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HiFiMAN Arya vs HiFiMAN Arya Stealth

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

HiFiMAN Arya
8.8
/ 10
Over-earReference
HIGHER SCORE
HiFiMAN Arya Stealth
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference

Specs comparison

8.8/10
SCORE
9.2/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
32Ω
86dB
SENSITIVITY
94dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The HiFiMAN Arya scores 8.8/10 with 32Ω impedance and 86dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

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.

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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