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HiFiMAN HE1000SE vs HiFiMAN Arya Stealth

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

HiFiMAN HE1000SE
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference
HiFiMAN Arya Stealth
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference

Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.2/10
38Ω
IMPEDANCE
32Ω
86dB
SENSITIVITY
94dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The HiFiMAN HE1000SE scores 9.2/10 with 38Ω impedance and 86dB sensitivity. At 38Ω, 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.

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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