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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HifiMan Arya Stealth headphones deliver a significantly superior audio experience, perfect for immersive music listening with excellent soundstage and high overall sound quality, but they lack a microphone and are not well-suited for calls or meetings. Furthermore, they are not intended for exercise or travel due to their open design and size. On the other hand, the KZ ZSN Pro earbuds offer a good balance of sound quality, portability, and versatility, with a built-in microphone making them suitable for calls and a closed design that provides some noise isolation. They are more practical for everyday use and exercise, boasting a lighter design and the convenience of a detachable cable. Consider the Arya Stealth if your priority is high-fidelity audio at home and the KZ ZSN Pro for a versatile, budget-friendly option with a microphone for on-the-go use. 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 KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
10.0
7.7
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good.
Gaming
7.1
8.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
4.9
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
TV and Video
9.4
7.4
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and HifiMan Arya Stealth are both poor for noise reduction, though the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is somewhat better.
Cost
$599
$24
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The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $599 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.1
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and HifiMan Arya Stealth are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) both have excellent build quality.
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How the HifiMan Arya Stealth and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| HifiMan Arya Stealth | KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $24 | ||
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 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
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 | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | In-Line | |
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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 (with Mic)
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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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