[Wifiman]

Sounds like the Arya is the way to go for me, especially since I already have the LCD-X. I don't really want to buy a slightly (if at all) improved version of that. What I would love is an improved version of either the HE560 or the EL-8 Ti. Arya seems to fit that bill.

Thanks for the info, everyone!

The Arya's sound signature is not similar to the HE560, if u like 560's sound then hek are the one u may looking for. Arya is not as laidback and soft as hek or 560.

 

[vlach]

The Arya's sound signature is not similar to the HE560, if u like 560's sound then hek are the one u may looking for. Arya is not as laidback and soft as hek or 560.

I personally think the 560 is a far cry from the HEK but that's just me.
I find the 560 to be on the thin side and slightly bright while the HEK is rich, full and smooth.
I see no resemblance between these two headphones.

 

[Wifiman]

I personally think the 560 is a far cry from the HEK but that's just me.
I find the 560 to be on the thin side and slightly bright while the HEK is rich, full and smooth.
I see no resemblance between these two headphones.

560 needs some kick to get going, but yeah the sq is not at the same level as hek by any means. Try ur 560 with some stereo amp or something powerful u ll be surprised.

 

[vlach]

560 needs some kick to get going, but yeah the sq is not at the same level as hek by any means. Try ur 560 with some stereo amp or something powerful u ll be surprised.

The 560 was disqualified by the HE-500 in a direct A/B comparison at home, on my set up. I MUCH prefer the 500. Thicker, more body & depth of tone. Better solidity.

 

[omniweltall]

The 560 was disqualified by the HE-500 in a direct A/B comparison at home, on my set up. I MUCH prefer the 500. Thicker, more body & depth of tone. Better solidity.

Agree completely. No contest to me.

 

[CoFire]

HEXV2 thread is in the Summit Fi section lol.

Do you have a link?

 

[betula]

Do you have a link?

It wasn't easy to find it. Here it is.

 

[phthora]

The Arya's sound signature is not similar to the HE560, if u like 560's sound then hek are the one u may looking for. Arya is not as laidback and soft as hek or 560.

Hmm... Laidback and soft is not exactly the impression that I get from my 560s, but maybe I have a different understanding of the terms. Do you mean laidback and soft in the sense of lacking impact and dynamics?

 

[Wifiman]

Hmm... Laidback and soft is not exactly the impression that I get from my 560s, but maybe I have a different understanding of the terms. Do you mean laidback and soft in the sense of lacking impact and dynamics?

Nah, i mean the transient wise. They are quiet impactful. IMO the hek & 560 are on the warm side and laid-back, the arya is brighter and tighter than the two.

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

Nah, i mean the transient wise. They are quiet impactful. IMO the hek & 560 are on the warm side and laid-back, the arya is brighter and tighter than the two.

The Arya is brighter than the 560? I would never say that. The 560 is one of the brightest headphones Hifiman has ever made. I would definitely say the Arya is closer to neutral in the upper mids and treble, and has noticeably more bass quantity.

 

[devilboy]

The Arya is not bright. I had the Focal Clear. Compared to the Arya, they are very bright.

 

[SilverEars]

The Arya is brighter than the 560? I would never say that. The 560 is one of the brightest headphones Hifiman has ever made. I would definitely say the Arya is closer to neutral in the upper mids and treble, and has noticeably more bass quantity.

560 is definately bright, and harsh bright with a peak somwhere in the low treble. I would never say 560 is laid-back and warm. 500 is laid-back and warm in comparison.

 

[vlach]

560 is definately bright, and harsh bright with a peak somwhere in the low treble. I would never say 560 is laid-back and warm. 500 is laid-back and warm in comparison.

Agree 100%.

 

[Wifiman]

The Arya is not bright. I had the Focal Clear. Compared to the Arya, they are very bright.

Weirdly my 560 have more bass and warmer. The Arya sounds more bright than mine 560. But my Arya has only 500 hrs compare to 560's several thousand hrs, or maybe the fact I use very powerful amp to power them but I tried both with jds atom too... BTW my 560 are early v2

 

[SilverEars]

Weirdly my 560 have more bass and warmer. The Arya sounds more bright than mine 560. But my Arya has only 500 hrs compare to 560's several thousand hrs, or maybe the fact I use very powerful amp to power them but I tried both with jds atom too... BTW my 560 are early v2

560 was bright in the begining, and was still brighter later on. I really don't understand this hrs thing, it's not going to change the signature. Headphone drivers don't magically change sig over time. I really don't get where people get the idea for diver burn-in from? Don't yall question stuff? Like other possibilities? Your head? If you've been in this hobby long enough, you've had plenty of times to ponder stuff.