In this video I compare three Hifiman headphones that (at the time I filmed) all come in under $200: the Deva Pro (wired), Ananda Stealth, and the HE-R10D. I run through the quick specs and pricing first—Deva Pro is an open-back planar with stealth magnets and a NEO supernano diaphragm, Ananda Stealth is also open-back planar with similar tech but different cups/headband and standard dual 3.5mm wiring, and the R10D is the odd one out as a closed-back dynamic with big wooden cups and a “Sony R10 tribute” vibe. For sound, the R10D is the most V-shaped and the furthest from neutral, with a big bass boost that can be super fun if you’re a bass head, but can also come off bloated/slow and blur midrange clarity. The Deva Pro and Ananda Stealth are honestly pretty darn close—after A/B testing a bunch of tracks, I’d say you get about 90–95% of the Ananda Stealth with the Deva Pro for about half the price. The Ananda is a bit warmer with a touch more mid-bass punch and slightly better separation/imaging, while the Deva Pro has more upper-mid “air” and forward vocals (which can be a little more fatiguing depending on genre). My main takeaway: go Deva Pro wired if you want that airy vocal sparkle on a budget, go Ananda Stealth if you want the more technical, better-built all-rounder, and only grab the R10D if you specifically want warm, bassy fun over neutrality.