Exactly the info and comparisons I needed! Thanks for this in depth review of the Nano, I got my questions answered I hadn’t from elsewhere. I’ll be looking to purchase this in the next few weeks here.
Hello, I have both the Ananda Nano and the HE-6se V2 and I think I spent my money well. I almost always listen to the HE-6se but I miss the Ananda head space. I would like to buy the HE-1000 Stealth. Will I have a leap in quality compared to these headphones, spending my money well once again?
The HE1000 Stealth will give you a tone balance similar to the NANO, with clarity and detail similar to the HE6SE V2. Definitely more weight to the bass than the HE6.
I hv this paired with fiio k9 pro but still need to turn volume knob to near fullest on high gain. Is this normal? Means the power is not enough to drive the Nano ?
@@Casperwinde Is the volume turned up on your laptop? It should be at 100% when using the USB output. I use windows media player from my desktop. When using USB I set the Media player volume at 100% with most dacs, and in settings I set the computer volume at 100% also.
The edition xs is cheaper than the sundara currently. For that type of value... Also, how do you compare this to xtc openbacks (1 or 2)? I have the closed backs, but i love how open my sundaras are and looking for something that sound just as open, but better. I recently got a pair of Sash Tres. Sound is great but doesnt sound as open/ airy as sundara. Driving off of atom 2 dac/amp
Ty. Would you say it has a wider/ taller soundstage (the xtc)? I'm looking for something that compares to sundara in stage and sparkle (upgraded obiously), but don't care (too much) on price. With all the killer deals hifiman has, I'm just not sure where the best value lies.
@@FlacomanXD The XTC two has a very large soundstage, but a little less treble energy than the Sundara. If you are looking for an upgrade to the Sundara, the Nano would probably be a good choice. If money is not an issue, jump all the way up to the Arya Organic $1150.00. It would be a huge step up from the Sundara.
@@FlacomanXD If you like Hifiman treble, I would go with the Organic. If you want even more bass and a more tame treble, the XTC2 is great. They both have a very large soundstage. The XTC2 has the most bass, but even the Organic has a lot more bass than the Sundara. The Nano is about half way in between the Sundara and Organic.
Why you can't just admit that you need the best amp and dac you can afford even it is double the money of your headphones becouse it is a big big difference if you suddenly hear your favorite headphones in their full glory, so please stay consistent To illustrate this I so much hated the treble of Arya Organic on the last year Hifi show in Helsinki,they were driven by Chord Hugo and feamale voices were just horror, but this year was Pass Labs amp and I loved Organic so much , so it's not about wats it's about the amp magic which costs money
Actually extremely easy. Buy the Ananda Nano. Upgrade earpads to ZMF Hifiman+ Subs Perforated earpads. Upgrade the headband by adding a ZMF Co-Pilot pad. Use Oratorys EQ. And watch yourself have your mind blown. Even a non EQd Arya Organic doesn't compete. The slam you get, the musicality and pure emjoyment of the Nano simply wipes the floor with the Arya Organic. No comp. The earpads improve staging, improve slam, improve dynamics, tame the treble yet gives more air. They add a thickness to the sound making the Nano sound more musical and lush. It's truly a massive upgrade. Add in Oratorys EQ, the bass slam is just insane. A non EQd Arya Organic will stage slightly larger and have slighytly more detail. But won't come close with dynamics, bass slam and overall musicality. In comparison. The Arya Organic sounds dead and flat.
@@wrinkleneckbass It depends what you're really looking for. The Arya Stealth is a great headphone. If you really want that little extra bit of staging and detail. Ok go for the Arya. But if you want something musical, highly engaging and fun to listen. Something that slams ans rumbles hard. Truly a musical headphone. The Ananda Nano with the ZMF earpads and Oratorys EQ is extremely hard to beat :)
@@S.G54321 Do you recommend me buying Mojo 2 or Ef500 for the nano? I heard it isn't difficult to amplify correctly with control but the power difference between these two dac/amps are a lot
You're looking fairly healthy and lively, I'm happy to see that. I think that this video has the best camera angle yet, and I like the room!
Exactly the info and comparisons I needed! Thanks for this in depth review of the Nano, I got my questions answered I hadn’t from elsewhere. I’ll be looking to purchase this in the next few weeks here.
If you buy the Nano using the APOS link under the video, you can help my TH-cam channel grow.
Was waiting for this one!
Thanks, William! Thank you very much!
I love my nano, period.
Thank you so much!❤
Great review, is sibilance an issue ?
I didn't really notice any.
Hello,
I have both the Ananda Nano and the HE-6se V2 and I think I spent my money well. I almost always listen to the HE-6se but I miss the Ananda head space. I would like to buy the HE-1000 Stealth. Will I have a leap in quality compared to these headphones, spending my money well once again?
