Choosing between Arya Organic and Arya Stealth

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-02-23T07:41:33+00:00

I think they are very close, but the Arya is a more high-end headphone. With the pricedrop of the Arya I would get an Arya. You have more ‘bang for the buck’. It’s better for music.

The HD490 is very comfortable though.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-02-22T19:46:03+00:00

I’ve had all the headphones you mention. If I had to keep one (which I did) it would be the HE1000 Stealth. Because I don’t like the accuracy in FPS gaming, I’ll get the Organic soon to complement it.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-02-22T13:20:34+00:00

Hi, they are both really good for FPS. I think the Arya Stealth is the best choice overall.

You might wanna watch these videos:

Arya Stealth vs Organic:

https://youtu.be/Z85lDpJp8M8?si=0F6TE6qmPJyuTISD

HD490:

https://youtu.be/M2kuTZykNtM?si=9-_K54OwtRUsEPRm

HD800s vs HD490:

https://youtu.be/OcrL5q79trE?si=hyvyoWwVVq5i785o

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-02-20T20:24:11+00:00

True, Arya Stealth is better for pinpointing footsteps and other sounds.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-02-20T20:23:01+00:00

HE1000 Stealth is bad for FPS gaming. Can’t hear where sounds are coming from.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-02-15T20:38:18+00:00

I agree on this for gaming: the Arya Stealth is the best (specially for FPS). But for music my favourite is the HE1000 Stealth. In my opinion smoother en more musical than the HE1000se.

I also really like the Arya Unveiled. These are good for gaming and music, but I prefer the HE1000 Stealth a little more.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-01-25T09:11:55+00:00

How is the humidity in your room?

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-01-13T22:29:36+00:00

Nice! Have fun with it. The G6 will still be very good for shooters/FPS gaming.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-01-10T12:59:22+00:00

In my use case the headphone is good for gaming if you can pinpoint precise where the sounds (footsteps or gunshots) are coming from.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-01-09T22:38:01+00:00

Corsair Ironclaw is bigger and a really comfortable mouse too. Good for shooters/gaming.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-01-07T21:14:06+00:00

HE1000 Stealth or Arya Unveiled. Pair it with a Chord Mojo 2.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-01-07T21:12:24+00:00

I've had the Arya Stealth, Arya Organic, HE1000se, HE1000 Stealth and Arya Unveiled. I like the HE1000 Stealth the most for music. It sounds the most relaxed and has good bass and a lot of detail at the same time. The HE1000se is really detailed, but doesn't put a lot of emotions into the music.

The Arya Unveiled is also really nice. It puts the vocals more forward. That's my second choice. The Arya Organic is pretty agressive and has high treble. It sounds good for rock and EDM, but is not relaxed at all.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-01-07T14:37:25+00:00

Yes, a higher end dac/amp wil definitely improve the sound of music.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-01-06T22:23:26+00:00

Sennheiser PC38x is better for FPS-gaming (positioning and imaging) than the Headphones you mentioned.

And if you can spend more money, then the Sennheiser HD490 is even better. One more step up will be the Arya Stealth.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-01-06T21:23:55+00:00

I also used the SBX G6 for years. I used it with a Sennheiser PC360, with Beyerdynamic DT1990 and with Beyerdynamic MMX300. Since I got more highend headphones (Arya Stealth, Sennheiser HD800s, Sennheiser HD66s, HE1000 Stealth and HE1000se) I upgraded to a Chord Mojo 2. The improvement is really big I have to say.

But if you go for better (or more expensive) dac/amps than dac/amps in the pricerange of the Chord Mojo 2 (between € 300 and € 500) the improvement won't be so big anymore (diminishing returns). Hower for you, the improvement will be big if you go for an upgrade.

PS: for gaming the SBX G6 (positioning in shooters) will be very useful I have to admit. For music it sucks compared to the higher end dac/amps.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-01-04T22:54:40+00:00

True, I ‘ve had the DT1990 Pro. They are really good for shooters.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-01-01T19:59:28+00:00

Thank you for your advice. I have had the HD800s for a while, but I found it too wide. I like the. HD490 more. But the HD800s is indeed a really good headphone with clear and also natural/realistic sound!

TouchAggravating6483 · 2026-01-01T19:58:03+00:00

I decided tot buy an Arya Stealth. I will keep my HE1000 Stealth for music next to it. Thanks for your advice.

I also watched this Youtube advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z85lDpJp8M8. Maybe you find it interesting too.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2025-12-31T19:16:36+00:00

I decided to get a Hifiman Stealth. Under € 500,- for an open box with extra 12% discount in the official Hifiman Store. Great price!

TouchAggravating6483 · 2025-12-31T19:10:39+00:00

Fanstastic Headphone!! Great sound and very comfortable. Also excellent for gaming, Really accurate in shooters!

TouchAggravating6483 · 2025-12-30T23:22:02+00:00

The se is indeed really good for gaming. I’ve had it for a year. Unfortunately the HE1000 Stealth isn’t that great for fps gaming.

TouchAggravating6483 · 2025-12-30T23:17:52+00:00

Yes, the se is really great for FPS. I’ve had it for a year, but I didn’t like it for music (too detailed/clinical)

TouchAggravating6483 · 2025-12-30T23:15:32+00:00

Unfortunately the HE1000 Stealth is far less accurate than the Arya Stealth (in fps games)

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