Arya Organic: What's actually happening

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  • Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
  • HiFiMAN has been updating their planar magnetic headphone lineup lineup with many new revisions. The Arya Organic is one of the more hyped ones that's recently grabbed the attention of the audio enthusiast community. In this video, Resolve evaluates and goes over the Arya Organic measurements and also compares it against the Stealth Magnet edition, the HE1000 V2 and some other headphones around its asking price.
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    00:00 - Intro
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    04:17 - Sound Quality
    11:20 - Conclusion
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Комментарии • 345

  • @grahammitchell5444
    @grahammitchell5444 6 месяцев назад +7

    The 'smile'! Brilliant! Biggest chuckle of the day; thank you.

  • @pvtcmyers87
    @pvtcmyers87 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for the really great review! 😊

  • @fparad0x228
    @fparad0x228 11 месяцев назад +5

    Great Video. I have the Stealth and i love them so much. The most time i hear Rock and Metal from Classic to modern stuff Like djent. i own some stuff from Audeze, bayerdynamic and the Neumann closed, but the most time i grap the aryas. They give me the greatest chills i ever had.

  • @dandical
    @dandical 11 месяцев назад +20

    Listened to both, preferred the organic’s bass and wider sound stage but the stealths are still great.

  • @dangerzone007
    @dangerzone007 11 месяцев назад +3

    I love this satin finish and the wood grain. I might get one just for the way it looks.

  • @MistaLova-Lova
    @MistaLova-Lova 11 месяцев назад +25

    I've just heard these at CanJam London. Show conditions only, but it was enough for me to recognise the pleasant tuning of these headphones. At this price, they might easily be an end-game headphone for many. However, it's worth stressing that there is a big gap in resolution and holography between these and the HE1000se. At $2,000 those are a steal and may even be preferable to the Susvara by many.

    • @psysword
      @psysword 10 месяцев назад +1

      Yup jumped on it

    • @pppppppp2146
      @pppppppp2146 10 месяцев назад +1

      Hifiman he 6 se v2 better than he 1000se

    • @renaramadan4626
      @renaramadan4626 8 месяцев назад

      could you compare / listen to both?
      In what regard are they better? @@pppppppp2146

  • @petrpulpytel
    @petrpulpytel 11 месяцев назад

    thx for great review Andrew👍, so Arya organic will be perfect partner for my Radiance... both for different genres...

  • @axeldeeker5644
    @axeldeeker5644 11 месяцев назад +1

    9:00 very much looking forward to this explanation!

  • @dixter1652
    @dixter1652 11 месяцев назад +20

    now we just need to see Hifiman come out with a Susvara Organic at $2500.... he wouldn't be able to make enough if he fixed the power requirements that the OG Susvara has...

    • @semtexxl
      @semtexxl 11 месяцев назад +3

      Nothing is impossible but by judging the price drop of HE1000SE model to “only” 2k I guess the next new model will be the new “SE” iteration. Just a wild guess, nothing substantiated by the facts or indications from Hifiman directly. IMHO a wild deal on one of the most detailed/analytical (if that is your thing) HP out there. I have never heard it but I am judging the sound profile by the consesnsus on forums.

    • @enjoshi-godrez8775
      @enjoshi-godrez8775 11 месяцев назад +5

      Its will be €4k at the absolute minimum. It completes the with LCD5, so its not meant to be accessible to you, its meant to make money.

  • @redgopnik2227
    @redgopnik2227 11 месяцев назад

    I'm screenshotting that smile for my background, thanks

  • @HobbyTalk
    @HobbyTalk 11 месяцев назад +42

    Sure it’s organic, but is it gluten free, dairy free, sugar free?

    • @ryanhostudio
      @ryanhostudio 10 месяцев назад +3

      honestly when i heard organic i thought maybe they finally lowered the treble level but guess not

    • @Furbsta
      @Furbsta 4 месяца назад +1

      Hahaha loved this comment way more then I should 😂

    • @HobbyTalk
      @HobbyTalk 4 месяца назад

      @@Furbsta my people lol

    • @ilpreterosso
      @ilpreterosso 4 месяца назад

      Sure it’s organic other than it’s nothing organic

    • @user550el0el0
      @user550el0el0 Месяц назад

      gluten free ebola?

  • @StrangerInParadise58
    @StrangerInParadise58 11 месяцев назад +3

    My Arya Organic arrives today and I can't wait!!! :-)

    • @RealKyurem
      @RealKyurem 4 месяца назад +5

      How you liking it after 6 months?

  • @kkazakov
    @kkazakov 10 месяцев назад +13

    They're perfect for me for rock and metal. I'm glad I purchased them BEFORE hearing from you that they are not good for this type of music 😅

    • @halldorsturluson1449
      @halldorsturluson1449 8 месяцев назад +1

      exectly the comment i was looking for, what metal are you listening to? any prog metal? or prog rock?

  • @EdzusC
    @EdzusC 10 месяцев назад +29

    Just had the opportunity to listen to both Arya stealth and organic. And the organic stole my heart. I'm someone who enjoys brighter headphones and tend to EQ on the brighter side. Also the base felt just right even for high beat electronic music. I will definitely buy these the moment my wallet allows it.

    • @doyoulikecrystalgel
      @doyoulikecrystalgel 9 месяцев назад

      Question; i have the Arya V2’s, and it’s been my daily (alongside Bathys for on-the-go) driver for 2 years now. Would it be worth “upgrading” to the organic? For reference, i have ZERO issues with my Arya’s. I DO wish they took well to rock music, which is what the Bathys excels in, but other than that, i wouldn’t change a thing. Do you think the organic would be worth it?

    • @EdzusC
      @EdzusC 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@doyoulikecrystalgel No I would say there is no reason to upgrade to Organic, if anything I would rather play around with EQ to find a good sound for rock.

