{"id":4017,"date":"2026-01-13T16:49:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/?p=4017"},"modified":"2026-01-13T16:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:49:12","slug":"hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/","title":{"rendered":"Hifiman Ananda Review \u2013 O Fone Planar que Todo Audi\u00f3filo Deve Conhecer! [Review #228]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabela de conte\u00fado\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#The_Place_of_Hifiman_Ananda_in_the_Planar-Magnetic_Landscape\" >The Place of Hifiman Ananda in the Planar-Magnetic Landscape<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#A_lineage_of_innovation\" >A lineage of innovation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Price-performance_positioning\" >Price-performance positioning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Build_Quality_Ergonomics_and_Industrial_Design\" >Build Quality, Ergonomics, and Industrial Design<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Materials_and_durability\" >Materials and durability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Comfort_for_long_sessions\" >Comfort for long sessions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Sonic_Performance_Under_Different_Amplification_Scenarios\" >Sonic Performance Under Different Amplification Scenarios<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Directly_from_smartphone_or_dongle\" >Directly from smartphone or dongle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Scaling_with_desktop_amplification\" >Scaling with desktop amplification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Tonal_Analysis_Bass_Midrange_Treble_and_Soundstage\" >Tonal Analysis: Bass, Midrange, Treble, and Soundstage<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Bass_extension_and_control\" >Bass extension and control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Midrange_accuracy\" >Midrange accuracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Treble_air_and_resolution\" >Treble air and resolution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Comparative_Observations_with_Competing_Models\" >Comparative Observations with Competing Models<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Head-to-head_impressions\" >Head-to-head impressions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Real-World_Feedback_Musicians_and_Casual_Listeners\" >Real-World Feedback: Musicians and Casual Listeners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Insights_from_Mateus_Fleite\" >Insights from Mateus Fleite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Blind_tests_with_friends\" >Blind tests with friends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Practical_Recommendations_and_Buying_Considerations\" >Practical Recommendations and Buying Considerations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Best_sources_and_accessories\" >Best sources and accessories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Who_should_and_should_not_buy_the_Ananda\" >Who should (and should not) buy the Ananda<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#1_Does_the_Ananda_need_a_balanced_amplifier\" >1. Does the Ananda need a balanced amplifier?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#2_How_does_it_compare_to_the_newer_Ananda-Stealth\" >2. How does it compare to the newer Ananda-Stealth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#3_Can_I_game_with_the_Ananda_without_positional_issues\" >3. Can I game with the Ananda without positional issues?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#4_What_EQ_preset_does_Thiago_recommend\" >4. What EQ preset does Thiago recommend?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#5_Is_there_a_risk_of_driver_flex\" >5. Is there a risk of driver flex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#6_How_durable_is_the_headband_strap\" >6. How durable is the headband strap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#7_Will_the_Ananda_expose_poorly_recorded_music\" >7. Will the Ananda expose poorly recorded music?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#8_Can_I_run_it_from_a_phone_alone\" >8. Can I run it from a phone alone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman-ananda-review-o-fone-planar-que-todo-audiofilo-deve-conhecer-review-228\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hifiman_Ananda_Review_A_Planar-Magnetic_Benchmark_Every_Audiophile_Should_Audition\"><\/span>Hifiman Ananda Review: A Planar-Magnetic Benchmark Every Audiophile Should Audition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman_ananda\" data-superlinks140684vt908f2723b=\"5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"spl-automatic-Link\" data-spl=\"5\">Hifiman Ananda<\/a> review<\/strong> by Brazilian specialist Thiago Oliveira has quietly reached almost a thousand views, yet its content distils years of headphone-enthusiast wisdom into sixteen brisk minutes. In an age in which planar-magnetic designs crowd every price bracket, understanding where the Ananda truly sits is crucial for buyers who demand measurable fidelity and musical engagement. This article dissects the video in depth, cross-examines the Ananda against its rivals, and extracts actionable insights for listeners, producers and hobbyists alike. By the end, you will not only know how the Ananda sounds, but also how it behaves with different amplifiers, how real musicians perceive it, and whether it should become your next open-back reference.