The NEW -STEALTHY- Arya Headphones!
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
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The only stealthy thing about these is how they continue to elude my budget.
good one :)
You are not alone
Keep looking for used Aryas. I found one for just under $1000 in almost new condition. It's worth every penny.
same 🤣
Hahaha same
The Arya stealth with Eversolo A8 and Ifi audio pro ican signature is a match made in heaven❤️ Sweden
I am absolutely loving the Stealth version of the Arya. Yes soundstage is a touch smaller than the OG Arya, but the gain in better bass slam, more fuller and forward mids. Better treble response, a faster transients and more resolution and detail is perfect for me. The Arya is a costly headphone and I just felt the OG Arya didn't have the resolution and detail for the asking price. It was still very good, but my Austrian Audio HI-X65 basically outclassed it. The Stealth Arya decreases that soundstage a bit, but finally brings the pure resolution and detail asked for the price. If not, it surpasses the price and brings it far more closer to HE1000se levels though with a better tuning. Also, the stealth Arya, while soundstage is a bit smaller than OG Arya. I still consider it very big. Imaging, is still the same and very precise. Basically I feel the stealth Arya now is a mix of the OG Arya and HE1000se. It sits right inbetween the two. If you want soundstage. Go for the OG Arya. If you want heaps of clarity, detail and very fast transients and snap. HE1000se is your choice. If you can't decide and want a mix of the two. STEALTH ARYA is your pick. And to me, that is bloody awesome 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙. Because I do feel detail and clarity is much much much more closer to the HE1000se now but you have a touch more soundstage. For nearly half the cost. Damn amazing headphone
Explained better than josh. Thanks 🙏
Did you listen LCD X 2021 ?
@Lagunakid24 i want to know the same thing. Please let us know OP
Pretty ridiculous that these are 900$ today. Headphones that used to be considered end-game are now less than 1k.
S.G54321 you are Asian so maybe you work for Hifiman
Love the get to the point style of your reviews. Describing how you listen to a few songs also helps us amateurs start thinking more critically about audio. Appreciate it!
I tried the early Arya versions and actually liked the Ananda over them. Recently got the Arya Stealth Magnet and for me they do EVERYTHING better than previous Arya's and are better than the Ananda. The previous Arya were ok... but the Stealth Magnet Arya were a WOW type headphone once you put them on and start listening. To me the Previous Arya were not worth $1600... but the Stealth Magnet Arya are. But to each their own.
How is the bass and sub bass on ananda ?
Ananda or Arya stealth has bigger Soundstage?
@@ChrisKeyman The Soundstage on all Arya versions is bigger than the Ananda soundstage. And the Arya Stealth Bass and Sub Bass is much better than the Ananda's. The Headphone you should be looking at is the Hifiman Edition XS which has a very similar sound signature to the Ananda... but with a really nice Bass/Low End that is pretty close to what the Stealth offers in the Bass dept. The XS is now a benchmark HP surpassing the Ananda as the best value headphone under $1000. I just wish the XS had the same headband style of the Arya and Ananda
@@JTB-- unfortunately the edition xs are not in Europe...
I am looking for something as neutral as possible with good sub bass.
I am not interesting for "huge" Soundstage like the Arya's original.
@@ChrisKeyman If you can use a little EQ to add in some sub Bass the Ananda would be a good choice. tbh... the Ananda have the best sound sig/tuning I've ever heard right out of the box. It doesn't need EQ whatsoever... unless you are craving a little low end with some added Bass
@@JTB-- Thank you
Great review! Soundstage is the reason why I fell in love with the OG Arya so there is no reason for me to consider this version. The WOW effect of the presentation really never goes away
Do you know which he means by og? Arya v1 or v2?
@@zhmazter7968 OG = original Arya, The V1. The one without the stealth magnets.
@@sp6450there were 2 versions with out the stealth magnets.
