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Updated January 10, 2024·
If cost is a significant factor for you, the 1More Sonoflow represents good value and is significantly less expensive than the HifiMan Arya Stealth, which may be better suited for audiophiles seeking top-tier sound quality. The Arya Stealth may offer superior audio detail and spaciousness, ideal for critical listening in quiet environments. Meanwhile, the Sonoflow's wireless convenience makes it more versatile for everyday use, like commuting or office work. If you need features such as a microphone for calls or Bluetooth connectivity for wire-free listening, the Sonoflow would be the practical choice, as the Arya Stealth likely focuses on delivering high-fidelity sound for dedicated listening sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the HifiMan Arya Stealth
Best in class for music
Good for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.2/10
10.0/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the 1More Sonoflow is good.
Gaming
5.3/10
7.1/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is good for gaming, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0/10
8.1/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Sonoflow is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7/10
9.4/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
2.5/10
The 1More Sonoflow is very good for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Battery
40.0 Hours
N/A
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The HifiMan Arya Stealth does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$599
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $100 and the HifiMan Arya Stealth costs $599.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has excellent build quality, while the 1More Sonoflow has very good build quality.
"The SonoFlow is cheap and fun, without going too far into being overly warm or annoyingly grating, or sharp sounding. The ANC features are lovely with strong app integration and excellent battery life."
"The Arya can easily be end-game headphones for 99% of consumers, satisfying most audio desires. Priced well above USD$1000, the Arya are obviously and gloriously not for the mass market consumer; they are designed and built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts – especially those who view their expenses on this level of gear as investments."
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About 1More
Music lovers, young or old, frugal or affluent, deserve to hear music as it was meant to be heard, as the artist intended it to be heard. Everyone deserves to hear more. That’s how 1More, a China based company, describes their mission. Their products are all tuned by Luca Bignardi, a sound engineer who’s worked side by side with artists such as Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini and Andrea Bocelli, in an effort to offer premium quality audio devices at midrange prices.
About HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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