Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
84Outstanding
$1,200
Full review dataHiFiMAN Arya Unveiled vs STAX SR-007A: 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.
Over-Ear
STAX SR-007A
68Good
$1,350
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
- STAX SR-007A
HearWiki score
84
68
Sound
9.4
8.9
Value
8.0
6.8
Price (USD)
$1,200
$1,350
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 6 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 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Arya Unveiled20246 yr newer
- SR-007A2018
Specifications
Arya UnveiledSR-007A
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,200
- $1,350
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 68
- Released
- 2024
- 2018
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- electrostatic
- Driver type
- planar
- electrostatic
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- 6 Hz - 41 kHz
- Impedance
- 27 Ω
- 170000 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- 100 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 413 g
- 365 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- Pad material
- -
- leather
- 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
STAX SR-007A
The STAX SR-007A is a premium electrostatic over-ear headphone that delivers an exceptionally transparent, fast, and natural sound with impressive bass for its class, along with a wide soundstage and excellent comfort. It requires a dedicated electrostatic amplifier and is wired-only, making it a specialized choice for audiophiles seeking top-tier performance.
- Pro:Outstanding clarity and speed
- Pro:Comfortable with a light fit
- Pro:Strong bass for an electrostatic
- Con:Needs a special energizer/amp
- Con:Non-detachable cable
- Con:Limited low-frequency weight
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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