Hifiman arya thx 789 Excited to try it, would still like to grab a THX 789 or 788 to try balanced one of these days though. They may be lean sounding with shallow/flat soundstage depth and a pretty unnatural timbre - it's why they loooove discrete Class A or AB amps like my Gustard H20, So I setup a 3-way shootout between the Focal Clear, Hifiman Arya & new Focal Stellia cans. 1 kHz). My HE-560 driver died when attached to a THX AAA 789. Aryas absolutely thriiive on disctrete Class A or Class AB amps vs most of the IC based THX amps. Just as a prerequisite, I’m running these balanced with custom colored cables from Hart Audio and using a RME-ADI-2 fs > THX 789 and recently a Topping A90. Share Reactions: Dobrescu George. Many people hearing dynamic-drivers' "slam" are really referring to the big bass hump that most dynamics have between ~80Hz down to ~40Hz or so - before their bass Maybe not as sterile as the lower cost thx amps with Arya? I sure do. High gain was tested with Hifiman Arya and low gain with FiiO FH7 IEMs, My current collection: the Focal Clear, HIFIMAN Arya Stealth Magnets, Massdrop x Koss ESP/95X, and Thieaudio Monarch MKII. have the AAA One and was reading other threads that say I *need* a Singxer or other Discrete Class A amp for the Arya Roon Server @ NUC8i3BEK in Akasa Turing Fanless -> HiFiBerry Digi+ Pro -> RME ADI 2 DAC FS -> Hifiman Arya. Share Reactions: Denosha and jcdreamer. Shanicky. The power button no longer clicks like it used to and the red light can be turned on if I press the power button repeatedly. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast comments Hifiman Arya SE & HE-500. Feeding it through an El dac. Kasawra September 6, (Gear: THX 789, Topping D70. I had the Topping A90, the Monolith '887, and Schiit Magnius and my Gustard H20 balanced discrete Class A My Mass Drop THX AAA 789 arrived today. I had the Topping A90, the Monolith '887, and Schiit Magnius and my Gustard H20 balanced discrete Class A amp (that I bought used) trounced them all. Whereas the Arya sounds more diffuse, meaning its soundstage is wider and more freely open, the HE6SE v2, in comparison, has a more closer and smaller stage. As always, vote on and suggest new topics in the poll for the next discussion. The 'organic' seems to address all the issues I had with previous Arya models, so this makes me really intrigued. In the home office: Sennheiser HD800 (With EQ), any of the IEM's from the portable setup, Violectric HPA V200, Tor Audio Roger, Violectric V800. Post #2 of 9 msing539 Headphoneus Supremus. It's really not Headphones: HifiMan Sundara • HiFiMan Arya Stealth Edition Digital: Holo Audio May KTE • Holo Audio Red Sources: Roon • Tidal • Qobuz. Headphones (full-size) Thread starter XERO1; AMPS & DACS: THX AAA 789, RME ADI-2 DAC, IFI Micro iDSD Black Label, Fiio Q5 Gone: Cavalli Liquid Platinum. First I want to talk about internal design, as you can see in the picture above it's a pretty naked PCB, and this is kind of by design. Ripper2860 said: I am on the cusp of pulling the trigger. sfleming said: Work Office: Apple Mac Mini | Apple Macbook Pro -> SMSL DO200 Pro -> Massdrop THX 789 HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread Home. In the back right, you can see a Topping D90 and Drop + THX AAA 789. caught! I run a NOS 807 tube over my Arya as I chant. Build-wise though the Arya Organic looks closer to the HE1000 than the old Arya, it has the same metal cups. Chapekja New Head-Fier. pensiero New Head-Fier. If you're set on any of the ones you've mentioned above I'd get the BF2 and Jot before the others. I'm in Italy, can ship anywhere in Europe. Menu. May 24, 2019 at 6:43 PM . Is HiFiMan up for a winner here? I can't tell, until I audition/review them, but if the recipe worked, they might well become HiFiMan's best sellers. Hey everyone, I have the Hifiman Arya with Topping D10s, Drop THX 789 and SMSL DA-9 for my Kef LS50. Bass is one of the Arya's best attributes - from both a quantity and a quality/texture aspect Headphones: HiFiMAN Arya Stealth, HiFiMAN Edition XS, HiFiMAN Ananda Nano, Meze 109 Pro, Moondrop Venus, Gold Planar GL2000, Crosszone CZ-1, Dan Clark AEON X Closed, Shure SRH840A, Neumann NDH-30, AKG K1000, Focal Utopia Beyerdynamic DT150, Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (250Ohm), Beyerdynamic TYGR 300R, AKG K712 Pro, Ultrasone My 789 quit working and I jumped on the $150 THX One on drop immediately. a90 amp arya arya comparison dac hd800s recomendations thx 789 topping a90 Prev. So, nothing new here. Drop + Hifiman HE-X4 Review | Almost a Sundara Jr. I think 2025 is going to be a really uneventful year so far as new purchases. Joined Jan 13 I’ve listened to the Drop THX-789 multiple times, Upping up the game with something more difficult like Audeze LCD-4 and Hifiman Arya, the highest volume I could go was 70 and again the headroom felt bottomless, dynamics were very impressive, it didn’t show signs of a lack of grunt. - Macbook Pro 17" with All I know is the Arya’s do not pair well with anything too clinical, like the ADI2’s and anything THX. What's new. The Arya’s are among the most resolving, clinical headphones at any price point. Couple of hours of listening per month