WhenKittensATK
Previously known as krazyxazn
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I ordered Arya Organic, Arya V2, and Edition XS to demo from Hifiman store. After a few hours of listening, here are my first impressions.
My Neutral/Bright Sound Preference: Arya V2 (cleaner more open than Edition XS) > Edition XS (deep bass / fun / intimate) > Arya Organics (not a fan, feels like too much is going on / congested)
Build quality: Aryas > Edition XS (they feel extremely cheap / lightweight).
Comfort: Edition XS (relaxed, no clamp force) > Aryas. Aryas are putting slight clamping pressure above my ears (temple)
Testing Equipment: Monoprice THX AAA DAC/AMP (standalone) and output to Topping A90D.
Conclusion: I think I'm going to keep the Arya V2 and Edition XS. They are different enough. If I could only have one, then Edition XS. My current main headphones are Focal Elex.
Edit: I'll update again once I've had more time. This was only the first day of listening.
My Neutral/Bright Sound Preference: Arya V2 (cleaner more open than Edition XS) > Edition XS (deep bass / fun / intimate) > Arya Organics (not a fan, feels like too much is going on / congested)
Build quality: Aryas > Edition XS (they feel extremely cheap / lightweight).
Comfort: Edition XS (relaxed, no clamp force) > Aryas. Aryas are putting slight clamping pressure above my ears (temple)
Testing Equipment: Monoprice THX AAA DAC/AMP (standalone) and output to Topping A90D.
Conclusion: I think I'm going to keep the Arya V2 and Edition XS. They are different enough. If I could only have one, then Edition XS. My current main headphones are Focal Elex.
Edit: I'll update again once I've had more time. This was only the first day of listening.
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