Over-Ear
Beyerdynamic T5 3rd
70Good
$1,000
Full review dataBeyerdynamic T5 3rd 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 3 of 4 measures.
- Beyerdynamic T5 3rd
- HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
HearWiki score
70
84
Sound
8.3
9.4
Value
5.8
8.0
Price (USD)
$1,000
$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 4 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 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- T5 3rd2020
- Arya Unveiled20244 yr newer
Specifications
T5 3rdArya Unveiled
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,000
- $1,200
- HearWiki score
- 70
- 84
- Released
- 2020
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- planar magnetic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- planar
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 50 kHz
- 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 27 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- 94 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 360 g
- 413 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Pad material
- protein-leather
- -
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- 6.35 mm
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- Yes
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic T5 3rd
The Beyerdynamic T5 3rd Generation is a premium closed-back headphone that combines a lightweight, comfortable design with high-end technical performance. Its low impedance and high sensitivity make it easy to drive from portable sources, while the wide frequency response supports hi-res audio. Praised for its solid build and balanced sound, it stands out as a top-tier option in its class, though it offers little for those with dedicated amplifiers.
- Pro:Effortless to drive from low-power devices
- Pro:Excellent comfort for extended listening sessions
- Pro:High-quality build with premium materials
- Con:Limited benefit from high-end dedicated amplifiers
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Protein leather pads may wear over time
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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