at the beginning, and not used at all in the last 2 years, so I decided to sell them. Click to HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread Home. Share Jun 13, 2019 at 5:05 PM. The piano at 0:05 and the vocals at 0:11 aren't as sharp on the HEX v2 as they are on the Arya; although Headphones: Hifiman Susvara, Abyss Diana MR, Hifiman HE100SE, Sony MDR-Z1R, Hifiman Arya, Focal Clear, Audeze LCD-X, Sennheiser HD660s, Sennheiser HD-6XX, Sony Monolith Liquid Platinum, Stax SRM-D50, Massdrop THX AAA 789 DAC/Amps: Matrix Element X, Hifiman HE400, iFi Micro iDSD Signature Finale, Topping DX7s Pro DACs: Gustard x26, At the listening chair: HiFiMAN HE1000 Stealth, Sennheiser HD600, Sennheiser HD490 Pro, Fiio FT1, Xduoo TA-26, RME ADI-2 DAC FS (AK4493), Primare SC15MKII, Sony CDP-338 ESD, B&O CD X. That’s about it. Your eq curves are the same. That's how I'm doing it now, and the sound seems loud enough. I've spent months researching headphones and have had several opportunities to listen to headphones in my local heaphone store; and among the many I had the opportunity to look into, the Hifimans are the ones I found to be the best for HIFIMAN is constantly improving its line of headphones. But since then, I traded up the 6SE for the Arya Stealth, and the 789 is now for sale on r/AVexchange. Articles . THX AAA 789. I don’t think they’re that bad, but they’re definitely not great. Post #445 of 12,605 Hifiman Arya V1 + The Monoprice Monolith™ THX Amplifier for $1,650 USD total or Abyss Diana V2 + Topping A90/D90 combo for $3,850 USD total I have the money to get the Arya/THX set up currently, but the Diana V2/A90+D90 set up is something I'm considering saving for. 1. Headphones Currently Owned: Audeze LCD-2. Jan 7, 2021 72 VIEWS. Would this be enough or shall I be thinking about more expensive amo/dac to get more out of Arya? My budget would be around 500£+- Based on reviews and a couple videos watched I was looking at thx-789,887. 5, Adcom Gfa 5800, Tyler Acoustics mains and custom sub, Emotiva processor The Ananda was interesting because I couldn’t tell much of a difference between it and the Arya. sorry, carry on. Hello everyone. Headphones: Hifiman HE1000SE, Hifiman Arya Organic, Sennheiser HD6XX, Beyerdynamic DT1990, Neumann NDH20, GL2000 IEM: Unique Melody Mest Custom (OG) Source Gear: Black Ice Audio Aries, Singxer SU6, Bifrost 2/64/OG, Aune S9C Pro, Cayin RU6, RME ADI-2 FS, Fiio K9 Pro Headphone Amps: Pass Labs HPA-1, Burson Soloist 3X GT, *Current Gear in Bold* Headphones: Hifiman HE1000SE, Hifiman Arya Organic, Sennheiser HD6XX, Beyerdynamic DT1990, Neumann NDH20, GL2000 IEM: Unique Melody Mest Custom (OG) Source Gear: Black Ice Audio Aries, Singxer SU6, Bifrost 2/64/OG, Aune S9C Pro, Cayin RU6, RME ADI-2 FS, Fiio K9 Pro Headphone Amps: Pass Labs HPA-1, Burson Sources: Eversolo DMP-A6, A&K Kann Alpha, Rega Planar 3 Anniversary Edition, Wiim mini DAC: Rockna Wavelight, Chord Mojo 2, A&K Kann Alpha, Topping D10S, Hifiman EF600, RME ADI-2 DAC FS, Amps: Cayin HA-3A (Bendix 5992), Drop AAA THX 789, Schiit Magni 3+ Headphones: ZMF Verité Closed (Sapele wood), ZMF Atrium Open (stabilised), Will then move on to the Hifiman Arya which I’m really just looking to put them on, chuck on my tunes and just have fun with it. Cloth Bag for the Drop + THX AAA™ 789; Switching power supply that handles 100–240 VAC (US plug; adapter needed for global use) Manufacturer’s 1-year warranty ; Build & Design . Share Reactions: ezduzit2500. Share Reactions: DenverW. The Stealth is muuuuch easier to drive, has better timbre, imaging, and layering out of the box, and has much better bass dynamics which makes amplifier matching much easier. The $200 Drop + THX AAA One comes hot on the heels of the very popular THX 789, that many listeners have enjoyed over the past My HE-560 driver died when attached to a THX AAA 789. Joined Jul 12, 2020 Posts 191 Likes 177 HiFiMan: Arya stealth. I've finally received my THX 789 and was excited to set it up, but I'm not hearing any audio with my setup. Share Mar 4, 2021 at 1:02 PM. Home. HIFIMAN ARYA REVIEW. Joined Jul 26, 2016 Posts 467 Likes 924. They are super power hungry and will 100 I just got the Audio Technica ATH-AWKT headphones. Subjectively speaking. I made the decision to take advantage of the $600. Does installing Equalizer APO improve the sound of the Hifiman Arya? Does one need to use APO when there's already a DAC in place? Thanks in advance, still a noob here. And the higher you go, and the more you listen to music, the Don't think so. Post #2,579 of 2,613 NickT23 1000+ Head-Fier. Bass was good. 4 THX home theatre setup in the basement. HiFiMAN offered me replacement and they work fine now. 1’ (x3), Lifatech Glass Optical Cable, Thanks for the compliment! I hope my impressions were useful. Share Reactions: PoSR77. Share Jan 27, 2021 at 1:29 PM. You have the V2, the tuning is different. Share Reactions: BlueA. Post #1,040 of 12,605 tylerfutrell Head-Fier Is someone able to compare Hifiman Arya to Focal Clear, MrSpeakers Ether or AUdeze LCD2C? I am looking for warm sounding headphones with smooth vocals in I also had issues with Hifiman treble before and heard the Arya (or Hifiman in general) are infamous for Driver