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HifiMan Arya vs Meze Strada

What Arya does better (1) and where Strada wins (2) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan Arya
HifiMan · 2026Arya
1 advantage≈ $1,450
vs
Meze Strada
Meze · 2026Strada
2 advantages≈ $860

Why is Arya better than Strada?

  1. Highest frequency55,000 Hz vs 30,000 Hz+83%

Why is Strada better than Arya?

  1. Weight452 g vs 330 g+37%
  2. Lowest frequency8 Hz vs 5 Hz+60%
Specifications

Side by side

HifiMan AryaHifiMan Arya≈ $1,450
Meze StradaMeze Strada≈ $860
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typePlanar magneticDynamic
Driver size—50 mm
Lowest frequency8 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency55,000 Hz30,000 Hz
Impedance—40 Ω
Sensitivity—111 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life23 h—
Charging time4 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACYes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight452 g330 g
Colours—Green, Brown
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