[WoollyGeezer]

That is an interesting take. I don't know how much the magnets change the FR in the v3 Arya ,but most of the EGG shaped hifimans have flat bass.

https://forum.hifiguides.com/t/hifiman-arya/343/417

This guy basically hits the nail on the head for my personal experience with the Arya V3.

Maybe I'll try to find a v2 to demo

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

Tonality. Music sounded too distant. Boomy bass overshadowing the already thin midrange. Also I only have experience with the v3 and according to other reviewers it was a major step backwards

I see. I have an Ayra v2. Its sound is fantastic. Better stock tuning than HE1000SE. Definitely not as detailed or resolving and the SE bass response is spectacular whereas the Arya is not.

 

[WoollyGeezer]

I see. I have an Ayra v2. Its sound is fantastic. Better stock tuning than HE1000SE. Definitely not as detailed or resolving and the SE bass response is spectacular whereas the Arya is not.

How would you compare it to the Ananda?

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

How would you compare it to the Ananda?

Arya v2 is significantly better than Ananda. The bass is much better even though it isn't my preference because it lacks punch. Resolution, detail, clarity sound stage are all significantly better with Ayra. I am selling my Ananda because of it.

 

[WoollyGeezer]

Arya v2 is significantly better than Ananda. The bass is much better even though it isn't my preference because it lacks punch. Resolution, detail, sound stage are all significantly better with Ayra. I am selling my Ananda because of it.

I'm going to try to find an Arya v2 but it's not easy at the moment lol

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

I'm going to try to find an Arya v2 but it's not easy at the moment lol

Here you go:

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/like-new-hifiman-arya-v2-trade-for-hd800-or-ier-z1r.11314/

 

[WoollyGeezer]

Here you go:

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/like-new-hifiman-arya-v2-trade-for-hd800-or-ier-z1r.11314/

Eh I need to make sure I have an initial return policy just in case lol

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

Eh I need to make sure I have an initial return policy just in case lol

The return policy is to put it back for sale.

 

[WoollyGeezer]

The return policy is to put it back for sale

True but everyone wants an Arya v3 now and I’d rather not take a loss. I’ll find a seller. If I love it I’ll keep it if it’s anything like the v3 it’s gone. Plus I’m very anal about my cans I like new and baby them. I don’t know the seller.

 

[PoppaWood]

I own Ananda, Ayra, HE1000v1 and HE1000SE.

The Ananda has great neutral tuning. That's the best part of it. But, it lack any bass slam and the texture and the resolution isn't that great.

The Ayra are fantastic. It has bass, but no punch and slam like a Focal Clear. But, it is a great all arounder. A bit on the bright side, so you would need to get a warm source.

The HE1000v1 is terrible. I just picked it up and it was so bad, I bought the upgrade from Hifiman to a v2. My understanding is that it has much better tuning. More like the Ananda. I'll know if a few weeks.

The HE1000SE is my favorite headphone currently, but only when I EQ them because they are very bright and fatiguing without it. But, once I do EQ them, they are nearly perfect for my taste. Great bass response, great resolution, great sound stage.

I will compare the HE1000v2 and SE and keep the one I like the most and probably upgrade the other one to Susvara.

So far, my keepers are Arya and HE1000SE.

What did you end up keeping between the HE1000v2 and SE?

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

What did you end up keeping between the HE1000v2 and SE?

v2 because I don't need to EQ it.

 

[PoppaWood]

v2 because I don't need to EQ it.

Haha, fair enough! How would you rate soundstage between the HE1k v2, HE1k SE and Arya (not sure you version)? I really like my Arya V2's, wondering if it's worth it to move up to the 1k line.

 

[vikinguy]

The he1kv2 is easily my favorite of the Arya v2, stealth and he1kse.

Incredible detail, insane stage, fabulous bass and maybe the best vocals I've ever heard.

 

[Zoide]

The he1kv2 is easily my favorite of the Arya v2, stealth and he1kse.

Incredible detail, insane stage, fabulous bass and maybe the best vocals I've ever heard.

How do they compare to the JM Audio XTC?

Thanks

 

[vikinguy]

How do they compare to the JM Audio XTC?

Thanks

Well, first off, I sold my he1000v2 when I got my XTC open biowool.

Tough to compare DD's and Planars BUT....

All of the things are love about he1000v2 are as satisfying on the XTC open. The hifiman is a little faster. The bass on the XTC is bigger and as well textured. Mids and Treble are both present and not recessed in the case of the mids and both have wonderfully extended treble with little to no sibilance or fatigue.

I would say the XTC is a fraction more dynamic and MAYBE the he1000v2 has a fraction more "maturity"? The level of enjoyment is so close that I couldn't justify keeping the hifiman. So I sold it, bought more gear and having a headphone I love just as much. I even grabbed the Beryllium XTC open as well!