failures. The Drop 789 or Monolith amps especially never tempted me for those reasons, certainly not over a class A for planars. If you’re not familiar with the Arya, and the Gold Note DS-10 Plus set on HI. Finally, I upgraded to a balanced periapt cable HiFiMan HE-4xx, Sennheiser HD600, AKG k271 mkii, Superlux hd681, superlux hd 330, Schiit Magni+, Schiit Modi+, FiiO Q1, Kinera IEM, Bose QC (2024). Share Please stay away from IC based THX type amps, they don't do the Aryas justice, IMO. Nov 8, 2023 at 12:32 PM. Hifiman Arya "Stealth", Sennheiser HD560s (gaming). These can be purchased from Hifiman directly for $75, Source: Sony WM1a /Sony NW-ZX2 /NAD C565Bee/Rega P6 (Ania, Fono MC) Headphones: Sennheiser HD800S /HD700 /HD660S /Drop HD6XX /HD600 /Drop HD58X /Hifiman Arya /Sundara /HE400i 2020/Beyerdynamic DT1990/NAD HP50 /PSB M4u1 /M4u2 /Sony MDR 1000x /Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless /Sony WF1000xm3 /Sold: Meze 99 The build is fantastic and super light and comfortable. HP: Hifiman Arya | Sennheiser HD6xx | AKG 712 Pro | Fidelio X2 Amps/Sources: THX AAA 789 | MCTH (LPS) | Creative X7 amp/dac (4x Sparkos op-amps) | Burson Fun (V6 Classic) | DarkVoice 336SE (Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB, GE 5998A) | Airist R2R Bookshelf: Klipsch RP-160M Past: Audeze LCD-4 | Audeze LCD2-classic | Ether Flow 1. fi 10, Sony WF-1000XM4 // AMP: Schiit Magni 3, THX AAA 789 // DAC: SMSL SU-8 // Other: Focal Alpha 80. Nonetheless, A90 came as the closest to the HPA4 I have encountered up to this point. I would say most HIFIMAN fans would prefer this over the round cup HE6 style Gen 1 design and perhaps even the newer single band heavily cushioned options seen on the HE-R10D. Share Reactions: Lacas. show post in topic. Weird, I listened to a loaner Ananda with a SDAC-B/THX AAA 789 (balanced output) and was thoroughly unimpressed. I need your inputs and suggestions for both HD800s and Arya's and which one should I keep. Forums. THX-789: I immediately felt how the overall presentation took a step forward, everything just happens closer to me, I can’t look at a bigger picture as easily. g. The overall presentation is a bit smoother sounding and actually for this type Please stay away from IC based THX type amps, they don't do the Aryas justice, IMO. Pairing them with even more clinicality is like pouring sugar on top of your Snickers bar. I sold it just days later. The Hifiman Arya (basically the HE1000v2 driver on a more budget friendly frame) has 95% of the detail that you would hear on a Utopia or Stax or any of the $4000 headphones. Aug 21, 2019 at 5:32 PM. Joined Apr 8, 2020 Posts 1,560 Likes Sound Conclusion: Overall the THX 789 is still a fantastic take on that Objectivist Neutral sound. hifiman thx 789 Jul 27, 2019 at 3:06 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 2 C. Sennheiser HD 6XX, UE Triple. Audiophile Product Photos. I loved Violectric V280 with every analytical headphones, but next time i just get whatever headphone that doesnt need eq or specific amps. The HD800S does not sound that great on my THX AAA 789. I would give the Arya a 9/10 and Sony a 10/10. It's perhaps not as clean-sounding as other amps (e. But don't just rely on someone I got the Hifiman Aryas (stealth edition, second hand, €975). My first Arya was much better here with much more firm adjustment. Please share your experiences, knowledge, reviews, questions, or anything that you think might add to the conversation here. 5. The THX AAA technology was made to deliver Class The Ananda was interesting because I couldn’t tell much of a difference between it and the Arya. Share May 21, 2023 at 10:54 AM. The Arya is perhaps one of the more popular headphone series from the company. I have a pair of HiFiMAN Arya with a balanced cable which I used to plug into my Topping DX7s and it works great. New items New comments Author list Series list Latest content Latest updates Latest reviews. In terms of noise floor, SP200 is indeed playing with the big boys like HPA4 and THX-789 and may put to shame some more expensive designs. I don't care for the THX stuff at all paired with more neutral sounding headphones. My THX 789 made them sound flat and held back. Review unit provided for evaluation by Drop. Share May 20, 2023 at 9:50 AM. To me, with my own ears and with my equipment, A90 is better than any of those and that tells a lot about the value of the Topping What the Hifiman Arya has taught me (as an older ex-audiophile) More importantly, they sound tonally in line with my desktop speakers and with the 5. And definitely not as sterile as Menu. New articles New comments Latest reviews Author list HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread Home. A friend recommended that I turn up Windows and Device (Apple Music etc) to 100/100. Related topics Topic Replies Views Activity; HiFiman Arya Stealth Review: An Upgrade and a Sidegrade – Headphones. My Headphones such as the Arya or Diana V2 will have no issue being driven off the HO200 to their fullest extent. The reason I don't use a DSP is that I don't know if you can DSP within Windows PC Headphones: HiFiMAN Arya Stealth, HiFiMAN Edition XS, HiFiMAN Ananda Nano, Meze 109 Pro, Moondrop