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Updated January 10, 2024·
The choice between the HifiMan Arya Stealth and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 primarily depends on your preferences and intended use. The HifiMan Arya Stealth, being more expensive, typically offers high-end audio quality for an immersive listening experience suited for critical listening at home. They are over-ear, open-back headphones usually favored for their soundstage and detailed sound reproduction. However, they are not portable and require a good amplifier to get the best performance. On the other hand, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are in-ear, truly wireless earbuds that provide convenience, portability, and active noise cancellation, making them suited for travel and everyday use. They are easier to use with smartphones and other portable devices but may lack the sound quality and detail provided by the HifiMan Arya Stealth. Consider how and where you want to use them, your budget, and whether convenience or sound quality is your priority before making a decision. 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
10.0/10
6.0/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair.
Gaming
7.1/10
5.3/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is good for gaming, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1/10
6.2/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair for phone calls, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1/10
7.4/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is good.
TV and Video
9.4/10
5.4/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.5/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The HifiMan Arya Stealth does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
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$205
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The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $649 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 costs $205.
"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."
"They are more comfortable and nicer to use than their predecessors, battery life is better and noise-cancelling is now included as part of the package. They’re easy to live with and you could happily listen to them for hours on end without reaching for the pause button. If your budget allows, your ears will be handsomely rewarded."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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