@@MadLadsAnonymous I got it on Hifiman's store front on aliexpress with the bf code which takes 30 off anything over 199. Also, with rakutens cashback, I got an additional 20 dollars which makes the total 180 after tax.
@@Omikronik Im not sure where my comments are going but It got it with BF codes and cashback on Hifiman's Ali storefront. It was listed for 220 and after everything incl tax, the total came to 180.
I bought the Arya Stealth last week for 666€ in Austria to replace the Edition XS. Man, the soundstage gains are huge and they work really well with my Fiio K7 balanced. I can really recommend this audiophile setup!
Just received an Ananda V3 (16 Ohm/93 dB) from aliexpress for just 220$. And I can't stop smiling while listening them. It's pure joy. That's what I call best budget deal 😅.
Josh, I wish you'd do a more in-depth comparison of the DT 1990 Pro MK2 to Arya Stealth or even better to Ananda Nano since they're all bright headphones and now have similar prices.
The XS for me off a budget dac (I have a FiiO K11) and I was very impressed how expansive and realistic the soundstage can be. Particularly in height compared to other headphones I’ve had. I’m looking forward to trying out the Arya Organic one day and seeing how it improves over the XS.
Personally, I have a Bokeh and Project Omega, plus the Arya Stealth I recently but, I believe I am in a perfect spot right now and don't need to think about upgrade for decades.
Agreed. I think the Organics is the perfect entry point to the high end of headphones. I have the HE1000se and had the Organic before. I think the Organic is at least 90% of the HE1000se on most songs. Just once in a blue moon the HE1000se shows its abilities above but it is rare. Pair them with the EF600 or Serenade (my option) and they sing beautifully. At this price they are the best deal in headfi in my book.
Picked up the Arya Organic last week because of the Amazon deal. The resolution/detail is better than the LCD-X when listening to acoustic music. Female vocals is not quite as good as the Focal Clear MG to me. All of these headphones do reveal the bad recordings we're being fed by the streaming services though. The Dua Lipa recordings on Qobuz are terrible.
I've tried the Arya, Arya Stealth, and Arya Organic and I simply can't fall in love with the headphones. They're comfortable, but bass heavy even with EQ (for my personal taste). And let's be honest owning a pair of HD800S (with Oratory1990 EQ) has set the bar way too high on imaging/soundstage. A properly driven HD800S (Bifrost/Jot2 is my stack) is incredibly hard to beat.
Funny I found this video and the edition XS. I'm debating between the arya stealth and the XS unfortunately I can't listen to them so I'll be going a bit(fully) blind, the only thing I have to compare them to is my hd598 so I'm kinda backtracking the opinions on them until I reach the 598 so I can compare. Not ideal but it's probably the only way I have.
Arya stealth for ~600 USD is an insanely good value proposition. Up to now my recommendation to friends & family for under 1K headphones has been the Meze 109 pro. This price drop might change that. For me personally, the Arya Organic is overall the best thing I've heard for under 2K.
Recently picked up Organics (890 new) and paired them with Mojo2 + Poly as my first headphone setup, it sounds fantastic together! I don’t even use the EQ and it sounds great! It needed about 20 hrs before sounding as good as it does. The build quality isn’t the best though! All the best!
You should never have to EQ a high end headphone IMO. Also, in my experience, the factory tuning on the Edition XS and my HE1000 v4 Stealth sounds better than if I try to EQ them.
I honestly wish I waited for the Stealth discount before I splurged on the Organic. However, I agree with Josh that it beats out the HD 800 overall so from that perspective I don't have regrets.
I got the Sundara a year ago as my 1st proper headphone and my planned upgrade path was supposed to be Sundara --> Edition XS --> 109 Pro but now I got the Arya Stealth paired with FiiO R7 (balanced). It's a bit too bright to my preference but I can deal with that since all the other areas are spot on and just can't find a better deal at this price point.
I'm one of the people mentioned that find hifimans uncomfortable. I have Ananda and HD6xx and even though the Ananda is vastly superior in almost every way from a technical standpoint, I hardly ever use them anymore. I use my 6xx through a tube amp almost daily.
