Over-Ear
Audio-Technica Adx5000
67Good
$2,200
Full review dataAudio-Technica Adx5000 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
HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
84Outstanding
$1,200
Full review dataScore 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.
- Audio-Technica Adx5000
- HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
HearWiki score
67
84
Sound
8.4
9.4
Value
5.1
8.0
Price (USD)
$2,200
$1,200
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled is 7 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Adx50002017
- Arya Unveiled20247 yr newer
Specifications
Adx5000Arya Unveiled
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $2,200
- $1,200
- HearWiki score
- 67
- 84
- Released
- 2017
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 58 mm dynamic
- planar magnetic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- planar
- Driver size
- 58 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 50 kHz
- 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- Impedance
- 420 Ω
- 27 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- 94 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 270 g
- 413 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- 6.35 mm
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- Yes
What reviewers said
Audio-Technica Adx5000
The Audio-Technica ADX5000 is a flagship open-back dynamic headphone built around a 58mm driver, delivering a transparent, airy, and highly resolving sound. Its ultra-light 270g frame offers exceptional comfort, though its 420-ohm impedance demands a powerful, high-quality amplifier to perform at its best. While its tuning may not suit everyone, it rewards patient listeners with an immersive stage and excellent midrange detail.
- Pro:Excellent resolution and airy treble
- Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable (270g)
- Pro:Immersive, spacious soundstage
- Con:Requires powerful amplification due to 420-ohm impedance
- Con:Stock cable is stiff and microphonic
- Con:Limited low-bass presence
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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