HIFIMAN Electronics is a pioneering Chinese-American audio manufacturer founded in late 2005 by Dr. Fang Bian, who initially established Head-Direct as an online store and Head-Fi sponsor while living in New York City before beginning use of the HiFiMAN brand in 2007, transforming from a startup into one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance headphones and portable audio products. Founded by Dr. Fang Bian, who holds a PhD in Nanotech Chemistry from CUNY Graduate Center and previously earned his Master's degree at prestigious Nankai University in Tianjin, China, the company represents a unique fusion of advanced scientific background with passionate audiophile engineering that has revolutionized planar magnetic headphone technology for the masses. Operating with dual headquarters at 2602 Beltagh Ave., Bellmore, NY 11710, USA, and primary manufacturing facilities in Tianjin, China since 2011, HIFIMAN owns two factories and one R&D center in China while maintaining American customer service operations with the mission of 'Innovating the Art of Listening' through cutting-edge audio technology development. The company achieved breakthrough recognition with groundbreaking products including the 2009 HM-801, the first true high-end portable music player, and became renowned for critically-acclaimed planar magnetic headphones featuring state-of-the-art driver technology that Dr. Fang Bian predicts will dominate the future market due to their significantly superior sound quality compared to dynamic headphones. HIFIMAN's comprehensive product portfolio spans high-end headphones with innovative technologies like 'Stealth Magnets' and 'unveiled' driver designs, headphone amplifiers, portable music players, audiophile cables, and in-ear monitors, all developed with Dr. Fang Bian's unique background combining childhood fascination with Sony Walkman technology that led him to disassemble and re-engineer components from scavenged parts. The company's evolution from Dr. Fang Bian's early 2005 New York startup through his strategic 2010 establishment of Chinese manufacturing facilities to the 2011 headquarters relocation to Tianjin demonstrates successful East-West integration that leverages American innovation with Chinese manufacturing excellence and engineering talent. As President and CEO, Dr. Fang Bian continues personally overseeing product development with a philosophy that planar and electrostatic designs will increase market share because their sound quality differences are so significant that anyone can readily hear and appreciate them, establishing HIFIMAN as a driving force in high-end audio industry advancement. With nearly two decades of continuous innovation since 2005, HIFIMAN represents proof that scientific expertise combined with entrepreneurial vision can create world-class audio products that bridge cultures and markets while maintaining unwavering commitment to audio excellence and technological innovation that serves audiophiles worldwide through authorized dealers and direct customer service operations.
HiFiMAN HE600 headphones are the third-generation planar magnetic open-back headphones, succeeding the HE6 SE model introduced in 2018.
Enhanced comfort achieved through a composite headband reduces the headphones' weight to 389 grams from 502 grams in the original HE6.
Features NEO Supernano diaphragm technology, 40% thinner than its predecessor, ensuring improved frequency response across a range of 8 Hz to 65 kHz.
The HiFiMAN ANANDA Unveiled is a new planar magnetic headphone model introduced at CanJam London 2025 by HiFiMAN.
Utilizing NEO Supernano diaphragms that are 40% thinner than previous versions, these headphones ensure faster and more natural frequency responses.
The ANANDA Unveiled incorporates Stealth Magnet technology with improved materials, offering high sensitivity and reduced sound distortion without rare earth elements.
The HiFiMAN Edition XV headphones introduce a NEO Supernano diaphragm 40% thinner than previous models, enhancing speed and detail.
Featuring upgraded Stealth Magnets, the Edition XV avoids rare earth elements, making it more eco-friendly and cost-effective.
Designed for comfort, the headphones include a composite headband and premium memory foam, weighing approximately 450 grams.
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HIFIMAN has announced two new studio headphones, the AUDIVINA LE and the Edition XV, both priced at 63,800 yen.
The AUDIVINA LE features an acoustic chamber design inspired by the Bayreuth Festival Theater, enhancing soundstage depth and precision.
It incorporates Stealth Magnet technology, reducing sound wave interference for superior audio clarity, and weighs 449g.
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Ultrasone Edition 5 Unlimited:** Features S-Logic Plus tech for natural sound and Ethiopian sheepskin for comfort.
Abyss AB-1266 Phi TC:** Uses planar magnetic drivers for expansive soundstage and distortion-free playback.
HIFIMAN Shangri-La:** Electrostatic design with tube amplifiers ensures extraordinary clarity and rich sound.
The EF500 uses proprietary Hymalaya LE R2R DAC tech for precise, clean sound, while doubling as a headphone stand.
The EF499 features a Philips R2R DAC, delivering warm, vintage-inspired audio with dual functionality as a stand.
Both models are compact, durable, and offer balanced/unbalanced connections with independent power supplies.