HiFiMAN ANANDA User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Message from the Founder
Headphone Overview
HIFIMAN Limited Warranty
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ANANDA
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Ānanda is Sanskrit meaning bliss or divine joy
Outstanding Sound Quality
Specifications
Package Contents
Headband Adjustment
Replacing Ear Pads
Set-up and Operation
Care and Maintenance
Technical Data
The Stealth Magnets
Set-up Instructions
NEO Supernano Diaphragm
The Headband
The Connection Sockets
The Ear Pads

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ANANDA Owner’s Guide
Thank you for your purchase of a HIFIMAN product. We take great pride in
offering audio products that provide best-in-class performance and value.
Though it seems like only yesterday when I started HIFIMAN as a passionate
audiophile, we just finished our first decade in business and eagerly look
forward to an exciting future. The company has grown rapidly and the
HIFIMAN brand has become one of the most respected in the industry.
Even with our success, the one thing that has not changed is my passion for
music and creating products that help recreate that live experience. Now, I
am joined by many others in the company who share my passion and in
turn, we humbly share that with you.
Thank you again for your purchase. I hope you will find this guide useful in
learning about your product which will help you enjoy countless hours of
listening pleasure.
Happy listening,
Message from the Founder
Dr. Fang Bian,
Founder and CEO
Fang

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The HIFIMAN ANANDA is an open backed headphone with a uniquely
designed stealth magnetic driver. The connection to which is made via
the supplied cable with socketed connectors, they offer a secure and
sturdy connection yet allow for easy cable swapping.
Compared with previous HIFIMAN headphones the ANANDA features
a new headband that borrows from our two previous designs. All of the
comfort and even weight distribution of the latter style but the more
conventional appearance of the early design. This means you can enjoy
your audio in all possible comfort and with their angled pads, you can
listen all day long. Sonically the ANANDA shares the same HIFIMAN
level of resolution and even handed sonic performance across the
acoustic spectrum that you have come to expect. Smooth and highly
extended at both ends with their large driver lows can reach deep into
the depths for a full and robust bass response, while it retains highly
expressive mids and delicately airy treble.
The premium earpads also have been specially designed to be thicker
with an asymmetrical shape that follows the form of the earcups. The
pads are bevelled so that they contour to the shape of your head for
superb comfort and extended listening.
The ANANDA is meant to be used by a wide range of sources, power,
control and finesse all sewn up in to sumptuous headphone with
stunning audio quality.
Headphone Overview

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fh2
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=πm m Sn
fh: upper frequency bound
m1: mass of diaphragm
m2: mass of conductor traces
A smaller mass from either the diaphragm or conductor traces results
in a higher upper frequency bound.
Outstanding Sound Quality
Compared to traditional dynamic headphones, the planar magnetic
technology offers largely superior sounding experience in terms of
quality and soundstage. Dynamic headphones utilize conductors
that vibrate in select areas of the diaphragm. This results in a large
percentage of the diaphragm that cannot be directly driven by
those conductors. Planar magnetic headphones are fundamentally
different and operate on a different technical principle. Firstly, the
weight of the planar headphones (conductors + diaphragm) is
much lower than the dynamic ones. This results in planar
headphones’ superior performance in treble.
Dynamic
Diaphragm
Conductors
Magnetics
Diaphragm
Conductors
Magnetics
Planar
Planar headphones have conductive layers distributed throughout
the surface of diaphragm. The diaphragm is evenly driven by the
magnetic force so that planar headphones have significantly lower
distortion when compared with conventional dynamic headphones.
This lower distortion results in better overall reproduction of minute
details. Instrumental positioning and imaging are improved, and
the headphone has very natural soundstaging capabilities.
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The latest innovation in the world of planar magnetic headphones is the
development of a new design of magnet. We have called these “Stealth
Magnets” after the core principle of anything stealth, to be as invisible as
possible. Thus, the advanced magnet design used for the first time on the
SUSVARA aims to be as acoustically transparent, or invisible as possible, and
now also implemented on ANANDA. In traditional designs the magnets get
in the way of the sound waves, by reflection and diffraction. This creates
constructive and destructive interference and as these points shift with
frequency changes there is a mass of wave interference taking place.
The use of “Stealth Magnets” means the sound wave reproduction can take
place without the necessary magnets getting in their own way ruining the
sonic purity of their output.
The Stealth Magnets
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NEO Supernano
Diaphragm
HIFIMAN devoted extensive time and resources to create a nano scale
thickness diaphragm that allows for lightning fast response that not only
produces stunning levels of details but ultra-low distortion too. ANANDA
offers performance levels and musical purity that exceed expectations,
especially for such an affordable headphone.
NEO Supernano
Diaphragm
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The ergonomic and comfortable headband is designed to fit most
people, with greater reliability and durability.
The new ANANDA headband retains the comfort of the weight
spreading headstrap but the overarching headband has been
contoured to a more human shape. The ANANDA remains as comfy
to wear yet makes a more urban visual aesthetic.
The new headband also incorporates a sleek unibody yolk attaching
the frame to the headphone cups making a seamless ergonomic
sweeping curve that is both elegant and functional. Its single piece
of metal construction makes it durable enough to withstand the
rigours of modern urban life.
To adjust the headband, simply move each ear cup up or down until
the top of the headband rests comfortably on your head and the
ear cups surround your ears.
The Headband
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The Connection Sockets
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The New ANANDA makes use of a new 3.5mm socket for its cable
connection. This gives an even more sturdy and robust physical
connection for attaching the cables to and gives a greater surface
area for signal transmission to boot. Giving not only a boost to its
audio potential but raising the levels of punishment the connec-
tion can withstand too.