    • @mohammedbazhair2000
      @mohammedbazhair2000 7 месяцев назад

      Did you mean Organic brighter than stealth..
      And causes harsh ??
      Because I am somewhat sensitive to treble

    • @EdzusC
      @EdzusC 7 месяцев назад

      @@mohammedbazhair2000
      Yes they are brighter then stealth. For me personally it wasn't harsh, but I could see it being to harsh for other people especially if you are sensitive to high treble.

  • @ignicioperez4647
    @ignicioperez4647 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks a lot for this very good video. How would the Arya Organic compare to the ZMF Aeolus? I ask because I’m considering replacing my Ananda with the Aeolus but I’m hesitating whether I should go for the Arya Organic. Then again, I’m aware the Hifiman and ZMF are two very different headphones (planar vs dynamic). Grateful for your views/advice. Best wishes, Ignacio. Btw, I suscribed to your channel some weeks ago…

  • @LordVictorHalgaard
    @LordVictorHalgaard 11 месяцев назад +2

    On your compensated graph, compared to stealh, it doesn't actually look like a bass shelf, so much as a midbass-dip. The Stealth was about the same level most of the way except that slight dip, making it look like a shelf? But that might just be a visual artifact of the compensation...

  • @Ca11mero
    @Ca11mero 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks =) very interesting!

  • @minghaolu2505
    @minghaolu2505 10 месяцев назад

    Pretty bright headphones, but I didn't find the sibilant frequencies to be an issue. Kettering by the Antlers, which I usually test sibilance against, didn't have any issues with my pair.

  • @musicxxa6678
    @musicxxa6678 11 месяцев назад +27

    Good stuff. I'm waiting for that HEK Stealth coverage and i hope you can also revisit the HEKSE to measure and compare. Hifiman headphones are quite popular so some kind of round up would be interesting. HEKSE is also technically interesting due to it's driver being physically different than others.

    • @tylerstravis
      @tylerstravis 9 месяцев назад

      Did Resolve ever update us on his HE1k stealth thoughts?

    • @musicxxa6678
      @musicxxa6678 9 месяцев назад

      nope@@tylerstravis

  • @geekatari4391
    @geekatari4391 8 месяцев назад

    I thought you had like half a million subscribers. I am a happy subscriber 😊

  • @tylerstravis
    @tylerstravis 11 месяцев назад +2

    I've had the Arya Organic and HE1000 Stealth in my shopping cart waiting for your review!

    • @hkw8477
      @hkw8477 10 месяцев назад +1

      Same here....tempted to just buy both (direct from Hifiman and return one before 30day trial).
      I'm kinda leaning towards HE1000 though because I think it's capable of handling EQ to match the Organics sound signature.

    • @SupplyNinja
      @SupplyNinja 10 месяцев назад +6

      The Organic will not compete with the 1000 Stealth in in-depth comparisons. And the Stealth will not compare to the SE. Stealth does have better tuning than the SE. but once I EQd the SE to the Stealth tuning, it became a headset of absolute zero compromise.

  • @karadumanr
    @karadumanr 11 месяцев назад +11

    The best review I've seen for hifiman arya organic, especially after joshua valaur, who said he didn't like the stealth version at all and said it was perfect for the organic version with similar sound characteristics.
    By the way, I'm thinking of switching from grado rs2e, which I use for metal music, to audeze lcd x, do you think it's worth it? Thanks.

    • @samzsamzzz2624
      @samzsamzzz2624 11 месяцев назад +9

      Josh Valour is a treble head😂

    • @Vikinguy
      @Vikinguy 11 месяцев назад +2

      Josh nailed his review of it.

    • @enjoshi-godrez8775
      @enjoshi-godrez8775 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@Vikinguycopium

    • @stephenpinter2917
      @stephenpinter2917 10 месяцев назад +1

      Josh is a bit weird with his tastes@@Vikinguy

  • @lb3537
    @lb3537 11 месяцев назад +5

    Thank god! Someone just saved me more money! I was hearing that these were the best headphones ever recently … good to hear the differences are slight …. I own both the Arya stealth and he1000 stealth….. the he1000 stealth is just my thing man…. It’s just about perfect… the Arya stealth is fantastic as well and I love it … I just feel the he1000 stealth blows me away! I feel it’s a little wider a little more air/detail and and a little more bass than the Arya stealth… although both are great and I listen to both a lot every time I put on the he1000 stealth I’m just like holy s#*t! I put this on plug into any powerful enough amp play Alone by heart and it’s just an unreal Experience ….Just my two cents I also much prefer the silver of the he1000 stealth they are made really well
    Despite the fake wood wrap

  • @semtexxl4023
    @semtexxl4023 11 месяцев назад +79

    Finally a level-headed non-bombastic/no hype review. Thanks for the honesty. This just proves it was worth waiting for your review. Going by your conclusion I don't need this as I already have Arya Stealth version (V3) but the new HE1000 Stealt is quite interesting and for quite fantastic price. A lot of people are waiting for direct comparison with Stealth Arya or Organic version. Yet again thanks for basically concluding this is a sidegrade from original Arya...

    • @GangityBirdity
      @GangityBirdity 11 месяцев назад +5

      Exactly how I felt after watching his review. This is what I needed

    • @Ray-dl5mp
      @Ray-dl5mp 11 месяцев назад +14

      I don’t see how Joshua said it was more than it was. Both reviews seem very consistent with each other. Just because someone likes something doesn’t mean they are wrong. My best guess is for people that wanted an Arya with more engaging/ enjoyable bass, this headphone gives you that and could be near perfect for that type of person in the price range. So again just because Resolve focused more on the treble doesn’t mean Joshua is wrong. Resolve also said they can be adjusted with a very simple EQ if the treble bothers you. The point of these reviews is to get an idea how exciting something is depending on your preferences. I think it’s great Joshua got pumped up about them. Resolve also seemed surprised by the bass/ engagement factor but he is a science guy. He focused on the negative more. All good to me from both people.

