Is the Verum 2 worth the upgrade from the HiFiMAN Edition Xs?
Verdict
Clear upgrade
Going from the HiFiMAN Edition Xs to the Verum 2 buys you 10.0 points of HearWiki score - a clear step up that reviewers agree on rather than a marketing refresh. None of the shared sub-scores move by more than half a point, so the two behave very similarly on the things reviewers measure. On paper: driver size 80 mm to 105 mm. Worth checking: weight goes 405 g to 450 g. That costs $230 more, or about $23 per point of score - reasonable value for the jump. If your current pair is worn out or the gains line up with how you listen, this one is worth the money.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.58.9
- Value9.39.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Edition Xs | 2 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 405 g | 450 g | |
| Driver size | 80 mm | 105 mm | |
| Driver | 80 mm planar magnetic | 105 mm planar magnetic |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Edition Xs to 2". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.