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2:44 looks like a THULE backpack of some sort
5:22 Jefferson's Ocean bourbon
Don't know what the knife is, but it doesn't look like it's from the common Japanese kitchen knife brands.
Would be perfect if you could re-review Beyer DT 1990 again and explain why they are still one of your top recommendations in 2021. More than 3 years has passed since you've reviewed them.
Would be cool if you put dekoni elite velours in it too for review!😃
He still didnt do dt770
Would be cool if I could think of a more passive-aggressive way to ask that.
@@kenzoquiambao better to put Mr speakers pads from Either CX, I have used angular one and put inside few tuning felts from Mr speakers too.
@@xentiment6581 I've already sent my decade+ old 80 ohm 770 to DMS, do I need to send it to Josh now also
I just got the Arya stealth, I've never heard the V2 but I can't imagine anything having a wider soundstage than this, it's huge!
Joshua is playing up the staging capabilities of the OG Arya too much in this video imo.
@@wabbasMEpern he seems butthurt or something because the stealth is better.
he's a massive fanboyu of the og so there's a pretty big bias there
I really appreciate you including the songs you’ve tested in your reviews
Stealth Magnet being WAY easier to drive is crucial. And the soundstage is fine to me. I have the 800S with massive stage, and Focal Clear MG with no stage, and these fall comfortably in between.
which would you recommend? I currently have the Clears, not that happy with them. I was thinking of buying the 800S, but now am considering the new arya.
@@fleedance what did you do ?
@@musicxxa6678 I ended up with the 800s
And I’m conflicted. I love listening to music with the 800s.
But when I’m gaming the clears seem more detailed. For example, hearing foot steps in call of duty.
@@fleedance Maybe because Clear's are more intimate. I remember my DT1990's were godlike in games. They were forward and aggressive headphones. My Ananda wasn't good at all in games.
@@musicxxa6678 that’s probably it. But for me a factor was also comfort, I find the 800s to be more comfortable, the clears are squeezing my head. (If that makes sense?) and I couldn’t get used to them, wearing them for longer sessions.
Perfect timing was just looking for the updated version review a couple of hours ago
Arya’s differentiator was always soundstage. So if you’re okay skipping on that then that’s all fine and good but what can the stealth version do better than Focal Clears for example?
The 'original' is not even available any more, it's really a Rev 2, although they didn't market that. I reviewed them in my channel and they are different than the originals. So there are really 3 versions.
I hope you review the Arya stealth magnets on your channel. Cheers.
The edit on the video is so so good!
Interesting how so many dismiss the purchase of the stealth edition purely on one reviewers opinion..Try trusting your own ears.👀 I purchased the hype train focal Mg and swiftly returned. Purchased the Arya stealth along with a burson soloist x3. And very satisfied.
Reviewers (particularly popular and well regarded ones) can have a big influence on an audience and even an entire industry. See Zeos whenever he hypes up a pair of cans or an amp he really loves and his fans buy them in droves and spread his word across the internet like gospel truth.People have to remember that Josh's perspective, is just one person's perspective that won't necessarily line up with yours. This is especially true in the audio world.
Speaking of the Arya Stealth, there's at least one glowing review of them on Head-fi written by an actual audio engineer that thinks they sound better than the Arya V2.
@@shockwave2291 Agreed. As I said ' trust your own ears' As for Zeos🙄 That guy is a clown. Nobody should trust anything he endorses. Look how he gushed over the Focal MG. I sent my pair back days later.
And after 3 years later, every youtuber recommened Arya Stealth like best choice 😂.
OMG, your playlist is amazing!
I just got these Aryas a few weeks ago and I love them. I do have to admit I was kind of disappointed in the sound stage. Everything else though was hitting me in the face, the bass the mids, the details. Now I really wish I had a V2 pair to try to figure out which ones I like the best. These were my first high end purchase and I'm now having buyer's remorse because I really like soundstage.
Do you like soundstage more than bass and resolution?
sound stage of the non stealth is bad?