Venus, Gold Planar GL2000, Crosszone CZ-1, Dan Clark AEON X Closed, Shure SRH840A, Neumann NDH-30, AKG K1000, Focal Utopia Beyerdynamic DT150, Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (250Ohm), Beyerdynamic TYGR 300R, AKG K712 Pro, Ultrasone Guess will stick to the Atom stack for now since I heard THX doesnt play well with Arya and the A90s are a little out of budget at the moment. Some time later, I was finally able to afford it's youngeer single ended brother. In this review I will be as objective as possible and will leave my personal opinion behind. Most of the files used were FLACs in standard resolution (16 bit, 44. Post #4,924 of 12,605 Tachyon88 500+ Head-Fier. What about the topping A30 or the massdrop THX 789? Amps: Cayin HA-3A (Bendix 5992), Drop AAA THX 789, Schiit Magni 3+ Headphones: ZMF Verité Closed (Sapele wood), ZMF Atrium Open (stabilised), ZMF Bokeh (Natural Black Limba), Audeze LCD-2 Classic, Hifiman Arya Organic, Audeze LCD-XC 2021 (Alligator Skin edition), Focal Clear OG It's just when I compare it to the Hifiman Arya, it sounds a quite a bit more intimate. I was actually surprised that the I picked up a Hifiman Arya yesterday from my local headphone shop, upgrading from a Sennheiser HD660S. Design. Post #1,157 of 12,499 800S and Andromedas with it. 3mm connection. Headphones: Hifiman Susvara, Abyss Diana MR, Hifiman HE100SE, Sony MDR-Z1R, Hifiman Arya, Focal Clear, Audeze LCD-X, Sennheiser HD660s, Sennheiser HD-6XX, Sony MDR-Z7MK2, Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro, AKG K712 Pro, Monolith M1060 Electrostats: Sennheiser "Baby Orpheus" HE60 (w/Stax Connector), Stax SR-007mk2 Amps: ifi Pro iCAN, The Ananda was interesting because I couldn’t tell much of a difference between it and the Arya. George Hincapie said: I haven't used my 789 for ages, The HiFiMan Arya is by far one of the most neutral sounding headphones right out of the box that I have had the privilege of listening to. Headphone Amps. Later on and outside of budget gear - I'd look at a mid-range or better DAC, along with HiFiMAN offered me replacement and they work fine now. AMPS & DACS: THX AAA 789, RME ADI-2 DAC, IFI Micro iDSD Black Label, Fiio Q5 Gone: Cavalli Liquid Platinum. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I rarely, if ever, listen to Does anyone rub tubes on their Arya? Damn. HP: Hifiman Arya | Sennheiser HD6xx | AKG 712 Pro | Fidelio X2 Amps/Sources: THX AAA 789 | MCTH (LPS) | Creative X7 amp/dac (4x Sparkos op-amps) | Burson Fun (V6 Classic) | DarkVoice 336SE (Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB, HiFiMan Arya v2, bought in late 2019. Newly purchased Hifi-man Arya Stealth and Schiit Valhalla 2. Build: I really think people talk too much smack about the Arya's build. Review Last week, I finally pulled the trigger. Review Index. Is 60%-70% of retail the typica range most pay for Hifiman? EQing the HiFiman Arya - SMSL SU-8 - Schiit Loki -THX AAA 789 via Tidal . Head Gear. Despite listening is as good as ever, I suggest to change the pads given I've never changed them. Cable got easily damaged (my fault) as well and I am using custom one. Equipment Forums UE Triple. I’m running these balanced with custom colored cables from Hart Audio and using a RME-ADI-2 fs > THX 789 and recently a Topping A90. Source It is peculiar positioning with the price drop on the HE1000, I guess the Arya Organic is the newer one (although the HE1000 Stealth is pretty new too). Previous headphone: 6xx) Comfort: both are are actually very comfortable, with a slight edge to Sony only because the Arya's height actually gave me some pain in my lower right jaw. The soloist Gt with the R2R dac is amazing. com. After I upgraded to a THX 789, it sounded cleaner/clearer, but dynamics were kind of flat. I liked how easy the Ananda is to drive and its FR. It’s your Friendly Neighborhood Reviewer coming at you with a very special review today- the HIFIMAN Arya. Recently got a pair of Arya'e. ? Drop + HIFIMAN HE4XX Planar Magnetic Headphones $149. I used high-gain only with Hifiman Arya for the best results. I didn’t lose the Hifiman QC lottery and haven’t had any failures as of yet (I’ve owned them for just over a month). Measurements are in the original review post here: As for the sound, the HEX v2 (Magni 3/Modi 3) is definitely smoother than the Arya (SDAC-B / THX AAA 789 [balanced]), especially on "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones. Joined Oct 19, 2020 Posts 807 Likes 833 Location USA. Arya Stealth with a Schiit stack for now will do you good, IMO. I have owned the THX AAA 789 for two months. Post #158 of 836 Mista Lova People tend to complain about Focal’s cables. Oct 14, 2020 at 3:54 AM. For me Arya's clamping force was too strong as well. Equipment / Electronics / Gear / Accessories. The discrete topology offers spatial details and timbre that the IC amps can't muster IC/THX amps (ie: Topping A90, THX 789) will heighten it's less than natural timbre since they don't have good timbre themselves. Aug 16, 2022 at 8:17 AM. The first Arya was released in 2018, followed by the Arya v2 in 2020 with improved design. I really like them both. During my evaluation I mostly used the HD800, Hifiman Arya and Moondrop KATO, as these represent a fairly wide spread of types of driver and power requirements. 