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Place_of_Hifiman_Ananda_in_the_Planar-Magnetic_Landscape\"><\/span>The Place of Hifiman Ananda in the Planar-Magnetic Landscape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_lineage_of_innovation\"><\/span>A lineage of innovation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thiago begins by contextualising the Ananda within Hifiman\u2019s evolutionary ladder. Introduced in 2018, the model inherits the company\u2019s <em>\u201cNsD\u201d<\/em> (Neo Supernano Diaphragm) driver, trickling down from the higher-priced Edition X and Arya. At 27 \u03a9 and 103 dB\/V, the Ananda promises near-portable efficiency\u2014an unusual specification in planar territory. Thiago contrasts this with the older HE-500 that required speaker-grade wattage, underscoring how technological miniaturisation has democratised planar ownership.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-performance_positioning\"><\/span>Price-performance positioning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Retailing around US$699 but frequently discounted to sub-US$550 via <a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_c3AnpdBZ\" data-superlinks140684vt908f2723b=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"spl-automatic-Link\" data-spl=\"1\">AliExpress<\/a> (links in the description), the Ananda competes with dynamic heavyweights such as the Sennheiser HD660S2 and planar newcomers like the Audeze LCD-GX. Thiago\u2019s thesis is clear: no other headphone at this tier delivers the same mix of giant soundstage, airy treble and low fatigue. The channel\u2019s cost-benefit playlist routinely crowns the Ananda as the \u201c<em>sweet spot before diminishing returns<\/em>,\u201d a sentiment corroborated by his Patrons who voted it the most \u201cupgrade-worthy\u201d open-back under US$1,000.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #007cba;padding:15px;margin:20px 0;\">\n<p><strong>Highlight:<\/strong> Hifiman\u2019s packaging now includes a dual 3.5 mm cable and a 6.3 mm adaptor, sparing new users the traditional aftermarket hunt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_Quality_Ergonomics_and_Industrial_Design\"><\/span>Build Quality, Ergonomics, and Industrial Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Materials_and_durability\"><\/span>Materials and durability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The video showcases the Ananda\u2019s hybrid construction: aluminium yokes, steel grilles and a lightweight plastic baffle. Thiago, notorious for stress-testing hinges, twists the yoke while mic\u2019d; no creaking is audible, a stark improvement over early Sundara batches. He does, however, criticise the \u201c<em>party-trick<\/em>\u201d faux-leather suspension strap that can peel after two Brazilian summers\u2014a climate-specific caveat rarely mentioned in Western reviews.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comfort_for_long_sessions\"><\/span>Comfort for long sessions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Weighing 399 g, the Ananda sits between the feather-light Sundara (372 g) and the more massive Audeze LCD-2 (550 g). Thiago measures clamp force at ~4.2 N using a luggage scale hack; this translates to a gentle grip that distributes pressure across the oval earpads. In extended mixing sessions of up to three hours, he reports no hotspots, attributing this to the tall ear-cup architecture (70 \u00d7 120 mm) that avoids pinching the auricle\u2019s upper edge\u2014a common complaint with circular pads.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dual-steel headband minimises torsion<\/li>\n<li>Angled drivers improve phase alignment<\/li>\n<li>Memory-foam pads are user-replaceable<\/li>\n<li>Dual entry cables permit balanced wiring<\/li>\n<li>Mesh grilles enable uncompromised airflow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #007cba;padding:15px;margin:20px 0;\">\n<p><strong>Myth-buster:<\/strong> Despite Internet rumours, the Ananda\u2019s magnets are not susceptible to demagnetisation by near-field monitors; Thiago\u2019s Gauss meter read 1 mT drop after six months\u2014statistically negligible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonic_Performance_Under_Different_Amplification_Scenarios\"><\/span>Sonic Performance Under Different Amplification Scenarios<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Directly_from_smartphone_or_dongle\"><\/span>Directly from smartphone or dongle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At the 03:13 timestamp, Thiago plugs the Ananda into a basic CX31993 USB-C dongle. On Brazilian Spotify (\u201314 LUFS average), peak SPL reached 96 dB\u2014sufficient, yet dynamic tracks clipped when he approached 100 dB. His verdict: adequate for office use, but micro-detail suffers due to limited voltage swing. The headphone\u2019s planar driver exposes the dongle\u2019s THD+N shortcomings, rendering cymbals \u201cchalky.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scaling_with_desktop_amplification\"><\/span>Scaling with desktop amplification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Switching to a Topping L30 II\/ E50 stack doubles the voltage headroom. The Ananda immediately opens up, revealing deeper sub-bass extension to 20 Hz and a blacker background. Thiago demonstrates with Tool\u2019s \u201cChocolate Chip Trip,\u201d noting how Danny Carey\u2019s tom work acquires <em>\u201cdrum skin texture rather than mere impact.\u201d<\/em> Even more dramatic is the pairing with the 4.4 mm balanced output of the Hiby R4. The planar diaphragm benefits from the R4\u2019s 325 mW @ 32 \u03a9 rating, displaying holographic imaging that rivals near-field monitors.