HiFiMan Arya Stealth Magnet Version
The Stealth Magnet design and nanometer-thick planar diaphragm combine to deliver virtually distortion-free sound across an 8Hz–65kHz range with 94dB sensitivity. Its lightweight 404g construction pairs a metal headband with high-grade plastic and user-replaceable 3.5mm connectors for durable, customizable everyday use. This open-back headphone suits audiophiles and mixing engineers who demand accurate, low-distortion planar resolution for critical listening and studio work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Headband | metal |
Audio
| Driver Type | planar magnetic |
| Freq Min | 8 |
| Freq Max | 65000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 94 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | HiFiMan Arya Stealth Magnet Version | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | - | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HiFiMan Arya Stealth Magnet Version | 33.2 | 19.8 | 93.4 | 53.3 | 50.3 | 2.5 | 70.2 | 48.9 | 82.6 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99.4 | 80.7 | 59.3 | 86.8 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 93.4 | 98.3 | 92.5 | 89.9 | 36.9 | 98.5 | 71 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 33.9 | 86.8 | 95.5 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.3 | 52.6 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.7 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 60.9 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 70.2 | 99.4 | 76 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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