At a glance
- Design
- Open
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 12 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB/mW
- Headphone connector
- 2× 3.5 mm
- Amplification needs
- Medium – regular headphone amp
Hifiman Edition XV
HiFiMAN Edition XV – planar magnetic headphone with Neo Supernano Gen.2 diaphragm for higher resolution, comfort and refined detail reproduction.
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At a glance
- Design
- Open
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 12 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB/mW
- Headphone connector
- 2× 3.5 mm
- Amplification needs
- Medium – regular headphone amp
HiFiMAN Edition XV
Planar Magnetic Headphone
HiFiMAN Edition XV is the evolution of the popular XS — featuring an optimized magnet design and the new Neo Supernano Gen.2 diaphragm for higher resolution, speed, and clarity.
Neo Supernano Gen.2 diaphragm
Only 60% of the thickness compared to the first generation — enabling faster transients, more precise movement, and enhanced fine-detail resolution.
Optimized rare-earth-free magnet structure
New permanent-magnet materials deliver sensitivity comparable to rare-earth magnet drivers — without using rare-earth materials.
Lighter headband
Composite yoke with rotating hinges — a 20–30 g weight reduction for long-session comfort.
3.5 mm connectors & detachable cable
Dual-sided 3.5 mm connectors — compatible, replaceable, easy to service.
The new reference in the Edition series
With a wider stage, increased precision, and classic HiFiMAN transparency, Edition XV marks a clear step forward versus the XS. The revised mechanics and driver design deliver a refined, detail-rich presentation — ideal for extended listening sessions (weight approx. 452 g).
Not sure if the HiFiMAN Edition XV is the right model for you? In our Great HiFiMAN Model Comparison we put every model in the lineup head-to-head.
Who is the Edition XV best suited for?
The Edition XV is the right choice for anyone who wants to get into HiFiMAN's latest diaphragm technology on a small budget – thanks to its low impedance it's especially easy to drive and ideal for starting out without an expensive amplifier.
Technical Details
| Design | Open-back, over-ear |
| Driver | Planar magnetic (Enhanced Magnet / Neo Supernano Diaphragm Gen. 2) |
| Impedance | 12 Ω |
| Frequency response | 8 – 50,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB |
| Headphone connectors | 3.5 mm (dual-sided) |
| Cable | Dual 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm stereo (length 1.5 m) |
| Ear pads | Hybrid pads (HiFiMAN UltraPad) |
| Weight | 452 g |
Included in the Box
- HiFiMAN Edition XV
- 1.5 m cable with 3.5 mm plug
- 6.3 mm adapter
Measurements
Frequency response
What does this mean?
The line marked as target is something you could call the “ideal” curve: a target response derived from research by the Harman group, exploring what kind of headphone tuning tends to be preferred by a broad range of listeners – regardless of age or demographics. This is often referred to as the Harman Target.
From left to right you see sub-bass, bass, mids, and then the curve tilts upward where treble begins. That part of the spectrum is naturally amplified by the shape of the human ear.
Sub-bass sits clearly below the target – common for open headphones, the Harman target includes a strong bass shelf, the bass is slightly reduced. The lower mids are neutral, the presence region around 3 kHz sits slightly below the target. The treble is clearly tuned more relaxed – never sharp, easy over long sessions, and the range above 10 kHz stays on the curve. Left and right channels track each other closely, a sign of careful driver matching.
Harman Research: The Perception and Measurement of Headphone Sound Quality – What Do Listeners Prefer?
HFM-EDITION-XV
Data sheet
- Design
- Open
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 12 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB/mW
- Amplification needs
- Medium – regular headphone amp
- Headphone connector
- 2× 3.5 mm
- Weight
- 452 g
- Product type
- Headphones
