Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Arya
88Outstanding
$770
Full review dataHiFiMAN Arya vs Meze 105 Silva: 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
Meze 105 Silva
82Great
$500
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
Meze 105 Silva
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | HiFiMAN Arya | Meze 105 Silva |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $770 | $500 |
| HearWiki score | 88 / 100 · Outstanding | 82 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Planar | 50mm dynamic driver |
| Driver size | - | 50 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 8Hz-65kHz | 5Hz-30kHz |
| Sound signature | Bright neutral | - |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 42 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB/mW | 112 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 430 g | 354 g |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Balanced connection | 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
Meze 105 Silva
The Meze 105 Silva is a wired, open-back over-ear headphone with a 50mm dynamic driver that delivers a balanced, lively sound with strong clarity and a warm, engaging character. It’s easy to drive thanks to its 42-ohm impedance and 112dB sensitivity, making it compatible with both portable and desktop sources, while its solid build and included accessories add to its overall value. It offers a spacious soundstage and controlled bass, though it may not be the most resolving option at its price and lacks a 4.4mm balanced cable in the box.
- Pro:Easy to drive with modest sources
- Pro:Balanced, engaging sound with good clarity
- Pro:Sturdy build and quality accessories
- Con:Not the most resolving at its price point
- Con:Lower treble can be fatiguing on some tracks
- Con:No 4.4mm balanced cable included
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