The HiFiMAN Ananda Unveiled ranks #55 out of 447 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#55 HiFiMAN Ananda Unveiled: $479.00 Amazon $479.00 eBay
Pros: Hobbyist measurements give this planar magnetic headphone a Harman preference score of 85.4 with just 2.0 dB of deviation, and every band from 60 Hz up stays within about 1.4 dB of target, so tonality sounds balanced and natural. A near-flat tilt suits neutral listeners and those who like a slight warmth. Its 22 ohm impedance keeps it compatible with most headphone amps and desktop sources.
Cons: Sub-bass sits about 4.5 dB under target and falls 6 dB low by 27 Hz, so the deepest bass notes lack physical slam. A 7.2 dB dip near 9.5 kHz next to a 4.5 dB peak at 8.4 kHz makes cymbals sound slightly uneven, and 93 dB sensitivity with a 449 g weight means it benefits from a headphone amp and is on the heavy side. The open back leaks sound and offers no isolation. See headphone amps and DACs with enough power to drive it.
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.00 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 55kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 85 (median of 2 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 22 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 27 Hz (-5.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.14 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 1 lbs (449 g) |
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