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title: "- Arya Stealth Magnet Version Full-Size Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphone for Audiophiles/Studio"
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# Nanometer-thin planar magnetic driver Stealth Magnet tech reduces sound distortion Durable metal + high-grade plastic build - Arya Stealth Magnet Version Full-Size Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphone for Audiophiles/Studio

**Brand:** hifiman
**Price:** SAR 3171
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game — hear what others miss with Arya Stealth!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - Arya Stealth Magnet Version Full-Size Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphone for Audiophiles/Studio by hifiman
- **How much does it cost?** SAR 3171 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/97804905-arya-stealth-magnet-version-full-size-over-ear-planar-magnetic)

## Best For

- hifiman enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hifiman brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ultra-Thin Nanometer Diaphragm:** Cutting-edge planar driver technology delivers breathtaking clarity and expansive soundstage.
- • **Premium Lightweight Construction:** Robust metal headband paired with high-grade plastics ensures all-day comfort and rugged durability.
- • **Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet:** Experience pure, interference-free sound with revolutionary magnet design that lets waves pass undisturbed.
- • **User-Replaceable Cable with 3.5mm Connector:** Customize your setup effortlessly with durable, swappable cables designed for longevity and flexibility.
- • **Ergonomic Asymmetrical Ear Cups & Patented Window Shade:** Tailored fit meets driver protection for immersive, natural listening without compromise.

## Overview

The HIFIMAN Arya Stealth Magnet Version is a full-size over-ear planar magnetic headphone engineered for audiophiles and studio professionals. Featuring an innovative stealth magnet design that minimizes sound wave interference, a breakthrough nanometer-thin diaphragm for exceptional clarity, and a premium metal and high-grade plastic build for comfort and durability. Its ergonomic asymmetrical ear cups and patented window shade system optimize soundstage and driver protection. With a detachable 3.5mm cable and a bold black aesthetic, Arya Stealth delivers expansive, distortion-free sound ideal for critical listening and music enthusiasts seeking a high-end, immersive audio experience.

## Description

Product description Stunning Audio Value 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 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. Form Follows Function 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. Allows easy cable swapping, giving both maximum durability and enhanced customizability. 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. Created to meet the need for driver protection and an optimized open-back design Follows the natural shape of the human ear. HIFIMAN designed the Arya's high-quality metal headband with extra strength and a special high-grade plastic for lightweight comfort and rugged durability. Cables 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. User Instruction Please allow for a period of “burn in” where you allow playback of audio for a period of 150 hours to allow the headphones to reach their fullest audio potential. The headphone connectors utilize a new 3.5mm connector (our prior models use 2.5mm). They slot in an identical fashion to the standard 3.5mm sockets as found on a multitude of audio devices. The supplied cable 3.5mm is user changeable and replaceable. A 6.35mm adapter can also be used in addition with the standard 3.5mm jack to enable use on outputs with a 6.35mm socket. Be aware the Arya is relatively sensitive so please make sure to turn the volume dial low before connecting to an audio source. Please listen to the Arya at moderate listening levels so that you can continue to enjoy their audio quality for years to come. Please refrain from touching the drivers as they do not require user maintenance and any contact may potentially damage the diaphragm. Troubleshooting Hissing/buzzing/noise: To prevent any unwanted noise or buzzing in your headphones caused by dust or hair on the membrane, it is recommended to store them in a dry, cool, and safe place.If you happen to notice any dust or hair on the driver, please remove it gently without touching the diaphragm. Sound quality not as expected/muffled sound/too quiet/not functioning: Planar headphones require a break-in period to achieve optimal performance. Typically, this process takes up to 150 hours. It's important to note that the Arya headphones also require an adequate audio source to function properly. Please be aware that your phone or PC may not have sufficient power for the Arya headphones. Stopped working/distortion: If you are using an amplifier to drive your headphones, it's crucial to check the DC voltage of the amplifier. Testing the output of your amplifier is essential to ensure its proper functioning. You can measure the voltage and current delivered to your speakers using a multimeter. For the headphones to be powered correctly without any damage, the multimeter should read less than 10 mV. While a DC voltage of less than 100mV generally doesn't cause damage, it may degrade sound quality and result in sound distortion. Parts missing: The Arya headphones are accompanied by a 3.5mm-to-6.35mm stock cable. The cable can be found in the small black box included in the package, which also serves as a protective packaging for the headphones.