@@ACE112ACE112 It's stealth version I'm talking about. Its not necessarily that it's bad, but it feels narrow and closed in. Has more height in the soundstage than the feeling as if you were surrounded by instruments in a decent-sized room. Everything else is pretty good though. The bass, mids, and the amount of detail is punching me in the face (in a good way) which might be more favorable to some people. I'm just sad I won't be able to see what made the V2 so legendary. I was deciding on whether to get the 800s's or the Aryas for a long time now. I went with the Aryas mainly because of the Bass Response over the 800s. Now it might not be as good for people who enjoyed the V2's soundstage. I wish I could have tried the V2s first before making the dive.
@@AJdarkfire dude I'll trade my V2 for your stealth
@@Josh-os2px Problem is, I'd wanna try them out first to see which I prefer.
I have the stealth and trust me. Give it a good burn in and it will soundstage with the best of them!! Amazing can!
How much burn in did you do until you felt that soundstage? I'm like 50 hours in and I don't see it yet?
@@jfleysh They need 150 hrs at least.
@@songboek ok that's good to know. So I'm assuming you got a lot of extra soundstage over time?
@@jfleysh I did, but keep in mind that the soundstage is different/ more accurate (realistic) than the V2's. If something is intended to be on the far left or right it will give you exactly that. But it will not do it with every song just like the V2's or the HD800S. (I own all those headphones so I know what I'm talking about) To me the stealth is overall better and more enjoyable.
@@songboek got it! just curious, but which of those headphones do you find yourself using the most? Is the 800s worth it as a compliment to the Arya or are they too similar?
I just demo’d these and a bunch of other HP around the same price, I think these are the best out for the $
Don’t quite get the soundstage inadequacies you found, seems great to my ears lol
I'm actually pretty glad to hear this. Josh is the best and I got sick of waiting for a stealth review so I picked up V2 over the weekend. Rolled the dice and won. :0)
I thought v2 wasnt stealth
@@chunkycheesemonkey99 right. I didn't want the stealth and Joshs review validated my gamble. 🙂
@@Vikinguy does he mean the v2? I thought he meant the v1
is v1 and v2 sound the same?
stealth is v3 but he keep calling the ori Arya which is v1 or v2?
i'm assuming v1 is phased out?
for such a massive change it would have been good to see some visual differences. the fact that you can barely tell them apart is a problem in my eyes.
Dude where do you always get your backround music? It always sounds so good i need to know where you get it or what the title is!
Bomull - Bean Bag
Epidemic sounds
I believe a lot of soundstage is coming from that S range. You just can't have both. Huge soundstage headphones normally on bright side.
I've been waiting for this video for so long. Thanks!
Thank you for the great review! I was going to send mack my non-Stealth for the Stealth but I am glad I didn't The soundstage is what makes the non-Stealth so magical to me!
We are waiting to hear your thought on the 2023 Arya Organic stealths. We would love to hear your review.
Love the channel.
The sound signature of the non-stealth Arya is doing a replay that brings to you music like vast waves of sounds that envelop you. All is big and holographic, as if you are in a hall with powerful 3D accoustic. If these benefits are lost - no go!
Pretty much…i have the Arya and HE1000SE. Arya sound stage is special.
@@chamade166 which do you prefer overall between the two? I’d like the soundstage, but keep the bass.
@@arrakian i am a but split on the two. Currently using Arya because started missing the fuller sound and vast soundstage. HE1000SE is more detailed and more transparent…with a really shimmery top end. Arya is a better all arounder without EQ. With EQ HE1000SE is clearly superior, except in soundstage.
@@chamade166 what about Arya bass? I just got the “Stealth” and I need to make a decision while in the return window. Sound-staging is great to have, but I also like a full, (not necessarily bass head) quality bass.
@@arrakian You might prefer the OG Arya then. Fuller sounding overall and amazing stage. HEKSE and I imagine Stealth Arya are more analytical, intimate and thinner sounding.
