ANANDA NANO -VS- EVERYTHING!

[@WADEFERRO]

I wish so much that every person who makes video reviews would watch yours to understand what professional reviews look like. Of all the stellar aspects of what you do, my favorite is the fact that the start of the video is the start of the review. It's the biggest breath of fresh air on the internet. We're not first greeted with talk of your recent colon surgery or the stating of information no one watching the video wouldn't already know. This alone is reason enough to support every video you produce. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@RisemyMinions]

I got to say I wholeheartedly disagree with Josh on this video. I absolutely love and adore the nano. I have A-B'd, the organic vs the nano back to back and I just don't understand how he gives the organic such high praises but not the nano. For the price versus performance, I definitely pick the Nano. But that's just what my ears like. I suppose. Everyone has to be their own judge.

[@BetterHalf1]

i also think i tend to disagree with josh on what sounds good. it actually better helps me judge whether i will like a headphone or not

[@JoshuaValour]

Thanks for sharing! And if you prefer the nano, your wallet will thank you hahaha

[@JoshuaValour]

And, ya, I probably should have given it more credit for being that close with that big of a price difference.

[@AbalMarius]

And i wholeheartedly agree with Josh. Every word i can sign. Because listened nano and compared to sudara and xs. Nano is super detailsled, resolution is like, 4k but overall worse tuning than xs and sundara. I can't say about organic as i haven't listened them. But nano is too bright, bass is worse than xs, and overal not very engaging. It suits better for detail freaks, but music is not all in details so it depends what you need from your music. Sundara and xs more natural tuned and fun to listen. But ofcourse as many ears as many opinions. Mine is the same as Josh.

[@chrisk3127]

Nano for me has been planar endgame, I liked Sundara for gaming but not really music, XS was too metallic sounding, Nano blew my socks off, even owning things like Focal Clear and Radiance I find myself reaching for the Nano more often

[@lockjaw333]

Would have liked to see a comparison to the Ananda Stealth. I think a lot of people might be trying to decide whether its worth it to spend a bit extra on the Nano.

[@c34webb]

Agreed!

[@PanoOpticum]

Ananda Nano is a fantastic Mixing & Mastering Headphone! Had never heard of it before, I compared it to the Audaze LCD-X and MM-500, the Focal Clear MG, the Sundara, Stealth and some more. The Nano is displaying and revealing frequencies in the most accurate and clear way. EQing Nano's frequency response makes it fantastic. I was willing to spend nearly 2'000$ for the MM-500 - supposedly the GOAT of mixing headphones - which turned out to be horrible headphones to me. I do not understand how someone can mix on them. If you really want to enjoy music, the LCD-X is better. Huge soundstage, beautiful highs, fast and warm. The Nano has a bit smaller soundstage , but stunning clearness in the mids and highs. It also displays Dept more clearly, which let's you make mixing and editing descisions easy. Love it! Luckily my ears like a headphone that is not so expensive :)

[@kbar11]

I recently got the Edition XS over the sundara. One I had extra money and there was a Aliexpress post for XS for $150 cheaper than Hifiman so it was only $100 more than the Sundara. Comfort wise it can be a toss up, I love the 6XX for comfort but others may not. I put a (used) 6xx head cushion on the XS (used velcro wire managers to keep it in place) and the XS has become an 8 hour headphone for me or even longer. Got some velour hybrid pads from Aliexpress as well that make them feel nicer when I have glasses on and in general tho that isn't needed imo. Highly recommend XS for under $500usd, I got mine for $350usd. For the price I felt alright getting it without trying it. Not sure if I would do that for anything over $500usd.

[@bigherb]

Bought both the sundara 2020 and edition xs same time, and had to return the xs. Comfort is far superior on the sundaras due to the suspension headband. Also the pads don't creak if you wear glasses. Sound quality is pretty close, the edition xs has a slightly better soundstage, sundaras still sound great to my ears, they're the only ones I haven't upgraded from in 3+ years.

[@Tutku35]

I love the XS but that headband is an abomination. Cant have it on my head more than an hour. So I am selling it, sadly.

