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HIFIMAN Arya Stealth Magnet Version Full-Size Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphone for Audiophiles/Studio
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Brand | HIFIMAN |
Model Name | Arya planar |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet: Unlike the sound waves created by a conventional magnet, the special shape of Stealth Magnets enables the waves to pass through the magnets without generating interference. HIFIMAN’s advanced magnet design is acoustically transparent, dramatically reducing wave diffraction turbulence that degrades the integrity of the sound waves. The reduced distortion yields pure sonic output that is accurate and full-range.
- Nanometer Thickness Diaphragm A breakthrough core technology developed by HIFIMAN and first of its kind in headphone application. Working with this advanced material is extremely challenging yet the successful incorporation of this film as the Arya’s planar driver is the cornerstone of its remarkable sound.
- Metal and High-Grade Plastic Construction: HIFIMAN designed the Arya's high-quality metal headband with extra strength and a special high-grade plastic for lightweight comfort and rugged durability. Sturdy 3.5mm User-replaceable Connector Design allows easy cable swapping, giving both maximum durability and enhanced customizability.
- Patented “Window Shade” System: Created to meet the need for driver protection and an optimized open-back design. Asymmetrical Ear Cups: Follows the natural shape of the human ear. Cable: The Arya keeps things simple with a single Crystalline Copper cable. Featuring a 6.35mm plug and a jet black woven exterior finish it’s the perfect complement to the sound and sight of the Arya.
- Bold Black Aesthetic: With its classic HE1000-style shape combined and striking good looks of its all-black exterior, glossy black headband, and eye-catching matte-black cups and grill, the Arya is a statement of both aesthetic and sonic excellence.
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About HIFIMAN
Founded by Dr. Fang Bian in 2007, HIFIMAN is widely regarded as one of the leading manufacturers of high performance headphones and portable audio products. HIFIMAN is especially known for its critically-acclaimed Planar-Magnetic headphones that feature state-of-the-art driver technology. The company also designs and manufactures world-class dynamic in-ear drivers which have also garnered awards and rave reviews
Stunning Audio Value
- Nanometer Thickness Diaphragm
- Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet
- Patented “Window Shade” System
- Asymmetrical Ear Cups
- Metal and High-Grade Plastic Construction
- Sturdy 3.5mm User-replaceable Connector Design
- Bold Black Aesthetic
- Specifications
- Impedance: 32Ω
- Sensitivity: 94dB
- Frequency Response: 8Hz-65kHz
- Weight: 404g (14.3oz)
Stealth Magnet Design
Unlike the sound waves created by a conventional magnet, the special shape of Stealth Magnets enables the waves to pass through the magnets without generating interference.
HIFIMAN’s advanced magnet design is acoustically transparent, dramatically reducing wave diffraction turbulence that degrades the integrity of the sound waves. The reduced distortion yields pure sonic output that is accurate and full-range.
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Nanometer Thickness DiaphragmA breakthrough core technology developed by HIFIMAN and first of its kind in headphone application. Working with this advanced material is extremely challenging yet the successful incorporation of this film as the Arya’s planar driver is the cornerstone of its remarkable sound. |
Sturdy 3.5mm User-replaceable Connector DesignAllows easy cable swapping, giving both maximum durability and enhanced customizability. |
Bold Black AestheticWith its classic HE1000-style shape combined and striking good looks of its all-black exterior, glossy black headband, and eye-catching matte-black cups and grill, the Arya is a statement of both aesthetic and sonic excellence. |
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Patented “Window Shade” SystemCreated to meet the need for driver protection and an optimized open-back design |
Asymmetrical Ear CupsFollows the natural shape of the human ear. |
Metal and High-Grade Plastic ConstructionHIFIMAN designed the Arya's high-quality metal headband with extra strength and a special high-grade plastic for lightweight comfort and rugged durability. |
CablesThe Arya keeps things simple with a single Crystalline Copper cable. Featuring a 6.35mm plug and a jet black woven exterior finish it’s the perfect complement to the sound and sight of the Arya. |
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Sound quality | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Comfort | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | 5.0 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | — | 3.9 |
Quality of material | 4.0 | — | 3.8 | — | — | 4.4 |
Noise cancellation | — | — | 2.7 | — | 4.3 | 3.4 |
Sold By | HIFIMAN | HIFIMAN | ARF Tech | WORLD WIDE STEREO | Amazon.com | HIFIMAN |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Cable | Bluetooth | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack, 1/4-inch | 6.35mm Jack | 1/4-inch, 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | Stereo Mini Jack | 6.35mm Jack, 3.5mm Jack |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5mm, 6.35mm | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Retractable | Retractable | Detachable | Retractable | Without Cable | Detachable |
control type | Media Control | Media Control | control | Media Control | Voice Control | — |
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Product Dimensions | 4.69 x 4.09 x 2.83 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.94 pounds |
ASIN | B07K59HW9R |
Item model number | Arya Stealth Magnet Version |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #28,144 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,108 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 3, 2018 |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | HIFIMAN Electronics |
Item Weight | 880 Grams |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Customers like the detail, sound quality, comfort, and quality of the headphones. For example, they mention that it highlights all the details, has a deep sub bass, and that it's comfortable. Some appreciate the clarity. That said, opinions are mixed on value and durability.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say that every genre sounds great on them, the tonal quality is ok, and the Arya Stealth sound amazing. They also appreciate the deeper sub bass, wide sound stage, and feeling of air in the music. Customers also say that the headphones are highly musical, very revealing, and non-fatiguing in their ears.
