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GoldPlanar Gl1000 vs HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the GoldPlanar Gl1000 vs HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score 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.

  • GoldPlanar Gl1000
  • HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
HearWiki score
-
84
Sound
-
9.4
Value
-
8.0
Price (USD)
$900
$1,200

Specifications

Gl1000Arya Unveiled
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$900
$1,200
HearWiki score
Not scored
84
Released
2019
2024
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
106 mm planar magnetic
planar magnetic
Driver type
planar
planar
Driver size
106 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
4 Hz - 51 kHz
8 Hz - 65 kHz
Impedance
50 Ω
27 Ω
Sensitivity
100 dB/mW
94 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling
-
No
Controls
buttons
-
Weight
423 g
413 g
Detachable cable
-
Yes
Connector
-
6.35 mm
Balanced connection
Yes
Yes

What reviewers said

GoldPlanar Gl1000

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

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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