HiFiMan Edition XS Stealth Magnets Design Headphone

Excellent sound quality with the big room feeling. Very comfy. In case, the PC runs out of juice, you might have to invest into a DAC/(headphone)AMP. Sound quality can benefit using a balanced cable (4.4mm to dual 3.5mm).

While these are the best sounding headphones I own, I was torn between 4 stars and 5.

Overall, they are reasonably comfortable for me. I do wish the pads were a little deeper and more compliant so they seal better and the material squeaks on my glasses.

As for sound quality, the bass on these is great and the detail is impressive. They have a little too much energy in the 2 to 4 khz region, but if I EQ it out (-2 to -3db), it only feels like an improvement on some songs since they lose some of their charm. I also find adding a small bump (+1 to 2db) around 1.2khz helps.

Overall I love them and I'm happy with the purchase.

Excellent cans! Deep tuneful bass, an open midrange with a touch of warmth, and extended high frequencies that sparkle. To be properly driven, the Edition XS should be powered with a decent headphone amp. Love them!

Excellent cans! Deep tuneful bass, open midrange with a touch of warmth and extended high frequencies that sparkle.
To be properly driven, the Edition XS need a decent headphone amp.
Love them!

A great sounding headset, could use a better headband. The headband might be a problem for people with smaller heads.