I've had the privellage of trying a pair of Organic's, and they produced truly end game sound... And then there was the pair of Meze Elite's I tried on right after and they were even better 😆. Both pairs blew me away so much I can't look to find another iem or pair of headphones till either of those are in my collection 💸💸
All the talk about difference, can't they just be tuned to resolve (pun intended) this "issues"? So grab the Stealth, then tune (EQ) it to sound like the Organic. But you just can't get the bigger staging...
Thanks so much for sharing and explaining these deals! I've been looking at them and this is giving me the push I needed to go for a new pair of headphones. I saw the Audivina is also on a considerable sale but I can't find that much content about it or comparing it to the Arya Stealth. I'm currently using open-backs and am a little nervous about switching to closed, but its marketing claims that the soundstage doesn't suffer. Is the Audivina the third best deal or should I stick with getting the Arya Stealth?
Everything I've heard about the Organic makes me think they'd be near endgame movie head phones. If the LCD-X had a huge soundstage it would be the perfect headphone imo. The Organic sounds mighty close to that. But I think I'll keep saving for an HE1000 stealth. Just coughed it up ifi neo idsd 2, that should power it enough hopefully
I have had the Arya stealth for a while now and I was tempted to try the organic. Is there really much of difference/upgrade between the stealth and organic?
I am about of getting rid of all my full size headphones and stationary dacs in a favour of 1 IEM and one DAP because of convenience and light weight with almost similar level of sound
Having issues deciding between the Organic and 1000 stealth right now haha. Wear the Organic for a while and i think they are amazing and fun to listen to, then put on the 1KStealth and lose maybe 3-5% of the fun factor I instead immediately can tell the sounds apart easier and they are more clear. Can't go wrong with either one though, if i didn't have them to A/B test i would think they were both absolutely amazing. I tried the 1000SE and LCD-X/GX also. The 1KSE was a tad bit better than the 1KStealth, but not worth the hike in price in my opinion. The LCD-GX was sooooooo heeaavvy and honestly would compete more with the Arya Stealth in my opinion. The LCD-X was a lot closer to the Organic to my ears with very slightly thumpier bass, but not as detailed and again very very heavy. I am leaning towards keeping the 1kStealth as i prefer the way they look, their thicker earpads, and i like to hear the individual sounds better. I eq'd everything with Oratory1999's settings from Reddit with a lift to the bass.
Still prefer, mostly, my Edition XS over my HE1000SE for casual listening. Yes, there are plenty of situations where the HE1000SE reminds you that its a boss, with its detail it the treble and imaging. But the XS has almost all of what I want most of the time without fatiguing my ears. Still waiting on my used (thanks for the burn in) HD800s. UPS, you suck! Saying I was not at home, twice, and that you will attempt one more delivery. Let's hope I receive a headphone and not a brick. ANYWAY, I believe it was a DMS recommendation for the Arya stealth that sent me on a mission to get the best headphone HIFIman had out at the time (except I would not dropping $6000 on a Susvara). From not actually hearing it myself I gathered that the HE1000SE had, possibly, just a little more detail than the Arya stealth. I'd say since I absolutely tend to prefer the Edition XS over the HE1000SE (not always) I suspect that I'm good!!!! I don't need to pick up an Arya stealth. I think I basically have what that can offer in the HE1000SE. Actually, I'd like to know what people prefer? HE1000SE vs. Arya stealth. ??? (Don't get me started on electrostatic. Really. Don't. Can't afford Susvara. Not going electro until the price comes way down.)
I bought the Arya Stealth today for 509€! Im exited how they compare to my Dt1990. As an DAC i use the Mayflower Arc. Should be good enough? The Arc has only a 3.5mm port. Should not be a problem to use a 6.3 to 3.5 adapter for the Arya?
Hey Josh! I must disagree! The best deal in HIFI right now is kinda weird but amazing! Here it is HE6SE v2 open box for $369 bucks! But you MUST power it with a speaker amp with at least 100 watts per channel! The power does something magical to the treble mids and bass! Its not just the bass that improves its the entire headphone! Honestly it sounds as good as any flagship headphone in the world, its sublime! Try it!
great video. can we get an update for the schiit stack since you cant get the Magnius anymore. what would you pair the modius with now. is Schitt still the best dac and amp combo for the money?