    • @Jefafa73
      @Jefafa73 11 месяцев назад +5

      ​@AL-qj9yh Unless you abuse your headphones, this isn't an issue.

    • @NRobbi42
      @NRobbi42 11 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@AL-qj9yhI've never had any issues.

    • @mmorales508
      @mmorales508 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@AL-qj9yhMy Sundara 2021 is still in mint condition, use it every day, put ZMF pads on it, game on them etc etc without a single issue. Bought them fall 2021 so...

  • @jmjf7
    @jmjf7 6 месяцев назад +3

    It’s been months. How does it compare to the he1000se? And the v2 stealth.

  • @parp2323
    @parp2323 11 месяцев назад +6

    Please review the HE1000 V2 stealth!

  • @PrismApplied
    @PrismApplied 11 месяцев назад

    I’m subscribed, smile. You’re a little goofy in this video. 😂 Question: Is there any headphone at any price that doesn’t need eq?

  • @kentbergstrom3020
    @kentbergstrom3020 11 месяцев назад +3

    Do you have any EQ for this one to share? Btw, where can I find your EQ for other headphones?

  • @nickpelayo3172
    @nickpelayo3172 11 месяцев назад +3

    Im really interested to see the he1kv3 and if hifiman is going to start working on a headphone between these and the susvara

  • @OblivionIce
    @OblivionIce 11 месяцев назад

    Can you add a bass shelves at 125 +6 to +10 or is that going to cause too much distortion?

  • @gehteuchnichtsan7911
    @gehteuchnichtsan7911 10 месяцев назад

    Still in love with my sundara but i wish i could sometimes enjoy the organic? Is there any possibility to rent them. Im living in germany...

  • @NRobbi42
    @NRobbi42 10 месяцев назад +4

    Luckily, I always EQ my headphones, so a little brightness out of the box doesn't matter much if it excells in everything else compared to past versions.

  • @aceofspades6667
    @aceofspades6667 11 месяцев назад

    Nice this looks solid

  • @AnomieDomine
    @AnomieDomine 10 месяцев назад +1

    Sounds like a good compliment to an LCD-2 Classic

  • @ilyanikulin6543
    @ilyanikulin6543 11 месяцев назад

    I wonder why other reviews would perceive the Organic as having noticeably wider soundstage? Maybe more highs for more spacial queues?

  • @burnttoast4424
    @burnttoast4424 10 месяцев назад

    I was about to get the Atrium's but then I saw this video. Which has the better soundstage the Arya or Atrium?

  • @merovech7
    @merovech7 10 месяцев назад +8

    FINALLY...someone who references the upper end spike. My ear drums were shredded by this headphone. Long live my Arya Stealth 😊

  • @YourfriendNextDoor2
    @YourfriendNextDoor2 6 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite Hifiman even over buying the more expensive.

  • @gddfhjiufcv
    @gddfhjiufcv 11 месяцев назад +1

    what EQ settings did you settle on?

  • @Crisis16J
    @Crisis16J 10 месяцев назад

    Went to my local headphone shop. Have to say Organic is a very nice product, that being said I tried the stealth and it stealthily stole my heart. Such cool headphones either way.

  • @rais3tong
    @rais3tong 9 дней назад

    What would you recommend for me to upgrade from the hifiman xs too stealth or other model ? Please recommend

  • @jhontroll4612
    @jhontroll4612 11 месяцев назад +11

    Finally a concise and precise review, thank you! I dislike when a RUclipsr with poor music-ear training or lack of sound comprehension (JV) give an opinion like they are the some sort of ear god. Really enjoy the way you describe your journey and on top of that use measurements that validate that. I found this also brighter than the stealth. As everyone else, would love to hear your opinion of organic vs hekstealth, but also the he1000se, there is a video talking about this (Organic vs everything) but I found that video not reliable at all. Please get a new he1000se because I’m sure there is more than 1 revision but nobody is talking about it.
    Thank you for the video

    • @melodygeeks3917
      @melodygeeks3917 11 месяцев назад +7

      I bought recently the HE1000se and I agree with you that hifiman been doing silent revisions of it. The first time I listen to the Se was around 5 years ago, it was very bright and weird sounding, a couple of years later I bought it and was darker and not as open as the HE1000V2 or stealth, I bought it again recently and finally I found it the best of the he1000 series by far. my end game.
      yes same system every time, and yes nobody is talking about it.

    • @jhontroll4612
      @jhontroll4612 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@melodygeeks3917 yes I did demo the hekse not long ago and I agree, best he1000 version, but even is way cheaper now I still need to hide from my wife the loss in the bank account in order to buy it

  • @MartinBaltuhin
    @MartinBaltuhin 11 месяцев назад

    Another great review. So if I am looking for something similar but not bright, are ZMFs a good alternative? Soundstage is a must

    • @nortonfamily6711
      @nortonfamily6711 11 месяцев назад

      ZMFs, even the closed backs, do stage well. The problem is the frequency response is really bizarre and unpalatable to some. I own the zmf verite closed, and there's a big dip in the lower treble, followed by a peak. So somehow they're simultaneously very warm, and very airy (it's not simple to EQ either). The verite isn't similar at all to the Arya; i consider them to be complementary. Also, while their resolution and separation is really impressive for a closed back, the Arya still does it better. So honestly, if you just want something similar to an Arya but not bright, get an Arya and EQ it. As Andrew said, EQing the Arya is really easy, and I can actually give you a preset if you want.

