The HIFIMAN Ananda Nano ranks #3 out of 134 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#3 HIFIMAN Ananda Nano: $319.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: A preference score of 94 puts it close to the Harman target, with bass from 60 to 200 Hz within 0.1 dB of target and the midrange within about 1 dB. Impedance of just 14 ohms makes it simple to drive from a phone or dongle, and the open planar design gives a spacious presentation. Sub-bass is only moderately light, about 2.8 dB under target.
Cons: The top end is the weak spot, with the air region above 10 kHz running about 4.6 dB hot and a 10.8 dB peak near 11.9 kHz, preceded by a 4.4 dB dip near 9.6 kHz. That can make cymbals and strings sound bright or sharp on some recordings. At 420 g it is heavy, and the open back leaks sound and gives no isolation.
| Released | Aug 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.43 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 55kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 94 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 14 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.14 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (420 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.9 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +4.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,884 Hz | +2.9 dB | 2.00 |
| Peak | 84 Hz | -2.2 dB | 1.06 |
| Peak | 343 Hz | -0.7 dB | 1.30 |
| Peak | 2,910 Hz | -1.8 dB | 3.07 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 969 Hz | -1.0 dB | 4.06 |
| Peak | 170 Hz | +1.0 dB | 3.86 |
| Peak | 129 Hz | -0.7 dB | 3.65 |
| Peak | 752 Hz | +0.9 dB | 5.09 |
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