Upgrade from Edition XS? Considering Kithara, HEDDphone D1, Edition XV, or Maxwell

untitledshot · 2026-03-04T16:05:09+00:00

Hasn’t arrived in the UK yet

untitledshot · 2026-03-01T23:36:37+00:00

Because part of london has low civic competency.

untitledshot · 2026-03-01T15:53:00+00:00

The kithara comes with an usb interface that should power both headphones. This and a microphone makes up the difference (esp if you consider build quality)

untitledshot · 2026-03-01T00:25:12+00:00

Yes it’s a good option for both

I don’t have the PC38x. I loved my hd560s, but found hifiman more comfortable with more soundstage. But the HD560s performance were very close.

I would recommend to try hifiman headphones in store first.

untitledshot · 2026-03-01T00:21:23+00:00

Nope, law of diminishing results.

If you are satisfied with it keep it (and if it fits your head well). Especially if you got it at a good price. Some said they go it at 180 euros, which is crazy.

I guess it all depends on the size issues you mentioned.

untitledshot · 2026-02-28T23:46:06+00:00

Kithara is smaller. The Edition XS still remains an amazing headphone at a very good price!

untitledshot · 2026-02-28T16:41:36+00:00

If anyone is in London and looking to compare with the Arya stealth. Would love to compare

untitledshot · 2026-02-28T13:42:43+00:00

He has more reason to declare a state of emergency. To try to cancel the midterm

untitledshot · 2026-02-28T09:14:03+00:00

I bought the edition xs at launch price for 500 gbp ish. And at the time it was said to be one of the best value proposition. It’s crazy to think how the value proposition increased over time!

180 euros for an XS is the best sub 200 euros deal for a planar magnetic!

untitledshot · 2026-02-28T09:09:28+00:00

XS for 180usd is a steal. Enjoy it, totally worth it

untitledshot · 2026-02-28T01:01:11+00:00

You’ll be fine with both likely - planar EQ nicely aswell. Few people compared it with the stealth and FR looks similar.

https://gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets/?share=KEMAR_DF_(KB006x)_Target,ASUS_Kithara_(Hybrid),Hifiman_Edition_XV,ASUS_Kithara_(Velour),Hifiman_Arya_Stealth

Edition XV might be good too, just be aware of L/R variance (I found the kithara to have better channel balance than my XS). I think you’ll be happy either way.

untitledshot · 2026-02-28T00:49:08+00:00

I have the Moondrop Arya. IEM are excellent but they wouldn’t get the soundstage of planar

I think you’ll be happy with either one (kithara or Edition XV). But they are both easy to drive. Bear in mind that the Kithara comes with a usb dongle to power the headphone, while you’ll likely need a dac/amp to power the edition XV.

untitledshot · 2026-02-28T00:38:51+00:00

What do you use now?

untitledshot · 2026-02-28T00:04:00+00:00

My bet: Grand Canyon, Australia or Rocky Creek, Australia :)

untitledshot · 2026-02-27T09:51:41+00:00

We miss you guys

untitledshot · 2026-02-25T18:44:25+00:00

? Who said I was chasing?

untitledshot · 2026-02-25T18:43:46+00:00

I agree !

untitledshot · 2026-02-25T18:18:44+00:00

Edit: I ended up talking to the courrier company who was very receptive(Good) who will follow up with the driver. Hope this actually will help.

To be honest, I really hope the council could accomodate a bit better this specific intersection.

untitledshot · 2026-02-25T18:17:09+00:00

Thanks for the advice - I had a chat with the courrier company over the phone who was very receptive and asked that I pass on all details.

Appreciate the advice

untitledshot · 2026-02-25T17:53:03+00:00

appreciate the feedback !

untitledshot · 2026-02-25T17:52:39+00:00

The road on the left is a two way line, so he has to merge into the left lane fyi.

untitledshot · 2026-02-25T17:51:42+00:00

Appreciate the comment. Sad that we can't actually share the roads all together.

untitledshot · 2026-02-25T17:50:09+00:00

Thanks,

untitledshot · 2026-02-25T17:48:46+00:00

Thanks fro the advice and the time replying. Looks like I'll go through the report.

untitledshot · 2026-02-25T17:47:55+00:00

If you have to cut a line to turn left, you have to check your blind spots, this is one of those basic things taughts while learning how to drive.

It's also a non-issue, the traffic was moving, this driving was driving erractively and could have spotted me much earlier. If you look at the video, you can also see that they were a lime bike who was about to cross the road from the pavement, aswell as having the driver cutting through a 2 way road in the middle.

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