    • @MartinBaltuhin
      @MartinBaltuhin 11 месяцев назад

      @@nortonfamily6711 yeah but i also keep hearing about Arya and other planars that they favor more classical music genres. I would like some kick with my trance music. I also listen to classical, but not a factor at the moment. They also describe them as bright. As current k712 cans, that i love, stage like crazy, i really dig into that sound. I dont think i can handle closed back. i listen to many hours daily and cloed backs seem to hurt my years in some time, even more if speaker is brighter. I was a big fan (prob still am) of VO as an overall described by reviewers. I have not heard it yet, any ZMFs for that matter, so no point of refference outside youtube. I would really like something lively and stagy, realistic sounding, no tints. And a bit of kick when needed, what Anrew said Arya lacks. There is an option for me to hear some of them soon i hope, but i am prepared to pull the trigger when i decide im hyped enough :D So TLDR, i am torn between HekV2 or Stealth and Arya as almost all that i want but with major drawbacks, or zmf's VO or Atrium, and when i sell my kidney, maybe caldera, who knows D

    • @Hansimullerboy
      @Hansimullerboy 11 месяцев назад

      Youc could alsways EQ these, if you find them too bright1

    • @MartinBaltuhin
      @MartinBaltuhin 11 месяцев назад

      @@Hansimullerboy i try to avoid EQ-ing. Everything i've EQed, even with Andrew or Crinacle's profiles, it sounds "more harman" but loses all charm that the headphone offers. Maybe its just bad experience but hwo knows. Prefer to get closest to my taste.

    • @nortonfamily6711
      @nortonfamily6711 11 месяцев назад

      @@MartinBaltuhin applying one or two filters to the Arya's treble isn't going to make it lose its charm, trust me.

  • @Hari-kx2er
    @Hari-kx2er 11 месяцев назад +3

    How much is it an upgrade from Edition XS? Is it better to upgrade from XS to Arya Stealth or Arya Organic? Thanks in advance!

    • @JohnSmith-oe4bw
      @JohnSmith-oe4bw 11 месяцев назад +1

      It's very subjective. I have XS & Arya Stealth. Technically, the Stealth is better. With better tonal balance and resolution. XS has a bigger soundstage, deeper subs bass, and is more airy. the fit/headband is also better on the Stealth. You have to listen for yourself to decide.

    • @NRobbi42
      @NRobbi42 11 месяцев назад

      Arya organic is the more definitive overall step up, but it's also the most expensive option.

  • @dentboxhero1717
    @dentboxhero1717 11 месяцев назад

    Way more informative than most of the other reviews that just mainly, for the most part, stroke the Arya Organic's appendages to get viewer's pants wet.

  • @nothingelse1520
    @nothingelse1520 7 месяцев назад

    I haven't been listening to my Arya V2 much, I was using them to test out my new Schiit Midgard and the left driver died. Hifiman gave me a good deal on an Organic, hopefully be here next week. The HD800 (no mods) has been my daily driver since I got one used in March.

    • @RealKyurem
      @RealKyurem 4 месяца назад

      Did you try them out?

  • @asan1050
    @asan1050 11 месяцев назад +1

    ThanksMuch! yes

  • @jjcornelio7741
    @jjcornelio7741 11 месяцев назад +4

    watching this on my Sundara. Wish I could afford the Arya organic lol

    • @Ordos20
      @Ordos20 11 месяцев назад

      Same

  • @josealessandri3108
    @josealessandri3108 6 месяцев назад

    Could you share your EQ profile for this headphone?

  • @bozoc2572
    @bozoc2572 11 месяцев назад

    Where are the treble peaks located?
    They seem to be around 9k and 15k

    • @ResolveReviews
      @ResolveReviews 11 месяцев назад

      6.6khz and 13khz roughly. The one around 9khz is close to canal entrance resonance and might not actually be a peak.

  • @reiness
    @reiness 8 месяцев назад

    This doesn't sound bright to me at all, Yeah I prefer brighter headphones, but I tried my ear shattering treble tracks (think electro pop/jpop etc), and this doesn't come nearly as bright as you described. Well brightness tolearance varies, give it a try instead if you're interested in this headphone. At the same time I tried the new ananda nano and I did find it a bit too bright, but the arya organic is just right.

  • @StevenL717
    @StevenL717 7 месяцев назад +9

    I tried organic, 1000 stealth and 1000se, the stealth is just way too “normal”. SE is good but nothing special for me the utopia/800s user. But organic, oh man, even the sibilant sounds bothered me for some songs, but overall, it’s just sooooo good! It’s perfect for string music and piano and I can literally feel them playing beside me! And this feeling cannot be experienced by any other headphones I had/listened, even susvara! The bass on organic is also punchy and powerful. Beautiful, I have to say beautiful to organic and I will definitely save money for it now! 😊

    • @a2raya772
      @a2raya772 6 месяцев назад

      Hifiman > Focal

    • @one-rv2bx
      @one-rv2bx 5 месяцев назад +1

      Focal > Hifiman

    • @a2raya772
      @a2raya772 5 месяцев назад

      @@one-rv2bx lmao keep dreaming. is that why most stores are having Focals like 60% off cause no one is buying them

    • @L8KY
      @L8KY 2 месяца назад

      Focal + Hifiman

    • @blackcum2275
      @blackcum2275 2 месяца назад

      Both Focal and Hifiman are shit.

  • @GadZookz
    @GadZookz 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks Resolve! Where is the Arya Organic grown?

    • @TheHEADPHONEShow
      @TheHEADPHONEShow  11 месяцев назад +6

      In the headphone orchard. They're also free range and grass fed.

    • @GadZookz
      @GadZookz 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheHEADPHONEShow you had better put up some scarecrows to to repel those who gather on the boundaries, waiting for maverick headphones that jump the fence. 🎃

  • @jeremykiel6709
    @jeremykiel6709 11 месяцев назад +1

    That smile earned you a sub :)

  • @asotoposada
    @asotoposada 10 месяцев назад

    Nice review! I am wondering whether to buy the Arya Organic or the HE1k V2 Stealth or HE1kSE, any advice?

    • @SupplyNinja
      @SupplyNinja 10 месяцев назад +3

      They scale in quality as the price goes. Arya (all of them) are not as resolving as the HE1000 Stealth. And the gap between the Stealth and the SE is even larger than the one between the Stealth and Arya. I’ve had all three. Returned all but the SE. Stealth has the absolute most pleasing and incredible tuning of the three. But not even close to as much clarity as the SE. And the SE takes EQ better than any other headphone I’ve ever used. I settled SE to match the tuning of the Stealth and it became a headphone with zero compromises. It’s own clarity and the best tuning imaginable.

