Arya Full-size Over Ear Planar Magnetic Audiophile Adjustable Headphone

Build: These are built like a tank. Structural parts are all metal with some decent quality plastics. Anything you do, somehow, manage to break can be replaced. cable is fine, but i upgraded it basically immediately. Sound: Absolutely fantastic. Detailed, good soundstage, good separation. Great tuning all round with smooth, detailed bass and sub-bass. Can be run off your phone, i guess, but best paired with an amp/dac. Surprisingly good for pc gaming, though there's no isolation at all. Comfort: reasonable weight. very comfortable. i wear these for literally 6-12+ hours a day. Massive earcups with plenty of room for even the largest of ears. Headband goes from decently large to 'absolute melon' in size. Price: These were originally a £1000+ headphone, and were well-regarded at that price. Now its under £500. Great value for money.

I purchased the HIFIMAN Arya Stealth headphones for £510 — a phenomenal discount compared to the original MSRP — and I couldn’t be happier with my investment. The sound quality is absolutely breath-taking. The planar magnetic drivers deliver an expansive soundstage with pinpoint imaging, making these headphones perfect for critical listening. The detail retrieval is exceptional; I’m discovering nuances in my favorite tracks that I never noticed before. Whether it’s the tight, controlled bass, the lush mids, or the airy, extended highs, the Arya Stealth handles everything with remarkable clarity and balance. Comfort is another big plus. The suspension-style headband and plush ear cups make long listening sessions a joy. I’ve worn these for hours without any discomfort, and they feel sturdy yet lightweight. Pairing the HIFIMAN Arya Stealth with the RME ADI-2 DAC is a match made in audiophile heaven. The RME’s transparent and highly detailed sound signature perfectly complements the Arya’s warm-neutral tonality, allowing its full potential to shine. The Arya’s planar magnetic drivers thrive with the RME’s ample power and precise control, delivering a tight, extended bass response, lifelike mids, and sparkling treble without any harshness. The RME’s built-in parametric EQ is a bonus, letting you fine-tune the sound to your exact preferences, though you may find little adjustment necessary as the pairing is already so harmonious. Together, they create an engaging and incredibly detailed listening experience that feels immersive and effortless, making this combination a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their home audio setup.

These things are not going to be beaten in their price point. Not had any QA issues that people spoke about. Insanely comfortable, I had the Sundaras but they hurt my ear, these are more encompassing of the whole ear, they are heavy but dont feel it. The soundstage is incredibly wide and immersive - these produce some of the cleanest, most detailed sound I've ever heard. Bass is deep and textured without being overwhelming, mids are crystal clear, and the treble is detailed without being harsh. Even in busy tracks with multiple layers, you can hear every element distinctly. Vocals are particularly impressive - you can hear subtle breaths and inflections that just get lost on lesser headphones. Just overall very good at everything. While they're not cheap, they compete with headphones costing significantly more. They're well-built, the cable is good quality, and the ear pads are premium. They do benefit from a decent amp, but don't need anything too crazy to sound great. For anyone stepping up from mid-fi headphones like the Sundara, these are a significant upgrade that's actually worth the price unlike many / most headphones above this price point. The comfort alone makes them worth it for long listening sessions.

These are the new version with the stealth magnets. I’ve read a lot about them being inferior to the older model. The fact they are advertised as 41 Ohms confirms they are mis selling this product. These are 32 ohms and easier to drive. I’m still considering whether I should return them and see out the originals which are supposed to have better soundstage and bass. I will continue to test them with my RME ADI2 FS DAC/Headphone Amp to see how I get on and will update this review. I just thought it was important that people spending this amount of money should know what they are actually buying.

It's important to know these are the V3 Stealth Edition. Not going to write a big review, there are reviews all over the web. But these are supreme headphones and so they should be for the price TBF. Detail and clarity are amazing but not unexpected for Planar headphones. Sound separation is excellent. They make my Senn 660s sound really quite dull. Very comfortable, but I suspect the large cups may not be so comfortable for small heads. These are true over-ear cans. The plus side is that there is no pressure on the ears. While easier to drive than the V2, they still need decent power for them to sound as they should. Not the widest soundstage, but that's fine by me. They are reasonably forward, like sitting in the perfect position of stereo speakers, but they are over your ears. The cable is OK at best. Sound does change with custom cables, so one cable might be better than others, balanced is best tho. The leak and let sound in. A LOT! Again the open-back Senn 660s are nothing like these, letting far less sound out or in. But the Arya feels so much airier and less congested and simply leagues better, but again for the price they should. Overall, I am exceptionally happy with these. Unless you're a true fanatic, these are about the best "do all" headphones. There is no perfect headphone, some do some things better than these, of course, but these really are the best all-around headphone I have heard.