Review: Exceptional. - My headphone journey began back in the late 90's when I spent what I considered an outrageous amount of money on a pair of Sennheiser HD600 headphones. At the time I was working a second shift job and getting home after work at around 12:30 am. My wife was working during the daytime so I needed a quality pair of headphones so that I could listen to music without waking her by turning on the stereo. So about a year after buying these headphones we welcomed our son into the world and certainly they would be even more important to me because I didn't want to wake the baby, either. Fast forward just about one year later and our boy was on the verge of learning to walk. He could stand up by holding onto table tops and such but he wasn't yet walking and one day I left the house to go to work and left them on my desktop. Somehow my precious little man got his meat hooks on them and they wound up in the bottom of the dishwasher. His little "experiment" didn't work out so well! Over the years I have amassed 22 pairs of headphones. I've sold several of them, too. I own some that are less expensive than the Arya, and some that cost more. I've got to say, I'm really impressed with this headphone. In fact, at $599 the Arya stealth has to be one of the best bargains in audio. Consider this... $600 IS a considerable amount of money to spend on a headphone, but at the same time, three years ago this headphone was selling for $1600. I own the HFM Sundara, and it's still a nice sounding headphone, but I have a few issues with them, notably the build quality and lack of swiveling earcups. The overall feeling of the Sundara when held in my hand is one of being pretty cheap. And to be honest I was concerned that the Arya would feel cheap as well. It doesn't. The build quality is superb. When placed on the head it feels lightweight and very comfortable for extended listening sessions. The earpads are giant, no doubt, and I can feel them kind of irritating me just a bit in the jaw area below the ear while laying down. It's not a big deal but worth noting. So how do they sound? Well, I'm not going to dazzle you with all kinds of superlatives. They sound glorious. They sound BIG and expansive. Feed them a terrific recording and you will be rewarded in a big way. Feed them a lousy recording and they are going to tell you how terrible it is. They leak sound in a great big way so these aren't for the morning commute or for listening on an airplane. And if your significant other is in the same room with you, that might not go over so well, either. This is NOT a headphone to wear at the gym or while out walking. It's a great BIG headphone and you will look like a dork outdoors. Personally I'd only wear it outside if sitting on the patio where I'm not going to be seen by the masses. I'm not so vain that it would bother me if my neighbor saw me with them on. I don't consider myself an audiophile in the truest sense, I am a music enthusiast. I care ONLY about how a headphone or a stereo system sounds to my own ears. If a product sounds so good to my own ears that it can elicit emotion it's a keeper and in that context the Arya stealth delivers in spades. For many this level of performance will be their endgame. Feed these with the Ibasso Nunchaku DAC/Amp in tube mode if used in a portable rig, or feed it with a good quality desktop tube amp and they really shine. I use a Woo Audio WA6, Little Dot MKII on the tubes as well as a Burson Audio Conductor 3 Performance or Earmen CH-Amp with it’s included PS3 Linear Power Supply, along with the other two parts of the stack, the Tradutto and the Staccotto DAC and Streamer. The Arya Stealth, as well as all of my other headphones sound fabulous on good gear.
Review: Best "$500ish" Headphone - Arya Stealth vs Ana Nano vs Ed XS - $600 is the new $500 headphone, and the Arya Stealth is so worth the upgrade over both the Ananda Nano and the Edition XS (or anything else under 600). I just tried them all after a zillions hours watching video reviews over and over. The Edition XS was a disappointment for me after seeing such super glowing video reviewd. The bass was muddy, the detail wasn't on the level I expected, and overall, the sound wasn't worth the effort to EQ. Honestly, they sounded "almost" as good as the AirPods Pro 2 — which are fun and musical, but definitely not high-end headphones. the tuning had vocals sound too far away and i wanted to turn the music up to hear that, but made highs and lows too loud. worst thing is I couldn't get over how uncomfortable to wear, and I bought a 3rd party comfort strap, but decided to return. The Ananda Nano was a noticeable step up in clarity, comfort and technical performance. I would have been happy with them—until I tried the Arya. What most reviewers are saying between these two are accurate. The Nano is analytical, where it was hard to just relax and enjoy the music, except when on my too overly warm ifi zen can dac. They’d be great for mixing or reference listening, but less so for hours of pleasure listening. You notice you've had them on after about an 45 minutes. That said, they were much better than the XS and almost similar level of Arya. The Arya Stealth, I’m so glad I decided to give them a try - almost didn't. They were immediately more comfortable, felt more premium in build, and the sound was slightly more detailed than the Nano but also more musical and easy to listen to. The increase in price jump was very worth it for the performance upgrade and is a step up from the Nano. They don’t play well with my OTL tube amp, but they pair beautifully with my iFi Zen DAC and Hiby DAP. Where they truly sound "magical" is with my $120 hybrid Class A Apos Gremlin tube amp with Ray Select tubes - the sound will keep you up all night listening to just-one-more-track. Female vocals, hi-hats, and snares just come alive and sparkle with richness and rolling off those achy highs. The sound stage is wide and expansive as I would want - not intimate at all - which is what I was looking for. This was the absolute most I was willing to spend, and I feel like I found what I was looking for: a great deal on a high-quality performing musical planar headphone that I’ll be using regularly with my hybrid amp and DAP for music. I use other gear for gaming with a smaller sound stage. Never say Never, but I may not get another lanar . I may EQ later, but even stock, I'm very satisfied. Paired with the hybrid tube/class A amp really adds magic to female voices and that awesome sound from hihats and snare drums. Really wide sounding - not intimate at all. This is the most I wanted to spend and I feel I found what I was looking for, a great deal on a new set of high quality and musical HiFi planar headphones that will get a lot of regular use from a hybrid amp for music. Very satisfied.

