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Arya Stealth
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Updated January 10, 2024·

The HifiMan Arya Stealth headphones offer superior overall sound quality, a wider soundstage, and are very comfortable, making them ideal for high-fidelity music enjoyment. However, they lack a microphone, are less portable due to their size and weight, and provide little noise isolation. On the other hand, the Koss Porta Pro headphones are more affordable and have a built-in microphone, making them suitable for calls and meetings. They are also more portable and foldable, although they offer lower sound quality. The Koss Porta Pro headphones would be a practical choice for everyday use, whereas the HifiMan Arya Stealth headphones are better for serious audiophiles who prioritize sound quality and don't need a microphone. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the HifiMan Arya Stealth
  • Best in class for music
  • Excellent for TV and video
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
  • Very good for gaming

Key differences

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Music

10.0
Arya Stealth
Porta Pro (with mic)
8.2
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good.

Gaming

7.1
Arya Stealth
Porta Pro (with mic)
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is good.

Phone Calls

5.1
Arya Stealth
Porta Pro (with mic)
6.1
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for phone calls, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.1
Arya Stealth
Porta Pro (with mic)
6.8
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.

TV and Video

9.4
Arya Stealth
Porta Pro (with mic)
7.6
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good.

Cost

$599
Arya Stealth
Porta Pro (with mic)
$60
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The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $599 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.

Build Quality

9.0
Arya Stealth
Porta Pro (with mic)
6.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities

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Noise Reduction

2.5
Arya Stealth
Porta Pro (with mic)
2.5
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both poor for noise reduction.

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How the HifiMan Arya Stealth and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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HifiMan Arya StealthKoss Porta Pro (with mic)
HifiMan Arya StealthKoss Porta Pro (with mic)

GENERAL

Price
$599
$60
Brand
HifiManKoss
Release Date
November 1, 2018January 1, 1984
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired

SOUND

Music Score
10/108.3/10
Phone Calls Score
5.1/106.2/10
Gaming Score
7.2/108.2/10
TV and Video Score
9.5/107.7/10
Exercise Score
4.5/104.2/10

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/102.5/10
Mic Quality
N/A6.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/106/10
Comfort score
8.4/107/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
408.2 Grams63.5 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIn-Line
Waterproof Rating
00

Shopping

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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 (with mic)

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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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