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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HifiMan Arya Stealth offers a high-quality audio experience with superior sound quality, soundstage, and comfort suitable for extensive listening sessions at home or in quiet environments. These headphones are better for critical listening and will appeal to audiophiles or those who prioritize audio fidelity above all else. They are wired, over-ear headphones with an open-back design, meaning they don’t isolate noise well and are not portable. On the other hand, the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are more affordable, provide good sound quality for their price, are wireless with a closed-back design offering better portability and noise isolation. These earbuds are convenient for everyday casual listening, exercise, or travel. If you are looking for versatile, everyday earbuds at a lower cost, Raycon could be preferable, but if you want top-tier sound for dedicated listening sessions and your budget allows, the HifiMan Arya Stealth could be the right choice despite not being suitable for portable or noisy environments. 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 Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
10.0/10
6.4/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1/10
4.9/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
TV and Video
9.4/10
7.2/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.5/10
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The HifiMan Arya Stealth does not have a battery. The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$649
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The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $649 and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds costs $80.
"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."
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
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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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