The HIFIMAN Ananda ranks #57 out of 249 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#57 HIFIMAN Ananda Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the HIFIMAN Ananda Stealth, ranked higher, rated 4.3/5. See every HIFIMAN Ananda generation.
Pros: Scores 84 on the Harman scale with a near zero tonal tilt, giving a balanced, open planar sound with accurate mids and an easy 25 ohm load.
Cons: Discontinued and replaced by the HIFIMAN Ananda Stealth. Sub-bass falls about 6 dB short at 30 Hz, and an 11.4 dB dip near 9.6 kHz takes some sparkle out of the treble.
| Released | 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.32 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar |
| Drivers | 1 x planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 8Hz - 55kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 84 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 25 ohms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 32 Hz (-6.2 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.09 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (399 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.6 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 | +6.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,755 Hz | +5.0 dB | 1.29 |
| Peak | 116 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.27 |
| Peak | 3,131 Hz | -3.7 dB | 2.16 |
| Peak | 945 Hz | -2.1 dB | 3.57 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 572 Hz | -0.4 dB | 2.88 |
| Peak | 5,534 Hz | +1.9 dB | 5.98 |
| Peak | 4,472 Hz | -0.7 dB | 3.39 |
| Peak | 67 Hz | -0.5 dB | 2.78 |
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