## Features

- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07K59HW9R |
| Additional Features | Lightweight |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Audio Driver Type | Planar Magnetic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,514 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #599 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand | HIFIMAN |
| Brand Name | HIFIMAN |
| Built-In Media | Cable |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Devices with a 3.5mm audio jack |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control Type | Media Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 576 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Over-Ear |
| Enclosure Material | Copper,Metal,Plastic |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 8Hz - 65kHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00602318084279 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 32 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Weight | 430 Grams |
| Manufacturer | HIFIMAN Electronics |
| Model Name | Arya Stealth Magnet |
| Model Number | Arya Stealth Magnet Version |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 94.00 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Cycling, Running, Exercising |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Theme | Movie |
| UPC | 602318084279 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 3 year hifiman warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Non-Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HIFIMAN
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 32 Ohms

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I use this headphone with a 3.5 mm connector? if so, do I lose any sound quality?**
A: Dear Buyer, you can definitely use this with 3.5 mm connector and it will not affect the sound quality.

Thanks.
Sportique

**Q: Are the yokes metel or plastic on the hifiman arya?**
A: They are metal

**Q: What is the height of the ear pads?**
A: Dear Buyer, the width is around 133.15mm and thickness is around 28.69mm (the thickest part) and 17.10mm (the thinnest part).

Thanks,
Sportique

**Q: Could these be used with a balanced xlr cable?**
A: Yes, however it does not come with a balanced cable.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional.
*by M***X on December 7, 2024*