[@LastAphelion]

Im one week in with the XS and Im realizing I may not be used to this much sub bass, I love mid bass but Im trying to figure what about them I find fatiguing and I think its all that deep rumbling sub that everything makes now thats hurting my head lol it sounds great but Im going to have to eq it down. Edit they went back already, had a loose left jack port, right side would securely plug in but left side feels "wrong" inserting and lets the jack work its way out enough to hear the left side cut out. Guess trying Nano or Sundara next

[@Oxibase]

@@Tutku35I purchased some Dekoni Audio Nuggets for my Edition XS and it completely solved the headband comfort issue for me. They are wonderful now and I wear them for hours with no issue.

[@dranek]

109 pro is much more sibilant than the Nano to my ears. I had to return the 109 pro. It sounds like it’s scratching my brain. The Nano is bright but not as fatiguing to me.

[@karolkedzierski5824]

I agree 100%. Most Meze headphones are harsh to my ears. Valour is completely deaf.

[@shivanshumishra57]

I think comparison with Ananda SE (previous version) would have given a reference to a lot of people because many may be knowing knowing how Ananda SE sounds. And if Nano is better than SE than they would have been there own judge to compare the headphones they listen to. I think Josh overhyped the Organic in his 'Organic vs Everything' video and underrated the Nano. He is a good reviewer, so a lot of people skewed towards the Organic than the same bracket headphones. Resolve also reviewed the Organic but he didn't overhype them at all and he finds them 'One of the Arya Headphones' ( if you get the reference). Lol! Anyway, thanks for the comparison and your views on this.

[@bigherb]

they can have differing opinions...ideally don't trust any reviewer 100%. When possible, order from a store with good returns policy and try it with your own ears, in your own home etc..

[@paolozafra5499]

I am one of those that took your recommendation and purchased the DT1990. I have been using it for 7 months now, paired it with a warmish source and did the paper towel mod but only 1 ply because adding more will change the character of the headphone, 1 ply will just add a slight hint of warmth. It's simply hard to beat, there is a reason why it is still competitive in today's standards after 7 years. SQ, comfort, build quality, it just checks all the boxes and since it's a little bit old, you can always purchase them in the used market for with confidence since it is built like a tank.

[@onapersonalnote7045]

The DT1990 being a tank is spot on. You could probably hurt someone with it with how chonky the frame is.

[@bluex217]

What does it sound like? Very bright?

[@paolozafra5499]

@@bluex217 I am not very treble sensitive but yes it is bright, It does not bother me when paired with smooth R2R Dacs and warm amps. If paired with analytical amps and delta sigma dacs it is quite piercing.

[@BLUE-wk8wh]

I bought the dt 1990 2 years ago and I’m so happy 🥳

[@gmejia8]

I love that plannar headphones have come a long way, they're so detailed and musically pleasing, i recently got an edition XS and i love it, using it with a fiio btr7 in balanced and it sounds pretty great, are you doing any reviews on the smsl do400 dac/amp combo that was just released? Trying to decide between that one or the xduoo ta-22

[@gdemirjian]

Please do a deep dive comparing the Organic and the HEk Stealth. They are only $100 difference in price and a lot of us in the headphone community are trying to decide between them Thanks.

[@JTB--]

Get the Stealth. I recently heard the Organic and the HEK Stealth is better

[@soon4829]

third, I guess? So, this video is actually more information packed than I first thought it would be. I like that you compared the nano to everything, the other headphone is good at. You mentioned the bass response, treble, comfort and pretty much anything criteria. REALLY good vid!

[@o.g.willing]

With deep regards I am yet to inform you , you happened to comment fifth

[@soon4829]

shit, I forgot to refresh!

[@nonchalantd]

These comparison reviews are really useful.

[@DonguriGaming]

not when every individual on the internet has totally different impressions

[@davidmason8212]

What about the arya stealth for 900$ ? Is it worth the extra 300 over the ananda nano ?

[@Makaveli6103]

Just picked up the Ananda Stealth on sale for $400. I only have the 6XX right now and was looking for a descent planar set. We will see how they compare for me.

[@Makaveli6103]

I am returning them as they are very unformtable only after 1-2 hours. The to strap hurts the top of my head. The sound quality is fantastic but this style of headband does not fit my hug head.

[@magtheultra1037]

Then you should try the XS. Sounds really great and fits perfectly on huge heads. I owned it, but my head is too small.

[@tamach3ck1]

XS is even worse for that reason.@@magtheultra1037

[@lukekirby7163]

No Focal Clear??

