Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Arya
88Outstanding
$769
Full review dataHiFiMAN Arya vs Sivga Peng: 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
Sivga Peng
76Great
$477
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
Sivga Peng
Sound7.5
Value6.5
Specifications
| Spec | HiFiMAN Arya | Sivga Peng |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $769 | $477 |
| HearWiki score | 88 / 100 · Outstanding | 76 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Planar | 50mm dynamic driver with LCP suspension and sapphire composite diaphragm |
| Driver size | - | 50 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 8Hz-65kHz | 20Hz-40kHz |
| Sound signature | Bright neutral | - |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 340 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB/mW | 102 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 430 g | 341 g |
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | No | No |
| 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
Sivga Peng
The Sivga Peng is a premium closed-back over-ear headphone featuring a 50mm dynamic driver with a sapphire composite diaphragm, housed in attractive zebrawood cups. It delivers a smooth, warm, and non-fatiguing sound signature with a pleasing midrange, though its high 340-ohm impedance means it requires a capable amplifier to perform at its best. While build quality and comfort are standout strengths, the sub-bass extension is somewhat limited, making it a solid but not class-leading choice for critical listening.
- Pro:Excellent build quality with attractive wood housing
- Pro:Comfortable for long listening sessions
- Pro:Smooth, warm tuning that avoids listener fatigue
- Con:High impedance demands a powerful amplifier
- Con:Sub-bass extension is somewhat restrained
- Con:Not ideal for portable or low-power devices
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