[Ripper2860]

Vengeance is a dish best served cold.

 

[Maelob]

Looking to buy an open headphone and wrestling between Arya, Aeuteur and Diana V2 - What I am looking is an open headphone to complement my Aeon 2 Close and Sony Z1R - I am into a warmer more relaxed sound signature but i am looking for something with excellent sounds stage for classical and acoustic listening. Just for the value I am leaning towards Arya and Auteur instead of Diana Thoughts? thanks

 

[XGeneX88]

Looking to buy an open headphone and wrestling between Arya, Aeuteur and Diana V2 - What I am looking is an open headphone to complement my Aeon 2 Close and Sony Z1R - I am into a warmer more relaxed sound signature but i am looking for something with excellent sounds stage for classical and acoustic listening. Just for the value I am leaning towards Arya and Auteur instead of Diana Thoughts? thanks

Hey, I also own a MDR-Z1R and have been through several other headphones. I have not heard Aeuteur or Diana V2 but from the ones I have listened to.. I think Arya or HD800S would be the best suited at their respective price points. HD800S in my opinion sounds better for classical music due to it's immensely wide sound stage and supreme clarity. It's probably the most immersive headphone available for this specific genre (imho). Simply outstanding especially in the highs. I also listened to the Arya and think it's simillarly incredible but maybe just a little less for classical than the Sennheiser. That being said, Arya will be a better path if you listen to any other genres like rap/pop/hip hop/jazz really anything with "bass" because Arya bass is simply outstanding compared to the HD800S. I think personally my tastes lean toward the Arya because I actually do listen to so many different genres but if you're only looking for the perfect classical headphone.. I may have to recommend the HD800S instead. I believe Aeuteur's are kind of warm so those are probably going to be a better fit for Rock genres. My 2 cents..

Edit: Arya will give you a warmer sound than the HD800S which is quite bright and sometimes clinical sounding. That can also be remedied quite nicely though with a tube amp.. all depends on your setup.

 

[Maelob]

Hey, I also own a MDR-Z1R and have been through several other headphones. I have not heard Aeuteur or Diana V2 but from the ones I have listened to.. I think Arya or HD800S would be the best suited at their respective price points. HD800S in my opinion sounds better for classical music due to it's immensely wide sound stage and supreme clarity. It's probably the most immersive headphone available for this specific genre (imho). Simply outstanding especially in the highs. I also listened to the Arya and think it's simillarly incredible but maybe just a little less for classical than the Sennheiser. That being said, Arya will be a better path if you listen to any other genres like rap/pop/hip hop/jazz really anything with "bass" because Arya bass is simply outstanding compared to the HD800S. I think personally my tastes lean toward the Arya because I actually do listen to so many different genres but if you're only looking for the perfect classical headphone.. I may have to recommend the HD800S instead. I believe Aeuteur's are kind of warm so those are probably going to be a better fit for Rock genres. My 2 cents..

Edit: Arya will give you a warmer sound than the HD800S which is quite bright and sometimes clinical sounding. That can also be remedied quite nicely though with a tube amp.. all depends on your setup.

Thanks appreciate it

 

[SilverEars]

Hey, I also own a MDR-Z1R and have been through several other headphones. I have not heard Aeuteur or Diana V2 but from the ones I have listened to.. I think Arya or HD800S would be the best suited at their respective price points. HD800S in my opinion sounds better for classical music due to it's immensely wide sound stage and supreme clarity. It's probably the most immersive headphone available for this specific genre (imho). Simply outstanding especially in the highs. I also listened to the Arya and think it's simillarly incredible but maybe just a little less for classical than the Sennheiser. That being said, Arya will be a better path if you listen to any other genres like rap/pop/hip hop/jazz really anything with "bass" because Arya bass is simply outstanding compared to the HD800S. I think personally my tastes lean toward the Arya because I actually do listen to so many different genres but if you're only looking for the perfect classical headphone.. I may have to recommend the HD800S instead. I believe Aeuteur's are kind of warm so those are probably going to be a better fit for Rock genres. My 2 cents..

Edit: Arya will give you a warmer sound than the HD800S which is quite bright and sometimes clinical sounding. That can also be remedied quite nicely though with a tube amp.. all depends on your setup.

I can see it for electronica for Arya because I like both with electronica, but HD800S requires an amp that can bring out the bass, which is rare. Hifimans generally have interesting depth to the sound that causes imaging to be interesting with electronica.

 

[oddeeoh]

I can see it for electronica for Arya because I like both with electronica, but HD800S requires an amp that can bring out the bass, which is rare. Hifimans generally have interesting depth to the sound that causes imaging to be interesting with electronica.

I've tried the HD800 S with various combinations of my iFi Pro iCAN amplifier in tube mode with XBass enabled, Dekoni Elite Hybrid Pads, EqualizerAPO with AutoEQ presets. While a combination of all the aforementioned items brings the HD800 S to more acceptable levels of bass, they never come anywhere near to the levels/slam of either the Z1R's or Arya's. It's just not the HD800 S' strength. Details, imaging and soundstage, it has in spades.

 

[Maelob]

I would take the Arya any day over HD800S- even with classical I love my bass - I am sorry but my local classical orchestra has a lot of bass impact LOL

 

[donlin]

I would take the Arya any day over HD800S- even with classical I love my bass - I am sorry but my local classical orchestra has a lot of bass impact LOL

It’s true, I go to see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Orchestra Hall often and am always reminded of how much bass power a full orchestra has.

 

[dan3952]

Those might have been the ones I had returned. I hadn't made note of the serial number, unfortunately,

I just ordered the Arya for $1300 Open Box from Hifiman directly. Can't wait for them to get here.

 

[donft]

Those might have been the ones I had returned. I hadn't made note of the serial number, unfortunately,

If so, they're in perfect condition and sound heavenly!

 

[obsidyen]

I've tried the HD800 S with various combinations of my iFi Pro iCAN amplifier in tube mode with XBass enabled, Dekoni Elite Hybrid Pads, EqualizerAPO with AutoEQ presets. While a combination of all the aforementioned items brings the HD800 S to more acceptable levels of bass, they never come anywhere near to the levels/slam of either the Z1R's or Arya's. It's just not the HD800 S' strength. Details, imaging and soundstage, it has in spades.

How do Arya and Z1R compare in terms of bass level, impact, slam?

 

[joshuachew]

What are the power requirements recommended to drive the Arya?

 

[KrzyMoogle]

Hey there, just got my custom cable from Hart Audio, and it looks fantastic. However, in doing an A/B test with them and the stock cable, I'm noticing slightly less response in the bass as well as clarity in the separation of sounds with the Hart Audio cable.

Has anyone else noticed something similar, or do I have a faulty cable?

 

[ThanatosVI]

Hey there, just got my custom cable from Hart Audio, and it looks fantastic. However, in doing an A/B test with them and the stock cable, I'm noticing slightly less response in the bass as well as clarity in the separation of sounds with the Hart Audio cable.

Has anyone else noticed something similar, or do I have a faulty cable?

The Standard Arya Cable is pretty good soundwise, it could be that it simply sounds better than the hart audio cable.
It's way too short and stiff, but soundwise the best stock cable I have seen, or heard for that matter

 

[Ripper2860]

Many believe in cable break-in/burn-in and cables improving with a certain amount of use time. You may wish to reach out Hart Audio and see if they have a recommended break-in time before making a final determination.