[@marksalamon619]

Thanks for this comparison - I appreciate your reviews! I've been researching headphones to buy and I've realized that I will need to equalize almost any headphones I purchase in order to achieve the best performance. I'm new to this and I'm hoping that knowledgeable headphone fans can help me find an answer to my question. I have thousands of Classical music CDs and I'm wondering if there is a way to apply headphone equalization by using the digital audio signal from the coaxial, HDMI, or optical outputs of my CD player. Does the equipment exist that would enable me to do this? I'd love it if anyone could direct me to a resource that might provide me with a solution to this technical problem. Thanks for the assistance...

[@endrizo]

will it benefit with a balanced cable? or it will kill its bass due to its so low impedance? thanks

[@IrenESorius]

The DT-1990 with Deconi Elite Velour pads. From good,ish to VERY VERY GOOD. Cheers and many thanks for your time and work Josh,, 🍻😎👍‍‍👍‍‍

[@Konamalunu]

When I got the DT1990, I was very disappointed because I could not stand the harsh-sounding highs. What exactly did the ear pads change to make them better? The Dekoni pads considerably raised my love for the Edition XS. They went from ok'ish to my absolute favorites.

[@andreasels779]

Deconi Elite Velour pads are definitely an upgrade, but imo the upgrade is more on the comfort side of things and not the sound side. To tame the treble a bit, I've replaced the foam discs with the ones of the Amiron Wireless (can buy them directly from Beyerdynamic for a few bucks) and after doing so I haven't found any EQ setting that I found more enjoyable than leaving them without EQ.

[@MrDoctorBryce]

Choice suede absolutely blow the velour out of the water on 1990 pros trust me the highs on the 1990 are unbearable without choice suedes

[@henrikjutterstrom5639]

I went from the DT-1990 Pro to Edition XS and even if I absolutly lived the 1990 from the start there was something about it that it was hard to do anything else while listening to it. Not in a positive way. The XS sound quite similar but the I can listen in longer periods and work while listening to them. So ti me it’s interesting to hear that the 1990 is better then the Nano. But hey, I havent heared the nano :-)

[@BichaelStevens]

Will Hifailman fix their QC issues???

[@ronkkn4544]

When will you review the (Hifiman) Dekoni Cobalt?

[@game-zer0387]

Just bought the xs based off this video, excited to try it out.

[@ssolx5527]

thanks alot for making this comparison video!!!

[@那人冷靜一點]

Focal clear/elex????????

[@Greatlatius]

Really looking forward to the A70 Pro and D70 Pro Sabre review 😁

[@shul5684]

WTH does "it's faster" mean?????

[@ht8138]

So upgrading from the xs might not be worth the jump then?

[@moots27]

1990s sound great EQed, buut they heavy :(. Unironically going to the gym has helped, but I can only wear it for a few hours still.

[@angelosnofla]

No review of the Vanatoo T1E Plus yet?

[@hugomottet1516]

Love the intro music, nice comparison (not with every headphone though ^^')

[@tracehazarrrrd]

Still using 1990, just wish there was a T1 upgrade path for tube amps (Beyerdynamic destroyed the T1). C'mon Beyer, wake up and give us a high OHM T1 ultimate edition. We're out here and we love Beyer sound!

[@KAL-589]

T1 v1 is fantastic. They ruined the sound with each new version.

[@chrisasmith75]

What about the Clear OG vs the Nano?

[@CoffeeGameMovie]

So lietrally everything in the video is just better :)

[@geekatari4391]

Is it better than the Ananda Stealth? The Stealth is now $400, is the nano worth the extra $200?

[@backinbusiness95]

Well, is IT the better Headphone? Yes. Will IT give you 50percent more Performance for 50percent more Money? No. You can get for 699 the arya refurbished or 799 arya new. But thats basically Double the price of the ananda stealth. Price/Performance wise i would stick with the stealth.

[@mrgee918]

