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HiFiMAN Edition X V1

59/ 100
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HearWiki score

Pricey for what it is

$1,800
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated price check
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At a glance

Brand
HiFiMAN
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
open
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2016

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound8.0

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The HiFiMAN Edition X V1 is a large open-back planar magnetic headphone designed for serious audiophiles seeking a spacious, natural sound. With its low 25-ohm impedance and high sensitivity, it pairs easily with portable players while delivering a smooth, slightly warm tonal balance. Its open-back design offers an airy soundstage but comes with significant sound leakage and minimal isolation, making it best for quiet listening environments.

What works

  • Spacious, open soundstage with a balanced, slightly warm presentation
  • Low impedance and high sensitivity make it easy to drive from portable sources
  • Detachable cables and balanced connection option included
  • Lightweight for its size at 399 grams, with a comfortable fit
  • Wide frequency response from 8 Hz to 50 kHz for detailed treble and bass

What doesn't

  • Open-back design leaks sound heavily and offers poor isolation
  • Not suitable for travel, office use, or noisy environments
  • Premium price point limits accessibility
  • Large ear cups may not suit smaller head sizes

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

Specifications

Audio - HiFiMAN Edition X V1
Driver131.2 mm planar magnetic
Driver typeplanar
Driver size131.2 mm
Drivers per side1
Frequency response8 Hz - 50 kHz
Impedance25 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB/mW

What the reviews said

5 source(s) feeding this product's score.

audio46.com

Audio46 highlights the Edition X as a visually striking headphone with a broad frequency range and low nominal impedance. The review also notes the included cables and presents the model as a serious full-size audiophile headphone.

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audioholics.com

Audioholics lists the Edition X’s core specs and gives it a favorable first impression. The review emphasizes its 399 g weight, 8 Hz to 50 kHz response, and 25 ± 3 ohm impedance as part of its technical profile.

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headfonia.com

Headfonia characterizes the Edition X as having a fairly neutral sound that leans slightly warm, with a smooth and lush presentation. The overall impression is positive, emphasizing its refined tonal balance.

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stereophile.com

Stereophile reports that the Edition X works very well from portable players and comes with two included cables plus a presentation case. The review frames it as a large open-back planar magnetic headphone that shares design DNA with HiFiMAN’s more expensive models.

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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.

Like better than Sennheiser HD650

Saw the great reviews and how these were HIFIMAN s answer to classic Sennheiser sound. Took a chance and ordered. Wow. Very impressed. Has larger and more open sound than the Senn s while having cleanRead more

Slightly More Bass Than Ananda Unveiled

The size and build make for a solid and comfortable wear. This would get a 5/5 if the ear pads were thicker. Clamp force is noticeable and causes fatigue after long use. Sound is treble forward withRead more

Good headphones with detailed sound, just a bit dark

Very good sound with lots of detail but they are on the “dark” side a little too much for me. They fit great and look cool just a warm to dark sound.

These are truly special.

There’s something really special about these headphones. I can’t get enough of them. My one word for them: Grand TL;DR – Love these headphones! Much less spicy in the treble than other HifimanRead more

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