I just took delivery of the Arya's yesterday. This review is on the money with how I feel, especially the bit at 17:27. That perfectly describes the soundstage and detail of the Arya's. An "experience" is the perfect way to describe it. I may no longer need another pair of headphones after these. My daily drivers were the DT1990 Pro's, and there is ZERO competition with the Arya in the room. The latter kicks the formers ass, and I loved the Pro's. For those wondering, yes, the Arya's are fantastic for gaming. I play FFXIV (MMO), and it's also changed my experience with the game. The world just seems bigger and more lively.
@@cassiecat7038 I listen to just about everything. But the recurring genres are; neo-soul, R&B, rap (eminem, J cole, Kendrick, Goldlink, and the like), jazz, orchestral scores (VGM, essentially), pop, and rock.
I finally got the Ananda's based on this review. My first pair of >$500 headphones. I test my dac/amp/headphone purchases on one piece of music to know what they can do, Peer Gynt "In the Hall of the Mountain King". The range and complexity of that piece is incredible when you hear it live. So far, I've tested headphones under 500 bucks, to include the main offerings from Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Hifiman (Sundara), Fostex, and a few others. In my mind, those headphones I've tested so far, over the past 15 years, rank from bad to horrible on that piece of music, with Sunara's on top by a long shot as a "bad" experience. When i put on the Ananda's today, and played that piece through my thx headphone amp, i got actual goosebumps from a headphone. I haven't had that experience in a very long time. These Anandas are actually "worthy" of that piece of music.
Alright, I've been listening to a lot more music on the Anandas, and I have an observation. I think the overall presentation of the Ananda is superior to the Sundara, and I think the general improvement is partially attributable to increased treble volume and extension. But there's a downside I'm hearing. Regarding the presentation of the treble instuments, I don't think the Ananda is actually better than the Sundara in treble detail, it's just "more" and helps improve the timbre and perception of detail in a wide variety of other instruments and vocals. It also walks the knife edge of going wrong on cymbal crashes. Sundara does a beautiful cymbal crash. Ananda walks right up to the line where the other side sounds like a metal hammer hitting a metal trash can. It doesn't cross over the line, but man does it get close in some instances. I'm thinking this is a good tradeoff, but now I need to hear Aryas.... >
Yesterday morning I found "oratory1990's list of EQ Presets". This is someone who tests the headphones on laboratory equipment and then provides an advanced EQ (filter type, frequency, gain, z-factor, and slope) to align the headphone response to the Harmon Curve. I've been listening to that for a day, switching it on and off, and I've decided that I like it. Worth giving it a try if you are experimenting.
You should definitely do audio review more tbh. Your production quality is top notch. Referencing other reviewers is also beneficial to the viewers in that they allow us to combine different points of view to make out the sound signature of the headphones. Not to mention the way you describe the soundstage: while it is essentially in agreement with the way others discribe it, yours is just much more vivid and easier for the audience to visualize
I am Costa Rican... The nicest people of the world that I have ever met are from Quebec. They all came to party here during winter. Anyway, I love my Hifiman Deva Pro, as good as my Anandas for half the price.
Even though it got a little fuzzy at points knowing which headphone you were describing, this was actually incredibly helpful. Just recently found your page and am certainly enjoying it. Cheers!
Thanks for the review. Just a comment, I noticed that you are talking about the Anandas and keep mentioning the Ayras while signaling to the Anandas. Just a few times but might be confusing. Otherwise, great informative review.
Спасибо за сравнение, хоть ты и называл Ананду Арьей, но указывал руками поэтому все понятно :) Thank you for the comparison, even though you called Ananda Arya, but you pointed with your hands so everything is clear :)
I have the Anandas and also the Focal MG Pro to compare it with. I think there is a pronounced sibilance with the Anandas. I'd like to try the Aryas to see if I get a better quality sound (which I get from my Focals, but they are lacking in soundstage)
Adam these are greta videos but for people in my country this is WAY out of anyones price budget. Coul'D you perhaps, maybe please make video with smaller budget in mind? OR maybe in the comments here: What would you recommend for someone who cant afford these but cares about quality and comfort but has to give some of that quality away to not loose an arm and a leg to get it? Thank you.
@@AdamDuffArt Yeah those are great. I am planning on maybe gettign them upcomign year or so. Sundara's are in price range of year long wait present. So much more realistic price for me at least. But that's also kinda the reason why I'm asking. Maybe there'S another option comparable to those. Either way. THANK YOU and much appreciated :) PS: Happy Hollidays ;)
Awesome video dude, my pick would definitely be the Arya’s. It was very interesting when started talking about the vibrations on your face, I wonder how it would feel like when you watch movies with them... Also, I see that you are still using the MSR7B’s for monitoring, they still worth a buy in 2020? (Just for listening to music. I’m currently using a FiiO K3 with the Yamaha HPH MT8’s right now and I’m looking to upgrade) Any DAC and/or Amp recommendations to go with them?
