survivability and enhanced longevity. Unparalleled Portable Audio Performance ANANDA is the perfect companion for the SuperMini, a sonic match made in heaven allowing you to experience sonic bliss wherever you may be.
Specifications:
Frequency Response: 8Hz – 55k Hz
Sensitivity: 103dB
Impedance: 25 ohm
Weight: 14.07 Oz (399g)
At USD230 for a used HiFiMAN Ananda Stealth, this is a solid bargain against the typical used market, where clean examples routinely fetch USD250-400 based on recent sales trends—new ones even dip to USD249 direct from HiFiMAN these days. You've got plenty of headroom for negotiation if there's any cosmetic wear, as the Stealth's stealth magnets and agile NsD diaphragm hold up well, delivering that signature open, detailed sound without breaking the bank.
Before biting, verify the pads aren't sagging or torn—replacements run USD50-80 and drastically affect comfort and bass seal. Also check the detachable cable for microphonics or fraying at the 3.5mm connectors, a common wear point on these, and confirm original box with warranty card if pristine condition is claimed. Skip if it's a pre-Stealth revision masquerading as the upgrade.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Hifiman traces its origins to 2005, when Dr. Fang Bian, a chemist with a lifelong passion for audio electronics, founded Head-Direct in the United States as an online retailer and headphone developer. By 2007, he rebranded to Hifiman, relocating manufacturing and R&D to Tianjin, China, while maintaining sales operations in the US and beyond. This fusion of American entrepreneurial drive and Chinese production expertise propelled the brand from modest in-ear monitors to global prominence.
The company specializes in high-end headphones, particularly planar-magnetic and electrostatic models renowned for their detail and soundstage, alongside complementary portable digital audio players, headphone amplifiers, and cables. Early milestones like the 2009 HM-801—the first pocket-sized high-resolution player—and the HE-5 planar headphones established its innovative edge, with co-founder Binwu He pioneering planar technology integration.
Hifiman commands a elite position in the audiophile market as a high-end leader, delivering reference-grade performance that rivals legacy brands. Its products earn consistent acclaim for transparency and musicality, appealing to discerning buyers seeking uncompromising planar transduction without vintage pretensions or mid-tier compromises.
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