The HE1000 Stealth will give you a tone balance similar to the NANO, with clarity and detail similar to the HE6SE V2. Definitely more weight to the bass than the HE6.
@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 Thank you for your kind reply.
Hi! For you Ananda Nano or Audivina? For films and listen soundtracks, pop music. I want soundtage, bass and resolution.
Nano.
I hv this paired with fiio k9 pro but still need to turn volume knob to near fullest on high gain. Is this normal? Means the power is not enough to drive the Nano ?
The K9 Pro should very easily drive the NANO. Something is wrong. What is your input source?
@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 thanks so much for replies. I'm using Tidal/ foobar for source. Single ended output. Usb input from laptop
@@Casperwinde Is the volume turned up on your laptop? It should be at 100% when using the USB output.
I use windows media player from my desktop. When using USB I set the Media player volume at 100% with most dacs, and in settings I set the computer volume at 100% also.
@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 yea. I tried using different cable balanced output it solved the problem. Thanks man ☺️
I need headphones like meze elite ;l but its very expensive headphone and im search best alternative headphone c;
Verum-8 ohms
The edition xs is cheaper than the sundara currently. For that type of value...
Also, how do you compare this to xtc openbacks (1 or 2)? I have the closed backs, but i love how open my sundaras are and looking for something that sound just as open, but better.
I recently got a pair of Sash Tres. Sound is great but doesnt sound as open/ airy as sundara. Driving off of atom 2 dac/amp
I have the JM Audio XTC2 open back. With out a doubt it is better than the Nano, but it is twice the price.
Ty. Would you say it has a wider/ taller soundstage (the xtc)? I'm looking for something that compares to sundara in stage and sparkle (upgraded obiously), but don't care (too much) on price. With all the killer deals hifiman has, I'm just not sure where the best value lies.
@@FlacomanXD The XTC two has a very large soundstage, but a little less treble energy than the Sundara.
If you are looking for an upgrade to the Sundara, the Nano would probably be a good choice.
If money is not an issue, jump all the way up to the Arya Organic $1150.00. It would be a huge step up from the Sundara.
@@theheadphoneexperience-wil2250 thanks again brother. So, to clarify for my taste, you'd recommend the Arya Organic over the xtc2?
@@FlacomanXD If you like Hifiman treble, I would go with the Organic. If you want even more bass and a more tame treble, the XTC2 is great. They both have a very large soundstage.
The XTC2 has the most bass, but even the Organic has a lot more bass than the Sundara. The Nano is about half way in between the Sundara and Organic.
Why you can't just admit that you need the best amp and dac you can afford even it is double the money of your headphones becouse it is a big big difference if you suddenly hear your favorite headphones in their full glory, so please stay consistent
To illustrate this I so much hated the treble of Arya Organic on the last year Hifi show in Helsinki,they were driven by Chord Hugo and feamale voices were just horror, but this year was Pass Labs amp and I loved Organic so much , so it's not about wats it's about the amp magic which costs money
I agree that amps and dacs can make a difference, but they make a bigger difference with some headphones than others.
Now that the Nano is down to $419, it makes the choice even harder between this and the Edition XS or Aria Stealth.
Actually extremely easy. Buy the Ananda Nano. Upgrade earpads to ZMF Hifiman+ Subs Perforated earpads. Upgrade the headband by adding a ZMF Co-Pilot pad. Use Oratorys EQ. And watch yourself have your mind blown. Even a non EQd Arya Organic doesn't compete. The slam you get, the musicality and pure emjoyment of the Nano simply wipes the floor with the Arya Organic. No comp. The earpads improve staging, improve slam, improve dynamics, tame the treble yet gives more air. They add a thickness to the sound making the Nano sound more musical and lush. It's truly a massive upgrade. Add in Oratorys EQ, the bass slam is just insane. A non EQd Arya Organic will stage slightly larger and have slighytly more detail. But won't come close with dynamics, bass slam and overall musicality. In comparison. The Arya Organic sounds dead and flat.
@@S.G54321 Thanks, that's good advice. I think I'm going to do that.
@@wrinkleneckbass It depends what you're really looking for. The Arya Stealth is a great headphone. If you really want that little extra bit of staging and detail. Ok go for the Arya. But if you want something musical, highly engaging and fun to listen. Something that slams ans rumbles hard. Truly a musical headphone. The Ananda Nano with the ZMF earpads and Oratorys EQ is extremely hard to beat :)
@@S.G54321 thx, ordered one. Gonna check the sound
@@S.G54321 Do you recommend me buying Mojo 2 or Ef500 for the nano? I heard it isn't difficult to amplify correctly with control but the power difference between these two dac/amps are a lot