Ughhh. I wanted the stealth Arya for the easier drivability but knowing it has worse sound staging (which is 1 of tha main reasons to get an Arya) makes me want the old one.
Auto generated subtitles are kinda wild here for some reason 😂 came back to see this review, as the headphones are on sale and just noticed.
This review basically demonstrates why I have too many headphones. I enjoy the differences on separate occasions. Couldn't really settle for 1 sound signature as my only option.
How many hours did you have on the Stealth version before doing this review? Wondering if maybe they weren’t fully broken in yet.
I think he reviewed them with less than 10hours burn in.
@@yasserouacha6299 which explains why his first impressions with the soundstage are such. I have heard people claim it fully opens up after 75-100 hours of burn in
@@h.hristov totally agree. It's my experience too.
burn in is a myth
Not sure what’s going on with the shirt. RUclips be weird sometimes.
that is freaky
Which is the better one for gaming?
Wait... is it much more like the Ananda right now or is the new Arya still on a league of its own?
its totally different than the Ananda, i tested both right here. The Anandas are a really GREAT headphone for the price bracket. But the Arya Stealth are even more detailed and don´t need to be put so loud to hear good details. I had the feeling that I needed to put the Anandas quite loud to hear good bass and so on.
But all in all the Anandas are great - if you have the extra money to spare go for Arya.
I just got a replacement Arya stealth after there was painting falling off my magnets and attaching to the drivers (I can actually see it starting to happen on yours as well Joshua). I used my original Arya's for about 4k hours, and I was so surprised at how different the feel of the stealths are, it's a completely different headset! they feel a bit more sterile, but also more refined... I'm running it with a Woo audio WA11
Hey Josh, How would you compare these to the Ananda in so far as the sound stage? I am also seeing these for 1279 new, tempting....
So if it looses it’s amazing soundstage the LCD-X is the better buy over the stealth arya? Or get the focal clear mg?
If you want to get a clear and don't care about aesthetics just get the original for $1000. The original is quite literally just tuned better. The mg is weirdly dark, and thus enigmatic in the treble region. But yes, now that the stealth Arya has lost what made its presentation so special, I would either consider going with the v2 or an lcd-x 2021.
@@nortonfamily6711 thanks man! Currently using the ananda 2021. Hopefully my local dealer still has the v2 or i might just get the lcd-x as i always wanted to get an audeze headphone ever since i tried the lcd-3 and lcd-4 😅
Is it worth upgrading Ananda to stealth or non-stealth Arya?
I’ve A/B’d the original and stealth addition and can 100% agree with Josh’s comments. It’s a shame he did not provide FR graphs though
stealth version Arya has a better sound stage？
@@MrYanye8981987 bruv did you even watch the video
@@TheBhopGoat i don't think Arya stealth has any shortage of sound stage ，compare with OG ARYA
@@MrYanye8981987 with hifi for you. everything is very subjective but I do think the soundstage is smaller than v2
Josh doesn't have a Gras rig, so until someone else who does measures it we won't know the fr.
Focal Clear or HiFiMan Arya for reggae, EDM, rock, hip hop?? I have a Jotunheim 2 and Bifrost 2 that I’m looking for new headphones to pair with.
I have both the Clear and the Arya v2 and for those genres I would recommend the Clear. It has way more punch and slam in the bass, which I prefer for hip hop at least. In my opinion the big soundstage of the Arya can sometimes make it less engaging for hip hop. Arya can also get pretty harsh and fatiguing for poorly recorded rock songs. Clear has zero sibilance, at least for me. Soundstage is pretty small on the Clear though, but with those genres it doesn't bother me as much as with jazz or acoustic and classical music. I don't have any experience with the Jot 2 and Bifrost 2 though. I have read that they have pretty good punch and slam though, so that might help with the Arya! Hope this helps!
