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HiFiMAN Arya Stealth vs Audeze LCD-2

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

HIGHER SCORE
HiFiMAN Arya Stealth
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference
Audeze LCD-2
9.1
/ 10
Over-earReference

Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.1/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
70Ω
94dB
SENSITIVITY
101dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The HiFiMAN Arya Stealth scores 9.2/10 with 32Ω impedance and 94dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Audeze LCD-2 scores 9.1/10 with 70Ω impedance and 101dB sensitivity. At 70Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Based on our scoring, the HiFiMAN Arya Stealth scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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