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Grado Signature S750 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.

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.

  • Grado Signature S750
  • HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
HearWiki score
78
84
Sound
9.2
9.4
Value
5.6
8.0
Price (USD)
$1,700
$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

Grado Signature S750 (2025) against HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled (2024). 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.

  • Signature S75020251 yr newer
  • Arya Unveiled2024

Specifications

Signature S750Arya Unveiled
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$1,700
$1,200
HearWiki score
78
84
Released
2025
2024
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
50 mm dynamic
planar magnetic
Driver type
dynamic
planar
Driver size
50 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
4 Hz - 48 kHz
8 Hz - 65 kHz
Impedance
38 Ω
27 Ω
Sensitivity
115 dB/mW
94 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
none
-
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
No
-
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
none
-
Voice assistant
No
-
Weight
460 g
413 g
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
No
-
Connector
6.35 mm
6.35 mm
Balanced connection
-
Yes

What reviewers said

Grado Signature S750

The Grado Signature S750 is a high-end, open-back wired headphone that pairs a classic, airy Grado presentation with a newly engineered 50mm dynamic driver for detailed, dynamic sound. It impresses with a wide soundstage and strong clarity on well-recorded material, though its bright tuning and fit-dependent comfort make it a specialized choice. The 6.35mm connection and lack of built-in controls or wireless features underline its purist, audiophile-focused design.

  • Pro:Wide, open soundstage with strong detail retrieval
  • Pro:Dynamic and engaging driver performance
  • Pro:Premium build quality
  • Con:Sound can be too bright for some listeners
  • Con:Comfort is highly dependent on individual fit
  • Con:High price relative to feature set

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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