HiFiMan Ananda vs HiFiMan HE400se

The HiFiMan Ananda are higher-end planar magnetics than the budget-friendly HiFiMan HE400se. While both headphones are comfortable, the Ananda have a better build quality, a significantly better passive soundstage performance, which feels more out of head and natural, and their sound profile is more neutral overall. That said, if you're on a tighter budget, the HE400se still offers good value for sound, although they don't feel as durable.