Headphones — HiFiMAN ANANDA Unveiled

The ANANDA Unveiled is an open-back planar magnetic headphone from HiFiMAN, a well-established Chinese manufacturer known for accomplished planar magnetic driver technology, built with an exceptionally wide bandwidth. The ANANDA Unveiled brings HiFiMAN's considered engineering to an open-back, over-ear format.

Key specs that matter

The transducer uses electrostatic or planar-magnetic driver technology in an open-back, over-ear, wired configuration. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 5Hz to 55,000Hz within plus-or-minus 10dB. Sensitivity is 93dB SPL at 1kHz/1mW, with impedance at a low 22 ohms - a combination making this planar-magnetic design easy to drive from a wide range of sources. Weight is 449g.

Sound and use context

Expect the exceptionally detailed, precisely engineered character HiFiMAN's planar magnetic driver technology is broadly known for, with the easy-to-drive 93dB sensitivity and 22-ohm impedance combination meaning this headphone performs well from a wide range of amplifiers.

Pairing

The easy-to-drive 93dB sensitivity and 22-ohm impedance combination make the ANANDA Unveiled compatible with a wide range of headphone amplifiers, including modest portable sources.

Alternatives

HiFiMAN's own Sundara offers a more accessible alternative within the same broader planar-magnetic catalogue.