[Ninja Theory]

Anyone ever messed with HQ Player? https://www.signalyst.com/consumer.html

I use it. It's excellent (with the right settings). Takes a bit of tweaking upfront but once you've dialed in the sound you want, it's difficult to go back (for me anyway).

 

[cactus_farmer]

Has anyone compared the fit of the Arya to the fit of the Ananda?

I'm a bit annoyed how loose-fitting the Ananda is with a tendency to slide off your head if you move about. Is the Arya (with its increased cup swivel) more grippy and stable on the head comparatively, or is it also a loose fit?

 

[Ripper2860]

I found the Ananda to be a much looser fit compared to Arya. Where as Ananda shifted and slid on my head if I looked, downward, etc., I have no issues like that with Arya.

 

[jonathan c]

Ananda with Gorilla Glue?…

 

[tjdub]

I second and third that

 

[tjdub]

I wear the Arya for hours with out a problem

 

[mintshows]

Has anyone compared the fit of the Arya to the fit of the Ananda?

I'm a bit annoyed how loose-fitting the Ananda is with a tendency to slide off your head if you move about. Is the Arya (with its increased cup swivel) more grippy and stable on the head comparatively, or is it also a loose fit?

Definitely a tighter fit. When I first got my Arya as an upgrade to the Ananda, I was a bit off-put that they fit tighter. However, after a few days of using them, I think the pads softened up a bit and they feel really really wonderful. It was never a tight fit, just more noticeable coming straight from the Ananda.

Disclaimer: YMMV... everyone's head is different

 

[SolaVirtus]

Having had both overlapping to compare for a short time, my experience was that they were both comfortable, but the Arya moreso for me. Anandas fit me nicely, didn't slip around or get uncomfortable. I must have an agreeable head shape. I did feel like I had to get them placed just right on my head, but it wasn't difficult.

Arya is just more comfortable for me. Better fit, a little more snug but not uncomfortably so.

I do have a slightly squeaky Arya swivel to deal with, though. Suggestions welcomed!

 

[Ripper2860]

Also found that Ananda fell a bit lower onto my jaw-line. Always had an issue keeping it a bit higher and required Dekoni Nuggets to finally get them where I wanted them. No such issue with Arya.

 

[Levanter]

It was posted on Reddit that the new Arya silent revision comes with stealth magnet similarly found on their flagship HE1000se. My local retailer just confirmed with me as well that the new revision uses stealth magnet. Anyone listened to both versions so far?

 

[prymortal]

Having had both overlapping to compare for a short time, my experience was that they were both comfortable, but the Arya moreso for me. Anandas fit me nicely, didn't slip around or get uncomfortable. I must have an agreeable head shape. I did feel like I had to get them placed just right on my head, but it wasn't difficult.

Arya is just more comfortable for me. Better fit, a little more snug but not uncomfortably so.

I do have a slightly squeaky Arya swivel to deal with, though. Suggestions welcomed!

I also have a squeak in the left swivel & in the right cup clip. WD40 works.

It was posted on Reddit that the new Arya silent revision comes with stealth magnet similarly found on their flagship HE1000se. My local retailer just confirmed with me as well that the new revision uses stealth magnet. Anyone listened to both versions so far?

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I'm also interested in the sound difference, mainly because of the way the Arya Magnets are VS Stealth Magnets (HE1000se).

 

[TheMiddleSky]

It was posted on Reddit that the new Arya silent revision comes with stealth magnet similarly found on their flagship HE1000se. My local retailer just confirmed with me as well that the new revision uses stealth magnet. Anyone listened to both versions so far?

I can't really remember the sound of old Arya, however few days ago I compared 2021 Arya with 2021 HE1000 SE, and definitely HE1000 SE match my preference better than Arya. Bigger imaging, richer micro detail, smoother midrange to treble area, Fuller body midrange, better bass extension.

 

[Knee Deep In Epoxy]

I can't really remember the sound of old Arya, however few days ago I compared 2021 Arya with 2021 HE1000 SE, and definitely HE1000 SE match my preference better than Arya. Bigger imaging, richer micro detail, smoother midrange to treble area, Fuller body midrange, better bass extension.

Is this an Arya V3?

 

[susko]

Is the majority Arya>Ananda from those who have A/B tested them and if price is no object? General music listening, strong stack, lossless.

 

[mintshows]

Is the majority Arya>Ananda from those who have A/B tested them and if price is no object? General music listening, strong stack, lossless.

I upgraded to Arya from Ananda a few months ago and will say that yes, Arya is superior in just about every way. IMHO, I don't feel like the Arya are 'worth' 2x+ the cost of Ananda, but that's how just about everything goes when you cross a certain line in audio. I don't regret upgrading, but do sometimes miss the Ananda... some songs are actually less enjoyable with the extra soundstage & imaging to me.