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P6wIyaFTxEE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #666; font-style: italic;\">\nLink: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P6wIyaFTxEE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color: #1e73be; text-decoration: none;\">Hifiman Ananda Review \u2013 O Fone Planar que Todo Audi\u00f3filo Deve Conhecer! [Review #228]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tonal_Analysis_Bass_Midrange_Treble_and_Soundstage\"><\/span>Tonal Analysis: Bass, Midrange, Treble, and Soundstage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bass_extension_and_control\"><\/span>Bass extension and control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Measured on Thiago\u2019s MiniDSP EARS, the Ananda shows \u20132 dB at 30 Hz relative to 100 Hz, a remarkably flat low-end for an open-back. Electronic genres receive punch without the mid-bass bloom of the HD650. Kick drums on Billie Eilish\u2019s \u201cbad guy\u201d articulate cleanly, with zero overhang thanks to planar transient speed (roughly 1.7 ms rise time, according to Hifiman\u2019s whitepaper).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midrange_accuracy\"><\/span>Midrange accuracy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 1\u20133 kHz region remains within \u00b11.5 dB of the Harman 2018 target. Vocals sit forward but never shouty; Thiago praises acoustic renditions by Mateus Fleite where the guitar\u2019s harmonic overtones float naturally. On complex arrangements\u2014e.g., Snarky Puppy\u2019s \u201cLingus\u201d\u2014the Ananda separates Rhodes keys from brass stabs effortlessly, enabling analytical listening without fatigue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treble_air_and_resolution\"><\/span>Treble air and resolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 8\u201310 kHz plateau can be contentious: some listeners experience mild sibilance. Thiago attenuates this by swapping to Dekoni Elite Velour pads, reducing 9 kHz by ~1 dB. Once tamed, treble reveals cymbal stick definition and room reverb cues, approaching electrostatic transparency. Importantly, no metallic timbre is detected\u2014a common criticism of earlier Hifiman designs.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe Ananda combines the immediacy of a near-field monitor with the comfort of a couch session; it\u2019s the headphone I reach for when teaching mastering classes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><cite>&#8211; Thiago Oliveira, Manual de Fones<\/cite>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparative_Observations_with_Competing_Models\"><\/span>Comparative Observations with Competing Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Head-to-head_impressions\"><\/span>Head-to-head impressions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the final two minutes, Thiago side-loads FLAC files through a level-matched AB switcher and lines up three challengers: HarmonicDyne Zeus, Sivga SV023 and Monolith M1060. Each brings unique strengths\u2014Zeus for mid-bass warmth, SV023 for timber aesthetics, M1060 for cinematic LF heft\u2014but none match the Ananda\u2019s transparency. Below, a concise table crystallises these nuances.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Aspect<\/th>\n<th><a href=\"https:\/\/analisandoseuproduto.com.br\/aliexpressreview\/hifiman_ananda\" data-superlinks140684vt908f2723b=\"5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"spl-automatic-Link\" data-spl=\"5\">Hifiman Ananda<\/a><\/th>\n<th>Key Competitor Insight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Driver Tech<\/td>\n<td>Planar (NsD, single-ended)<\/td>\n<td>Sivga SV023: 50 mm dynamic\u2014slower decay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Impedance\/Sensitivity<\/td>\n<td>27 \u03a9 \/ 103 dB<\/td>\n<td>Monolith M1060: 50 \u03a9 \/ 96 dB\u2014amp hungry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>399 g<\/td>\n<td>Zeus: 380 g\u2014slightly lighter but clampier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bass Response<\/td>\n<td>Linear to 20 Hz<\/td>\n<td>M1060: Elevated 100 Hz bump<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Midrange Clarity<\/td>\n<td>Forward, neutral<\/td>\n<td>SV023: Warm tilt masks micro-detail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Treble Extension<\/td>\n<td>Up to 40 kHz<\/td>\n<td>Zeus: early roll-off >15 kHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Soundstage Width<\/td>\n<td>Expansive, speaker-like<\/td>\n<td>Zeus &amp; SV023: more intimate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Street Price<\/td>\n<td>$550\u2013700<\/td>\n<td>Competitors: $350\u2013500, but lower resolution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-World_Feedback_Musicians_and_Casual_Listeners\"><\/span>Real-World Feedback: Musicians and Casual Listeners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insights_from_Mateus_Fleite\"><\/span>Insights from Mateus Fleite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At 08:40, guitarist Mateus Fleite appears to demonstrate intricate fingerstyle passages. He emphasises how the Ananda renders micro-dynamics\u2014especially <em>rasgueado<\/em> attacks\u2014without compressing transients. On high-gain amp simulators, the headphone\u2019s flat midrange avoids the \u201cboxiness\u201d endemic to closed-back monitors, enabling more accurate EQ decisions for live streams.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blind_tests_with_friends\"><\/span>Blind tests with friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thiago invited six non-audiophile friends to a blind session using pink-noise-levelled presets. Results: five preferred the Ananda for orchestral cues; one chose the Zeus for \u201cfuller bass.\u201d The majority reported a three-dimensional stage where \u201cinstruments floated in front rather than between the ears.\u201d Such qualitative data sharpens the quantitative measurements, underscoring that the Ananda\u2019s sonic character resonates even with untrained listeners.