HiFiMAN – Shangri-La

Chi-Fi Excellence Flat Sound Signature 1 Year ofWarranty Ideal forAudiophiles Ideal forIndoor Use Open-BackDesign ElectrostaticDrivers NeedsAmplification DESCRIPTION THE ULTIMATE FLAGSHIP EXPERIENCE The Shangri-La is not just a headphone. It is a combination of an over-ear with a special tube amplifier that offers a sound worthy of it. This custom-made amp features the finest 300B tubes for an audio quality like none other. 24-SETUP LEVEL OF VOLUME CONTROL Say goodbye to noise, even during the slightest change in volume. The 24-step level of volume control uses 23 separate resistors. This makes each volume level independent of the others. HIGHLY OPTIMIZED THIN DIAPHRAGM FOR CLEAR SOUND For the best sound experience, the Shangri-La comes with a diaphragm that is so fine (0.001mm), it is thinner than a strand of human hair. It has a nanoparticle coating which enables it to move extremely fast and gives you an unsurpassed high-frequency response. DISTORTION FREE SUPERIOR SONIC EXPERIENCE Enjoy music that flows through a range of frequencies from 7Hz to 120KHz. Like the diaphragm, even the metal mesh stators have a super-fine grating that let sound waves lower than 1 million hertz pass through without any distortion. The stators are crafted using a specialised metallic alloy. This gives you sonic stability with acoustically transparent audio. EXPERIENCE 300B FOR REAL Most headphones/amps come with transformers and capacitors to increase the voltage and drive the diaphragm. The Shangri-La has neither. Thus, nothing comes between the headphone and amp and you can directly listen to the four 300B vacuum tubes. FLAGSHIP LEVEL COMFORT WITH SOFT HEADBAND, SPACIOUS EARPADS The Shangri-La has been designed keeping in mind long music-listening sessions. The headphone is lightweight while the soft head pad is adjustable and ensures supreme comfort. The open-backed design gives you a view of the driver hard at work. Visitors are certainly going to come over for a second look. SPECS AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS DRIVER TYPE Nanotech Driver FREQUENCY RESPONSE 7Hz – 12kHz BIAS VOLTAGE 550-650V CONTROLS & CONNECTIVITY WIRED CONNECTIVITY 3.5mm MICROPHONE No COMPATIBILITY Universal DESIGN & BUILD WEARING STYLE Over-Ear (Circumaural) HEADPHONE STYLE Open-Back WEIGHT 13.2oz (374g) DIMENSIONS 17.32″ x 18.11″ x 13.39″ (437.8*458.9*335.8mm) IN THE BOX BOX CONTENTS 1. HiFiMan Shangri-La headphone 2. HiFiMan Shangri-La Electrostatic Amp 3. HiFiMan booklet FAQs What is the warranty period for this product? The warranty period on all HiFiMAN comes with a 1 year warranty. To claim warranty read more here. What sort of headphone is this? The Shangri-La is an electrostatic headphone. It uses a diaphragm that is statically charged and is repelled/attracted to the stators nearby. You can read more about it here. Electrostatic…hmmm…is there any danger of getting a shock? No, these headphones are absolutely safe and you do not need to worry about getting a shock. There are many resistors to keep the current low. There is also a relay-based system that cuts off the output if there is any problem in the amp. What is the difference between the Shangri-La and Shangri-La jr? In a nutshell: The Shangri-La has a 300B vacuum tube amp while the Shangri-La jr has a 6SN7N vacuum tube amp. An important decision. Choose wisely. Is there any risk of arcing? Arcing is a situation when the voltage passing through the headphone increases suddenly and is transferred from one electrode to the diaphragm/ other electrode. This can cause heavy damage to the driver unit. Fortunately, the Shangri-La comes with a nanometer-thick dust cover that prevents arcing. Buying Guide The World’s Most Expensive Headphones You Won’t Believe Exist by Abhijeeth Shetty May 09, 2020 The sole purpose of these expensive headphones is to deliver the ultimate music listening experience which you won’t find in low-end headphones. Read More WARRANTY & MEDIA REVIEWS 1 Year Warranty Don’t sweat it, this HiFiMAN Shangri-La comes with a 1 year warranty from HiFiMAN that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer’s warranty. Read more about HiFiMAN’s warranty in India. “Doesn’t that unit just scream luxury? It’s gorgeous! Now what also would be extremely interesting, is to hear both the Sennheiser HE-1 and the Hifiman Shangri-La side by side.” Read More