Abyss Joal vs HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled - Outstanding overall at around $1199.

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled leads on 4 of 4 measures.

Abyss Joal
HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled

HearWiki score

Sound

9.4

Value

6.0

8.0

Price (USD)

$1,970

$1,200

Specifications

JoalArya Unveiled

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $1,970; $1,200
HearWiki score: 71; 84
Released: 2024; 2024
Availability: Discontinued; Still sold new
Driver: 63 mm planar magnetic; planar magnetic
Driver type: planar; planar
Driver size: 63 mm; -
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 5 Hz - 55 kHz; 8 Hz - 65 kHz
Impedance: 30 Ω; 27 Ω
Sensitivity: 93 dB/mW; 94 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling: -; No
Weight: 390 g; 413 g
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: No; -
Connector: 4.4 mm balanced; 6.35 mm
Balanced connection: Yes; Yes

Specification comparison of Abyss Joal vs HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
Spec	Abyss Joal	HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$1,970	$1,200
HearWiki score	71 / 100 Good	84 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2024
Audio
Driver	63 mm planar magnetic	planar magnetic
Driver type	planar	planar
Driver size	63 mm	-
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	5 Hz - 55 kHz	8 Hz - 65 kHz
Impedance	30 Ω	27 Ω
Sensitivity	93 dB/mW	94 dB/mW
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	No
Design
Weight	390 g	413 g
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	No	-
Connector	4.4 mm balanced	6.35 mm
Balanced connection	Yes	Yes

What reviewers said

Abyss Joal

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HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled

The HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled is a high-end open-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers exceptional detail, tonal accuracy, and a balanced soundstage, making it a strong contender for audiophiles. Its grill-less design reduces reflections for cleaner audio, and it offers easy drivability for its class, though the exposed drivers require careful handling. With a neutral-to-warm tuning and broad frequency extension, it provides a compelling blend of technical performance and musicality.

Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and tonal accuracy
Pro:Spacious and well-defined imaging
Pro:Comfortable for extended listening sessions

Con:Exposed driver design requires careful handling
Con:Limited connectivity options out of the box
Con:Ear-cup material may not appeal to everyone

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