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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HifiMan Arya Stealth will provide you with a superior audio experience, particularly for music listening, with outstanding sound quality and soundstage. This is an excellent choice for critical listening in quiet environments, such as at home, but they're not suitable for exercise or travel due to their size and open design which doesn't isolate noise well. On the other hand, the Koss Porta Pro offers good sound quality at a budget-friendly price, and their portable design with foldability makes them a more convenient option for on-the-go use. However, they won't match the Arya's performance in sound fidelity and comfort, and similarly to the Arya, they are not intended for noise isolation or use in noisy settings. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro
- The Koss Porta Pro has no clear advantages over the HifiMan Arya Stealth.
Key differences
Music
10.0
8.2
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Koss Porta Pro is very good.
Gaming
7.1
6.4
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is good for gaming, while the Koss Porta Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.1
4.3
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and Koss Porta Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the HifiMan Arya Stealth is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
6.8
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro is only fair.
TV and Video
9.4
7.6
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the Koss Porta Pro is good.
Cost
$599
$49
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$200
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$400
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $599 and the Koss Porta Pro costs $49.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and Koss Porta Pro are both poor for noise reduction.
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Spec Comparison
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| HifiMan Arya Stealth | Koss Porta Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $49 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 10/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 408.2 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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HifiMan Arya Stealth
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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."
Koss Porta Pro
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Headphones.com
Sebastian Taboada | February 2022
"It’s clear to see why these have been such a popular choice amongst listeners for nearly four decades. It’s a charming pair of headphones that delivers a truly enjoyable listening experience and one that I think punches well above its weight."
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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.
About Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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