@@antonristo1096 I own the clear and Arya v2 as well, and I completely agree with you. The Clear is far more dynamic/punchy than the Arya is regardless of the amp, which greatly benefits more energetic genres like hip hop and EDM. I would go for the OG clear though, not the MG.
Contemplating a pair of headphones that will best complement (contrast) with my beloved Focal Clears (with IFI IDSD Signature DAC streaming Tidal). Have tried Audeze LCD X and LCD XC--thoroughly enjoyed the way these punchy planars push the sound forward and capture the energy of all genres. Surprisingly, I was more attracted to the closed version which had a smaller stage but felt wonderfully immersive. Unfortunately, I have not been able to get my hands on a pair of Aryas (old or new) to test drive, and I don't want to pull the trigger until I hear the main competition at similar price point. Thoughts?
I’ve seen this video like 10 times already, and I still don’t know which to choose with my newly acquired THX 789. Joshua is my favorite reviewer so I can watch this vid 10 more to make up my mind.
Hello Josh. You the man , great vedios. I have the Hifiman Sundra. The Stealth Arya is on my Christmas wish list. Is the Arya really 4 times better then the Sundra? Thank you.
Great review 👍 💥💯 Thanks for your straight forward information
Joshua, did you burn in this headphone before the review ?
I have seen people saying that it makes a ruge diference in sondstage particulary with Arya.
Since I first started watching your video's I've been saving a bit at a time for a pair of these. I will be very sad if Hifiman phases out there older model Arya's for these new one's cause I trust your opinion. 😢
the way you describe it makes it sound like an entirely different headphone
Uhm all the links in description are Stealth Version, according to their own titles. There's no V1 in the description?
Also, what you said at 3:40 about them not replacing the former Aryas, is false? I cannot find a single V1 for sale, and every single site already started selling the 2019 revision immediately upon release, and now this one has replaced the 2019.
This is really bad for me, because I want the original Arya so bad. I'd buy it literally right now if I could get my hands on a pair, at least if new and good. Now it seems like I'll never get my hands on one.
How does the Stealth compare to the LCD-X in the soundstage?
Oh, man, I could really see on your face how much it hurt you when you were talking about the soundstage on the Stealth 😫😫
I really do see he is holding back and not fully shit on it.
Hi Joshua, thought I should say this. Your "Also Here" OG Arya link to apos.audio in the description is actually linked to the Stealth Magnet Version.
Thanks Joshua for this great review! Do you think the original Arya can be driven by a somewhat powerful DAP like A&K's original Kann? Or are we talking about iFi's Diablo crazy power to get the most of them...
I got my Arya’s today. It does everything right and almost perfect. I agree that Soundstage is nothing special. Also running from Topping amp and MB Pro has no difference. It’s pretty easy to drive.
Compared to HD 800S, i find Sennheisers to be superior. I also had Clear Mg and LCD-X.
Personal preference will be
800 S = LCD-X > Arya
They are so contrast that both worth owning for me. LCD-X is fanstastic built headphone. Arya feels like toy.
I’ll be uploading video soon.
Price for Used V2 gonna bump up for sure. V2 have such soundstage that other than HD800 "Soundstage" have...no other give you that. V3 is like no special traits. Those character on V3 is like Focal Clear and Ananda.
is v1 and v2 sound the same?
stealth is v3 but he keep calling the ori Arya which is v1 or v2?
i'm assuming v1 is phased out?
Original would be the first which is V1. I don’t see how the V2 would be considered as original.
Oh, I saw this comment 2 years late. Sorry
Also, I believe from other reviews. The V2 is like the in between of V1 and V3. Has a bit more soundstage than the V3 but sounds less refined basically. I believe the mids are a little bit worse and bass is a bit less on the V2. It’s a little bit plasticky sounding compared to the V3.
V1 has a bit more soundstage but even a bit less refined.
Josh, why don't you include some sound demos in your reviews? It would have been nice to compare the two.