Stealth vs Aune SR7000? At that price point, seems like the Aune is the better deal. And I've heard the XS sounds thin, but I haven't personally used them.
I found the stealth boring and uninspiring- I’m not sure why. The bank was excited but with smaller soundstage. The organic was exciting but the treble was noticeable as soon as I put them on but then I quickly forgot about it. I’m not sure how that would work for neutrality and mixing purposes. The LCDX was also exciting but without the treble and soundstage. If the SE is as fun and exciting but better in every category I’d go for that.
i have the Xs i use it for gaming , what do you think about the organic for gaming , just SP games , i love my XS edition with the Modi and Magni stack . was thinking to upgrade
lol if Hifiman keeps doing price cuts, Joshua's channel would be full of 3rd and 4th and 5th Best Deal in Audio every week... Like my last comment for the best deal in audio video, it comes down to QC and comfort for Hifiman, so beware.
As someone who has the Edition XS and has been daily driving them for the past 2 years now, do either of the Stealth or Organic make sense as an "upgrade" or am I pretty much 90% of the way there with the XS? I'm not even looking to upgrade, but would be curious to try something else from Hifiman!
Honestly, build quality aside, I’d be content with your Edition XS. I’d say they’re more enjoyable than my HE1000 v4 Stealth. I don’t think people realize just how incredible of a value the Edition XS is. I just wish the headband wasn’t terrible.
So I've been looking at the organics coming down in price and I'm super tempted. However the HE1000 steath editions have come down, at the same time and they are only £100 more than the organics... I don't mind the treble on the aryas but worried the HE's might be too spicy. I listen to vinyl mostly with my open backs (HD660S) so want an upgrade and genre wise it's vocal centric music from the 60s to 90s as i use IEMs for EDM and hip hop. Thoughts?
Hi ! £500 Budget for new studio headphones for mixing and mastering.. Amateur case not pro HiFiman Ayra Stealth vs Audeze MM-100 vs Beyer DT 1990 MK2 Opinions ? Thank You !
I’m looking for closed backs under 1000 if possible. I can stretch if need be. Currently I have the Focal Lensys Professional and Behyrdynamic DT1770 pro MK2 on hand. Focals are much better for me, less treble, way more comfortable, and seal better. The DT1770 pro MK2 doesn’t seal right on the bottom of the ear cup (tried both pads) which leads to inconsistent seal. I actually prefer the bass on the focals too. Does anyone have any recommendations on what I should try for closed backs? I’ve only had the 660s2 and the 1990 pros as open backs before and I prefer the tuning of the 660s2s due to it being relax in the treble and natural sounding vocals.
How would you compare the Organic to the LCD-X. That's what I currently have, but I've been looking for something new. At the time I got it, the Stealth and LCD-X were about the same price but I slightly preferred the LCD-X. This new Organic price is very tempting. And if they are "better" than the Stealth (I like bass) they may push me out of my LCD-Xs.
@MadelnMachines yeah I liked the stealth when I tested it against my lcd x at the time. But it was a close tossup. I've had the LCDx for a while now. If the organic is better than the stealth its probably enough to push it over the lcdx for me. But I'd have to give it a listen. Also I do long game or editing sessions and the lcd can be heavy and uncomfortable after a while
@@MarylandDevin I’ve heard that a lot about the X. I found it very comfortable but I didn’t wear it fly a prolonged period as I was trying to A/B headphones. For me the X and Organic are both amazing. I’d love to have them both. I’m tempted by all of the things I hear about the SE and MM500 but haven’t tried. The Arya unveiled could be interesting too.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Which AMP/DAC to use with the AYRA organic? I’m losing my mind trying to choose budget around $1000 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I’ve tried the EF600. I think it was worse than the Atom2 DAC + Amp. Please help me which amp/ DAC is gonna be the best for these headphones?
People say IFI products pair really well with Hifiman headphones. Look at the IFI neo IDSD 2, seems to be very feature pack. I have the arya stealth and my IFI sources gives them a nice body in the midrange and pleasent trebble
I found the Arya underwhelming. I am kinda sensitive to treble, so that has to do with it. But also. At it's original price it wasn't really a big step up from my Sundara's in terms of sound. But at this price it is. I went back to the edition XS and that's more than enough for me.