I have the stealth, XS and nano. It's important to note I'm using them with an ibasso dx320 and hifiman ef400 dac. Using only the dx320, the nano sounds significantly different than the stealth. The nano is the most dynamic hifiman headphone I have. Finally a hifiman that hits hard on the bass. The mids are more forward than the stealth. Vocal forward presentation. The highs have way more air than the stealth. It sounds alive. The stealth come over as neutral to the point of being slightly boring in comparison. This is like an XS done properly. If the nano come over as too bright at times I strongly suggest you you adjust the alignment of the cans on your head. I find a bass drum heavy track and reposition the drivers so the bass hits the centre of my throat This totally de-empathise the highs. I'll take the nano over the stealth every time. The nano resolves way more than my XS and stealth. The only thing the xs has over the nano is the headband. Big head comfort. The nano clamps way too much out of the box but after a couple of weeks, it's calming down. Though still clampy. The nano band is smaller than the stealth as I don't have any issues with the stealth's band. Now when I connect the dx320 to the hifiman ef400 things take a major change. Things become real smooth. This is probably how the nano should sound. The stealth, XS and Nano go through the same effect with the ef400. The r2r sound is so good. Period! I will only pick up the XS if I'm using it with ef400. That's when they actually sound right and at there best. Great pairing for those with XS. To summarise those who have an XS or stealth, the nano is a significant upgrade. The nano beats both in the bass, mids and highs. I really have no need for the XS and stealth. Do check the other reviewers before you decide. Also check the frequency response graph comparing the Nano with the organic. Scarely similar! Hope this was helpful.

[@OrganNLou]

Too bad you didnt like the Nano, I LOVE IT!!!! I listen to Classical and jazz and these were WAY better than the original Ananda!

[@tonywalker6624]

Can you please review oneodio pro 50

[@hakan7346]

Decided to save up for arya organic instead.

[@RX-rd4sc]

Review denon d7200 and compare it with z1r and z7m2 plzzzzzz

[@strangelyrepulsive77]

what is isolation?

[@D0ndoom]

Ananda Nano vs Arya Organic, who will win? Speaking of who's better by their price.

[@S.G54321]

Very tricky. I personally prefer the Ananda Nano with some tubes. It really changes them and makes them so much nicer. But the Arya has that slightly bigger soundstage and extra added sense of depth. But I love the raw detail and clarity of the Nano. With tubes, the sensw of depth, width, height, imaging, bass, dynamics is emhanced on the Ananda Nano, and for me, it's planar endgame. It's not about which is better. But more of, what tuning you prefer which speaks of how good the Ananda Nano is. The Arya Organic is defs not $700 worth of improvement. Maybe $50 better? The Ananda Nano is that good. Just depends if you like the tuning of the Nano and what it does. Or if you like tgw tuning of the Arya Organic and what it does. If you have tubes, and some eq. Personally, the Ananda Nano is my pick hands down. The raw detail, clarity and sense of speed is crazy. The tubes just make them smoother and more musical adding that sense of even larger staging, more low end impact, basically improves everything.

[@shivanshumishra2143]

​@@S.G54321which tube amp are you using? I am using Modius3E/Asgard 3. Do you know if it's worth changing it to tubes? Although I'm very impressed with this combination.

[@shivanshumishra2143]

​@@S.G54321thanks for quick response with such nice detailed explanation.

[@thaflybear]

@@S.G54321 i already have a little dot mk2, i wonder how this pairs even though its not a pre amp

[@XxStoreboyxX]

I have been waiting for a nano review from you….!!! I’m struggling between the ananda stealth or nano. The stealth is on sale now at usd 100 lesser.

[@shivanshumishra57]

Wait for a few more people to review it. Atleast Passion For Sound guy and Wave Theory. To me Nano is certainly significantly better than SE and more.

[@RisemyMinions]

If you like technical nano. And from the people I've heard that have compared the two, the nano wins every single time. I really feel that Josh did not do the nano justice in this review. But honestly order it. Get it for yourself. If you don't like it, send it back. No harm, no foul. But bang for buck wise, the Nano in my opinion is one of the best purchases you can make.

[@XxStoreboyxX]

@@RisemyMinionsThank. After watching many of Josh’s reviews on Hifiman. I’ve always thought he leans towards the brand. Which is why this particular review got me worried. I went ahead and ordered them. We shall see. 😂

[@LastAphelion]

@@XxStoreboyxX Update please?

[@XxStoreboyxX]

@@LastAphelionHonestly, If having “Golden Ears” is the highest standard. Mine would be made of lead. In my lead filled mind, while it is better compared to my previous headphones (Sony XM3), It is not significantly better compared to AirPods Pro 2. Running it through a Fiio K5 Pro ESS DAC/Amp by the way.