    • @asotoposada
      @asotoposada 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@SupplyNinja Thanks! I ordered the SE at the end :)

    • @emanueleasr2859
      @emanueleasr2859 3 месяца назад

      which type of music is for?

    • @asotoposada
      @asotoposada 3 месяца назад

      @@emanueleasr2859mostly classical, but eventually also some techno

  • @valleyguy633
    @valleyguy633 9 месяцев назад

    I have to remain diligent in watching review videos and reading comments just in case I decide I need a set of headphones other than my Sundaras. I can actually keep the different models straight at least, and I don't want to fall too far out of the loop. I'm a bit concerned that the Sundara's would just be retired if I were to buy another set, and I don't think they deserve that at this point. Doesn't cost anything to subscribe so I did as per your so eloquently stated request. And your demeanor is just fine, no need to change that.

    • @Comhead1234
      @Comhead1234 Месяц назад

      Hi, I'm wondering if you have still held on to your Sundaras. I want to say that I have had a great experience with HiFiMAN, where I sent in my used Sundaras to upgrade to the Arya Stealths for $200 off. I know I have effectively retired my Sundaras, but its offering for this trade-up will never be forgotten.

    • @valleyguy633
      @valleyguy633 Месяц назад

      ​@Comhead1234 Wow, I just happened to be awake and got this. Thanks for your interest as a fellow headphone enthusiast. What happened was, I watched these guys 182 headphone shootout, not all but just some models I thought I might be interested in. One thing I always thought could be improved upon with the Sundaras was punch and slam. Not all music has it, but where it does I like it to hit hard. These guys have always said Focal was the benchmark for that. So, I watched their section on Focal, all the while fighting to keep an open mind of dynamic driver vs planar, hifiman vs Focal, completely different designs etc. Through the reviews of different models the Elex reviews stuck out to me. Two guys had it an "easy" A tier, and one guy B tier, but could also see it at A. One guy said he preferred them to Utopia their top of the line. So, I went on headphones .com, and they had them on sale, and also open box which put them at about half price as I recall. Had heard good things about buying open box, so I pulled the trigger. When the package arrived everything was pristine. No indication at all that the box had ever been opened, and the headphones themselves were clean as a whistle. The sound itself is fantastic. They check all the boxes for me, whatever the genre. I'll always analyze the music as it's playing, but I really don't analyze the headphones anymore, they perform that well. I don't even think about upgrading anymore. Like all my equipment they did take some time to break in, but not much time at all. The build quality is bulletproof with solid protection of the driver inside and outside.I haven't used my Sundaras in months, but will keep them as a backup. Curious to hear how you like your Arya's. Which version did you get? I bet they sound great. Ps. I see you got the stealth, which is different from organics, right?

  • @reflection1119
    @reflection1119 11 месяцев назад +14

    I was tempted by this for a brief moment but as more reviews have come through, I'm sticking with my Arya V2 (Stealth didn't do it for me)...
    Next up on the hype train the Modhouse Tungsten... I'm greatly looking forward to that release and hearing how it's received

    • @sjqideez6626
      @sjqideez6626 11 месяцев назад +4

      Just make sure you have a nuclear power plant to drive the Tungsten 😆

    • @reflection1119
      @reflection1119 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@sjqideez6626 apparently the double magnet version is supposed to be more efficient... But relative to the single magnet version "efficient" may still mean the need for a minor uranium enrichment program.

    • @Soundoverload
      @Soundoverload 10 месяцев назад +1

      Maybe the new Topping A70 Pro at $499 will do the trick. It has a 17 Watt Max output

    • @reflection1119
      @reflection1119 10 месяцев назад

      @@Soundoverload wow that's crazy

    • @sjqideez6626
      @sjqideez6626 10 месяцев назад

      @@Soundoverload the Cen Grand Silver Fox head amp is rated at 22W into 30 ohms

  • @JohnSmith-oe4bw
    @JohnSmith-oe4bw 11 месяцев назад

    I like the Arya Stealth for Metal (Heavy/Power/Symphonic), and Electronic (Synthwave/Trance). What would be an improvement in punch and dynamics at this price range?

    • @Rayman30
      @Rayman30 11 месяцев назад +1

      LCD-X for metal.

    • @ROCKSTAR3291
      @ROCKSTAR3291 11 месяцев назад +3

      Focal Clear

    • @Rayman30
      @Rayman30 11 месяцев назад

      @@ROCKSTAR3291 I own both, they’re both great, but the bass on the LCD-X are next level.

    • @ROCKSTAR3291
      @ROCKSTAR3291 11 месяцев назад

      @@Rayman30 the open back or closed version ?

    • @kentbergstrom3020
      @kentbergstrom3020 7 месяцев назад +1

      Focal Clear MG

  • @TheBillclark2
    @TheBillclark2 11 месяцев назад +1

    How does the QC seem on this? Any comparison to Meze 109 Pro?

    • @DarkFire515
      @DarkFire515 11 месяцев назад

      While I don't own the 109 Pro I demod a pair for several hours. I also demo'd an Arya Organic and then bought a pair. There were no issues with either pair of Arya Organics that I tried or bought. That being said, the build quality of the 109 is a small step ahead. No QC issues with the Arya but for build quality if the 109 is 100% then I'd say the Arya is probably 85 - 90%.

    • @teqai
      @teqai 11 месяцев назад

      If you can stretch your budget to the Organic, it is the superior headphone in terms of sound quality.

    • @PantsaBear
      @PantsaBear 10 месяцев назад

      The 109 Pro is like... the most comfortable headphone ever made lmao. But arya stealth and the organic still pretty darn comfy, they're just not the plateau of comfort like Meze has with the 109

  • @jekken333
    @jekken333 11 месяцев назад +1

    I'd wait for Arya organic V2 or V3. 🤭🤭🤭

  • @EricDoggett
    @EricDoggett 8 месяцев назад

    I wish there was a place to rent headphones such as these, even if for a day or two, to understand them better!

