Hifiman Arya Planar Headphones is the culmination of Hifiman's work developing the Industry leading HE1000v2 and the magnet structure used in Ananda and Sundara’s driver technology. Planar Performance Never before has a company offered this kind of Planar performance at this price point making it more accessible than ever. Fast, wide soundstage and mind-blowing detail make the Arya a must-listen. HE1000 V2 Driver Hifiman Arya features a driver based on the HE1000 V2, raising sonic characteristics to a considerably higher level than similarly priced products. The HE1000 series is an audiophile favourite. In particular, the 1000 V2 is one of the brand's best-selling models to date according to Founder and CEO Dr. Fang Bian. Their experience working and reworking the technology until they reached sonic perfection lent them the ability to adapt many of the same technical features in a headphone that is accessible to a wider audience of music lovers. Ergonomic Design With an ergonomic design to comfortably fit most listeners, the Arya incorporates such Hifiman features such as the patented “window shade” system that reduces reflections to widen the soundstage. A super-thin diaphragm guarantees faster response and the bare minimum of distortion. Better Connection As with all new Hifiman products, the Arya features 3.5mm headphone connectors that are angled at 10°, lessening the pressure points associated with straight-angled connectors. These pressure points sometimes stress the connection, but the new design ensures a solid, reliable, and long-lasting link between the headphone and the cable.