Submitted by Cameri- t3_10p9hd3 in headphones

The Arya is truly an endgame experience. Hifiman's tuning is so versatile that I can listen to any genre effortlessly. The huge planar oval pads with sheepskin leather and a wool headband cover just make them disappear on my head. Audio excellence that helps me unwind from all the crazy events going on in our current time.

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LoneRanger21 t1_j6jgceb wrote

Not sure I've ever seen a Ray 2 on a leather strap before.

Nice watch & nice audio setup lol.

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Cameri- OP t1_j6jm6yr wrote

Haha thanks, nice catch by the way! The Ray 2 is my first foray into a proper watch as I was getting tired of the shortcomings of owning a smartwatch. My next purchase is going to be a Citizen Nighthawk BJ7006-56L. I'm looking forward to it!

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LoneRanger21 t1_j6jrbki wrote

It's a great entry to automatics as the older Seiko 5s start to become absurdly expensive.

For a dive watch it's got very reasonable dimensions & the build quality/finish makes it look fantastic for an affordable piece.

Gotta remember to keep that crown screwed down though lol.

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Cameri- OP t1_j6jtunv wrote

> Gotta remember to keep that crown screwed down though lol.

Done! thanks lol

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MrHighTechINC t1_j6lpoy3 wrote

Shortcomings of a smartwatch? Can you explain? I thought smartwatches had all kinds of utility.

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GalantisX t1_j6lstwk wrote

All I can think of is having to charge it often

It definitely has more utility but having a mechanical watch on wrist is more “fun”

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Cameri- OP t1_j6n05kq wrote

Yeah you hit the nail on the head. I like the health/fitness tracking features, I also like being able to see notifications at a glance and the vibration motor as a subtle alarm rather than sound, but having to charge yet another piece of tech daily started to become cumbersome.

That and the aesthetics of a regular watch are something I love quite a lot more than a smartwatch (though the galaxy watch 4 classic really looks great)

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IAmAgainst t1_j6jhyra wrote

What happened to the headband?!

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Cameri- OP t1_j6jlqe1 wrote

It is a soft and light wool strap that you can attach to the headband, it doesn't look the best but man does it make your headphone comfort that much better!

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IAmAgainst t1_j6jmqh1 wrote

Sorry, I just saw that it was in the description.. I'm surprised to find a complaint about the stock headband, it's pure comfort to me.

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Mister_Rioes_ t1_j6m5e9b wrote

Eyoo, how are you enjoying your RME ADI-2 with your Arya Stealth's? I just bought them and am still looking for a DAC and AMP

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UrsusMajr t1_j6o2cb5 wrote

Atom stack... nice!

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Cameri- OP t1_j6o99e7 wrote

It's an amazing value for money DAC/Amp stack. Great customer service support from JDS Labs, supplies more than enough power for my Arya V2's which are even harder to drive than the V3's. Matches the midnight black aesthetic so everything looks cohesive together. I'm a loyal customer now. Looking forward to their future line of products.

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Elliot_parnell t1_j6k6m08 wrote

Mako 2 owner here on a black leather band, also with blue bezel and face, I came to say please screw down your crown 😅

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ratatat t1_j6k8gao wrote

I like the headphones in this back of this watch picture!

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Ezees t1_j6kwckn wrote

Maximize your Aryas with a discrete Class A or Class AB amp for an even better listening experience, IMO......

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VisceralVoyage420 t1_j6m5tn7 wrote

Favourite way to relax, looking at a watch while holding a fake succulent.

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