ANANDA Owner’s Guide
The Ear Pads
The elongated asymmetry of the ear pads on the ANANDA conform
around the human ear, comfortably distributing the weight evenly yet
offering a secure and sound grip. The pads themselves are gently
bevelled, contouring and moulding to the users head thus providing
superb comfort for long listening sessions.
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(1) Pair of headphones
(1) 1.5m headphone cable (3.5mm plug)
(1) Pair of ear pads (mounted on headphone)
(1) 3.5mm to 6.35mm Adapter
To help fit the headphone to your head, you may use the two adjust-
ment blocks to change the position of the headband strap to better
accommodate your head.
Headband Adjustment
Replacing Ear Pads
To remove the ear pads, locate the clips on the inside of the pad, and
use two fingers to gently bend them in and slip them out. To install
new pads, simply align the ear pad with the mounting ring, and
gently bend the clips so they slot in their appropriate locations.
Package Contents
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Thick Thin
Set-up Instructions
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Planar headphones benefit from break-in to achieve optimum perfor-
mance. Usually this takes up to 150 hours however there is nothing
special you need to do other than enjoy your headphones.
Wipe the surfaces (ear pads, cups) with a microfiber cloth and store
the headphone in a dry, cool and safe place (away from dust, heat,
humidity, sunlight, younger kids and pets if possible). For the
headband, wipe it periodically to remove any dust.
Do not expose the headphone to excessive heat or cold.
Do not use any headphone while driving or operating machinery. Do
not use volatile substances alcohol, acetone, gasoline or dish deter-
gent to clean the headphone.
Please allow for a period of “burn in” where you allow playback of audio
for a period of 150 hours to allow the headphones to reach their fullest
audio potential.
The headphone connectors utilize a new 3.5mm connector (our prior
models use 2.5mm). They slot in an identical fashion to the standard
3.5mm sockets as found on a multitude of audio devices.
The supplied cables 3.5mm and 6.35mm are user changeable and
replaceable.
Be aware the ANANDA is relatively sensitive so please make sure to
turn the volume dial low before connecting to an audio source. You
only have 1 pair of ear drums, look after them.
Please listen to the ANANDA at moderate listening levels so that you
can continue to enjoy their audio quality for years to come.
The drivers do not require user maintenance, do not touch them.
Please contact HIFIMAN if your drivers have a problem.
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Care and Maintenance
Set-up and Operation HIFIMAN Limited Warranty
Your product is warrantied for a period of one year beginning with the
original date of purchase. If you join HIFIMAN on Facebook, your
product warranty will be extended for an additional six months. Please
contact HIFIMAN customer service if you need any assistance. 
The dated sales or delivery receipt is your proof of purchase.You may
be required to provide proof of purchase as a condition of receiving
warranty service so please keep it handy. 
If your product is under warranty and malfunctions occur, please
contact HIFIMAN customer service or your authorized dealer.If neces-
sary, and at the discretion of HIFIMAN, the company will provide a
warranty repair or replacement of your product. 
Caution: do not disassemble or modify the product in any way. Tamper-
ing with or modifying your HIFIMAN product will void its warranty.
This Limited Warranty does not apply to :
1. Defective or discolored parts if the damages are caused by
fluids, dirt, missing keys, broken plastic parts or improper use.
2. Damage caused by misuse with another product.
3. Use of the product for other than its normal intended use,
including, without limitation, failure to use the product in
accordance with the supplied “Owner’s Guide”
4. Damage caused by accident, abuse, neglect or misuse.
5. If you do not have a valid dated receipt showing proof of purchase.
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For any further information or questions, please contact your authorized
HIFIMAN dealer. Or email us directly at [e-mail].
HIFIMAN guarantees your satisfaction and will do everything reasonable to
achieve that. If you have any questions or concerns with your product,
simply contact your authorized dealer or HIFIMAN directly (if purchased
from us) and explain the issue in detail. Should a return be required, a RA#
will be issued. Return shipping to HIFIMAN or authorized service facility
will be at the owner’s expense.
The warranty applies to the first purchaser and is not transferable. Should
you need warranty service please contact your authorized HIFIMAN dealer.
Or email us directly at customerservic[email protected]
If you have any concerns with your product: please contact us to explain
the issue in detail. If a return/refund is required, a RA# will be issued.
Return shipping to HIFIMAN or authorized service facility is done at the
owner’s expense.
6. Damage caused by services/repairs or other modifications to the system
carried out by anyone other than HIFIMAN or an authorized HIFIMAN
distributor or dealer.
7. Damage caused by self-repair or if the unit has been disassembled or
modified in any way.
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