{"product_id":"hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones","title":"HiFiMAN Ananda Planar Magnetic Reference Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HiFiMAN Ananda is a full-size open-back planar magnetic headphone built for “efficient planar performance”: the culmination of years of development, its lightweight, ultra-fine planar drivers sing with agility and power. With HiFiMAN’s Stealth Magnets, the NEO supernano diaphragm and 93dB sensitivity, it sounds good from a desktop amplifier and can also be driven by virtually any smartphone or portable player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791372888\" alt=\"HiFiMAN Ananda open-back planar headphones\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones-photo-agility.jpg?v=1791372893\" alt=\"HiFiMAN Ananda: lightweight, ultra-fine planar drivers\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh sensitivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts high sensitivity for a planar lets you use it with virtually any smartphone or portable device, with low distortion and excellent sound, and it is a natural companion for portable players wherever you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy planar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a planar magnetic driver the conductor is spread across the whole diaphragm, so the film is driven evenly rather than at one point as in a dynamic driver, and the moving parts weigh far less. The result is lower distortion, quick, detailed treble, better imaging and a natural soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStealth Magnets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe special shape of HiFiMAN’s Stealth Magnets lets sound waves pass through without interference. The design is acoustically transparent, greatly reducing the wave diffraction turbulence that degrades sound, for pure, accurate, full-range output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones-photo-stealth.jpg?v=1791372897\" alt=\"HiFiMAN Stealth Magnets in the Ananda\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNEO supernano diaphragm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Hear what you have been missing”: the NsD is 80% thinner than HiFiMAN’s earlier designs, just 1 to 2 microns thick, for a faster, more detailed response with lush musicality. HiFiMAN advanced its manufacturing processes to make this planar driver at a remarkable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones-photo-nsd.jpg?v=1791372902\" alt=\"NEO supernano diaphragm of the HiFiMAN Ananda\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones-photo-value.jpg?v=1791372908\" alt=\"HiFiMAN Ananda on a headphone stand\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindow-shade grille:\u003c\/strong\u003e greatly reduces sonic reflections for clearer sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsymmetrical ear cups:\u003c\/strong\u003e follow the natural shape of the ear, with thick, bevelled, asymmetrical pads that contour to your head for long sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid headband:\u003c\/strong\u003e a weight-spreading strap for long-term comfort, with a sleek matte black finish and metal construction for durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated 3.5mm connectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e HiFiMAN’s most robust headphone connectors, for durability and longevity. The cable is user-replaceable, with L and R marked inside the headband.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones-photo-shade.jpg?v=1791372913\" alt=\"Window shade grille of the HiFiMAN Ananda\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones-photo-cups.jpg?v=1791372916\" alt=\"Asymmetrical ear cups of the HiFiMAN Ananda\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones-photo-headband.jpg?v=1791372920\" alt=\"Hybrid headband of the HiFiMAN Ananda\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones-photo-connections.jpg?v=1791372923\" alt=\"3.5mm connectors of the HiFiMAN Ananda\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones-photo-portable.jpg?v=1791372926\" alt=\"HiFiMAN Ananda with a portable player\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-back planar magnetic, over-ear · NEO supernano diaphragm · Stealth Magnets · window shade grille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Hz–55kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpedance and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV2: 26Ω, 440g · V3: 16Ω, 398g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3m with 6.35mm plug · dual 3.5mm connectors on the cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones-photo-final.jpg?v=1791372929\" alt=\"HiFiMAN Ananda V2 and V3 specifications\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: Ananda, 3m cable with 6.35mm plug, owner’s guide and warranty card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a grille-free version, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hifiman-ananda-unveiled-planar-headphones\"\u003eAnanda Unveiled\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIFIMAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57115764490627,"sku":"HFMANANDA","price":229.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_4442eb12-c6d2-49a3-8388-5131db294778.jpg?v=1767162181","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/hifiman-ananda-planar-magnetic-reference-headphones","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}