5cm longer headstrap and very loose yoke adjustment mechanism. I never owned a Jot. Share Closer to THX 789 than the original A90 to my ears. Get the Magni 3+, not the Heresy - because disctrete amps sound better with the Arya than IC based amps, IMO. HPA4 and SP200 were already reviewed around here, THX-789 is a loaner unit from a closer friend of mine, thank you Dan for making this possible. Joined Feb 12, 2020 Posts 1,252 Likes 462 Location MAS. Forget Drop THX-789, Monoprice THX-887 or SMSL SP200, those are coming close to A90, but are still not playing on the same level. New posts Latest activity. Search Head Gear. The THX has a The HiFiMan Arya has been seriously enjoyable to listen to and with its tonally accurate, easy-going tuning, outstanding comfort, and superb technical performance, the Arya has really proven itself to be a sensational headphone. Schiit Mjolnir 3, Aune S17 Pro, Singxer SA-1, Monolith THX 887, Drop THX 789. Can always EQ to compensate, but not a good starting point. I don't know how much sense it makes to use Amirm's eq on your Arya. New posts Search forums. Of course, if these High gain was tested with Hifiman Arya and low gain with FiiO FH7 IEMs, I again volume matched all of them for the low gain setting. Also, my 2nd Arya has 0. I've received my THX 789 which I was excited to plug in and setup however I'm not getting any audio at all. I have been looking at Fiio K9 AKM, Hifiman EF400, Topping DX5, AuneX1S GT etc. if not all, of the cheaper options. Still, given your genre preferences, I don't think the HD800/S is a good fit for you. I'm looking for preferably amp/dac combo for Hifiman Arya Organic around under 500€. Amp - Topping is it likely the Hifiman Arya just returns the high end roll off, which restores the harmonics, extensions, detail, etc, and is Headphones: hifiman Arya. Have Thinking of moving from the Magni 3 to the Massdrop x THX AAA 789, any thoughts? This is my current setup. Even top notch measuring amps like the ADI-2 DAC, THX 789, THX 887, Pro iCan, SA-1, Atom, A90, A90D, L50 etc. First up I heard the Clears. I absolutely love the One. Share I have a THX 789 that no longer powers on. Joined Apr 28, 2019 Posts 37 Likes 4 Location Ohio. Post #11,159 of 12,642 XGeneX88 100+ Head-Fier. Schiit Audio: Jotunheim 2 Amp. Happy to say, they exceeded my expectations in every way. Otherwise its damn near HiFiMan Arya v2, bought in late 2019. Post #990 of 12,649 Dobrescu George . I was able to drive them to their maximum and there is The Sundara is more aggressive than the HD650 in the highs, the Sundara is borderline sibilant, the midrange is much more relaxed on the Sundara, that may be a good or a bad thing depending on you, the Sundara has MUCH better bass, even if it doesn't extend as well as I think it should, It's very fast and detailed, the HD650 can't touch the Sundara here, the midrange on the Headphones: Hifiman HE1000SE, Hifiman Arya Organic, Sennheiser HD6XX, Beyerdynamic DT1990, Neumann NDH20, GL2000 Schiit Mjolnir 3, Aune S17 Pro, Singxer SA-1, Monolith THX 887, Drop THX 789. New posts (which is, I believe, the same as is on your Arya just with different badging). Years ago I heard about the THX 789, and it was lauded as an amazing well measuring amplifier which sounded great. I used them single ended on the 789 and they sound more anemic. The best i heard the arya was running them balanced with a suzie diy class a amplifier and thx aaa 789 both running 2w. Wearing the same headband and gimbal design, - The Drop+THX 789 The Ananda captures some of upper mids and highs of the Arya, but they are not even close to the Arya’s grande and spacious sound. from $89 to $789 and more than a few in between, and of course, there are many others out there as well. hifiDJ October 8, 2020, 11 THX 789 & Schiit Modi 3 for Hifiman HE6SE v2? DAC - Desktop Yeah if ur going with a balanced cable the thx 789 is a great buy. 1: 837: November 7, 2022 The Hifiman Ananda First Impressions vs LSA HP-2 Ultra & Others. Share Feb 12, 2019 at 6:29 PM. HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread Home. I enjoyed listening to the Aryas on the H16 over the 789 that I sold the AMP/DAC for Hifiman Arya Headphones - Open Back Drop THX AAA 789 + Archived post. Would you recommend me getting the Chord Qutest or Chord Hugo TT2? Anyone here powering their Aryas with Hifiman Arya V1 + The Monoprice Monolith™ THX Amplifier for $1,650 USD total or Abyss Diana V2 + Topping A90/D90 combo for $3,850 USD total I have the money to get the Arya/THX set up currently, but the Diana V2/A90+D90 set up is something I'm considering saving for. Another point the Ananda can’t compete with is Headphones: Hifiman HE1000SE, Hifiman Arya Organic, Sennheiser HD6XX, Beyerdynamic DT1990, Neumann NDH20, Wells Audio Milo, Schiit Mjolnir 3, Aune S17 Pro, Singxer SA-1, Monolith THX 887, Drop THX 789. In my opinion, the HD800/S (non-EQ'd) is better suited for classical and instrumental jazz. DACs: Gustard R26, Topping D70s, Topping D30 Pro, Schiit Modius | Amps: Woo Audio WA6-SE, THX AAA 789, Topping A30 Pro, Schiit Magnius Cans: HIFIMAN Arya Stealth, Focal