    • @gimeli2
      @gimeli2 7 месяцев назад

      Just buy a pair and return it after a few days.

  • @theavpman4834
    @theavpman4834 9 месяцев назад

    Should have used a darker wood tbh it looks kind of weird having like bright redish-orange wood when everything else is black.

  • @leohanley5935
    @leohanley5935 11 месяцев назад

    I’ve seen a couple reviewers say that the organic gets more intimate than the previous generations of Arya, I was wondering if that is accurate

    • @Tshiknn
      @Tshiknn 9 месяцев назад

      nope

  • @JESUSISCALLINGYOU7
    @JESUSISCALLINGYOU7 7 месяцев назад

    I love Andrew! Just came to say this.😏Well, also that I'll buy the Arya Organic when HIFIMAN lowers the price like they did with the HE-R10D, which I ended up ordering.

  • @rajithfernando6200
    @rajithfernando6200 11 месяцев назад

    Andrew, are you okay? 😄 does the euphoria have anything to do with the headphones? 😄

  • @DB-Lackaufbereitung
    @DB-Lackaufbereitung 9 месяцев назад +2

    I really like the Arya Organic. However, this also had a clear "unpleasant presence" in the 1khz range, which can NOT be corrected with the EQ. In the end, I ended up with the HE6SE (after I had almost all the HIfiman). These headphones are very special. Because he doesn't have this 1Khz problem. Oratory's Harman settings, by the way, are obligatory for me.

  • @mebaugh1
    @mebaugh1 10 месяцев назад +3

    Totally agree that between Resolve’s highly measured approach and Josh’s more pop approach it gives us a fuller picture. I bought Arya v3 Stealth about 4 months ago so wondering if I poorly timed my purchase. But, since I use Chord Mojo 2 with plenty of lossless, tailored EQ I’m feeling pretty good about my choices. Seems to me we are living in a world of incremental refinements and that chasing the edge isn’t always the best strategy.

    • @JamesTrafford-zp1gx
      @JamesTrafford-zp1gx 6 месяцев назад

      Personally, I find the use of graphs in reviews a complete turn of. I don’t give a monkeys if there’s a slight dip here or a slight boost there, all that I’m interested in is whether or not a headphone sounds right with my music in my chain. It’s the music that matters to me and the gear is just a means to an end.

  • @lth_lch
    @lth_lch 11 месяцев назад +2

    20 bucks is steep, but that mug is enticing

  • @Joullele9
    @Joullele9 10 месяцев назад

    I have no idea what you mean by "a driver mode" when you talk about it at around 6:20

  • @ismacid
    @ismacid 10 месяцев назад

    Just bought this Arya Organic, I like it but not loving it, it's sibillant. Have you any recommendations not as bright as this ones? I usually listen to rock

  • @RustyNotesTV
    @RustyNotesTV Месяц назад

    How does the Ananda Nano stack against these??

  • @sierre00
    @sierre00 10 месяцев назад

    lul the smile, that's some dedication right there

  • @holdincourt
    @holdincourt 11 месяцев назад

    Genuine smile incoming!

  • @mopnem
    @mopnem 2 месяца назад

    Good level headed review..SUPER rare among the audiophile RUclipsrs. In don’t even watch audiophile RUclipsrs anymore

  • @loryhawley2930
    @loryhawley2930 8 месяцев назад +5

    I've had them for about 6 weeks. I found them a bit too bright at first, but I was told they benefited from break-in, so I ran them in the background for about 50 hours. I also changed the cable to a balanced 4-pin XLR cable and it was a big difference. Can't say what did it, wasn't scientific, but they warmed up and blossomed into more of what I love about planar magnetics. These also got a bit more punchy in the bass. They are a delight.

    • @mohammedbazhair2000
      @mohammedbazhair2000 7 месяцев назад

      What's break-in???

    • @killerra
      @killerra 7 месяцев назад +11

      @@mohammedbazhair2000 A lie that will literally never die.

    • @Luishopee
      @Luishopee 7 месяцев назад +1

      Would you like to recommend the brand of your cable?

    • @mohammedbazhair2000
      @mohammedbazhair2000 7 месяцев назад

      @@killerra whaat??

    • @killerra
      @killerra 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@mohammedbazhair2000 Burn or break in doesn't exist and has never been measured. That is all.

  • @lain2236ad
    @lain2236ad 11 месяцев назад

    All I want is a genuine untouched he500 or he6 rerelease/ reproduction

  • @mehmetgurdal
    @mehmetgurdal 11 месяцев назад

    Ok? Bass shelf+brighter 6khz (and above)
    Hmmm? I wonder how these would work on gaming?

  • @msteele0
    @msteele0 4 месяца назад +2

    Arya Stealth FTW for me.

  • @Fordtruck4sale
    @Fordtruck4sale 11 месяцев назад +2

    Would going from some 6XX's to something like this with a balanced Schiit stack be enough of a jump to give you a wow moment when you put them on. Or will it be just like "ah yeah that's a bit better". lol

    • @epicskylegend7501
      @epicskylegend7501 11 месяцев назад +4

      That’s a good question. I honestly think it depends a lot on the listener and how sensitive you are to differences in audio reproduction. I upgraded from the Sundara to the He1000 stealth and I’ll be honest at first I wasn’t impressed. To be clear the He1000s sounded good, but at the time I thought “it doesn’t sound all that much better than my Sundaras.” I then decided to give it a couple of weeks and it started to grow on me more and more especially in instrument heavy tracks. I then went back to my Sundaras after a couple of weeks and literally said to myself “Ah, I get it now.” Having used the Sundaras for over 2 years I got used to the sound signature and thought they were an amazing headphone and while they still are for the price, there’s a clear difference between something at that range vs something like a He1000. The way the music is presented in totally different on the two in my experience. The He1000 can do everything the Sundaras can but better. The sound is much more full and engaging, there’s a greater sense of depth and detail. The bass is more prominent and extends better. There’s also more sub bass which makes the experience a lot more satisfying. The instruments that are played in the background sound a lot more natural and less veiled, etc. I payed 4x more for the He1000 than the Sundara and while they don’t sound 4x better, they sound enough better to me that the difference in price was worth it. However, your mileage may vary. You might find that you don’t notice as much of a difference coming from something like the 6xx or you might find that you notice an even bigger difference.