My headphone journey began back in the late 90's when I spent what I considered an outrageous amount of money on a pair of Sennheiser HD600 headphones. At the time I was working a second shift job and getting home after work at around 12:30 am. My wife was working during the daytime so I needed a quality pair of headphones so that I could listen to music without waking her by turning on the stereo. So about a year after buying these headphones we welcomed our son into the world and certainly they would be even more important to me because I didn't want to wake the baby, either. Fast forward just about one year later and our boy was on the verge of learning to walk. He could stand up by holding onto table tops and such but he wasn't yet walking and one day I left the house to go to work and left them on my desktop. Somehow my precious little man got his meat hooks on them and they wound up in the bottom of the dishwasher. His little "experiment" didn't work out so well! Over the years I have amassed 22 pairs of headphones. I've sold several of them, too. I own some that are less expensive than the Arya, and some that cost more. I've got to say, I'm really impressed with this headphone. In fact, at $599 the Arya stealth has to be one of the best bargains in audio. Consider this... $600 IS a considerable amount of money to spend on a headphone, but at the same time, three years ago this headphone was selling for $1600. I own the HFM Sundara, and it's still a nice sounding headphone, but I have a few issues with them, notably the build quality and lack of swiveling earcups. The overall feeling of the Sundara when held in my hand is one of being pretty cheap. And to be honest I was concerned that the Arya would feel cheap as well. It doesn't. The build quality is superb. When placed on the head it feels lightweight and very comfortable for extended listening sessions. The earpads are giant, no doubt, and I can feel them kind of irritating me just a bit in the jaw area below the ear while laying down. It's not a big deal but worth noting. So how do they sound? Well, I'm not going to dazzle you with all kinds of superlatives. They sound glorious. They sound BIG and expansive. Feed them a terrific recording and you will be rewarded in a big way. Feed them a lousy recording and they are going to tell you how terrible it is. They leak sound in a great big way so these aren't for the morning commute or for listening on an airplane. And if your significant other is in the same room with you, that might not go over so well, either. This is NOT a headphone to wear at the gym or while out walking. It's a great BIG headphone and you will look like a dork outdoors. Personally I'd only wear it outside if sitting on the patio where I'm not going to be seen by the masses. I'm not so vain that it would bother me if my neighbor saw me with them on. I don't consider myself an audiophile in the truest sense, I am a music enthusiast. I care ONLY about how a headphone or a stereo system sounds to my own ears. If a product sounds so good to my own ears that it can elicit emotion it's a keeper and in that context the Arya stealth delivers in spades. For many this level of performance will be their endgame. Feed these with the Ibasso Nunchaku DAC/Amp in tube mode if used in a portable rig, or feed it with a good quality desktop tube amp and they really shine. I use a Woo Audio WA6, Little Dot MKII on the tubes as well as a Burson Audio Conductor 3 Performance or Earmen CH-Amp with it’s included PS3 Linear Power Supply, along with the other two parts of the stack, the Tradutto and the Staccotto DAC and Streamer. The Arya Stealth, as well as all of my other headphones sound fabulous on good gear.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best "$500ish" Headphone - Arya Stealth vs Ana Nano vs Ed XS
*by M***. on June 17, 2025*

$600 is the new $500 headphone, and the Arya Stealth is so worth the upgrade over both the Ananda Nano and the Edition XS (or anything else under 600). I just tried them all after a zillions hours watching video reviews over and over. The Edition XS was a disappointment for me after seeing such super glowing video reviewd. The bass was muddy, the detail wasn't on the level I expected, and overall, the sound wasn't worth the effort to EQ. Honestly, they sounded "almost" as good as the AirPods Pro 2 — which are fun and musical, but definitely not high-end headphones. the tuning had vocals sound too far away and i wanted to turn the music up to hear that, but made highs and lows too loud. worst thing is I couldn't get over how uncomfortable to wear, and I bought a 3rd party comfort strap, but decided to return. The Ananda Nano was a noticeable step up in clarity, comfort and technical performance. I would have been happy with them—until I tried the Arya. What most reviewers are saying between these two are accurate. The Nano is analytical, where it was hard to just relax and enjoy the music, except when on my too overly warm ifi zen can dac. They’d be great for mixing or reference listening, but less so for hours of pleasure listening. You notice you've had them on after about an 45 minutes. That said, they were much better than the XS and almost similar level of Arya. The Arya Stealth, I’m so glad I decided to give them a try - almost didn't. They were immediately more comfortable, felt more premium in build, and the sound was slightly more detailed than the Nano but also more musical and easy to listen to. The increase in price jump was very worth it for the performance upgrade and is a step up from the Nano. They don’t play well with my OTL tube amp, but they pair beautifully with my iFi Zen DAC and Hiby DAP. Where they truly sound "magical" is with my $120 hybrid Class A Apos Gremlin tube amp with Ray Select tubes - the sound will keep you up all night listening to just-one-more-track. Female vocals, hi-hats, and snares just come alive and sparkle with richness and rolling off those achy highs. The sound stage is wide and expansive as I would want - not intimate at all - which is what I was looking for. This was the absolute most I was willing to spend, and I feel like I found what I was looking for: a great deal on a high-quality performing musical planar headphone that I’ll be using regularly with my hybrid amp and DAP for music. I use other gear for gaming with a smaller sound stage. Never say Never, but I may not get another lanar . I may EQ later, but even stock, I'm very satisfied. Paired with the hybrid tube/class A amp really adds magic to female voices and that awesome sound from hihats and snare drums. Really wide sounding - not intimate at all. This is the most I wanted to spend and I feel I found what I was looking for, a great deal on a new set of high quality and musical HiFi planar headphones that will get a lot of regular use from a hybrid amp for music. Very satisfied.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These SOUND delicious, wonderful and they will take your breath away........
*by A***) on December 26, 2019*

….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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