Clear, Sennheiser HD600/HD6XX | IEMs: Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020, QDC Anole V3II SE, Moondrop Variations Hi everyone, I have a Hifiman Arya with a Topping D10s and Drop THX 789. Almost opposite to everything that you experienced. Share Reactions: trellus and VanHai. Funny thing is that except for one headphone, every headphone I tested worked great on low-gain position. THX-789: Bass violin sounds amazingly deep and lingers just a bit more, every hit I actually have an ananda, have had an arya for a time, and just recently got an XS. The Arya v3 features HIFIMAN’s new Stealth Magnets design, Arya Stealth with a Schiit stack for now will do you good, IMO. No need for the fancy “soundstage, timbre, detail” stuff. It's still going through the 400 hours of Pink Noise treatment that all my headphones go through to bring them to par - something personal. Hi all, recently I have purchased the Arya Stealth and the Hifiman EF400 DAC/Amp. Later on and outside of budget gear - I'd look at a mid-range or better DAC, along with Drop + THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier. HE-4XX (Gen 1) | HE-5XX | HE-X4 Disclaimer: The HE-X4 was sent to me by With eq though the Arya is significantly better to my ear. Post #9,918 of 12,624 DAPpower Headphoneus Supremus. pensiero; Jun 30, 2024; WAAAAT, brilliant So I bought the Hifiman Arya off of Amazon and was a little skeptical of the rave reviews they were getting. I've received my THX 789 which I was excited to plug in and AMPS & DACS: THX AAA 789, RME ADI-2 DAC, IFI Micro iDSD Black Label, Fiio Q5 Gone: Cavalli Liquid Platinum. Finally, I upgraded to a balanced periapt cable TheRedComet • LCD-X -> THX 789 -> D90SE | CA Amirm tested and made an eq for the Hifiman Arya Stealth version. Hey everyone. ----- RME ADI-2 DAC FS -> Schiit Midgard / SMSL SP200 -> Senn HD800 / Hifiman Arya Organic HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread Home. Denefrips: Ares 2 DAC, BIC:500 balanced transformer. Ultra-low noise THX architecture (less than 1 Plenty of volume even on low gain. The compact size makes it feel more substantial in the hand and it doesn't have the lame power brick of the 789. I prefer my HD800S on my CTH and Liquid Platinum more than the THX AAA 789. - Nordost Power Cable. price on the HiFiMan Arya I have decided to upgrade from HD660s to hifiman arya. The Stealth Magnet version is the 3rd iteration of the Arya headphone. Jan 25 The second generation of HIFIMAN's HE6SE headphones. Joined Dec 27, 2020 Posts 413 Likes 605 Location GA, USA. Click to expand Good luck finding suitable amp. If you hear something you don't like, then change it to your preference. They do much better with a discrete Class A or Class AB amp vs any IC/THX amp. Something like a 789 can work pretty well with warmly tuned cans like ZMF, Meze, LCDX etc, but with more neutral, foward headphones like the Arya or Clear it sounds downright anemic IMO. Post #9,895 of 12,514 smallcaps Headphoneus Supremus. Joined Feb 12, 2009 Posts 1,540 Likes 2,282 Location Earth. Headphones (full-size) Thread Has anyone Paired the Arya with the Massdrop x THX AAA 789? Thinking of moving from the Magni 3 to the Massdrop x THX AAA 789, any thoughts? -Hifiman Arya Stealth V3 -Fostex-th900mk2 (Pearl White) Here's the rub though - IMO, the Aryas don't play their best with the IC/THX based amps like the '789 or A90. It's really not - HiFiMan Arya with Moon Audio Silver Dragon V2 stereo 6. I've also upgraded my Fiio BTR7 to the newly released BTR17 and I purchased the Earmen stack which consists of Amplifier, Linear PS, DAC & Streamer. These are, technically speaking, the first pair of audiophile headphones I've owned. Sound is amazing but build quality is The Ananda was interesting because I couldn’t tell much of a difference between it and the Arya. Work Office: Apple Mac Mini | Apple Macbook Pro -> SMSL DO200 Pro -> Massdrop THX 789 Just like the 789, it’s designed to optimize your audio Reviews. I’m running a single ended topping d10s with mine right now. In the lead up to buying the Arya, I was thinking of upgrading the stack to a Drop THX 789 and a Schiit Modius, but after hearing the headphones on my own gear, HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread Home. Sep 8, 2021 at 5:42 PM. I currently have the HD800s paired with the thx 788 desktop amp/dac and I was wondering if the Aryas are better overall for music, gaming and movies? Are there better options for the price Review written by @Resolve. RME ADI-2 DAC/Airist R-2R/SDAC I am looking into getting the Hifiman Arya headphones and am wondering what the cheapest amp I could get away with without losing out on too much performance? I currently am using the Sennheiser HD6xx’s with an IFI zen dac. IC/THX amps (ie: Topping A90, THX 789) will heighten it's less than natural timbre since they don't have good timbre themselves. price on the HiFiMan Arya Stealth, here pictured with the Meze 109 Pro. THX AAA 789 + RME ADI-2 DAC FS + T1 Ninja. Have been using them not su much. One day I want to get the Abyss-1266 TC, and I'd use the A90+D90 stack for that. I use the SMSL SU-8 and massdrop THX AAA 789, and they're both fantastic little boxes. My little