HIFIMAN Arya Unveiled Review: Too Fragile to Recommend?

An open-back planar that strips away the outer grill entirely - exposing the driver to deliver dead-silent backgrounds, holographic imaging, and the smoothest Arya treble yet.

Verdict: Highly Recommended - 9.1/10. Price: $1,299.

What's good

Grill-less design eliminates micro-reflections off protective metal

Stealth Magnets pass sound waves without turbulence

Nanometer-thickness diaphragm - extremely fast and detailed

Most comfortable Arya yet - lighter, less clamp

Suspension strap with zero hotspots over hours

Smoothed-out, mature treble - no glassy edge

Holographic imaging with dead-silent background

New fabric-sleeved crystalline copper stock cable

Worth knowing

Driver fully exposed - real damage risk if mishandled

Magnetic Veils required when not in use - new ritual

Glossy plastic earcups - fingerprint magnet

Plastic construction feels less premium than HE1000 series

Still needs a real amp - 94dB sensitivity is misleading

Less mid-bass bloom than Arya Organic - bass-heads may want more

Read the full HIFIMAN Arya Unveiled review on The Audio Stuff