    • @zackblack2048
      @zackblack2048 11 месяцев назад

      I did this with a ifi zen stack v1 and was pretty impressed, however it is my first headphone in this price range or even close. Going back and forth between the 6xx and the organic was quite dramatic, much more detail within every song I played things sounded a little less in my face and laid back with the highs reaching up close to a point that would be too much but never quite hopping into too much for me personally. Using the xbass feature on the zen dac really made the low end sing as it does, and I also want to point out that the zen stack is generally warmer so it may have tamed the highs slightly.
      I think this would give you a wow moment compared to the 6xx for sure after listening for a few hours then swapping back to the 6xx.

    • @CaptnKrksNippls
      @CaptnKrksNippls 11 месяцев назад +2

      I mean just from a staging perspective it will blow you away compared to a 6XX. But that also relies on it being a trait you value. Some people maybe don't index for detail as hard as others and so that jump might not matter but things like soundstage size and seperation will be noticable to most people I think.

    • @ROCKSTAR3291
      @ROCKSTAR3291 11 месяцев назад +2

      Well the 6XX sound completely different so it wouldn’t be an upgrade (in details and staging, sure), more like moving to something new. Get ZMF if you want to upgrade.

    • @NRobbi42
      @NRobbi42 11 месяцев назад +1

      On a Schiit stack? The improvement should be Night and Day, though the Organics sound quite different, so it may or may not be to your taste.

  • @jamesbittle9789
    @jamesbittle9789 11 месяцев назад

    I haven't heard very many planers I've liked.The Arya's are too bright (as are all of the Hifimans I've heard), and the LCD-X is too bassy. I own the Noire and it sounds great, but lacks some dynamics. I think the LCD-GX is my favorite so far. Too bad Audeze doesn't make a non-gamer version for $699/799. Anyone have some planer recommendations to try. My current fav headphone is the ZMF Aeolus.

    • @Prism_JTN
      @Prism_JTN 11 месяцев назад

      The Audeze MM 500

    • @jamesbittle9789
      @jamesbittle9789 11 месяцев назад

      @@Prism_JTN Thanks. I haven't heard that one. That headphones wasn't out when I was able to listen to a bunch of Audeze products.

    • @Prism_JTN
      @Prism_JTN 11 месяцев назад

      @@jamesbittle9789 Yea no problem. They solve both the issues you mentioned. Not as bright and not as bassy as the aformentioned Aryas and LCD-X. It could probably shed some nice light into your planar journey!

    • @ROCKSTAR3291
      @ROCKSTAR3291 11 месяцев назад

      Same, i had the Arya Stealth but i just couldn’t like it, too bright and sharp.

  • @reflection1119
    @reflection1119 11 месяцев назад +1

    There.... they've reviewed it... Arya happy now?.. Arya??!

  • @joshuaarrebola3430
    @joshuaarrebola3430 11 месяцев назад

    I’m already subscribed, I can’t subscribe more to make you smile… 😢

  • @christianmiranda7887
    @christianmiranda7887 9 месяцев назад

    You have a nice smile, actually! You can tell around the end of the video

  • @teqai
    @teqai 11 месяцев назад +4

    What about the tactility? The original Arya doesn't slam, but you can feel the music on your skin very slightly. Does the Arya Organic provide more tactile feedback?

    • @nortonfamily6711
      @nortonfamily6711 11 месяцев назад +2

      Even the stealth is noticably more dynamic than the v2, and everything else ive heard about the organic is that, at minimum, it's at least as good as the stealth. I've owned the v2, currently own the stealth, and am getting the Organic tomorrow, so I can let you know how they all compare.

    • @teqai
      @teqai 11 месяцев назад

      @@nortonfamily6711 Congrats on the purchase, hope you enjoy it. Please do let me know. That's like the only thing I'm missing from the Arya.

    • @NRobbi42
      @NRobbi42 11 месяцев назад

      From other reviews that I've heard, there's noticeably more "slam" in these.

    • @nortonfamily6711
      @nortonfamily6711 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@teqai So, let me preface this by giving you a baseline for my impressions about the Arya Stealth vs the v2. Essentially, I find the resolution, instrument separation, dynamics, and bass to be dramatically improved. However, there's a trade-off, where soundstage is reduced (I'd describe it as sounding more correct, and the sound is overall a lot less diffuse than the v2.) That said, the stealth still has incredible depth and layering in its soundstage.
      There's another camp of people who think the Arya stealth sounds very similar to the V2. I am not one of them.
      Now, comparing the Arya Organic to the stealth, surprisingly I find them very similar, exactly as Andrew said. Dynamics/slam is pretty much identical to the stealth, (although it might be slightly weaker, actually). I wasn't expecting this, considering that plenty of people said the dynamics are improved compared to even the Stealth. However, the difference between my opinion and that opinion makes sense, if those people found the stealth to be similar to the V2. But, your question is if the Organic slams harder than the V2, and that's a very clear yes.
      Other than that, the main difference between the Organic and Stealth is the tuning: it has more upper treble and less midbass. For some genres, like atmospheric electronic music, I actually like this a lot. It sounds airier and lighter. That said, the treble gives me cancer on other songs with poor treble mastering, in a way that the stealth does not.
      Staging-wise, I genuinely can't tell if there's a difference between the stealth and the organic. That's another area i disagree with some other people's impression on.
      Honestly, I'll probably give it a week, but considering the differences between the Organic and stealth are slight, and not strictly in a good way, I'm probably going to return the Organic and try the HE1K Stealth.

