To me, the HiFiMan Edition XS headphones pairs well with a SMSL Dac/Headphone Amplifier. To perfect the HiFiMan Edition XS headphones, add a balanced cable and a headphone comfort band from Custom Cans.
Going from my airpods in the gym to these back in my dorm is an absolutely wonderful experience. They are such good quality and with a good AMP and EQ deliver such amazing sound, great cans for the price and even for their full retail price I would still say pick them up.
If you're looking for an entry into open ear headphones, this is it; especially if you want to know what Hifiman headphones are about.
For the price, these are unmatched, especially on sale right now. Buy these if you're at all curios. These started my journey and I ended with the HE1000 Unveiled. Gateway drug headphone for sure.
These headphones sound incredible at their sub $300 price. I can finally hear all the little details in songs I had been missing.
The Bloom Audio salesman who let me demo the unit was very helpful and professional.
Great headphone at the reduced price. This is my 3rd headphone (Senn HD6xx and Verum 1 v2). Sound was very good - more open than the HD6xx but not as much as the Verum - maybe I was expecting a bit more out of the XS though. Earcups are much larger - overall a much looser fit for my head with the headband in the smallest position. Ordering & shipping from Bloom was trouble free. This was my first order and I will definitely look at their products when considering new hifi purchases.

