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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the HifiMan Arya Stealth and the KZ ZSN Pro depends on what you value most. The Arya Stealth excels in overall sound quality, soundstage, and is well-suited for critical music listening, but they are open-back headphones making them less ideal for noise isolation and portability. On the other hand, the KZ ZSN Pro is much more affordable and offers good sound quality with better noise isolation due to its closed design, making it a better choice for commuting or use in noisier environments. Neither has a built-in microphone, so if you need one for calls, you might want to look elsewhere. If budget is less of a concern and you desire top-tier sound for an immersive music experience at home, the Arya Stealth is preferable, but for cost-effective, versatile earbuds for everyday use, the ZSN Pro is a solid choice. 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 KZ ZSN Pro
- The KZ ZSN Pro has no clear advantages over the HifiMan Arya Stealth.
Key differences
Music
10.0
7.7
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the KZ ZSN Pro is good.
Gaming
7.1
6.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is good for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.1
3.1
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and KZ ZSN Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the HifiMan Arya Stealth is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
4.9
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
TV and Video
9.4
7.4
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the KZ ZSN Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The KZ ZSN Pro and HifiMan Arya Stealth are both poor for noise reduction, though the KZ ZSN Pro is somewhat better.
Cost
$599
$21
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The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $599 and the KZ ZSN Pro costs $21.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and KZ ZSN Pro both have excellent build quality.
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How the HifiMan Arya Stealth and the KZ ZSN Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| HifiMan Arya Stealth | KZ ZSN Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $21 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 3.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 408.2 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof 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."
KZ ZSN Pro
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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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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