Headphones — HiFiMAN Edition XV

The Edition XV is HiFiMAN's flagship-tier planar-magnetic over-ear headphone, sitting above the ARYA UNVEILED with a remarkably low impedance. The Edition XV represents HiFiMAN's most ambitious current statement in planar-magnetic headphone engineering.

Key specs that matter

Frequency response spans a wide 8Hz to 50,000Hz within plus-or-minus 10dB. Connection uses a 3.5mm jack. Sensitivity is notably high at 92dB SPL at 1kHz/1mW, with impedance at a remarkably low 12 ohms. Weight is 452g.

Sound and use context

Expect the exceptionally fast, detailed character HiFiMAN's legendary planar-magnetic driver technology is broadly celebrated for, with the remarkably low 12-ohm impedance meaning this headphone drives easily from a wide range of sources.

Pairing

The remarkably low 12-ohm impedance combined with the notably high 92dB sensitivity make the Edition XV compatible with a wide range of sources, including modestly powered portable devices.

Alternatives

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