If you're going to shell out money for the Arya, you're better off going the extra mile for the HE1000 imo. This price for the Arya is still good if you don't mind bright headphones, but the SE isn't as siblant.
With BF discounts, I just purchased my Edition XS for $180. Unbeatable.
From where??
Please share where
@@MadLadsAnonymous I got it on Hifiman's store front on aliexpress with the bf code which takes 30 off anything over 199. Also, with rakutens cashback, I got an additional 20 dollars which makes the total 180 after tax.
@@Omikronik Im not sure where my comments are going but It got it with BF codes and cashback on Hifiman's Ali storefront. It was listed for 220 and after everything incl tax, the total came to 180.
Where??
HE1000SE for $1449 refurbished is the third best deal in audio
Hahaha 😂
I’m thinking about going for this. Anyone know how the HE1000SE sounds compared to the HE1000 stealth ?
That is the price I paid for a BRAND NEW pair, earlier this year.
@@TheVeganVicar I'm going by retail prices
@@danielzbthe HE1000SE really is a phenomenal headphone. Many consider it Summit Fi. They were $3.5k on release.
I bought the Arya Stealth last week for 666€ in Austria to replace the Edition XS. Man, the soundstage gains are huge and they work really well with my Fiio K7 balanced. I can really recommend this audiophile setup!
Just received an Ananda V3 (16 Ohm/93 dB) from aliexpress for just 220$. And I can't stop smiling while listening them. It's pure joy. That's what I call best budget deal 😅.
100%, congrats! lets have a moment of silence for all people with closed back dynamic drivers😂😂😂😂
Josh, I wish you'd do a more in-depth comparison of the DT 1990 Pro MK2 to Arya Stealth or even better to Ananda Nano since they're all bright headphones and now have similar prices.
I might do that at some point when i have them all here.
Holy smokes what a power move by HiFiMan dropping the prices of all those headphonees. Love to see it :D
The XS for me off a budget dac (I have a FiiO K11) and I was very impressed how expansive and realistic the soundstage can be. Particularly in height compared to other headphones I’ve had. I’m looking forward to trying out the Arya Organic one day and seeing how it improves over the XS.
Bought a Arya stealth was best upgrade I ever made... This is end game at a reasonable price 😁
I bought the Organics about a month ago. Best purchase ever!!!
I want the Organic so badly!
Personally, I have a Bokeh and Project Omega, plus the Arya Stealth I recently but, I believe I am in a perfect spot right now and don't need to think about upgrade for decades.
Agreed. I think the Organics is the perfect entry point to the high end of headphones. I have the HE1000se and had the Organic before. I think the Organic is at least 90% of the HE1000se on most songs. Just once in a blue moon the HE1000se shows its abilities above but it is rare. Pair them with the EF600 or Serenade (my option) and they sing beautifully. At this price they are the best deal in headfi in my book.
Picked up the Arya Organic last week because of the Amazon deal. The resolution/detail is better than the LCD-X when listening to acoustic music. Female vocals is not quite as good as the Focal Clear MG to me.
All of these headphones do reveal the bad recordings we're being fed by the streaming services though. The Dua Lipa recordings on Qobuz are terrible.
howz LCD-X overall, would you recomend it ?, is it worth purchasing ?, thinking to get one for me
thanks
Bought Ananda Stealth for $250 from the official Ali store, looks good deal to me
I've tried the Arya, Arya Stealth, and Arya Organic and I simply can't fall in love with the headphones. They're comfortable, but bass heavy even with EQ (for my personal taste). And let's be honest owning a pair of HD800S (with Oratory1990 EQ) has set the bar way too high on imaging/soundstage. A properly driven HD800S (Bifrost/Jot2 is my stack) is incredibly hard to beat.
Grabbed my Stealths this week, love them! Such an upgrade from the HE400se.
Funny I found this video and the edition XS. I'm debating between the arya stealth and the XS unfortunately I can't listen to them so I'll be going a bit(fully) blind, the only thing I have to compare them to is my hd598 so I'm kinda backtracking the opinions on them until I reach the 598 so I can compare. Not ideal but it's probably the only way I have.
