The Edition XS looks like the Ananda, except for the headband. Instead of a steel headband with a suspension strap underneath, the Edition XS sports HiFiMan's latest headphone design, which appears similar to the headband on the pricier HiFiMan HE-R10P and HE-R10D headphones. The headband on the Edition XS is generously padded on the underside, but it even has some padding on the top. The headband is about an inch wide.
The Edition XS weighs about the same as the Ananda and the Stealth Magnets. At 405g — that's less than a pound — it's pretty lightweight. It's got a monochromatic black design, save for the silver grilles and silver screws. The yokes appear to be made from aluminum. The large ear cups, which are plastic, have the signature HiFiMan ovular shape. They swivel inward and outward but not side to side. 3.5mm cable sockets can be found on the bottoms of the ear cups. The sides of the foam ear pads are covered in leather, while the surface area is some sort of fabric. Note that the ear pad feels much squishier than the foam in the headband.
HiFiMan headphones always feel a bit large for me. The bottom of the ear cups will graze the top of my jawbone. That being said, I can't say they're uncomfortable. To the contrary, I find them easy to wear. Clamping force is pleasant. It's about as relaxed as could be without feeling loose. I know some people might prefer a tighter clamp, but this level felt good to me.
The stock cable is, well, a stock cable. It's rather thin, black, and covered in a rubbery material, The cable terminates in a 3.5mm TRS right-angle plug, and HiFiMan includes a 6.35mm adapter. On the other end, there are two 3.5mm connectors.
