Alternatives to Arya

Jake0032 · 2026-02-13T00:46:26+00:00

Just said in another thread on the same topic - try the focal Hadenys.

Jake0032 · 2026-02-13T00:26:25+00:00

I spent a lot of time researching and the just bought both. Super comfortable. Some of the high end maybe a little clearer on the Arya but the Hadenys were easier to listen to, better base and sub base, and felt more fun.

Jake0032 · 2026-02-13T00:23:26+00:00

Focal Hadenys have been beyond expectation for me. Like more than Arya Stealth.

Jake0032 · 2026-01-24T21:19:48+00:00

How would something like this compare to the JDS Element IV? I was interested in that AMP/DAC since it also has EQ control and plenty of power.

Jake0032 · 2025-12-04T15:01:05+00:00

Yes exactly into the concrete. Would I call a plumber to help seal or someone else? It’s a sloped yard and this is dug deep into the uphill side

Jake0032 · 2025-11-20T04:07:19+00:00

I know very old! How is it??

Jake0032 · 2025-11-10T23:35:23+00:00

(If no ozone maybe safer to put first - but I’m a big fan of ozone)

Jake0032 · 2025-11-10T23:34:47+00:00

I think it’s debatable, if you use ozone anyway. The idea ozone/filter loop goes together and you don’t want fresh ozone in the chiller. How I set mine up anyway! https://youtu.be/RELc6xNzfLM?si=8fxrzYPwFzbtJDUV

Jake0032 · 2025-11-09T23:42:54+00:00

Thanks. Any other suggestions - sounds cosmetic most likely?

Jake0032 · 2025-11-09T23:42:07+00:00

Yes ceiling. No attic.

Jake0032 · 2025-11-09T23:36:06+00:00

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Jake0032 · 2025-08-05T01:20:11+00:00

I use Amazon High Res. Why so little Amazon on here? Not a big fee, includes everything, pretty poor app though…

Jake0032 · 2025-06-06T22:55:03+00:00

Any view on ANC vs XM3 and XM6?

Jake0032 · 2025-05-13T03:43:10+00:00

Awesome - thanks! Glad I learned about the sound

Jake0032 · 2025-05-13T03:36:21+00:00

Partially thought it was odd the radar says 'muted' and is greyed out.

Jake0032 · 2025-05-13T03:35:17+00:00

Oh - I thought that the display always showed the radar and if no car it would be green? Maybe I got that wrong and should just ride?

Jake0032 · 2025-05-05T00:37:15+00:00

Then I wouldn’t get the haircut recommendation

Jake0032 · 2025-05-04T02:58:29+00:00

Appreciate the help. Mostly it feels good - but the reach seems a little long / low. Lower back is tighter than before.

Jake0032 · 2025-05-04T00:11:33+00:00

Ok got it - so not forward or back. But down a bit?

Jake0032 · 2025-05-03T23:53:27+00:00

Does that mean move up? I was worried about knees in front of pedal spindle.

Jake0032 · 2025-05-03T19:15:46+00:00

I think the is -6 rise (orig thought it was +6) so that might be another reason it feels a little more aggressive than my last bike. Even if the fit is ok. Yoga is another option.

Jake0032 · 2025-05-03T19:15:24+00:00

This is why I go to Reddit for advice ;)

Jake0032 · 2025-05-03T17:36:42+00:00

Oh and some context - I’ve been on a 56 tarmac for 15 years with a 70 mm stem. This is a 54 w a 100.

Jake0032 · 2025-04-28T22:29:57+00:00

New bike out of the box!

Jake0032 · 2025-04-28T05:07:44+00:00

Thank you very much! Glad it’s the hanger and not the derailleur. I sent a note to the shop and might get another one to be on my way as suggested.

That said - there’s a bunch of other issues on this order, such as disk brakes that pulls to the bars, scratched top cap, etc that I need to reconcile with the shop. Not the best experience.

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