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Grado GS3000x vs HiFiMAN Arya Stealth

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Grado GS3000x
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference
HiFiMAN Arya Stealth
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference

Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.2/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
32Ω
98dB
SENSITIVITY
94dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Grado GS3000x scores 9.2/10 with 32Ω impedance and 98dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The HiFiMAN Arya Stealth scores 9.2/10 with 32Ω impedance and 94dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Both headphones score equally. The best choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to find your actual bottleneck.

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