Hallelujah! Happy Friday. Arya vs HD800 at last! Chuckolatte: most unbiased audiophile reviews on KZread ✌️

Thank you man for your great comparison as always. I'm so eager that you add beyerdynamic DT1990 PRO to your inventory. I specially like to hear your comparison between DT1990(with analytical pads) & HD800. God bless.

Anada has the smaller Soundstage? Can be used for studio use mixing and mastering?

I’ve read in other reviews that the Arya’s and hd800’s soundstage differ in that the hd800 presents instruments/sounds as precise points/dots in space, while the Arya’s presentation of the instruments/sounds is tall and grand. Is this true? If so, does this really make the Arya sound much more “massive” in sound, or is the difference minimal?

@chuckolatte600

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, actually. The HD800's soundstage is more like a massive bubble (not gimmicky, just very circular). The Arya's soundstage sounds like a very tall and wide box (the taller side standing up).

@mathieuleger8746

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckolatte600 Interesting! Thank you very much for that description! Does this affect how you perceive the music? Some reviewers describe the music as sounding more “massive” or “grand” with the Arya because of this. Does this soundstage difference make a change in how engaging the music sounds, or is it more of a subtle difference?

Hi - I have a question please and hope that you are able to help. I use a soundblaster x g6 as a dac amp for my pc and am running Dt 990 as my daily gaming / music headphones (works really well). I have now bought the hifiman ananda’s and am wondering whether the g6 is a good match with the ananda? Is the g6 a solid state amp and therefore a good choice? I really want to get the best performance out of the ananda‘s. Thanks for your help

@chuckolatte600

2 жыл бұрын

No, the G6 might do the job in terms of volume, but a higher powered amp and cleaner DAC may benefit them more. But hey, if you need something like the G6, have at it.

Another great vid. I'm missing the cardboard box though haha.

When I do EQs I start at 3dB otherwise I don't bother; I can barely hear the difference. But I wonder does that mean I would not perceive a difference in FR between these headphones? I decided to step up from the HD598 and get something substantially better, so I ordered the Ananda. I hope this wasn't a mistake.

@vangledosh

2 жыл бұрын

How are you finding them?

@SilentClouds

2 жыл бұрын

@@vangledosh Well, they are better in some aspects; the base is noticeably tighter though quantity is not more. Treble is noticeably more extended but I hear a sharp peak at 12K, tibmer and midrange does not sound as natural as hd598, in that aspect the sennheizers are better. Soundstage is I hear it a bit smaller than the sennheizer. I had to use EQ with the ananda to increase base quantity, fix midrange and remove the treble spike... Most corrections are within 3 dB range so it's not so bad. The ananda does sound more transparent and faster, but I still can't wrap my head around the fact the ananda is 5X the price of hd598... I expected more to be honest.

The music choices are difficult to get my head around but I appreciate the thoughts.

Bro my headset cable make noise when touch to my chest and shoulder it is ok or my headset cable was faulty plz help me friend

@chuckolatte600

3 жыл бұрын

That is called "microphonics." That happens when certain types of cables that use certain materials smack against you. Is that what you're referring to?

Great comparison.

I love the timbre sound of my Ananda.

@wabbasMEpern

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a pair. Can't wait for them to arrive.

@ChrisKeyman

2 жыл бұрын

@@wabbasMEpern how are they?

From Arya video: Heeey, he KEPT them!! ;-)

Hey. What are you powering the arya with? I didn't really unlock their potential of mine until I connected them to a speaker amp. I used a tube amp as a pre-amp. The bass literally gives me a face massage and they don't get that "too loud" effect

@chuckolatte600

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Powering them through the SMSL SU-8 DAC to the THX AAA 789 amp (through SE because I don't currently have a balanced cable for these).

@pascaljean2333

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckolatte600 i recommend going balanced. At first I was not impressed with the arya... Then they blew me away. I would send you one, i have a balanced cable but I'm in Europe

@chuckolatte600

3 жыл бұрын

@@pascaljean2333 Interesting. I have the Focal Elex's balanced cable but I don't want to use it since it is a dual TS 3.5mm as opposed to dual TRS 3.5mm. I might check it out then!

@makushime25

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckolatte600 currently using meze balanced cable on my Arya. No problem so far. The ring part on the TRS cable is not used aka not connected. You can test it with a ohmmeter 👌

@chuckolatte600

3 жыл бұрын

@@makushime25 Ah, great!