"...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..." Read more
"...Get a balanced cable to go with this and enjoy full bodied bass, a good soundstage, excellent clarity. Honestly, just a good pair with the stealth...." Read more
"...Audio quality is great. I don't know the technical terms but i do hear more instruments and sound stage feels bigger which is better imo..." Read more
"...treble but even if one didn't, it isn't piercing but it's bright enough to give music life. The fit of the Arya is also perfect in my opinion...." Read more
Customers appreciate the headphones' detail. They say it highlights all the details without listening fatigue. They also say it reproduces subtleties in recordings, including a sense of the recording space. Customers also say the bass is phenomenal and the highs are sweet and detailed. They find the headphones very revealing and non-fatiguing.
"...(not Giants Stadium soundstage width from the 50 yard line) with a very immersive, intimate, and personal sounding experience with just the right..." Read more
"...It's just clear... but like, the mids are still here, and very present. Everything is here and so clean. Soundstage is good. Good enough for sure...." Read more
"...Mids - simply superb, surely more detailed and more natural in female vocals...." Read more
"...What I enjoy most about the Arya is it presents some details with a emphasis that makes it feel like it's coming from the shadows making the music..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say that it sounds delicious, wonderful, and amazing. They also say that the soundstage is good enough for sure. Customers also say the headphones are the most enjoyable headphone they have had the pleasure of using. They excel on instrumental music and well-recorded material. They mention that the mids are also great, with vocal clarity being high on the list.
"...Well, because of research. This is clearly one of the most beloved headphones ever created, and finally a headphone that could apparently deliver in..." Read more
"...The sound quality is also, well, comfortable, is smooth as butter, and that's when I noticed what a substantial soundstage can do to music...." Read more
"...Also, all black?..come on now. For me, these headphones are excellent." Read more
"...Arya Stealth mids are also great, with vocal clarity being high on the list of must have for a headphone, the Stealth delivers the goods...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the fit is comfortable, the mids are soothing, and the treble is good.
"...a big factor to consider when buying a new headset and this one is pretty comfy. It feels weightless when wearing it...." Read more
"...The sound quality is also, well, comfortable, is smooth as butter, and that's when I noticed what a substantial soundstage can do to music...." Read more
"...which for me is snug but in shoes laced up and secure way, objectively comfortable as well as light. Also, all black?..come on now...." Read more
"...The build is probably the best that fits me. I love the fit and the clamp starts to ease in so it gets comfortable over time...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the headphones. They mention that it has a lot more mid-range clarity, and taming of the highs. The resolution is 9/10, and the overall clarity is definitely a step up.
"...BTW,...you get fantastic detail retrieval, NOT resolution sibilance to the point of fingernails on a blackboard ...." Read more
"...to go with this and enjoy full bodied bass, a good soundstage, excellent clarity. Honestly, just a good pair with the stealth...." Read more
"...difference is night day in detail retrieval, the resolution on these headphones is impressive...." Read more
"...but the overall clarity is definitely a step up, and they are a bit brighter naturally...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the headphones. Some mention that it's well constructed and durable, while others say that it has poor build quality and a flimsy headband.
"...It feels sturdy enough to last a while and the ear pads are replaceable which is the only down side for the LCD-X(They're glued on)...." Read more
"...Quality *** (Seem well built but the plastic and cheap looking headband does not match the price)..." Read more
"...Unless you treat these with kid gloves they will break easily, and see what hifiman service department will charge after the 1 year warranty..." Read more
"...Build is better although not significantly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that it's worth the price tag, while others say that it sounds good but has a bad value. The single-ended cable and cheap looking headband do not match the price, and it does not seem to befit a premium product.
"...They are still incredible for the coin spent!" Read more
"...Edition Xs is $500, Ananda is $700, IMO these are better value and have a close enough in sound...." Read more
"...Quality *** (Seem well built but the plastic and cheap looking headband does not match the price)..." Read more
"...them sound like the first time all over again, for me that is worth the price tag." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cord that comes with the headphones. They mention that it's not very good, has no manual, and only comes with one cord.
"...My only reason for not giving this a 5 star is because of the included cable. It's so thick and stiff, looks ugly and is too short...." Read more
"...2 the cable is absolute junky trash. For $900-1000 I would think i'd get a nice cable but nope...." Read more
"...no manual, only one cable. Trying to register the warranty was a joke and took over 30 minutes and multiple tries...." Read more
"...The cable they come with is not very good...." Read more
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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!
This kind of went on repeat for the first hours of listening. I think I followed a very traditional audiophile path with SOME things that are a little off the beaten path. I started with the superlux 681 evos when I was super tight on budget. Moved up to the SHP9500 when it was getting all the hype. Then a year or two go by and I get the HD6xx when those were getting mega hyped. after 3 years then I wanted to try planar. Instead of getting the sundara i went with the monolith m1070. Heard it had more body, more warm tonality, something that I did not want to give up from the 6xx. (Still kinda gave some of it up anyway because the 6xx is just that damn smooth).
