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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- The AKG K712 Pro has no clear advantages over the HifiMan Arya Stealth.
Advantages of the HifiMan Arya Stealth
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
10.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
TV and Video
8.4
9.4
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the AKG K712 Pro is very good.
Cost
$659
$999
$350
$360
$370
$380
$390
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the HifiMan Arya Stealth costs $999.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.0
7.1
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and AKG K712 Pro are both good for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.1
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
8.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HifiMan Arya Stealth to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The AKG K712 Pro and HifiMan Arya Stealth are both poor for noise reduction.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | HifiMan Arya Stealth |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | HifiMan | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | November 1, 2018 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 408.2 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Headfonics
Michael | October 2013
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
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Headphonesty
Eric D Hieger | October 2022
"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 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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