HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled

Grille-less open-back planar magnetic headphones

The Arya Unveiled is the "Unveiled" version of the Arya, one of HiFiMAN's most popular headphones. It keeps the Arya's DNA and adopts the grille-less design of the Unveiled series, with a stated aim: more transparency and resolution in the treble. It is the entry point to the range, for audiophiles who want the Unveiled approach without going as far as the HE1000 or the Susvara.

The Unveiled concept

On a planar headphone, the diaphragm is so thin and light that reflections from the protective grille are enough to disturb its movement. The Unveiled series therefore removes the grille: the diaphragm is exposed at the back. Removable magnetic covers, the Magnetic Veils, attach to the earcups when the headphones are not in use, so that no metal object is drawn in by the magnets and damages the diaphragm.

Diaphragm and magnets from the top of the range

The Arya Unveiled uses a nanometre-thick diaphragm inspired by the Susvara. HiFiMAN claims very low distortion, fast transient response, and more dynamics and detail than the original Arya. The Stealth Magnet circuit is asymmetrical and double-sided: the magnet gap and cross-section vary on each side of the diaphragm. This shape makes the magnets acoustically transparent and limits diffraction.

Easy to drive

At 27 Ω and 94 dB sensitivity, the Arya Unveiled is the easiest of the three Unveiled models to drive. A good desktop headphone amp is enough, with no need for the power a Susvara Unveiled demands. The input sockets are 3.5 mm, leaving a wide choice of aftermarket cables. To step up the range, see the HE1000 Unveiled.

Specifications

• Type: open-back, planar magnetic, grille-less (Unveiled)
• Diaphragm: nanometre thickness
• Magnets: Stealth Magnet, asymmetrical double-sided circuit
• Frequency response: 8 Hz – 65 kHz
• Sensitivity: 94 dB
• Impedance: 27 Ω
• Weight: 413 g (excluding Magnetic Veils and cable)
• Sockets: 3.5 mm
• Removable Magnetic Veils covers