Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Arya
88Outstanding
$769
Full review dataHiFiMAN Arya vs HiFiMAN Arya Organic: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN Arya comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: HiFiMAN Arya - Outstanding overall at around $769.
Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Arya Organic
84Great
$769
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
HiFiMAN Arya
Sound9.5
Value8.0
HiFiMAN Arya Organic
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling0.0
Battery0.0
Calls0.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | HiFiMAN Arya | HiFiMAN Arya Organic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $769 | $769 |
| HearWiki score | 88 / 100 · Outstanding | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Planar | planar |
| Driver size | - | 160 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 8Hz-65kHz | 8Hz-65kHz |
| Sound signature | Bright neutral | - |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB/mW | 94 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 430 g | 440 g |
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Balanced connection | Yes | Yes |
What reviewers said
HiFiMAN Arya
The HiFiMAN Arya is a premium planar magnetic headphone known for its exceptionally fast, detailed, and airy sound. Its bright-neutral tuning delivers a highly resolving, spacious presentation with excellent technical performance, making it a strong choice for critical listening, though it requires a good amplifier to shine. With a comfortable open-back design and a relatively affordable price for its class, it balances high-end performance with accessibility.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and transparency
- Pro:Wide, open soundstage with precise imaging
- Pro:Fast and articulate planar driver response
- Con:Bright treble can be fatiguing for sensitive ears
- Con:Needs a powerful amp to reach full potential
- Con:Open-back leaks sound and offers little isolation
HiFiMAN Arya Organic
The HiFiMAN Arya Organic is a premium open-back planar headphone that excels in detail, spacious staging, and overall tonal accuracy, making it a strong pick for dedicated home listening. Its 16-ohm impedance and 94dB sensitivity make it relatively easy to drive, and a recent price drop enhances its value. However, its open-back design offers no isolation, and the stock cable and long-term pad durability have been noted as weak points.
- Pro:Excellent resolution and clarity
- Pro:Wide, immersive soundstage
- Pro:Comfortable for extended sessions
- Con:Open-back design provides no noise isolation
- Con:Not suitable for portable or sports use
- Con:Stock cable is a limiting factor
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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