Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
84Outstanding
$1,200
Full review dataHiFiMAN Arya Unveiled vs Ori Sonic On-Ear: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled vs Ori Sonic On-Ear, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
Ori Sonic On-Ear
Not yet scored
$2,300
Full review dataScore 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.
- HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
- Ori Sonic On-Ear
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
9.4
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Value
8.0
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Price (USD)
$1,200
$2,300
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 5 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 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Arya Unveiled20245 yr newer
- On-Ear2019
Specifications
Arya UnveiledOn-Ear
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,200
- $2,300
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2019
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- -
- Driver type
- planar
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 27 Ω
- 60 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 413 g
- 500 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- -
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- -
- Ori 3.0
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
Ori Sonic On-Ear
The Ori Sonic is a premium closed-back planar headphone designed for audiophiles seeking a rich, dynamic wired listening experience. Its large 80 mm driver and advanced damping system deliver powerful bass, clear mids, and refined treble, while the handcrafted wooden cups add both aesthetic appeal and tuning versatility.
- Pro:Powerful, impactful bass response
- Pro:Smooth and detailed midrange
- Pro:High-quality wooden build
- Con:Heavy at 500 grams
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:High price point
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