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HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled vs HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth: 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 3 of 4 measures.

  • HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
  • HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
HearWiki score
84
83
Sound
9.4
9.3
Value
8.0
8.8
Price (USD)
$1,200
$1,400

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

HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled (2024) against HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth (2023). 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.

  • Arya Unveiled20241 yr newer
  • HE 1000 Stealth2023

Specifications

Arya UnveiledHE 1000 Stealth
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$1,200
$1,400
HearWiki score
84
83
Released
2024
2023
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
planar magnetic
planar magnetic
Driver type
planar
planar
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
8 Hz - 65 kHz
8 Hz - 65 kHz
Sound signature
-
neutral
Impedance
27 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
93 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Weight
413 g
458 g
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
-
No
Connector
6.35 mm
6.35 mm
Balanced connection
Yes
Yes

What reviewers said

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

HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth

The HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth is a wired, open-back planar magnetic flagship that delivers a neutral, highly detailed sound signature. It's easier to drive than typical planars thanks to its 32-ohm impedance and 93 dB sensitivity, yet still rewards quality amplification. With its relatively lightweight build for a large headphone and detachable balanced cable, it offers strong technical performance and comfort, though its size and price may not suit everyone.

  • Pro:Refined, neutral sound with excellent detail
  • Pro:Easier to drive than most planar headphones
  • Pro:Comfortable for its large over-ear design
  • Con:Still relatively heavy at 458 grams
  • Con:Large fit may be awkward for smaller heads
  • Con:Treble can sound uneven on bright recordings

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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