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HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled vs Sivga SV331: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled vs Sivga SV331, 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 4 of 4 measures.

  • HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
  • Sivga SV331
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
9.4
-
Value
8.0
-
Price (USD)
$1,200
$1,550

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

Both shipped in 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.

  • Arya Unveiled2024
  • SV3312024

Specifications

Arya UnveiledSV331
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$1,200
$1,550
HearWiki score
84
Not scored
Released
2024
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
planar magnetic
50 mm dynamic
Driver type
planar
dynamic
Driver size
-
50 mm
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
8 Hz - 65 kHz
-
Impedance
27 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
-
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Weight
413 g
275 g
Detachable cable
Yes
-
Connector
6.35 mm
-
Balanced connection
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

Sivga SV331

The Sivga SV331 is a wired, closed-back over-ear headphone featuring a wooden housing and a custom 50mm dynamic driver. It delivers a balanced sound signature with deep bass and natural mids, while its zero-pressure fit, detachable earpads, and woven cable prioritize long-listening comfort for HiFi enthusiasts.

  • Pro:Balanced sound with deep bass and natural mids
  • Pro:Comfortable zero-pressure fit for extended sessions
  • Pro:Detachable earpads for easy replacement or cleaning
  • Con:Lacks active noise cancellation, limiting isolation in noisy environments
  • Con:Wired-only connectivity restricts wireless use
  • Con:Higher price point may not suit budget-conscious buyers

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

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