Austrian Audio The Arranger vs Yamaha Yh-4000: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Austrian Audio The Arranger vs Yamaha Yh-4000, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Over-Ear

Austrian Audio The Arranger

Not yet scored

$1,300

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Over-Ear

Yamaha Yh-4000

88Outstanding

$2,500

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Score breakdown

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

Yamaha Yh-4000 leads on 3 of 4 measures.

Austrian Audio The Arranger
Yamaha Yh-4000

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Value

7.0

Price (USD)

$1,300

$2,500

Generation & platform

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Same generation

These are 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.

The ArrangerYear unknown
Yh-40002026

Specifications

The ArrangerYh-4000

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $1,300; $2,500
HearWiki score: Not scored; 88
Released: -; 2026
Driver: 44 mm dynamic; 50 mm planar magnetic
Driver type: dynamic; planar
Driver size: 44 mm; 50 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 5 Hz - 30 kHz; 5 Hz - 70 kHz
Impedance: -; 34 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 97 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms): 110; -
Active noise cancelling: -; No
ANC type: -; none
Transparency mode: -; No
Companion app: -; No
Custom EQ: -; No
Wear detection: -; No
Controls: -; none
Weight: 320 g; 320 g
Foldable: Yes; No
Detachable cable: Yes; Yes
USB-C: -; No
Pad material: leatherette; leather
Connector: 3.5 mm; 3.5 mm
Balanced connection: -; Yes

Specification comparison of Austrian Audio The Arranger vs Yamaha Yh-4000
Spec	Austrian Audio The Arranger	Yamaha Yh-4000
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$1,300	$2,500
HearWiki score	Not scored	88 / 100 Outstanding
Released	-	2026
Audio
Driver	44 mm dynamic	50 mm planar magnetic
Driver type	dynamic	planar
Driver size	44 mm	50 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	5 Hz - 30 kHz	5 Hz - 70 kHz
Impedance	-	34 Ω
Sensitivity	-	97 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)	110	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	No
ANC type	-	none
Transparency mode	-	No
Companion app	-	No
Custom EQ	-	No
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	-	none
Design
Weight	320 g	320 g
Foldable	Yes	No
Detachable cable	Yes	Yes
USB-C	-	No
Pad material	leatherette	leather
Connector	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Balanced connection	-	Yes

What reviewers said

Austrian Audio The Arranger

No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.

Yamaha Yh-4000

The Yamaha YH-4000 is a premium open-back planar headphone that prioritizes exceptional detail retrieval and a natural, airy soundstage. Its lightweight build and plush comfort make it easy to wear for long sessions, while the robust construction and balanced connection cater to discerning audiophiles. It's a high-end choice for those seeking a transparent, composed listening experience without digital extras.

Pro:Outstanding detail and clarity across the frequency range
Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable for extended listening
Pro:Excellent transient response with low distortion

Con:Very high price point limits accessibility
Con:No noise isolation or ANC due to open-back design
Con:Lacks built-in controls or app support

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