Because it's literal garbage content?
@@LarryActionGlass What do you mean?
Hi Joshua, any plans to review the Austrian Audio HI-X65?
waiting for arya se, arya se pro, sundara se pro max. Knowing how frequent hifiman update their products.
The held off on buying the Arya for all this time, because I knew as soon as I did Hifiman would update it or do a massive price drop, and this 2021 is how they reward my patience. The audacity. I'm definitely diamond hands for the Arya SE Pro Max now lmao.
Thanks for the great vid review looking for a good soundstage and imaging
So stealth is closer to Ananda with its smaller/flat sound stage where i feel there is lack of depth in the music. for those who wants a closer/intimate sound just get the Ananda instead for more than half the price of the Arya.
You are right. Want more details may go for Focal Clear and definitely punch harder too.
It's possible that the stealth arya may actually have less soundstage than the ananda lmao
@@nortonfamily6711 🤣
I am gonna go with the V2 for sure then. Thanks.
I wanted to ask between AUDEZE EL8 and HIFIMAN ARYA the better of the two. thank you
Which of the headphones Arya V3, HE 1000 V2 and HE 1000 SE would you recommend for listening to classical music?
Nice review, Josh, I really appreciate the thorough comparison. It would be interesting to see how these 2 compare to the HE6se v2. Anybody have any idea?
The magnets on the inside of the cup, are they "stealth" magnets? I mean logic would kinda dictate that but the pictures I've been seeing (including this video) makes it look like they only fitted stealth magnets on the outside. Which would kinda make no sense to me at all but... I'm not a headphone designer. Does anyone know?
"stealth" is just referring to the way the magnets are arranged is what I'm assuming.
@@LarryActionGlass No, it's referring to the actual shape of the magnets. The sk "Stealth Magnets" are rounded off at an exact shape to minimize damage to the sound wave as they are exiting the magnet array. I havnt seen any clear picture, or have anyone describe the driver in detail yet. So I do not know. As I stated above, if the "Stealth magnets" are only positioned on the outside of the driver, that kind of breaks my logical thinking. And I'd be very curious to know why it is that way, IF it indeed is that way.
I'd like to know this as well. There aren't many good pictures out there, if any.
How much breaking in did you do?
I don't think he completed the 150 hours+ recommended.
By all descriptions it sounds like the stealth is more studio focused, perhaps?
Thanks for another great review, Josh! Like you, I am a huge fan and very happy owner of the (standard) Arya. Its soundstage continues to enchant me. For acoustic/jazz/classical music, its frequency response is wonderful out of the box. For rock/pop music, I often use a touch of EQ to reduce the treble and boost the bass ever so slightly. It sounds like most of the changes in the stealthy Arya can be approximated by some additional EQ'ing. If that is correct, the standard Arya is the far better choice, due to its soundstage magic.
imo rock pop sounds better with visceral headphones like dt1990's audeze's etc
Hi, I know it’s been a while but I’m trying to buy my first hifiman HP and everything I want is pointing towards the Arya SE, could you please recommend a dac/amp stack for it ? Thank you 🙏🏼
The Arya is way too expensive for me, but I've been eyeing the Sundara 2020 revision for a while now. Should I pull the trigger or wait for the stealth magnet version (if it even exists?)
Wait for it...see if the SE good on Sundara or not....so far, 400 and Arya fail to do so.
@@ntraxmartin based on those 2 revisions, seems like it's unlikely to improve the Sundara either then!
@@ThePCForever I have little hope..but I still hope it get through it, as in looking forward to that too.
Take Sundara now, or Edition XS, i have Sundara and it's just better in everything compared to my 6xx. So Sundara is excellent choice
what are the best replacement or upgrade cables for this and Focal Clear MG's with mint and 1/4?
Original arya with a good R2R dac, class A or tubes, is a blissful experience
Would it be possible to listen to the old Arya (not stealth) via mobile and a external dac like chord mojo? Or does it need heavier amp then that?