I don’t really use my MSR7b’s now that I have more high-end headphones I actually monitor with my Arya’s now I actually love my Monoloth THX-AAA 788 with my Arya’s I’ve been testing out the RME-ADI-2 and I’m Really on the fence about which one I prefer
Do you think this 788 is enough for the Aryas? Also, are they good all arounders? I listen to a lot of music. Metal, Psytrance and hiphop are main ones where psytrance is number 1 priority for me. Can you make an amplification video for planars or all headphones in general?
The 788 will do in a crunch but Aryas will scale with more power and better source gear. The better the sources (HiRes music, DACs, amps, etc), the better the results and the bigger the goosebumps. They are good all arounders, be sure to give them a good burn in and supply them with not overly bright amps. Transparent - yes,...bright - YMMV.
I got confused when you kept referring to both headphones as the Arya. I understood one was more limited on sound stage and I think that was the Ananda.
@@AdamDuffArt yes I only understand it because you're pointing at the one that you're talking about and it's pretty obvious but it's quite funny because your calling them both Arya
I was really confused about whether to go for the anandas or the aryas, but after watching this video I realised im actually more confused about whether I want the aryas or the aryas.
Buy an open box Ananda directly from the online Hifiman Store (they come in absolutely mint condition). The differences are worth the upgrade over the sundara, imo. I own a sundara as well.
@@jamesj5469 what's great about the hifiman store is that they don't add any tax and shipping is usually free. So you're saving money there as opposed to buying from another place like amazon. And there are usually promo codes around the holidays to knock off an extra $50. I got my open box Ananda for $550 total on black Friday weekend. Worth every penny. Trust. The Sundara is an amazing headphone. Value king for sure. But the Ananda offers that extra bit of magic (wider soundstage, more accurate imaging, deeper bass, better layering and depth, sound is taller because of the massive drivers). I'd save just a little more personally but either purchase will make you happy.
Thanks to this great review, I went with the Aryas over the Aryas.
You made a mistake. The Aryas are far better than the Aryas.
After defining your head as a "flower on drugs," Ananda becomes Arya and the comparison between Arya and Arya begins. 16:10 LOL
I like the aryas more than the aryas
It's all Aryas, good that you pointed to the headphones as you speak. Nonetheless, I like the way you described the sound stage.
I just took delivery of the Arya's yesterday. This review is on the money with how I feel, especially the bit at 17:27. That perfectly describes the soundstage and detail of the Arya's. An "experience" is the perfect way to describe it. I may no longer need another pair of headphones after these.
My daily drivers were the DT1990 Pro's, and there is ZERO competition with the Arya in the room. The latter kicks the formers ass, and I loved the Pro's.
For those wondering, yes, the Arya's are fantastic for gaming. I play FFXIV (MMO), and it's also changed my experience with the game. The world just seems bigger and more lively.
What genres do you listen to? I just got the DT 1990s and am loving them but wondering what’s beyond. I listen to rock and jazz
@@cassiecat7038 I listen to just about everything. But the recurring genres are; neo-soul, R&B, rap (eminem, J cole, Kendrick, Goldlink, and the like), jazz, orchestral scores (VGM, essentially), pop, and rock.
I finally got the Ananda's based on this review. My first pair of >$500 headphones. I test my dac/amp/headphone purchases on one piece of music to know what they can do, Peer Gynt "In the Hall of the Mountain King". The range and complexity of that piece is incredible when you hear it live. So far, I've tested headphones under 500 bucks, to include the main offerings from Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Hifiman (Sundara), Fostex, and a few others. In my mind, those headphones I've tested so far, over the past 15 years, rank from bad to horrible on that piece of music, with Sunara's on top by a long shot as a "bad" experience. When i put on the Ananda's today, and played that piece through my thx headphone amp, i got actual goosebumps from a headphone. I haven't had that experience in a very long time. These Anandas are actually "worthy" of that piece of music.
