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HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled vs Technics EAH-T700: 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.

  • HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
  • Technics EAH-T700
HearWiki score
84
38
Sound
9.4
5.7
Value
8.0
2.0
Price (USD)
$1,200
$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

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
  • EAH-T7002018

Specifications

Arya UnveiledEAH-T700
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$1,200
$1,200
HearWiki score
84
38
Released
2024
2018
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
planar magnetic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
planar
hybrid
Driver size
-
50 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
8 Hz - 65 kHz
3 Hz - 100 kHz
Impedance
27 Ω
28 Ω
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
102 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
-
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
-
No
Custom EQ
-
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
none
Weight
413 g
470 g
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
-
No
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

Technics EAH-T700

The Technics EAH-T700 is a premium wired over-ear headphone with a hybrid dual-driver design, offering a wide frequency response and high sensitivity for portable hi-res audio sources. While its build and ambition are noteworthy, its sound signature is often criticized for excessive treble and uneven tuning, which diminishes musical subtlety and timing at its high price point. It lacks modern conveniences like ANC, app support, or controls, but includes a detachable cable for connectivity.

  • Pro:Excellent build quality and premium materials
  • Pro:High sensitivity works well with portable hi-res players
  • Pro:Wide frequency response from 3 Hz to 100 kHz
  • Con:Harsh treble and exaggerated frequency extremes
  • Con:Poor timing and lack of musical subtlety
  • Con:Heat buildup and head pressure during long sessions

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

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