[@bluex217]

hmm lcd-2 or meze 109 pro

[@stephenbeaumont-adam7702]

I still love my DT1990

[@Xciter81]

1990 Pro terrible headphone. Hi peak is killing me, it almoust imposible to listen to. imho.

[@bluex217]

Just for reference what sound signature do you like? Like is the Grado SR80x too piercing for you too? I had Beyer dt990 Pro, and I honestly was not hearing the piercing treble, treble was extenuated yeah.. but it wasn't piercing to me

[@msteele0]

Arya's own.

[@allums73110]

I'm sorry Josh, you don't know what you're talking about anymore.

[@allgunsblazed9106]

Reminds me I need to clean my 660s.

[@Luis_Alberto_Rodriguez_Vargas]

Parece que este señor no le gustó nada el Nano .... para hablar de forma práctica no dijo nada positivo de estos magníficos audífonos .... pareciera que los Nano que tengo yo son diferentes .... definitivamente el caballero tiene algo personal con estos audífonos que son de hecho magníficos. No entiendo esta review !!

[@mackyuy8207]

all hifiman vs review

[@frxtrader3227]

Joshua is a paid KZbinr..and all the others. .says what needs to be sold. I think so. the other thing is that a 300-400 dollar one already sounds good with a good amplifier. dear, $4,000 won't sound 10x better, that's a battle of egos. I think so.

[@Mattscreative]

RØDE Microphones NTH-100 Professional FTW all around balance compared to all of these

[@lefan1959]

Headphones with dynamic drivers in this budget so OVERPRICED! You shouldn’t listen Joshua about this, he just work for brands

[@TylersEclectic]

I mean… it’s still a Hifiman… so you get maybe 6months to a year before it either falls apart or stabs you to death via ear canal… 😅 joking… sort of… maybe… 🤓 I love you bro but I am def not a Hifiman lover lol 😆 Also, when we doing another whiskey tasting video 😊

[@drewmorg.]

Gonna try to trade my Edition XS for a 1990. I think the XS excels in most of the music I don't listen to unfortunately. They deserve their hype but build quality beyond 1+ years has me worried and they have absolutely no punch in the bass department which is meh to me ... $50 IEM's blow these out of the water for bass response.

[@codysantmyer5781]

Xs has no bass response ? Huh

[@drewmorg.]

@@codysantmyer5781 It has great sub bass EXTENSION, but no mid bass punch.... two totally different things. Listening to hip hop is a very flacid experience. Even DT 770 have more punch.

[@codysantmyer5781]

@@drewmorg. i disagree but I heard that the seal of this headphone can change the bass response so maybe our seal was different. I also tend to use eq

[@drewmorg.]

@@codysantmyer5781 Edition XS is a wide open back -- there is no seal and that would make hardly any difference. I've been wearing these headphones daily for 10+ hours per day for over 7 months. I guarantee I have more experience with this headphone than 99% of the owners.

[@henrikjutterstrom5639]

I traded my 1990 for a XS and don’t regret it. Rhey are both very nice to listen to but your ears can’t stand the 1990 for more than 90 minutes. The XS just goes in and on. Love those.

[@josemiguel-bp8419]

Now this chanel is just for hifiman headphones....

[@michaelsi6770]

lazy video..........he is just talking to mic...lol

[@HiFiInsider]

second!

[@o.g.willing]

I am sorry to inform you , you were , in fact , third

[@tihammd]

First!!

[@o.g.willing]

second

[@janoskovacs11]

3. 😊

[@o.g.willing]

sorry m8 , actually fourth :/

[@janoskovacs11]

@@o.g.willing 😭

[@Mattscreative]

Nan-o not na-no

[@WildfireX]

I had the Nanos, & they were piercingly sharp for me. The worst thing though, the fit... Fucking garbage. They felt crazy tight on my head, & weren't comfortable at all.

[@dx48.]

what about XS? You had them?

[@LastAphelion]

@@dx48. XS opposite, were the loosest and largest fitting headphone Ive yet experienced, and I have an average head, I even wore a beanie to get more snug fit in the winter and it only let me use the first dots of headband extension and they were still anti-immersively loose, like I am afraid to move my head around or they will will slide off. They didn't, but if head is smaller-average and under it will. Ironically enough sound wise XS were too sub-bassy for me, sub for days felt like I was hearing stone doors close in Khazad-dûm and could hear them reverberate for 10 miles, and I craved hearing more high end and detail, so I guess my next move is the Nano, or the Stealth? Idk which yet...

[@bluex217]

Just for reference what sound signature do you like? Are grados too piercing for you too? Or the Beyer DT 990 ?