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HIFIMAN

ANANDA NANO

Released May 2023

The ANANDA NANO are the third version of HIFIMAN's ANANDA open-back planar magnetic headphones, with a nanometre-thick diaphragm and Stealth Magnets, easy to drive from portable sources.

Model history · 2 models, 2022–2023
  1. 2022ANANDA Stealth MagnetCompare
  2. 2023ANANDA NANO
Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Battery
–
With case
–
Best codec
Wired
Weight
419.6 g

What reviewers say

Headfonia and Headfonics found it a clear step up from its predecessor, with excellent resolution and fast transients, and easy to drive. Audio Science Review disagrees, finding the bass too flat and the treble uneven without EQ. Headfonics found the clamping force tight, and Headfonia would prefer something better than the plastic outer housing.

From headfonia.com, headfonics.com and audiosciencereview.com

Sound

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Back
Open
Impedance
14 ohms
Bluetooth codecs
None (wired)
Drivers
Planar magnetic with Stealth Magnets and Nanometer Thickness Diaphragm; 5 Hz – 55 kHz; sensitivity 94 dB

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
No battery (wired)

Design

Weight
419.6 g
Headphone cable
Yes
Fit and ear tips
Over-ear, open-back; asymmetric oval cups; hybrid headband with weight-spreading strap, metal earcup holders and two adjustment blocks; thicker asymmetric, bevelled ear pads
Works with
Detachable 3 m cable with 3.5 mm plug and 3.5 mm connectors at each cup; 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter
In the box
Headphones, 3 m cable (3.5 mm plug), ear pads (fitted), 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter, headphone travel bag

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Nanometer Thickness Diaphragm and Stealth Magnets; 5 Hz – 55 kHz
  • 14-ohm impedance and 94 dB sensitivity suit phones and portable players
  • 3 m detachable cable, 6.35 mm adapter and travel bag included

Cons

  • Heavy at 419.6 g
  • Open back leaks sound and lets outside noise in

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
Over-earNo––Wired475 gApr 2023
Over-earNo––Wired455 gDec 2023
Over-earNo––Wired449 gNov 2023

Previous model: ANANDA Stealth Magnet.

Sources

  1. hifiman.com/products/detail/334
  2. hifiman.com/attachments/file/20250211/20250211033139_50869.pdf
  3. uk.hifiman.com/products/ananda-nano
  4. ecoustics.com/products/hifiman-ananda-nano-headphones

Photo: hifiman.com

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