Hifiman Ananda Stealth
The Ananda Stealth is an exceptionally fast headphone that delivers a convincing bass presence despite its open-back design. It separates individual elements with great precision and places them accurately across the virtual soundstage, allowing the listener to dive deep into the music and effortlessly follow even the finest details.
Matching cable
- ✓ Authorized Dealer · Original Warranty
- ✓ 30-Day Returns · Free Shipping
- ✓ Installment Payment Available
Secure Payment
VISA
MC
PayPal
GPay
HIFIMAN Ananda Stealth
Open-back planar headphone with Stealth Magnet Technology
The Ananda holds a special place in HiFiMAN’s lineup. Originally positioned in a higher price segment, it quickly proved itself against far more expensive competitors. After a permanent price reduction, it now stands as one of the strongest values in its class.
While it does not exaggerate bass levels, it delivers an uncommon sense of authority and presence for an open-back design. Treble remains balanced and refined, while the midrange is smooth, neutral and natural.
With the introduction of Stealth Magnet Technology, the Ananda gains deeper bass, improved treble definition and higher efficiency – refining an already outstanding performer.
A fast and precise headphone with excellent separation and a clearly structured soundstage, allowing the listener to dive deeply into the music.
Excellent punch and slam packed in an airy, sparkly and open sound; solid technicalities overall; big and expansive sound.
The Ananda is so good that I consider it a benchmark headphone at this sale price.
Near-perfect sound signature, fantastic imaging and soundstage, works with all genres.
Not sure if the HIFIMAN Ananda Stealth 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 Ananda Stealth best suited for?
The Ananda Stealth is the right choice for anyone looking for a balanced, authoritative all-rounder with an excellent soundstage – ideal as a first high-quality planar headphone or as a strong alternative to far more expensive models.
Technical Specifications
| Impedance | 25 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB |
| Frequency Range | 8 Hz – 55 kHz |
| Weight | 399 g |
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.
The Ananda remains very neutral from sub-bass through the midrange. The treble rise follows slightly later, giving voices and instruments a sense of depth in the soundstage, before closing the gap to deliver high-frequency detail. A tuning approach typical for HiFiMAN’s flagship models – and highly effective here.
Harman Research: The Perception and Measurement of Headphone Sound Quality – What Do Listeners Prefer?
Data sheet
- Design
- Open
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 103 dB/mW
- Amplification needs
- Low – phone or dongle is enough
- Headphone connector
- 2× 3.5 mm
- Weight
- 399 g
Specific References
- EAN13
- 6925624201531