….as will the cost of course! But CAUTION: This review is NOT for the Stealth version (update 1/24/22) but the first iteration that I purchased in 2019. I don not believe they are the same however, I would contact HiFiman directly to ascertain same. All that being said, here is my original review: In terms of sheer OVERALL aural pleasure, I doubt that you will find anything better for the price in this universe at least! Nonetheless, I am concerned with the build quality which is a little shoddy! Don't get me wrong, I've had them since early December 2019 and I AM putting them through their paces. A 50 hour burn-in is MY normal burn in time (I know many people think this is pure hogwash, but I've gone down the "big-rig stereo" and "headphone" setups rabbit holes since I was a young fellow, having been in a "basement-band" {not too many garages in Bushwick, Brooklyn in the late 1960's} ) ….having a good sound system was almost mandatory! But, I digressed. Suffice to say that over the years I noticed distinct differences in sound quality after a piece of stereo (even moreso with speakers, headphones and tube amplifiers) equipment had been used for a certain amount of time. Now the ARYA sounded great right out of the box, despite the squeaking headband hinge, but once they are on your head and you've sat down and listening to whatever your pleasure is with them (and TRUST me, ALL genres sound immersive, involving and not TOO resolving- wherein, BTW, lay their true talents)….the squeaking, cheaply made hinge sound goes away and like some transcendent magic you are transported to Alice Tully Hall or The Met or an intimate East Grenwich Village music night spot listening to some great improvisational Jazz, some hot Electric Blues or a lush, mellifluous, Mozart symphony! Now, I have the HiFiman edition X V2 as well and though they are built a TAD better (that's still NOT saying much for Dr. Fang) than the Arya's they don't sound as good. I suppose an extra 4 or 500 dollars gets you that much more quality of music reproduction. BTW,...you will need to upgrade your cable, I have Periapt's that are terminated balanced XLR. I am also using a Monolith Alex Cavalli Liquid Platinum hybrid tube amp., and this combination seems to be extremely well suited towards one another,... with all of my different sets of cans but, even more with the Arya! Once or IF you can get over the build quality issues (I treat all my equipment, especially headphones as if they are delicately made out of 24k gold),...I don't believe there really is any need for more searching. I've spent far too much already "down this hole"{if my wife really knew, I'd probably be sleeping in the basement....told ya, no garages here in Brooklyn.} and I consider this setup END GAME, if you will but, I caution the build quality issue again. Unless you treat these with kid gloves they will break easily, and see what hifiman service department will charge after the 1 year warranty expires! To sum up, I have many sets of headphones (many in the four figure category) that I have acquired "on the journey down the hole!" Wish, I had found the chance to grab the ARYA earlier because they seem to be all I listen to lately,...they really do sound that good. Plenty of soundstage,...(not Giants Stadium soundstage width from the 50 yard line) with a very immersive, intimate, and personal sounding experience with just the right amount of bass. BTW,...you get fantastic detail retrieval, NOT resolution sibilance to the point of fingernails on a blackboard . Every instrument is heard (if the recording is good, obviously), there is plenty of room for each instrument to bloom and have a great deal of air however, sonically, my only gripe is that the Arya's (in some cases anyway) seem to put certain vocalists {noticed more with male than female} further in the background than with other sets of cans. BUT, I suppose it is in order to give more space to all the other instrumentation. I love all genres of music however, in order to give a reference I will use Pink Floyd's "Division Bell" which is a recording I know so well and could rote recite every note and NOW can understand every lyric and sound effect that I never heard or at least never understood before! Even the fly buzzing around in the beginning of the title track has more "prescence" than it ever had before! So, am I happy with them,....yes! Am I happy that I had to pay $1700 for such delicious sounding, cheaply Chinese made FLOTSAM,.....NO,....Not on your life! Nonetheless,.....anybody want to buy some of my other well cared for, gently used headphones? I can use the money! BTW, I do hope this review was HELPFUL?! UPDATE: 5/27/20.....they sound even better as they have matured! Frankly, (because they do leak more than most open backs), unless someone is in the room and they don't mind listening to what I'm enjoying, they are ALL I use now! They are still incredible for the coin spent!

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Hifiman's are always close to great headphones for me, if it wasn't for the sibilance. These hurt my ears and I have to turn down the volume to prevent getting a headache. Which results into the Arya Stealth losing all bass thump and definition, so it sounds cold and bland. The Nano has better bass presence imo, but sadly still with the sharp treble.

Excellent! I'm using them as I write. Listening to Eric Clapton's Reptile album on NAD CD player, through Fiio K9 Pro ESS dac/amp. Superb synergy with stunning instrument and vocal separation. Excellent soundstage and overall balance.

I brought this phone in my 1 year money savings After comparing arya to my hd 598,arya stand out by only marginally. Felt like I paid 90k extra only for soundstage, better low bass ,good imaging. Hd598 stand-out In mid bass and sound resolution and arya lacking it. I don't recommend this to buy if you need more sound resolution. You need to spend another 30k or more on amplifier to sufficiently power arya, I'm using topping a30pro outputs power of 5000mW at 32 ohm and it gave more resolution and clarity. Update after using 1 year(300 hours+ playback) Now i started loving arya V2,it is a combination of ear,brain burning and driver burning made it sound good, the level of separation, distortion free listening is the ultimate joy for ears and even Arya can be EQed to reproduce powerfull midbass of speaker like experience.