Arya stealth for ~600 USD is an insanely good value proposition. Up to now my recommendation to friends & family for under 1K headphones has been the Meze 109 pro. This price drop might change that. For me personally, the Arya Organic is overall the best thing I've heard for under 2K.
Recently picked up Organics (890 new) and paired them with Mojo2 + Poly as my first headphone setup, it sounds fantastic together! I don’t even use the EQ and it sounds great! It needed about 20 hrs before sounding as good as it does. The build quality isn’t the best though!
All the best!
You should never have to EQ a high end headphone IMO.
Also, in my experience, the factory tuning on the Edition XS and my HE1000 v4 Stealth sounds better than if I try to EQ them.
I honestly wish I waited for the Stealth discount before I splurged on the Organic. However, I agree with Josh that it beats out the HD 800 overall so from that perspective I don't have regrets.
Organic is still a bit better, so don’t feel bad!
I literally just took advantage of this deal. Great price. Awesome headphones.
I was waiting for this video. Perfect timing. Thank you bro 👍
I’ve rocking XS for a few years now but man that organic is speaking to me lol
Wonderful video Josh. May have to scrounge for the Arya Organic. Woof.😊
How does aune ar5000 stack up against these 2?
Do not like the XS. But I do agree with this take.
I got the Sundara a year ago as my 1st proper headphone and my planned upgrade path was supposed to be Sundara --> Edition XS --> 109 Pro but now I got the Arya Stealth paired with FiiO R7 (balanced). It's a bit too bright to my preference but I can deal with that since all the other areas are spot on and just can't find a better deal at this price point.
I'm one of the people mentioned that find hifimans uncomfortable. I have Ananda and HD6xx and even though the Ananda is vastly superior in almost every way from a technical standpoint, I hardly ever use them anymore. I use my 6xx through a tube amp almost daily.
I bought the Geekira Knit headband cover off Amazon for $10 and they made my Anandas more comfortable to wear.
I've had the privellage of trying a pair of Organic's, and they produced truly end game sound... And then there was the pair of Meze Elite's I tried on right after and they were even better 😆. Both pairs blew me away so much I can't look to find another iem or pair of headphones till either of those are in my collection 💸💸
My Arya Organic is my favorite non-estat. Such a great headphone.
All the talk about difference, can't they just be tuned to resolve (pun intended) this "issues"?
So grab the Stealth, then tune (EQ) it to sound like the Organic. But you just can't get the bigger staging...
Hey boss @joshua how do you personally EQ the stealth?
Thanks so much for sharing and explaining these deals! I've been looking at them and this is giving me the push I needed to go for a new pair of headphones. I saw the Audivina is also on a considerable sale but I can't find that much content about it or comparing it to the Arya Stealth. I'm currently using open-backs and am a little nervous about switching to closed, but its marketing claims that the soundstage doesn't suffer. Is the Audivina the third best deal or should I stick with getting the Arya Stealth?
Everything I've heard about the Organic makes me think they'd be near endgame movie head phones. If the LCD-X had a huge soundstage it would be the perfect headphone imo. The Organic sounds mighty close to that. But I think I'll keep saving for an HE1000 stealth. Just coughed it up ifi neo idsd 2, that should power it enough hopefully
I have had the Arya stealth for a while now and I was tempted to try the organic. Is there really much of difference/upgrade between the stealth and organic?
I am about of getting rid of all my full size headphones and stationary dacs in a favour of 1 IEM and one DAP because of convenience and light weight with almost similar level of sound
Having issues deciding between the Organic and 1000 stealth right now haha. Wear the Organic for a while and i think they are amazing and fun to listen to, then put on the 1KStealth and lose maybe 3-5% of the fun factor I instead immediately can tell the sounds apart easier and they are more clear. Can't go wrong with either one though, if i didn't have them to A/B test i would think they were both absolutely amazing. I tried the 1000SE and LCD-X/GX also. The 1KSE was a tad bit better than the 1KStealth, but not worth the hike in price in my opinion. The LCD-GX was sooooooo heeaavvy and honestly would compete more with the Arya Stealth in my opinion. The LCD-X was a lot closer to the Organic to my ears with very slightly thumpier bass, but not as detailed and again very very heavy.
I am leaning towards keeping the 1kStealth as i prefer the way they look, their thicker earpads, and i like to hear the individual sounds better.
