Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Arya
88Outstanding
$769
Full review dataHiFiMAN Arya vs Ultrasone Pro 2900: 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
Ultrasone Pro 2900
68Good
$549
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
Ultrasone Pro 2900
Sound7.5
Value6.5
Specifications
| Spec | HiFiMAN Arya | Ultrasone Pro 2900 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $769 | $549 |
| HearWiki score | 88 / 100 · Outstanding | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2021 | 2011 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Planar | 40 mm titanium-plated |
| Driver size | - | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 8Hz-65kHz | 6Hz-42kHz |
| Sound signature | Bright neutral | - |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 40 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB/mW | 96 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity | - | 96 |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 430 g | 295 g |
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | 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
Ultrasone Pro 2900
The Ultrasone Pro 2900 is an open-back, dynamic headphone with a lively, energetic tuning that pairs substantial bass with crisp treble. It offers impressive clarity, separation, and a broad soundstage, making it a strong choice for critical listening, though its bright character can be tiring for some. With a titanium-plated 40 mm driver and detachable cable, it's a wired model that works best with warmer-sounding amplifiers to balance its highs.
- Pro:Wide, immersive soundstage
- Pro:Excellent detail and instrument separation
- Pro:Strong, punchy bass response
- Con:Bright treble can cause listening fatigue
- Con:Far from neutral tuning
- Con:Requires careful amp pairing to avoid harshness
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