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BionicSammich t1_j2200t6 wrote

Hows the bass extension and impact on the 109s compared to the Aryas? I had some Arya Stealths for a while until I went for the Meze Elites. The Elites lack in one single department for me and its sub-bass slam/impact. The Aryas felt like it was punching you in the chest for some bassy songs, where as the Elites don't have as much if that thump. Unfortunately I'm going to have to part with the Elites for now because my PC decided to suddenly die, so its time to build a new one. I'm debating between replacing the Elites with 109 Pros or a used set of Arya V2s thats local to me (whatever cash is left over will build my new PC).

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beeglowbot OP t1_j221vxd wrote

Still only a few songs in before I got interrupted but Arya has much tighter bass that gives me the illusion of impact. The 109s definitely has loads more bass but doesn't sound as tight. Not that it's messy but I think because it blends in with the higher lows, it doesn't feel as sharp when it hits. I need to listen more before I can give you a solid answer.

What few songs I tested I mainly focused on space, separation and top end.

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BionicSammich t1_j23jkda wrote

In an ideal world, I'd get both and keep the Elites haha. I reckon I'll go with the used Arya's because I've a decent idea what I'll be getting into.

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beeglowbot OP t1_j2620ve wrote

So far, if I had to choose all over again, I would probably go with the 109's and save myself $400. I can do a lot more with the extra $400. If it's down to a used pair of Arya's at roughly $850 vs these? That's a damn hard choice, probably the Arya's.

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BionicSammich t1_j263oqu wrote

Used Arya V2s are asking €850 (hasn't had any offers in 3 weeks so might take between €700-800) and the 109 Pros are €800 new. None used near me. Just for context, new Arya V3s are about €1400-1450 new for me.

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beeglowbot OP t1_j264i4s wrote

Yea unless you can get them both to demo, I would go for the used Arya's as a blind buy. Much safer bet as you said.

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BionicSammich t1_j265bsf wrote

Yep, I had Arya V3s briefly so I've some idea what I'm getting into.

P.S. Happy cake day!

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radrod69 t1_j23etny wrote

Wait, I've always heard the Arya V2 has weaker bass than the V3. Might be worth looking into if you'll want the same slam as before.

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BionicSammich t1_j23ibn5 wrote

I watched a video on the V2 vs V3 from the headphone show and the guy said at one stage that the V2 has more slam/impact and then later said the V3 has better slam/impact! That left me a bit confused. The frequency response graphs for both are very similar. I must watch a few more videos, but being that this used pair is half the price of a new pair of V3s, I'd say will get over it if it's a tiny bit different.

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