Description
The HiFiMAN Arya WiFi is a high-end open-back planar magnetic headphone with full wireless streaming built in. It connects directly to Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, and Roon over WiFi for lossless, full-bandwidth audio without Bluetooth compression. When you do use Bluetooth, aptX HD and LDAC (5.1) are on board, and there’s a USB-C input for wired, bit-perfect playback. The standout here is the onboard Hymalaya R-2R DAC combined with a Class A/B amplifier, meaning you get desktop-grade conversion and amplification in the earcup itself, no external stack required. The driver is built around a second-generation Neo Supernano Diaphragm, roughly 60% thinner than first-gen planar designs, which translates directly into faster transient response and cleaner detail retrieval. Stealth Magnet technology reduces wave diffraction around the driver for lower distortion across the frequency range. The open-back over-ear design gives you that characteristic wide, holographic soundstage planar magnetic headphones are known for, and the redesigned headband makes long listening sessions genuinely comfortable. If you’re looking for a wireless planar headphone that doesn’t compromise on resolution or require a separate DAC/amp, the Arya WiFi is a serious option. HiFiMAN Arya WIFI
Specification Details
Frequency Response 8Hz–55kHz ±0.5dB
THD+N (DAC) 0.0055% @ –9dB, 1kHz
THD+N (DAC + Amp) 0.009% @ 32Ω, 1kHz
Channel Separation 105dB @ 1kHz
Net Weight 452g
Operating Modes WiFi, Bluetooth, USB Audio
Battery Life (WiFi) 6.5–7.5 hours
Battery Life (Bluetooth) 23 hours
Charging Time 3–4 hours
Standby Time Over 30 days
Audio Formats PCM 44.1kHz–768kHz, 32/24/16-bit; DSD Native 64–512
Bluetooth Codecs SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
