r/Hifiman

Does anyone use these for gaming and what's your exprience do they work well?

As the title says, I'd like to buy my first HiFiMan headphones, but I'm not sure whether to go for the Ananda Nano or the Ananda Unveiled. Which ones would you recommend? I like clear, natural vocals, as well as good separation and soundstage.

I am trialing some of the different eggshaped Hifiman headphones, and am really liking the Ananda Nanos for the price, however the only real complaint I have is they cause me jaw pain. I notice they sit a bit lower than the Aryas and HEK, even on their lowest headband setting. I am playing around with adding some more padding to the strap to effectively raise them up, and that helps, but I can't help but think if I could just swap out the entire headband with the style used on the Aryas or HEK, then I'd be set. Is there no way to get this new headband by itself? I don't see it on Hifiman's webpage. If I could just get my hands on a pair of broken cans to salvage the headband...

Other ideas to make the Nano more comfortable are also appreciated.

Hey everyone,

Recently got my hands on an HE6SE V2 and I'm trying to get the most out of it.

Current setup:

Mods: Arctic Cables grill, Audeze-style headband swap, Dekoni Elite Hybrid pad swap

Chain: Topping E50 II DAC → Topping A70 Pro

I've been reading through threads here and on Head-Fi but there's a lot of conflicting info and much of it seems to be about the OG HE6 rather than the V2 specifically. A few things I'd love input on:

DIY mods — what would you prioritize on the HE6SE V2 to get the best out of it?

OG HE6 / V1 — is it worth hunting one down, or does a well-modded V2 get close enough?

Amp/DAC — happy with the A70 Pro but open to suggestions if there's a meaningful upgrade path.

Thanks in advance!

I recently upgraded from the Sundara to the Arya Organic, and my current iFi hip-dac just isn't cutting it for them. Do you think the iFi Diablo is overkill? I can get one for €400. Could this be an endgame amp for me, or are there better alternatives around the same price?

I’m considering the HIFIMAN HE1000 Stealth and would like to use it with a Qudelix 5K, primarily from my iPhone.

I know the Qudelix can probably get the HE1000 Stealth loud enough, but I’m more interested in whether it can drive it properly and get close to its full performance.

For anyone who has actually tried this combination:

• Does the Qudelix 5K have enough power/headroom?
• Is the 3.5 mm output sufficient, or is 2.5 mm balanced noticeably better?
• At normal listening levels, do you notice any improvement in dynamics, bass control, soundstage, or overall performance when moving to a more powerful desktop amp?
• Roughly how much of the HE1000 Stealth’s potential would you say the Qudelix 5K delivers?

I’m not looking to listen extremely loud. I’m mainly trying to determine whether the Qudelix 5K is a genuinely good pairing or merely something that can technically make the HE1000 Stealth loud enough.

I’d especially appreciate input from anyone who has compared the HE1000 Stealth on the Qudelix 5K against a good desktop setup.

Hi all. I’ve got my voice setup now, but realize I won’t be able to use desktop speakers otherwise the audio will pick up in the mic and cause a chaining echo. Seems like a hypothetical nightmare.

Given the gear setup I have, do you have recommendations on headphones or IEMs that will pair well? Are open-backs out of the question before the same speaker concern I mentioned?

Okay - keep it under $550 if possible. I’m looking for IMAX quality sound. 😂 I already have a closed back gaming headset for everything else under the sun. This is for when I don’t care about ANC and just want an amazing movie experience. Music is a close second!! And perhaps when I’m gaming while playing something really immersive like silent hill or resident evil - something single player. These are some pics but idk all of the differences:

Edition XS — $269
Edition XV — $399
Ananda Nano — $499
Ananda Unveiled — $549

I’d be happy to consider other options though! Thanks, everyone!

Recently got handed down an HE1000 Stealth and am looking for a good Dac/amp for around $400-500 CAD ($360 USD). (What I have rn is a fiio ka11 for a pair of Aune AR5000’s)

One option I found was a Topping Dx5ii for around $400 CAD on Aliexpress, and am wondering if it’ll be good for the headphones.

Any help would be much appreciated, thank you!

Hi. I've looked on yt but the only vid I found is the one by dekoni in which they use their tool for pad removal. How can I remove the pads safely? I just want to clean the inside and put them back. Thanks

Hello everyone,

Quick question. I had Arya Organics once. Loved them through my Fiio M21. Want to repurchase or preferably upgrade to He1000 Stealth, but will not upgrade the M21 for a long time. Will the He1000 Stealth work better than, or at least as well as, the Arya Organics through the M21? Or should I just stick to the Organics?

Thank you in advance for your input.

Love my HE600 Headphones. I was a pro musician (bass guitar) in my younger days and love a clean detail sound. My hearing is good up to 10k. I noticed the strings a little strident on an orchestral piece when playing at a moderately loud volume. I may be that recording? Anyone recommendations for an eq profile specifically for HE600 if needed. I have Wiim Pro and Topping DX5II. Both have basic eq profiles. Currently using EQ1 on my DAC increases bass shelf.

Hi!

I've seen both good and bad reviews of both. I'm unsure which of the two is the better headphone.

I'm looking for one for movies and film soundtracks. Good bass and soundstage.

Has anyone tried them?

Hi folks, I have a pair of HE4XX's I am trying to drive with my new DX1ii. I just realized that i am nearing the max volume on my DAC (-8db) and i don't love having so little legroom to work with on these headsets, not to mention they feel a little blown out at that point.

any recommendations for a new 4.4mm cable? or is this a scenario that cant be helped?

budget is free up to ~$35 unless i really am missing out on something amazing =D

Hello everyone,

I currently own three headphones: the Focal Clear OG, the LCD-X 2021, and the Arya Stealth.

I absolutely love the stock sound of both the Focals and the LCD-X, which are my main headphones. I mostly listen to punk and metal from a variety of sources—vinyl, CDs, and cassettes—so using EQ isn't really an option for my primary listening.

Lately, I've been using the Arya Stealth with a Schiit Jotunheim 2 and a Modius via balanced connection from my computer to listen to krautrock, jazz, some funk, and similar genres. I really enjoy how they sound with that kind of music, but for rock, punk, and metal they don't quite convince me.

I'd like to experiment a bit with EQ just for fun, since I've read a lot of comments from people who add some bass and sub-bass to the Arya. I don't think the Harman target is for me, though. Some time ago I tried the Oratory1990 preset on my LCD-X using Peace, and honestly I much preferred their stock tuning.

If anyone could recommend a subtle EQ that adds a bit of bass or body without changing the Arya's overall character, I'd really appreciate it. The Arya's treble doesn't bother me (I'm 46 years old), so I'm not looking to tame the highs. If the recommendation can be done using Peace's simple 10-band EQ, even better, as I'm still a beginner and don't really know how to use the 13-band parametric EQ yet.

Thanks in advance! Any questions or suggestions are more than welcome.