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Hifiman Mini Shangri-La Electrostatic System
WIRED HEADPHONE
Open-Back
over-ear
electrostatic
Product SKU: Mini Shangri-La (Headphone & Amp)
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Product Details
Audio46's Opinion
The Hifiman Mini Shangri-La Electrostatic Headphones, paired with their dedicated amplifier, offer a compelling entry point into the world of electrostatic audio. They manage to capture many of the benefits of this technology - incredible detail, expansive soundstage, and airy treble - while mitigating some of the typical drawbacks like weak bass response. It offers a taste of what makes electrostatic headphones special, with a more accessible price point and easier drivability than some of its more esoteric cousins.
Our Full Review
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Unparalleled Electrostatic Speed and Performance
The Mini Shangri-La exemplifies electrostatic speed and performance. These headphones feature a nano-thickness diaphragm that enhances frequency response and overall sound quality due to its light vibration characteristics.
Advanced Diaphragm Coating
A nano particle coating on the diaphragm ensures accurate conductivity and stability, even in varying temperatures and environments. This innovation contributes to a deep and expansive soundstage, providing an immersive listening experience.
Superior Protection
Another distinctive feature of the Mini Shangri-La headphones is a nanometer protection layer. This layer shields against humidity, dust, and other pollutants while remaining transparent to sound waves, ensuring longevity and consistent performance.
Cutting-edge Amplifier Design
The matching all-solid-state amplifier eschews the transformer commonly used in other models to boost low voltage output, which often distorts details and overall sound quality. Instead, the Mini Shangri-La voltage is directly sent from the power output transistors, resulting in a clean and uncluttered signal path.
Enhanced Power Supply and Filtering
Rounding out the amplifier is a linear power supply and a discrete filter system for further filtering of distortion and other anomalies. Additionally, it features a fully balanced design in both the input and output stages, ensuring the highest fidelity sound reproduction.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response | 7Hz – 90kHz |
Bias Voltage | 550V-650V |
Headphone Weight | 320.2 g (11.3 oz.) |
Amp Weight | 5.82 kg (12.8 lbs) |
Amp Dimensions | 255 x 251 x 93 mm (10″ x 9.9″ x 3.7″) |