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #007cba;padding:15px;margin:20px 0;\">\n<p><strong>Listener Tip:<\/strong> If you experience treble glare, try a +1 dB wide-Q dip at 8.5 kHz via PEQ; Thiago\u2019s preset is publicly shared on ToneBoosters Parametric Suite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Recommendations_and_Buying_Considerations\"><\/span>Practical Recommendations and Buying Considerations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_sources_and_accessories\"><\/span>Best sources and accessories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Balance the circuitry: 4.4 mm Pentaconn reduces channel crosstalk.<\/li>\n<li>Pair with a clean DAC like Topping E50 to avoid IMD masking.<\/li>\n<li>Invest in Dekoni Elite Velour pads for sweat-resistant summers.<\/li>\n<li>Use a headphone stand; clamp memory improves within one week.<\/li>\n<li>Run a 20 Hz\u201320 kHz sweep at 85 dB for 10 hours (\u201cdriver wake-up\u201d).<\/li>\n<li>Carry a Hiby FC3 dongle for laptop travel\u2014adequate and compact.<\/li>\n<li>Store silica gel packs in the case; planar magnets detest humidity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_and_should_not_buy_the_Ananda\"><\/span>Who should (and should not) buy the Ananda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ideal users:<\/strong> mixing engineers, jazz aficionados, gamers seeking competitive imaging, and classical listeners who crave wide staging.<br \/>\n<strong>Less suitable:<\/strong> bassheads yearning for skull-shaking sub-bass, commuters needing isolation, or desk workers sensitive to treble peaks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open-back leakage can disturb office neighbours<\/li>\n<li>Requires EQ finesse for sibilant recordings<\/li>\n<li>Aftermarket cables can be expensive (dual 3.5 mm)<\/li>\n<li>No integrated mic for calls<\/li>\n<li>Sweat may stain earpads in tropical climates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Does_the_Ananda_need_a_balanced_amplifier\"><\/span>1. Does the Ananda need a balanced amplifier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not obligatorily. Its 27 \u03a9 impedance is easy to drive, but balanced outputs provide higher voltage swing and lower noise, especially noticeable in orchestral crescendos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_does_it_compare_to_the_newer_Ananda-Stealth\"><\/span>2. How does it compare to the newer Ananda-Stealth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Stealth version utilises Hifiman\u2019s \u201cStealth Magnet\u201d array, marginally increasing efficiency (104 dB) and smoothing 1\u20132 kHz by ~0.5 dB. However, many users consider the sonic delta minor for the 150-dollar premium.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_I_game_with_the_Ananda_without_positional_issues\"><\/span>3. Can I game with the Ananda without positional issues?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely. Its wide lateral stage enhances directional cues in FPS titles. Pair with Dolby Atmos for Headphones for vertical imaging.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_EQ_preset_does_Thiago_recommend\"><\/span>4. What EQ preset does Thiago recommend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A gentle \u20132 dB at 9 kHz (Q 1.2) and +1 dB at 100 Hz (Q 0.7) restores tonal balance without losing sparkle or slam.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_there_a_risk_of_driver_flex\"><\/span>5. Is there a risk of driver flex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Planar diaphragms do not suffer traditional \u201cdynamic driver flex\u201d; nevertheless, avoid sudden pressure changes, e.g., cup slapping.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_durable_is_the_headband_strap\"><\/span>6. How durable is the headband strap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The synthetic leather may peel after two years in humid regions. Replacements are inexpensive and user-installable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Will_the_Ananda_expose_poorly_recorded_music\"><\/span>7. Will the Ananda expose poorly recorded music?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Its resolving nature magnifies mixing flaws. Casual listeners may prefer a warmer, forgiving headphone instead.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_I_run_it_from_a_phone_alone\"><\/span>8. Can I run it from a phone alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For casual listening, yes. But dynamic peaks will compress. A dongle DAC like DUNU DTC 480 noticeably improves clarity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Manual de Fones video makes a persuasive, data-rich case for the Hifiman Ananda as an elevated yet attainable planar-magnetic reference. Our critical analysis corroborates Thiago\u2019s core findings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding linear bass and expansive soundstage<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable build with minor strap caveats<\/li>\n<li>Scales markedly with better amplification<\/li>\n<li>Outperforms similarly priced rivals in resolution<\/li>\n<li>Requires slight treble EQ for sensitive ears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your listening priorities align with neutrality, speed and stage realism, the Ananda deserves a spot on your audition list. Ready to experience its airy presentation? Check out Thiago Oliveira\u2019s full review, explore the curated affiliate links, and join the <em>Manual de Fones<\/em> community for ongoing deals and discussions.<\/p>\n<p><em>Credits: Analysis inspired by \u201cHifiman Ananda Review \u2013 O Fone Planar que Todo Audi\u00f3filo Deve Conhecer!\u201d on Manual de Fones by Thiago Oliveira. 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