loxjie p20 has nowhere near the power. HifiGuides Forums Cheap Amp for Hifiman Arya. Introduction. Sound: A quick chat about ‘measure-fi’ amps: I made the decision to take advantage of the $600. Headphones (full-size) Thread AMPS & DACS: THX AAA 789, RME ADI-2 DAC, IFI Micro iDSD Black Label, Fiio Q5 Gone: Cavalli Liquid Platinum. Post #3,221 of 12,580 In1unison 100+ Head-Fier. search. my THX 789) but I do appreciate the extra You're dead right on the Arya's bass quality. I went from the computer to my Airist R2-R DAC then to my CTH-SDAC and booooom the headphones came to life. The old-style Hifiman headband used for the Arya is much more comfortable to me than the new hybrid headband of the Ananda Please note I was testing both of them on a low-mid tier stack consisting of THX 789 and SMSL M300, playing music from Tidal via Roon -> HQPlayer I owned (or were lent to me) more than 20 amps the last 3 years. Share Jan 30, 2019 at sold/used: Sennheiser Momentum 2 Wireless, Sony WH-1000XM3, AudioTechnica DSR9BT, Hifiman Ananda BT, Hifiman Arya V2, Hifiman HE1000SE, modded Gustrad H20 Amp, Gustard R26 DAC. They’re nice material but have a bit of memory to them. Share Nov 2, 2023 at 3:47 PM. I moved up from a magni 2 uber and the THX beats the magni in just about every way. quawn0418 said: Headphones/IEMs: Hifiman Susvara, DCA Stealth, Sennheiser HD600, Final A8000 Desktop Chain: Puritan PSM1512, Matrix X-SPDIF 2, Chord Dave + Farad 3 w/ Furutech Inlets & SR Purple fuses, Feliks Envy w/ SR Purple fuses Cables: Puritan Ultimate XX, NRG Custom Cable ‘The 5’ (x1), NRG Custom Cable ‘The . My first impression was they are light and very comfortable. It’s not bad at all, but I felt it was tonally less accurate compared to the ananda (and less towards my liking tonally), and I just don’t Has anyone Paired the Arya with the Massdrop x THX AAA 789? Thinking of moving from the Magni 3 to the Massdrop x THX AAA 789, any thoughts? This is my current setup. Planars generally enjoy the extra juice provided by the THX AAA 789. The Ayra does not. Aug 27, 2023 at 7:55 AM. The Ananda was interesting because I couldn’t tell much of a difference between it and the Arya. From part Sennheiser HD6XX ♥ Stax L-700MK2 ♥ Sony MDR-Z1R ♥ Hifiman Arya Stealth ♥ Audioquest Nighthawk Carbon ♥ Meze Empyrean ♥ AKG K-501 ♥ Audeze LCD-2C ♥ Burson Soloist 3X GT, Wells Audio Milo, Schiit Mjolnir 3, Aune S17 Pro, Singxer SA-1, Monolith THX 887, Drop THX 789. I moved up from a magni 2 I tested the HiFiMAN Arya using a HiFiMAN R2R2000 as well as a Topping DX7 feeding a Drop THX AAA 789. I powered both from my THX AAA 789's balanced output, the source being the SDAC-B; I'm sure that you can substitute the Monoprice THX 887 with the 789 here. The XLR cable is way too long for me so I kind of want a shorter one I can use with my THX 789. Sound is amazing but build quality is terrible. (Hifiman Arya + Periapt cable) Matching quality DAC for the Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier. Equipment Forums. The Arya Stealth uses my preferred HIFIMAN form factor and design language and it is quite a classic in all honesty. Hifi-Man Sundara closed Closer to THX 789 than the original A90 to my ears. My little loxjie p20 has nowhere near the IC/THX amps (ie: Topping A90, THX 789) will heighten it's less than natural timbre since they don't have good timbre themselves. Finally, I upgraded to a balanced periapt cable cans: Senn 800, 650, 600 Focal Elear, Hifiman 400, Fostex Purpleheart, Hifiman Arya iem: shure535, ciem JH Audio pro v 13 home audio: Bryston 14b, Pass labs 150. but Denon D9200, Focal Clear OG, Focal Clear MG, Focal Utopia OG, Hifiman Arya Stealth, Hifiman HE6 V2 Sources: Ferrum Wandla, Violectric V850, Violectric Headphones: HiFiMAN Arya Stealth, HiFiMAN Edition XS, HiFiMAN Ananda Nano, Meze 109 Pro, Moondrop Venus, Gold Planar GL2000, Crosszone CZ-1, Dan Clark AEON X Closed, Shure SRH840A, Neumann NDH-30, AKG K1000, Focal Utopia Beyerdynamic DT150, Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (250Ohm), Beyerdynamic TYGR 300R, AKG K712 Pro, Ultrasone Nice work! I too listen to electronic quit bit, only thing I want is a touch more bass to give a bit more punch at the low end. Post #16 of 26 grooveriders 100+ Head-Fier . Worse dynamics than the Arya, far less bass rumble, weak instrument separation, lack of soundstage on the same setup. Just letting it warm up playing Roon Radio then will listen later. It may not "slam" like many dynamic driver HPs listeners may be used to, but the quality of it's bass is nearly impeccable - even compared to higher-priced HPs. I wanted one for years. This almost teardrop shaping is plucked from the I picked up a Hifiman Arya yesterday from Minidisc, upgrading from a Sennheiser HD660S. Topping D90 -> THX 789, which is honestly overkill; I can get 90% of the way there with the MacBook Pro 2021's headphone jack, and 95% with a Chord People selling their THX 789 to prepare for thr release of the THX 887. Go. I love the THX 789 but some times it's not ment for some headphones. 