ExplodingFist
New Head-Fier
Does the Arya have the same exaggerated sibilance that the Anandas have? Where when someone is speaking with harsh S sounds, it pierces the ears a bit?
Does the Arya have the same exaggerated sibilance that the Anandas have? Where when someone is speaking with harsh S sounds, it pierces the ears a bit?
Although if I may add, I don’t find the HD800S sibilant neither; it’s honest as hell though.
For total clarity and transparency the HD800S is king; for musicality, the Arya wins.
Soo clear vs aryaWell I'm roughly three hours in on a brand new pair and sibilance is the last word I would use to describe them.
I am eagerly awaiting this. For me it's these or me making a run on the Utopia. I like my Elex, but I would like more clarity.Well I'm roughly three hours in on a brand new pair and sibilance is the last word I would use to describe them.
Well I'm roughly three hours in on a brand new pair and sibilance is the last word I would use to describe them.
I'd hate to use this word but it is what it is. The Clears are extremely clear. The clarity is astonishing on them in my opinion. So if that's what you're looking for then the Utopia may be your ticket A lot of people say that Utopia slightly brighter. Which in my opinion is not a good thing because the Clears are kind of bright to me and I didn't realize just how much until I spent time with the Arya. For me, the Clears are too harsh on poor recordings or recordings with a high top end.
I still have more listening to do obviously but I have an idea of what my overall opinion will be regarding the contest between the two.
I will list strengths and weaknesses and give my opinion of the good, the bad and the ugly. I will post before the end of the week.
I will say this......the Arya is seductive as hell.
+1 on this. I would not consider the Arya sibilant at all but perhaps it depends on everything else in the chain.Just to be clear it’s NOT at all my experience.
It must depend on the amp because the Arya is certainly the smoothest open back i’ve yet heard. And I’ve heard many.
I use the NAD M51 and Liquid Prime and the sound is incredibly smooth without a hint of sibilance, and I’m sensitive to it.
The HD800S is A LOT more sibilant than the Arya, and I’ve AB’d them.
My very first impressions of the Arya were actually negative because of over-smoothing.
Now I of course revised my appreciation after longer listening.
I’m still curious about comparative impressions of others.
Detail retrieval is significantly better on the Arya. The step up is noticeable but not mind blowing. However, every other aspect of Arya's sound is miles ahead of the Elex IMO. The comprehensive upgrade to the all the sonic characteristics makes the Arya a worthy step up from the Elex. But, if you're primarily after more detail, the Utopia MIGHT be a better upgrade for you. That said, I haven't heard the Utopia.I am eagerly awaiting this. For me it's these or me making a run on the Utopia. I like my Elex, but I would like more clarity.
There's a hint of warmth but I wouldn't say they're laid back at all.Figured the Clear would be brighter. Your description sounds the same as one I would use for the Elex, with is also kind of bright. I am still thinking of getting a pair of Clear in here to compare against the Elex. I suspect the Elex is a little short on clarity and clearness(???) compared to the Clear. I would even prefer that the Clear is better, because I would stop right there with Focal and could get the Arya. Which I hope is not too laid back and warm as I already have an HP that does that well.