The HIFIMAN Arya ranks #78 out of 249 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#78 HIFIMAN Arya Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the HIFIMAN Arya Stealth, ranked higher, rated 4.1/5, released Sep 2021. See every HIFIMAN Arya generation.
Pros: A spacious, detailed open planar that scores 82 with a 2.35 dB spread, with accurate lower mids and slightly bright treble for clarity.
Cons: Discontinued and replaced by the HIFIMAN Arya Stealth. Sub-bass falls about 5.3 dB short at 30 Hz, and a 9 dB dip near 9.6 kHz makes the treble uneven. It benefits from a capable amp. See headphone amps and DACs with enough power to drive it.
| Released | 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.35 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar |
| Drivers | 1 x planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 8Hz - 65kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 82 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 35 ohms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-5.3 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.18 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (404 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,729 Hz | +5.0 dB | 1.47 |
| Peak | 183 Hz | -1.9 dB | 0.36 |
| Peak | 2,814 Hz | -2.9 dB | 2.64 |
| Peak | 4,688 Hz | -3.3 dB | 4.56 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 486 Hz | -1.4 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 567 Hz | +1.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 6,505 Hz | -1.5 dB | 5.97 |
| Peak | 5,750 Hz | +1.4 dB | 6.00 |
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