    • @teqai
      @teqai 10 месяцев назад

      @@nortonfamily6711 Thank you for your impressions. I've been cought up in the hype with the Meze 109s, so it's been quite helpful. Looks like if I want good bass from planars I'll have to save up quite a bit more money and go to the Diana Phi TC or sth.

  • @anupambphoto
    @anupambphoto 11 месяцев назад

    @ 4:52 I subscribed to save the man.

  • @iykeguy
    @iykeguy 11 месяцев назад +9

    Finally someone who actually isn’t just gushing over this like it’s the best thing since slice bread. I heard this version and I just couldn’t deal with that sibilance….the fact some reviewers just straight up mislead people *cough cough* J..h is alarming. Bright does not equal detail and that treble push isn’t always desirable. I prefer the LCD X 2021 all day everyday and twice on Sunday over this. I listen to a lot of pop, classical music, soul and even Jazz for reference.

    • @SohcSTi
      @SohcSTi 11 месяцев назад +7

      Just because someone loves these headphones doesn't mean they are distrustful. This hobby is subjective and not absolute.

    • @Joelsfilmer
      @Joelsfilmer 11 месяцев назад +10

      @@SohcSTi What separates a reviewer from a rando just saying what they think is the ability to see the product from more points of view that their own personal one. If a reviewer praises the treble of this headphone without also making it known that it might be too much for a lot of listeners, they haven't made a good review. If they knew but didn't say it, they are distrustful to their audience. If they just aren't well informed enough to know it in the first place, it's distrustful to call their text or video a review.

    • @SohcSTi
      @SohcSTi 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@Joelsfilmer Maybe that's the problem. You put "reviewers" on a pedestal. You should consider multiple sources before purchasing. Everyone hears things differently.

    • @Joelsfilmer
      @Joelsfilmer 11 месяцев назад +5

      ​@@SohcSTi Of course one should always compare and contrast opinions, but are you seriously saying we shouldn't expect reviewers to be competent? And it's the fault of the viewer and consumer for not knowing things that many mainstream "reviewers" don't know or don't bother explaining?
      Making an effort to analyse and judge subjective and objective information from more than one point of view is tier 1 knowledge for anyone calling themselves a reviewer. If they don't do that, then it needs to be super obvious that their opinions come from their own subjective preferences, and nothing else.
      This isn't rocket science. I honestly find your viewpoint depressing. We can and should expect a modicum of effort from influential people who call themselves reviewers.

  • @bilalrasool2318
    @bilalrasool2318 11 месяцев назад +6

    Thanks for giving a more critical review, with how some others described them, it sounded like the Arya Stealth are basically useless and the Organic are so much better. This makes me feel better for having bought the Arya Stealth before the recent price drop.

  • @BartoszBielecki
    @BartoszBielecki 7 месяцев назад

    I am waiting for the smile :D.

  • @billviolette5274
    @billviolette5274 10 месяцев назад

    What is a driver mode?

    • @thomasronnow9396
      @thomasronnow9396 10 месяцев назад

      A driver resonanse frequency, a frequency that is naturally boosted due to the drivers construction and specification (sensitivity, impedance etc)

  • @zorantodorovic6713
    @zorantodorovic6713 7 месяцев назад

    I should have listened to you. I received them today and they are reeeeally bright. Unpleasantly so. Maybe they will get mellower once they are burned in. Bass is nice and extended, but lacks punch. In comparison, my old Beyer Dynamic DT 177X GO cans sound much more balanced and natural. Those yield a much more realistic tonal impression. Thinking of EQing them, which adds more complication to the system. The dip in the mids is also a bit annoying.

  • @kirynkokos5751
    @kirynkokos5751 5 месяцев назад

    Organic sounds like my fav. hp

  • @MeBarnson
    @MeBarnson 9 месяцев назад

    allright I subbed for the smile #worth

  • @0megalul309
    @0megalul309 10 месяцев назад

    arya inorganic gonna come our nex year with "improvements"

  • @Raofin
    @Raofin 7 месяцев назад

    Subscribed.

  • @dandical
    @dandical 11 месяцев назад

    Just because this wasn’t to this reviewers tastes doesn’t mean all other reviewers are shills. I listened to them both and I prefer them much more over the stealths as well.

  • @HercahyoAdiSaputro
    @HercahyoAdiSaputro 11 месяцев назад +2

    Finally review that closely mirror my experience with Arya Organic, i.e. I am that person you mention as treble sensitive
    To me Arya Organic is even more "painful" than HEK Stealth (which i cannot like as well), which is a shame since the bass-mid bass on the organic is very good
    Arya Stealth in comparison, for me is "acceptable", while HEK v2 is still my #1 favorite of all those oval hifiman

  • @1988remixx
    @1988remixx 3 месяца назад

    I was so excited to get my Organic’s. But……”sigh” for me they didn’t live up to all the hype they got. I forgot who said it but a headphone youtuber, I think it was Zeos said, “I want the headphones or IEM’s to make me want to rediscover my music catelog again”!! This is what I really wanted from the Organic’s but I was completely underwhelmed. These will definitely go into auction. Maybe it’s my ear pinna but Over Ear headphones have been very disappointing while as recent purchases of IEM’s like my Variations have been truly enjoyable!!! I believe I’ll be heading towards the Monarch III’s

  • @waggishbean1399
    @waggishbean1399 11 месяцев назад +2

    i was thinking to being more health conscious so i might go organic

  • @damnbrosky
    @damnbrosky 11 месяцев назад

    you bought me with this smile and I decided to subscribe and then I notice I'm already a subscriber so what I should do unsubscribe?

  • @RVFFICA
    @RVFFICA 11 месяцев назад +1

    I just got an arya stealth v3 yesterday and this comes out 😂 typical...