I eq'd everything with Oratory1999's settings from Reddit with a lift to the bass.
At their present prices is Arya Stealth an upgrade to Amanda Nano in all aspects or is there trade offs?
Thank god these are too expensive for me. I just bought the Edition XS on your recommendation 😮💨
Still prefer, mostly, my Edition XS over my HE1000SE for casual listening. Yes, there are plenty of situations where the HE1000SE reminds you that its a boss, with its detail it the treble and imaging. But the XS has almost all of what I want most of the time without fatiguing my ears. Still waiting on my used (thanks for the burn in) HD800s. UPS, you suck! Saying I was not at home, twice, and that you will attempt one more delivery. Let's hope I receive a headphone and not a brick. ANYWAY, I believe it was a DMS recommendation for the Arya stealth that sent me on a mission to get the best headphone HIFIman had out at the time (except I would not dropping $6000 on a Susvara). From not actually hearing it myself I gathered that the HE1000SE had, possibly, just a little more detail than the Arya stealth. I'd say since I absolutely tend to prefer the Edition XS over the HE1000SE (not always) I suspect that I'm good!!!! I don't need to pick up an Arya stealth. I think I basically have what that can offer in the HE1000SE. Actually, I'd like to know what people prefer? HE1000SE vs. Arya stealth. ??? (Don't get me started on electrostatic. Really. Don't. Can't afford Susvara. Not going electro until the price comes way down.)
i paid 1200 USD for my Focal Clear MG, is that good value? They're awesome headphones btw
I bought the Arya Stealth today for 509€!
Im exited how they compare to my Dt1990.
As an DAC i use the Mayflower Arc.
Should be good enough?
The Arc has only a 3.5mm port.
Should not be a problem to use a 6.3 to 3.5 adapter for the Arya?
Hey Josh! I must disagree! The best deal in HIFI right now is kinda weird but amazing! Here it is HE6SE v2 open box for $369 bucks! But you MUST power it with a speaker amp with at least 100 watts per channel! The power does something magical to the treble mids and bass! Its not just the bass that improves its the entire headphone! Honestly it sounds as good as any flagship headphone in the world, its sublime! Try it!
great video. can we get an update for the schiit stack since you cant get the Magnius anymore. what would you pair the modius with now. is Schitt still the best dac and amp combo for the money?
Stealth vs Aune SR7000?
At that price point, seems like the Aune is the better deal.
And I've heard the XS sounds thin, but I haven't personally used them.
I found the stealth boring and uninspiring- I’m not sure why. The bank was excited but with smaller soundstage. The organic was exciting but the treble was noticeable as soon as I put them on but then I quickly forgot about it. I’m not sure how that would work for neutrality and mixing purposes. The LCDX was also exciting but without the treble and soundstage. If the SE is as fun and exciting but better in every category I’d go for that.
i have the Xs i use it for gaming , what do you think about the organic for gaming , just SP games , i love my XS edition with the Modi and Magni stack . was thinking to upgrade
lol if Hifiman keeps doing price cuts, Joshua's channel would be full of 3rd and 4th and 5th Best Deal in Audio every week...
Like my last comment for the best deal in audio video, it comes down to QC and comfort for Hifiman, so beware.
As someone who has the Edition XS and has been daily driving them for the past 2 years now, do either of the Stealth or Organic make sense as an "upgrade" or am I pretty much 90% of the way there with the XS? I'm not even looking to upgrade, but would be curious to try something else from Hifiman!
Honestly, build quality aside, I’d be content with your Edition XS. I’d say they’re more enjoyable than my HE1000 v4 Stealth.
I don’t think people realize just how incredible of a value the Edition XS is. I just wish the headband wasn’t terrible.
How do they compare to the HE6se v2?
Lol. Watching this on my way to go pick up a pair of stealth's and a fiio ft1 for a warmer listen.
I tought the arya stealth looked cool, but it was way out of my price range. Maybe i can somehow find a retailer that sells at the new msrp
Excellent video!
So I've been looking at the organics coming down in price and I'm super tempted. However the HE1000 steath editions have come down, at the same time and they are only £100 more than the organics...
