Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Arya
88Outstanding
$769
Full review dataHiFiMAN Arya vs Technics EAH-T700: 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
Technics EAH-T700
58Average
$449
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
Technics EAH-T700
Sound5.5
Value5.0
Specifications
| Spec | HiFiMAN Arya | Technics EAH-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $769 | $449 |
| HearWiki score | 88 / 100 · Outstanding | 58 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Planar | dynamic |
| Driver size | - | 50 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 8Hz-65kHz | 3Hz-100kHz |
| Sound signature | Bright neutral | - |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB/mW | 102 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Battery | ||
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| ANC type | - | none |
| Transparency mode | - | No |
| Companion app | - | No |
| Custom EQ | - | No |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | - | none |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 430 g | 470 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
Technics EAH-T700
The Technics EAH-T700 is a premium closed-back over-ear headphone with a dual-driver dynamic design and high sensitivity, aimed at audiophiles using portable hi-res players. While its build quality is excellent and it can deliver distortion-free sound, its tuning is divisive—critics point to harsh treble and exaggerated frequencies that undermine musicality. Comfort issues like heat buildup and head pressure, plus a lack of a padded case, further hold it back at its price point.
- Pro:Excellent build quality and premium materials
- Pro:Distortion-free output with high sensitivity
- Pro:Two-driver dynamic design for detailed sound
- Con:Harsh treble and uneven frequency tuning
- Con:Uncomfortable heat buildup and head pressure
- Con:No protective padded case included
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