Alright, I've been listening to a lot more music on the Anandas, and I have an observation. I think the overall presentation of the Ananda is superior to the Sundara, and I think the general improvement is partially attributable to increased treble volume and extension. But there's a downside I'm hearing. Regarding the presentation of the treble instuments, I don't think the Ananda is actually better than the Sundara in treble detail, it's just "more" and helps improve the timbre and perception of detail in a wide variety of other instruments and vocals. It also walks the knife edge of going wrong on cymbal crashes. Sundara does a beautiful cymbal crash. Ananda walks right up to the line where the other side sounds like a metal hammer hitting a metal trash can. It doesn't cross over the line, but man does it get close in some instances. I'm thinking this is a good tradeoff, but now I need to hear Aryas.... >
Yesterday morning I found "oratory1990's list of EQ Presets". This is someone who tests the headphones on laboratory equipment and then provides an advanced EQ (filter type, frequency, gain, z-factor, and slope) to align the headphone response to the Harmon Curve. I've been listening to that for a day, switching it on and off, and I've decided that I like it. Worth giving it a try if you are experimenting.
@@erickruse4679 how does the sundara and ananda compare when using oratory's EQ for both?
you think that magic is done by Ananda open nature? I more likely consider to buy Focal Clear
It's a good comparison, but I would have edited those naming errors. Cheers.
You'd think he'd catch himself calling it the wrong name atleast once 😂
Which one did he call the wrong name? The Aryas or the Aryas?
You should definitely do audio review more tbh. Your production quality is top notch. Referencing other reviewers is also beneficial to the viewers in that they allow us to combine different points of view to make out the sound signature of the headphones. Not to mention the way you describe the soundstage: while it is essentially in agreement with the way others discribe it, yours is just much more vivid and easier for the audience to visualize
So my name is Ananda.... And this is unrelated but you know when you read your name in a math problem back in school?
Yeah, I finally get it.
yeah and imagine seeing this video and being Arya stark
I know how you feel. My name is Hifiman.
Luckily for my wallet I preferred the Ananda sound sig over the Arya. Both great though
I am Costa Rican... The nicest people of the world that I have ever met are from Quebec. They all came to party here during winter. Anyway, I love my Hifiman Deva Pro, as good as my Anandas for half the price.
Even though it got a little fuzzy at points knowing which headphone you were describing, this was actually incredibly helpful. Just recently found your page and am certainly enjoying it. Cheers!
Own Anandas and I absolutely love them. Great video, thanks)
You mixed Ananda vs Arya so often; Ananda is at your left side (the right side for viewers). I have the Ananda and i am happy with the sound!
Been enjoying your videos my friends, keep it going mate!
Best and most eloquent description of hp sound to date! Thank you so much for this man and keep on with it 💪👏
First! Arya owner here. Love em!
Hot dog you are the weiner! ;)
Thanks for the review. Just a comment, I noticed that you are talking about the Anandas and keep mentioning the Ayras while signaling to the Anandas. Just a few times but might be confusing. Otherwise, great informative review.
Thinking of buying the aryas. This is the best review ive come across. Thanks so much.
Thanks. I think I’ll get the Arya. (The headphone on the Right).
His right or your right?
The right one (the Arya).
Would you recommend the arya on the left or the arya on the right
I'm so confused when he always says Arya vs Arya.
Спасибо за сравнение, хоть ты и называл Ананду Арьей, но указывал руками поэтому все понятно :)
Thank you for the comparison, even though you called Ananda Arya, but you pointed with your hands so everything is clear :)
Excellent review especially highlighting other reviewer feedbacks 👍
How would you compare enjoyability of Arya vs LCD-XC?
What amp / dac would you recommend for the anandas?
I like you audiophile content❤ I’m an artist myself and beginning to delve on headphones.
Ananda dude, ANANDA!!!!! Ananda owner here!!!😅😅😅
The production quality and the amount of work put into this video is great
I like ur videos keep it up, can u try to review the LCD 2 fazor?
I am from Vietnam, TH-camr. Thank you for sharing.
Which one is better for studio use?
More natural, less coloration
I have the Anandas and also the Focal MG Pro to compare it with. I think there is a pronounced sibilance with the Anandas. I'd like to try the Aryas to see if I get a better quality sound (which I get from my Focals, but they are lacking in soundstage)
Adam these are greta videos but for people in my country this is WAY out of anyones price budget. Coul'D you perhaps, maybe please make video with smaller budget in mind? OR maybe in the comments here: What would you recommend for someone who cant afford these but cares about quality and comfort but has to give some of that quality away to not loose an arm and a leg to get it?
Thank you.
Absolutely, I already have a few planned (and note that the Sundara is a quarter of the price of the Arya’s - and are also fantastic
@@AdamDuffArt Yeah those are great. I am planning on maybe gettign them upcomign year or so. Sundara's are in price range of year long wait present. So much more realistic price for me at least. But that's also kinda the reason why I'm asking.
Maybe there'S another option comparable to those.
