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HiFiMAN Ananda Stealth V2

78/ 100
Great
HearWiki score

Good value

$250
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated
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At a glance

Brand
HiFiMAN
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
open
Connection
Wireless
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2023

Score breakdowngreat overall

Sound8.2
Value6.9

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The HiFiMAN Ananda Stealth V2 is an open-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers strong technical performance with easy driving requirements. Its tonal balance is praised for being natural and responsive to equalization, though comfort details like the inner foam and limited earcup swivel may deter some users. Overall, it offers solid value for those seeking a detailed, spacious listening experience without amplification demands.

What works

  • Excellent technical performance and clarity
  • Easy to drive with low impedance and high sensitivity
  • Natural tonal balance that responds well to EQ
  • Spacious open-back soundstage
  • Good value in the planar headphone market

What doesn't

  • Distinct treble peaks that may vary in perception
  • Comfort issues with inner foam and lack of earcup swivel
  • No included carrying case or accessories beyond basic cable

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - HiFiMAN Ananda Stealth V2
Driverplanar magnetic
Driver typeplanar
Frequency response8 Hz - 55 kHz
Impedance26 Ω
Sensitivity93 dB/mW

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What the reviews said

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theaudiostuff.com

88

This review is strongly positive overall and calls the Ananda Stealth a standout value in Hifiman’s lineup. The main praise is for its tonal balance and easy equalization, while the main criticisms are comfort-related details such as the inner foam and lack of earcup swivel.

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unheardlab.com

75

The reviewer identifies the unit as the earlier V2 batch and gives it a generally positive evaluation, noting distinct treble peaks and variation in how listeners perceive the high end. The review ends with a numeric score of 7.5/10.

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audiosciencereview.com

This published review presents the HiFiMAN Ananda Stealth V2 as a well-measuring open-back planar headphone, with detailed measurements, EQ discussion, and listening impressions. The reviewer’s page is focused more on technical performance than a simple buying verdict, but it clearly treats the headphone as a serious entry in the line.

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techpowerup.com

This review describes the Ananda Stealth as an easy-to-drive planar headphone with strong technical performance. Its emphasis is on measured behavior and driver design rather than a short verdict, but the overall tone is favorable.

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What owners say

A sample of buyer reviews, quoted as written. They aren't verified and they don't feed the HearWiki score - that comes from published reviews only.

Unbelievable bargain

These headphones released in about 2020 (I think!), retailing at $1000. Because the model has been replaced in Hifiman s line by the Ananda Stealth, the company is clearing the Ananda from itsRead more

Beats The Competition

TLDR first: The Hifiman Ananda in a shootout against other various headphones I own, they blew the competition away. However may not be worth the paying double the price over the Hifiman Sundara whichRead more

Amazing sound at the trade off of build quality and minor comfort grievances

The sound is amazing. And for the price it better be. The headband leaves a little bit to be desired, but for my head, the pads were contoured just enough to be a comfortable fit. Swivel would makeRead more

vs. the Sennheiser HD6xx...

1 year update: I ve now had the Ananda for almost one year and have been switching back and forth between them and the HD6xx. I will have a new incoming very soon (either the Audeze LCD-2c or FocalRead more

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