HiFiMan Arya 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.
About This Headphones
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.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type planar magnetic
- Impedance ohms 32
- Open closed back open
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average comfort (2th percentile) 2th
- Below average mic (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | HiFiMan Arya Arya Stealth Magnet Version | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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) | - | 30 | 42 | 40 | 45 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 48 | 60 | - | 38 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HiFiMan Arya Arya Stealth Magnet Version | 30.6 | 15.8 | 92.2 | 39.6 | 44.5 | 2.4 | 70.2 | 36.9 | 70.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.5 | 92.2 | 90.1 | 72.7 | 79.6 | 0 | 99.7 | 93.3 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.4 | 77.1 | 97.5 | 89.4 | 79.6 | 0 | 99 | 78.8 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 72.7 | 50.8 | 87.4 | 97.5 | 98.7 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.6 | 78.8 | 77.1 | 94.2 | 83.9 | 86.7 | 96.3 | 93 | 98.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.4 | 78.8 | 95.8 | 48.1 | 69.1 | 79.6 | 70.2 | 99.3 | 93.3 |
Usage Scores
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