With the use of EQ, have you heard any headphone that trumps the HD800?

@gdimitrov

3 жыл бұрын

What the?😲 The guy never said the senny is the overall best in this comparison. Let alone out there. Senny owners always have amp and dac problems. Buying the hd800 is only the first step 😬. Amp, dac, cable manufactures must love the HD800.

@mcsenny4793

3 жыл бұрын

@@gdimitrov Yeah I should've explained my question. I was talking about resolution / detail retrival.

@chuckolatte600

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah as @gdimitrov states, I didn't necessarily say that the HD800 are THE best in general. There are certainly other HPs (including the Arya and Ananda) that trump it in other categories)

@jmarz2600

3 жыл бұрын

@@gdimitrov Lol. I've been held prisoner by my HD800 since 2013. Toslink vs. Coax. vs. RCA? AQ Diamondback RCA vs. Snake Oil RCA? Headroom solid state amp vs. Schiit Vali 2 hybrid tube amp. Multiple tube rolling of the Vali 2. NAD CD vs Audiolab 6000 CDX Transport. Any and every change to any part of your system can be heard on the HD800. If your cat walks into the room, it changes the sound signature of the HD800. But when the stars align, they sound wonderful....

@gdimitrov

3 жыл бұрын

@@jmarz2600 HD800 amp and dac manufacturers favorite :) . Btw got the chord mojo and I like the arya better on it overall vs dragonfly red + 789. I wish I had the HD800s still to try it on the mojo. One day perhaps we meet again HD800!, after I save for $2K+ amp dac stack. I head the woo audio tube amp is good match...

It will be interesting to see how the new drop headphones sit in this comparison. Drop releases the new headphone in 11 hours. If it is an affordable 8xx, it might be the headphones i need for endgame.

@chuckolatte600

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, it's all coming together. BTW I managed to secure one for the channel

@michaelreed649

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckolatte600 that is great to hear

Dynamic driver beating a planar in detail retrieval. Wow.

Arya only plastic parts are the adjust blocks and the cups. The rest are metal.

@yasserouacha6299

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It's pretty solid in my opinion.

The anandas only go for 400 now

From the three I found the arya to be hardest to drive

@chuckolatte600

3 жыл бұрын

As did I

@pascaljean2333

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckolatte600 the L30 is such a tease. It it feels like a honda civic with out v-tech with my dt880 600 ohm and the arya.

@gdimitrov

3 жыл бұрын

Agree - by 'hard to drive' you probably mean pump the amp dial up to get same volume. On my drop 789 I have to turn up when switching to the Arya. But if you walk around the house and plug them to everything you can - the Arya (same with LCD2) will consistently put out more near to its potential sound vs the senny. HD800 is much more pretentious in this way and forget about plug it yo laptop and cell phone and getting satisfaction. Last night I plugged them directly to my MacBook I saw the new MandalorianS2E7, Arya was pleasant and exciting the HD800 thin and distracting. Don't get more wrong Iike the HD800 just make sure you know what you are getting into.

@pascaljean2333

3 жыл бұрын

@@gdimitrov ya that is true, they are like 26 ohms or something? So matching the impedance isn't so difficult

@gdimitrov

3 жыл бұрын

HD800 Sensitivity: 103 dB @1mW; Impedance: 300 Ω. Arya is 90 dB and 35 Ω.

5:30 The sound

"Now that you've watched the whole video, be aware that I'm only *pretty much* honest, so you need to do your own research." Shoulda led with that.

@gdimitrov

3 жыл бұрын

They are very close indeed my friend. I have them both infront of me and have my always keeper lcd 2 as well. Got them on the Black Friday. I am likely sending the HD800s back. Arya has problems as well.

@chuckolatte600

3 жыл бұрын

I...think you misunderstood the message lol. I'm saying that I'm completely honest. BUT as always, every review is the opinion of one person, so do your due diligence before buying and gather more info

@konna200

3 жыл бұрын

@@gdimitrov The Ananda is far more superior in soundstage imaging/Timbre/spikes imho. My Arya dont just cant be the "Steroided Ananda" i have to say my own opinion if thats help someone deside to get Ananda but are thinking that Arya is so much better because the price! Dont hesitate the Ananda yuo can get it for new 579€ that include the shipping costs and import fees. Just email to the Hifimans support and ask. And my best pick is a HD800S for sure! I cant wait the HD900 :D

What B.S.!