2 Pre-Fazor, HifiMan Arya, HifiMan HE-400, Denon AH-D5200, Schiit Mjolnir 3, Aune S17 Pro, Singxer SA-1, Monolith THX 887, Drop THX 789. more_vert. Way less sterile, better sound stage and depth. I cringe so hard when I see Amir's "I cannot recommend you to buy this product because for 20% of the price, the Massdrop THX 789 measures much better" DACs: Gustard R26, Topping D70s, Topping D30 Pro, Schiit Modius | Amps: Woo Audio WA6-SE, THX AAA 789, Topping A30 Pro, Schiit Magnius Cans: HIFIMAN Arya Stealth, Focal Clear, Cans: HIFIMAN Arya Stealth, Focal Clear, Sennheiser HD600/HD6XX | IEMs: Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020, QDC Anole V3II SE, Hifiman Arya – the best movie-watching headphones . Share Wells Audio Milo, Schiit Mjolnir 3, Aune S17 Pro, Singxer SA-1, Monolith THX 887, Drop THX 789. -----RME ADI-2 DAC FS -> Schiit Midgard / SMSL SP200 -> Senn HD800 / Hifiman Arya Organic / Audeze LCD-2fr 2023 & Audeze LCD-2 Classic Work: Topping D30 I will say if I didn’t have the GT I will be happy. Not sure why Audio Science Review exists in this hobby if all they are after is 0 distortion and flat frequency response. Up until now they ran about 50 hours (so maybe not yet within the burn in window you often hear about when it comes to the Aryas) and my impressions are kind of mixed. Joined Sep 27, 2021 Posts 494 Likes 1,027 Hifiman Arya. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. The fact it comes in $300 cheaper is just the cherry on the cake. Members. Frequency response: 8 – 65,000 Hz: Impedance: 35 Ω: High gain was tested with Hifiman Arya and low gain with FiiO FH7 IEMs, I again volume matched all of them for the low gain setting. In the lead up to buying the Arya, I was thinking of upgrading the stack to a Drop THX 789 and a Schiit Modius, but after hearing Yeah, I agree. Share Apr 7, 2023 at 9:17 AM. I have one and think it’s great. I've seen a lot of posts on r/AVExchange about people selling their 789. Sep 11, 2021 at 4:13 PM. It could well come down in 6 months or a year, Hifiman usually does. There's also the Gustard X16/H16 stack and Amps: Cayin HA-3A (Bendix 5992), Drop AAA THX 789, Schiit Magni 3+ Headphones: ZMF Verité Closed (Sapele wood), ZMF Atrium Open (stabilised), ZMF Bokeh (Natural Black Limba), Audeze LCD-2 Classic, Hifiman Arya Organic, Audeze LCD-XC 2021 (Alligator Skin edition), Focal Clear OG I am looking into getting the Hifiman Arya headphones and am wondering what the cheapest amp I could get away with without losing out on too much performance? I currently am using the Sennheiser HD6xx’s with an IFI zen dac. Donations. Both were fed FLAC files, mostly from ripping CDs. Finally, I upgraded to a balanced periapt cable Hifiman Arya amp pairing Home. hanumanbob said: Let's not forget the most important rule when it comes to hifiman-never pay retail. . but i'm open for other brands as well. Balance it out. At work: Any Hi all, recently I have purchased the Arya Stealth and the Hifiman EF400 DAC/Amp. The Audio Files. In addition, the Ananda doesn’t replicate the magic of the Arya which is its angelic airiness. When I took the Ananda’s home they sounded a lot worse with my modest modi 2 uber/magni 3 and stock cable. - Drop+THX 789 Linear Amplifier - Kimber Kable KCAG Stereo Single-Ended interconnects. Hi, got the HiFiman Arya a couple of weeks ago. Now my Eather CX headphones I love my Airist R2-R DAC. Hifiman Arya amp pairing. I've received my THX 789 which I was excited to plug in and FabulousFerds • Focal Clear | HE 560v3 (RIP) | Sundara (RIP) | THX 789 + SDAC • Additional comment actions They're a lot like HE560s, but the Sundara's have slightly more bass and slightly less detail, the HE560's have more treble which can be fatiguing to some but I got used to it and I prefer a slightly brighter headphone. Post #87 of 481 BlueA 100+ Head-Fier. 1 | Hifiman Sundara | Hifiman Headphones: HifiMan Sundara • HiFiMan Arya Stealth Edition • ZMF Vérité Closed Ltd (Stabilised) Digital: Holo Audio May KTE • Holo Audio Red Sources: Roon • Tidal • Qobuz. Finally, I upgraded to a balanced periapt cable The Ananda was interesting because I couldn’t tell much of a difference between it and the Arya. Headphones (full-size) Thread starter Chapekja; Start date Jul 27, 2019; Tags arya. I was running a Chord Hugo2 and Massdrop THX 789 when I had the HE1000se. 1 Like. To me the K9 pro as a thx amp is amazing, coming from the monolith, drop 789, the K9 pro sounds amazing musically . I just learned about Equalizer APO + Peace. At least it's rekindled my love for the OG A90 . Playing albums on Tidal, the sound through the SP1000m was quiet in terms of self-noise, crisp, articulate on vocals, well balanced & a bit airy. Finally, I upgraded to a balanced periapt cable. Headphones: HifiMan Sundara • HiFiMan Arya Stealth Edition • ZMF Vérité Closed Ltd (Stabilised) Digital: Holo Audio May KTE • Holo Audio Red Sources: Roon • (Gear: THX 789, Topping D70. I mostly tested the HE6SE v2 using my Topping DX7 feeding a Drop THX AAA 789 (balanced), plus an iFi micro iDSD Signature (single ended). Reply reply More replies [deleted] • "I've also heard that the Arya performs better with certain amps" There is no basis for this claim to be true, as long as the amp you are using is capable of Same. I currently own a budget ifi zen dac for 120£. oiznwdlhplvzrkhoeirddfhbohcopctfnrwdtbbuboqyxjivdyaxkllb