Either way. THANK YOU and much appreciated :)
PS: Happy Hollidays ;)
Awesome video dude, my pick would definitely be the Arya’s. It was very interesting when started talking about the vibrations on your face, I wonder how it would feel like when you watch movies with them...
Also, I see that you are still using the MSR7B’s for monitoring, they still worth a buy in 2020? (Just for listening to music. I’m currently using a FiiO K3 with the Yamaha HPH MT8’s right now and I’m looking to upgrade) Any DAC and/or Amp recommendations to go with them?
I don’t really use my MSR7b’s now that I have more high-end headphones
I actually monitor with my Arya’s now
I actually love my Monoloth THX-AAA 788 with my Arya’s
I’ve been testing out the RME-ADI-2 and I’m Really on the fence about which one I prefer
@@AdamDuffArt
hey Adam.. do you mean the monolith dac/amp combo thx aaa 788? if not, so you recommend them? thx !
take a shot everytime he says Arya
They are both Aryas to him, difficult to follow.
Have you heard the new Arya v3 with stealth magnets? I wonder which version is the best (kind of controversial I think)
Do you think this 788 is enough for the Aryas? Also, are they good all arounders? I listen to a lot of music. Metal, Psytrance and hiphop are main ones where psytrance is number 1 priority for me. Can you make an amplification video for planars or all headphones in general?
More than enough, they pair perfectly together r
The 788 will do in a crunch but Aryas will scale with more power and better source gear. The better the sources (HiRes music, DACs, amps, etc), the better the results and the bigger the goosebumps. They are good all arounders, be sure to give them a good burn in and supply them with not overly bright amps. Transparent - yes,...bright - YMMV.
Does Ananda sound very different from Ananda-BT?
How do you think the edition xs fit into the picture?
I got confused when you kept referring to both headphones as the Arya. I understood one was more limited on sound stage and I think that was the Ananda.
He did point to the item that he intended to talk about so it's not too confusing.
You're calling them both Arya 😁
Love my Ananda, it shines with a powerful amp
Am I? It gets confusing fast
@@AdamDuffArt like in the ananda vs. sundara review 😅 But idgaf. I find your review relaxing and enjoyable :D
@@AdamDuffArt yes man, you should edit it.. and add text label where you said wrong.
@@AdamDuffArt yes I only understand it because you're pointing at the one that you're talking about and it's pretty obvious but it's quite funny because your calling them both Arya
@@AdamDuffArt watch the last minute, I can't stop giggling, are you just trying to say that we should only get the Aria? Haha
I was really confused about whether to go for the anandas or the aryas, but after watching this video I realised im actually more confused about whether I want the aryas or the aryas.
I listened to this while working and couldn’t follow which pair had what upsides since they’re both Aryas. 😫
I'm confused. I don't know which headphone he likes. The names are interchangeable.
They’re both amazing. I like them both
Ananda = Arya & Arya = Arya so the title should be Hifiman Arya VS Hifiman Arya*
So.. they are both Aryas? >..
With the AYRAS...but with the ARYAS
Repeat
Which is which?
Whoops!
Would be good if you say ananda when you talk about it. You name both Arya which makes it hard to follow.
So both are named aryas
How confusing, when even the guy on the screen mixes up Arya and Arya.. erh, Ananda, or... Sundara? XD
Comparison between to Aryas
Man make your Ananda and Arya straight :)
Why is he comparing Aryas with Aryas all the time?
20:11 You mean the Anandas
Curse you flower >:[
Hehe - I noticed that too late, so curse us both!
Funny. you keep on saying Arya while pointing to the Ananda..
This turned into aryas vs aryas....
So I buy sundras or save my money lol
Buy an open box Ananda directly from the online Hifiman Store (they come in absolutely mint condition). The differences are worth the upgrade over the sundara, imo. I own a sundara as well.
What Jon said - they drop the prices dramatically for open-boxes - it’s worth looking out for
@@jonmarinos7170 yeah I saw that one on there website but it's still a lot for me idk
I gotta watch more reviews all I know it the bass is really good.
@@jamesj5469 what's great about the hifiman store is that they don't add any tax and shipping is usually free. So you're saving money there as opposed to buying from another place like amazon. And there are usually promo codes around the holidays to knock off an extra $50. I got my open box Ananda for $550 total on black Friday weekend. Worth every penny. Trust. The Sundara is an amazing headphone. Value king for sure. But the Ananda offers that extra bit of magic (wider soundstage, more accurate imaging, deeper bass, better layering and depth, sound is taller because of the massive drivers). I'd save just a little more personally but either purchase will make you happy.
is it just me or is he calling everything arya
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