I don't mind the treble on the aryas but worried the HE's might be too spicy. I listen to vinyl mostly with my open backs (HD660S) so want an upgrade and genre wise it's vocal centric music from the 60s to 90s as i use IEMs for EDM and hip hop.
Thoughts?
Thanks for posting this video.
Better bass, i mean weighty or thumpy bass, Arya organic, Arya stealth or Edition XS?
Edition XS
What about Aune models.
Will you review the new Shanling HW600?
Haha i alreay have the organic one. I really like this one.
Hi ! £500 Budget for new studio headphones for mixing and mastering.. Amateur case not pro
HiFiman Ayra Stealth vs Audeze MM-100 vs Beyer DT 1990 MK2
Opinions ?
Thank You !
The only reason that keeps me back from buying the Arya stealth is the QC, I’ve heard they break easily. Is it that bad?
I’m looking for closed backs under 1000 if possible. I can stretch if need be. Currently I have the Focal Lensys Professional and Behyrdynamic DT1770 pro MK2 on hand. Focals are much better for me, less treble, way more comfortable, and seal better. The DT1770 pro MK2 doesn’t seal right on the bottom of the ear cup (tried both pads) which leads to inconsistent seal. I actually prefer the bass on the focals too.
Does anyone have any recommendations on what I should try for closed backs? I’ve only had the 660s2 and the 1990 pros as open backs before and I prefer the tuning of the 660s2s due to it being relax in the treble and natural sounding vocals.
If I could get an organic for $700 I’d buy it on the spot
How would you compare the Organic to the LCD-X. That's what I currently have, but I've been looking for something new. At the time I got it, the Stealth and LCD-X were about the same price but I slightly preferred the LCD-X. This new Organic price is very tempting. And if they are "better" than the Stealth (I like bass) they may push me out of my LCD-Xs.
If you like bass and excitement definitely the Organic and X over the stealth. The X feels warmer than the organic. Both great headphones for me.
@MadelnMachines yeah I liked the stealth when I tested it against my lcd x at the time. But it was a close tossup. I've had the LCDx for a while now. If the organic is better than the stealth its probably enough to push it over the lcdx for me. But I'd have to give it a listen. Also I do long game or editing sessions and the lcd can be heavy and uncomfortable after a while
@@MarylandDevin I’ve heard that a lot about the X. I found it very comfortable but I didn’t wear it fly a prolonged period as I was trying to A/B headphones. For me the X and Organic are both amazing. I’d love to have them both. I’m tempted by all of the things I hear about the SE and MM500 but haven’t tried. The Arya unveiled could be interesting too.
Sundara for $180 open box is a steal too😅
Is the bass on the Organic better than the OG Ananda? Do they even sound similar?
Better for sure. 👍
@JoshuaValour Are they way brighter? Then its time to upgrade on Friday if find a good price.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Which AMP/DAC to use with the AYRA organic? I’m losing my mind trying to choose budget around $1000 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I’ve tried the EF600. I think it was worse than the Atom2 DAC + Amp. Please help me which amp/ DAC is gonna be the best for these headphones?
People say IFI products pair really well with Hifiman headphones. Look at the IFI neo IDSD 2, seems to be very feature pack. I have the arya stealth and my IFI sources gives them a nice body in the midrange and pleasent trebble
Does anyone know how long the XS price cut is going to last? I get my paycheck in 2 weeks fr bros I need just a little longer
I’d argue the Ananda > Arya. For some reason when I heard both aryas they just felt wayyyy too bright that felt forced didn’t do it for me
So Arya vs LCD X?
Either one over X for soundstage. Tuning up to preference.
So it's all about Hifiman
sundara is down to 180 btw ;)
Crazy price
Now I'm convinced americans really don't mind and love elevated highssss.
What is wrong with your hearing ?
I found the Arya underwhelming. I am kinda sensitive to treble, so that has to do with it. But also. At it's original price it wasn't really a big step up from my Sundara's in terms of sound. But at this price it is.
I went back to the edition XS and that's more than enough for me.
If you're going to shell out money for the Arya, you're better off going the extra mile for the HE1000 imo. This price for the Arya is still good if you don't mind bright headphones, but the SE isn't as siblant.
Sorry but $600 is just too much for a pair of headphones 😅