Is the HiFiMAN Edition Xs worth the upgrade from the Verum 2?
Verdict
Downgrade
The HiFiMAN Edition Xs actually scores 10.0 points below the Verum 2, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. 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: weight 450 g to 405 g. Worth checking: driver size goes 105 mm to 80 mm. It is at least $230 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.98.5
- Value9.09.3
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | 2 | Edition Xs | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 450 g | 405 g | |
| Driver size | 105 mm | 80 mm | |
| Driver | 105 mm planar magnetic | 80 mm planar magnetic |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "2 to Edition Xs". 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.