Audeze MM-100 vs HiFiMan Edition XS

Audeze MM-100 wins — Audeze MM-100 offers better value at $399 MSRP with 98dB sensitivity versus HiFiMan Edition XS at $499 and 92dB

Scores: Audeze MM-100 8/10 · HiFiMan Edition XS 7/10

Audeze MM-100 offers better value at $399 MSRP with 98dB sensitivity versus HiFiMan Edition XS at $499 and 92dB. HiFiMan provides wider 8Hz-50kHz response and Stealth Magnets per specs. Audeze takes the win for most users due to price and efficiency advantages.

Audeze MM-100 lists at $399 while HiFiMan Edition XS lists at $499 — Audeze MM-100 undercuts HiFiMan Edition XS by $100 (25%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

Audeze MM-100HiFiMan Edition XS
driver90mm planar magneticplanar magnetic with Stealth Magnets and NEO Supernano Diaphragm
frequency_response20Hz-25kHz8Hz-50kHz
impedance18 ohms18Ω
sensitivity98dB92dB

Audeze MM-100

What works

  • Higher sensitivity at 98dB for easier amplification
  • Lower MSRP of $399 versus $499
  • Newer release date of 2023-08

What doesn't

  • Narrower frequency response of 20Hz-25kHz
  • No weight listed in specs

HiFiMan Edition XS

What works

  • Wider frequency response from 8Hz-50kHz
  • Includes Stealth Magnets and NEO Supernano Diaphragm technology
  • Listed weight of 405g

What doesn't

  • Lower sensitivity at 92dB
  • Higher MSRP of $499 and older 2021 release

Bottom line

Our pick: Audeze MM-100.

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