de_rats_2004_crzy t1_j6focc8 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 12:20 AM

Really cool you got to try all of them! I’m surprised you didn’t try a Clear though? If you ever for a moment think you’re getting tired/bored of Arya, buy yourself a Clear but also keep Arya. These two headphones complement each other so well. I think I could forever bounce between them and never want anything new.

I still use HD650s as my “every day” headphone that’s attached to my PC. That’s where I take my zoom calls & game etc. I’ve had them for over 10 years!

But Arya and Clear are my “it’s time to really enjoy music” headphones.

IUseFop OP t1_j6g5fgh wrote on January 30, 2023 at 2:19 AM

Yeah, I’ve been really curious about the Clear. I’ve never heard it. I’ve read & seen a bunch of reviews that describe it as more of an intimate headphone tho. Since I was looking for something wider (and different from the 6XX), I didn’t even try it. I know people love it tho - and I’d love to try it.

My goal is to stop spending money in this hobby. We’ll see if that ever happens, haha.

KawaiifuWorks t1_j6h1s8m wrote on January 30, 2023 at 6:59 AM

If you wanted different, then I’d say you made a better choice. To me, the OG Clears are an HD6XX on steroids. It just takes everything and does it a lot better.

IUseFop OP t1_j6kf26r wrote on January 30, 2023 at 11:17 PM

That description alone makes me want to try them. They almost sound like the HD800s with less sound stage.

KawaiifuWorks t1_j6llf66 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:38 AM

I can't compare to the HD800s but I'd say the OG Clears just are HD6XX but better. I wouldn't call it different in really any way either. No trade offs in any way except price. Bass was the most noticeable improvement.