As far as source, I didn't play around with dacs much. Not even really with amps. I didn't want to spend all my money. I had a useful audio interface as a dac. I tried a bravo hybrid amp to get a little bit more soundstage from the 6xx (It helped ever so slightly) and I tried a topping a50s for the planar, because I heard solid state amps were better for planars.
So much research because I want every single penny to count. So why then did I spend a thousand bucks on the arya stealth? Well, because of research. This is clearly one of the most beloved headphones ever created, and finally a headphone that could apparently deliver in every category. Something to balance everything out.
And it pretty much does it all. I say pretty much mostly because my imagination can get the better of me at times. Remember in the beginning when I said these soundstage okay, then kind of second guess myself? I feel like the danger of doing too much research is that we start filling our heads with ideas that things can be more than what we really can experience at times. When I hear the concept of huge soundstage, my brain exaggerates for a second, like I bet I could hear things that feel like they are 80 yards away! In reality, if there is a lot of music going on, i probably wouldn't notice that sound until it was much closer. Does that make sense?
I'm rambling now. Basically, I think for me this is as good as it gets. The soundstage did open up as my ears adjusted. Everything kind of mellowed out to be honest, but all of it is still available when I focus on it. A perfect balance. I like to listen to music while doing art or working on creative things. These headphones allow me the pleasure to still work on those things, but still thoroughly enjoy the music, and pick deeper when I want.
I thought instead of explaining the sound, I would explain my experience with these and my journey, since there are already so many reviews available that I think explain their characteristics well. But maybe my story will offer something a little different from the rest.
Lastly, because these are so good, I was questioning my source. So yes, I went down the dac and amp road for a bit and ended on an unlikely combo.
First, the fiio k7. For pretty much everyone, this will be perfect. Get a balanced cable to go with this and enjoy full bodied bass, a good soundstage, excellent clarity. Honestly, just a good pair with the stealth. (My k7 had a weird channel imbalance on the balanced output, which lead me to other options because of research of course.)
Then I tried the soundavo hp-1 with the topping a50s. It was good too, but not quite as resolving as the fiio k7. Soundavo hp-1 sounded like it exaggerated the soundstage, and the center image became a bit muddied. Sound became more speaker like, so it was still pretty darn cool. But not my cup of tea ultimately. (Also had a channel imbalance. Just my luck.)
Tried the Xduoo mt-604. Because class A and apparently it does warm things up. It does, but really only a little. What really improved with it was the punch... but the k7 lacked a balanced line out... which leads to my oddball setup that I love.
Paired an smsl m300se with the xduoo mt 604. It has clean sound, punchy deep bass. Treble extension is great and the soundstage is on point. For me, this is it.
And yes. This is putting this a little over the cost of the arya organic. Have I heard that headphone? nope. Do I want to. Yes. Is it worth the investment and the hassle to try? For right now no. Because I think at some point I can just live knowing that what I have makes me happy.
Comfort is a big factor to consider when buying a new headset and this one is pretty comfy. It feels weightless when wearing it. One thing which is only a little bit annoying is that you can take them off and hang them on your neck, but it feels like its choking . The cans do rotate so they can lay flat on my chest if i decide to take them off a bit and hang them on my neck
Audio quality is great. I don't know the technical terms but i do hear more instruments and sound stage feels bigger which is better imo
My only reason for not giving this a 5 star is because of the included cable. It's so thick and stiff, looks ugly and is too short. I had to replace it and buy a 3rd party custom cable
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Regarding the fit - they are SUPER COMFY. I can sit in them all day not feeling any fatigue. However, the first day I wore them i felt a pressure on my jaw (something i saw some other people noting). What you do is you either let them break in for couple days or you grab the band by opoosite ends and gently unbend it. After that this feeling of pressure was gone, just a pair of clouds on your head.
Also i had a chance to compare them with Meze 109 Pro.... Saw a lot of debates regarding who's better. My take on this after 3 hour long back to back session - 109 Pro don't even hold a candle to these cans. Soundstage is a joke compared to Aryas. Also 109 can sound boomier in everything, until you get to records which supposed to have a punchy bass, and then Aryas leave them in the dust. As for the highs - Aryas can perfectly represent the highs, without sounding screechy or losing any information. 109 just fall apart (literally they can't take on the highs past a certain point).
El sonido que producen es excepcional. Balance tonal, claridad, resolución, ubicación instrumental y de voces. El escenario es amplio, profundo y alto, como “estar ahí”, en el estudio o la sala de conciertos o en un bar humeante. Graves profundos y consistentes, medios templadísimos y agudos muy civilizados, aunque a mí me gustaría un poquitín más de “chispa”. En el manual indican que son necesarias 140 horas de uso para que alcancen su nivel óptimo. Yo llevo alrededor de 40 horas un mes después y estoy embelesado. Escuchar mi música con estos Arya Stealth es una experiencia muy, muy gratificante.
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