You will need a desktop amp for sure. For reference, my asgard 2 with 1000 mA at 32 ohms was not enough to fully drive these. It was about 90% there, but the bass was definitely less than it should have been.
how good are the imaging in these compared to the HD800S?
Initial impressions of OG Arya v2 were mind blowing. It had a great soundstage, but sounds were also vertical and floated around. What I found though was it was very sensitive to the recording quality. Left me hot and cold. Some music my mouth was on the floor, then next song was meh or sounded really flat. Purchased Clears at same time to see which I liked more. To me both are a perfect HP combo. My budget only allowed for one to stay. Chose the Clears since they were balanced and everything sounded great. Huge hit on the soundstage though. Hence I think owning both is a great combo if you like changing out HP's depending on the music. Currently use three headphones - Clears, DT1990, and M570's. Change out when I get bored to keep them all fresh. Been using 1990's for the past month. So clear and luckily not sensitive to the treble spike. All three HP's impress me in different ways. If I had to have only one no question the Clears win (should be called Balanced). All decent HP's are clear usually.
Why choose between the benefits, just get the Susvara. Better version of both. Make sure you get a good amp tho!
Alternatively, you could get a used car.
@@nortonfamily6711 If you're buying a new susvara and an amp to go with it you're looking at about 10k at the least. I'd guess the people buying susvaras aren't buying used cars that cost 10k.
Your link goes to the stealth version now. It looks like they changed their amazon page itself to say stealth ;_;
Dude ur editing is the best on RUclips... Nice gun btw😄
Sadly I think the Arya v2 are discontinued… if not they have been out of stock for a long time. So much for getting to choose between the v2 and the v3.
So how would this compare to the 800s vs. the old one? I know the old Arya was considered harder to drive than the 800s due to it’s db/mw, and I’m curious if that’s still the case.
Josh, great video and I love the Japanese steel kitchen knife, like the Aryas a true work of art! May I inquire why you have the "dust covers" off your original Aryas? Does this improve them sonically in any way? many thanks for all your great vids. Been one of your subscribers for years.
How do they compare to HE-500? I have theses since almost 10 years now and looking to maybe upgrade
Recent subscriber to channel. Thanks for the honest equipment reviews...but what about your knife?!? You collect damascus knives, too?
Joshua you need to get a HE6-se (V2 - Adroama) going off your comments & comparisons. I have one to compliment my Arya V2 for those reasons you say you liked the Stealth. But i do need to say my Arya V2 2021 model seems to sound different that yours. Bit closer to the stealth in some ways but all the main OG benefits like Soundstage open & tall e.t.c.
Love the triumph shirt Joshua! Do you ride as well?
Ill be keeping my V2 Aryas. I love the soundstage. I already have focal clears (non MG) that has the bass and intimacy. Complete opposite of the aryas and HD800S. (which I also have) V2's sit right in the middle.
In your review about edition xs, you mentioned that it has less soundstage than sundara. But it is a not.
Similarly when you say stealth arya is not as big sound staging as old arya..... Hmmmm. I kind of not convinced
Really looking for a review of the Deva Pro! There’s no content out for it yet and I just picked up a pair, I’m really excited about it
Man! Was just looking into these. And your vid pops up.
The real question is.. when is Sundara SE coming out?
can u fix this with EQ for the original Arya?
Can you make a review on the DCA Stealth? And what DAC/AMP can you recommend, i want something portable, so i can use it on my Iphone and PC.
I like the Browning X-bolt on the table too 😂
Hi Josh, what are those black speakers that you are using for your TV?
Ooh, which compound bow, are you shooting Joshua? I see release on your b roll shot.
Josh, any recommendations for great timbre and soundstaging headphones?
really good video but what about those shadow in your sweatshirt bro ?
Those SVS Tower still doing you good Josh? Which dac and amp you paired it with?
Are they good for gaming?