Golden Ears: HIFIMAN Ananda Nano Review
The HIFIMAN Ananda has long been one of the go-to recommendations for mid-range HiFi headphones. We were more than a little impressed when we reviewed it back in 2021 . Since then the company has released the excellent Edition XS , challenging its value in the middle-tier of HIFIMAN’s line-up.
Well, the company just released the Ananda Nano to re-establish its place and refine its identity. With an improved fit, excellent clarity and better bass, it’s an even more fitting headphone for music and gaming alike. Is this the go-to pair of planar headphones for 2023? Find out in this review!
Welcome back to Golden Ears! This is our semi-regular column dedicated to the world of high-end audio. In this series, we look at premium audio products that all promise a next-level listening experience. But what exactly do you get when you spend a little, or sometimes a lot , more? That’s what we aim to discover, helping you to find out just what’s worth investing in to upgrade your listening experience for music and gaming alike.
The Ananda Nano is positioned squarely in the middle of HIFIMAN’s current line-up. It’s more expensive than the Sundara or Edition XS but a fair bit cheaper than the Arya . Its purpose has been to present that middle option, at launch, between the Sundara and Arya, and did very well there. When I came into the hobby, it was one of the repeated recommendations I received and was told I had to try if I wanted to experience a better taste of “endgame” earlier on in my journey.
The Edition XS, at $100 less, changed that. It sounded great and looked and fit almost identically. The prior place held by Ananda was essentially overtaken by XS, leaving the venerable headphone in a state of limbo.
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