Did a Renowned Hi-Fi Brand Just Make the Headphones That Sonos Should Have?

HiFiMan is well known for its wired over-ear headphones with planar magnetic drivers, primarily designed for serious audiophiles.

The company has dabbled in Bluetooth headphones, too, but most have been relatively affordable (at least compared to its more serious wired offerings, for which HiFiMan is better known).

Now, with its two newest headphones, HiFiMan is taking wireless audio a lot more seriously. That’s because in addition to supporting Bluetooth, the HE1000 WiFi and Arya WiFi also support even higher-resolution streaming over Wi-Fi.

You can say that these are the wireless headphones that Sonos should’ve made. (Incidentally, the Sonos Ace are Bluetooth-only headphones and don’t support Wi-Fi streaming.)

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Wireless, Wi-Fi streaming cans

As their names suggest, the HE1000 WiFi and the Arya WiFi are reimagined wireless versions of the company’s wired HE1000 and Arya headphones, respectively.

Both are open-back headphones with planar magnetic drivers that look nearly identical to their “non-WiFi” namesakes. But each has been integrated with an onboard DAC, a Class A/B amplifier, a proprietary processor and a battery.

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Admittedly, both are pretty niche. The headphones are designed for audiophiles who want a superior wireless listening experience at home, in the studio, or in any quiet listening space. (These are open-back headphones, so you don’t want to be using them in noisy environments or when other people are around.)

Given that each supports Wi-Fi streaming, they can play significantly higher-resolution audio than traditional Bluetooth headphones. When streaming over Wi-Fi, each device can stream up to 32-bit/768kHz audio, with support for DSD512 and PCM (44.1kHz to 768kHz).

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Driver difference

And even though headphones are primarily designed for Wi-Fi streaming, they can play audio in other ways, too.

Each has built-in Bluetooth with support for high-resolution codecs, including aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC; when paired with a compatible device, it can stream the highest resolution over Bluetooth (though it still doesn’t come close to Wi-Fi streaming’s audio quality).

And each supports USB-C (not 3.5mm) line-in, so you can use them with a traditional wired source.

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The main difference between the two headphones is that they use different planar magnetic driver systems, both of which are derived from the wired counterparts.

The HE1000 WiFi feature HiFiMan’s more advanced Nano Diaphragm, while the Arya WiFi Super Nano Diaphragm, the latter of which is thicker and doesn’t deliver as fast response speeds.

Both are integrated with the company’s Stealth Magnet technology, which utilizes specially shaped magnets to reduce wave diffraction and deliver a cleaner, natural sound. This tech is also utilized by the brand’s flagship wired headphones, the $6,000 Susvara.

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Price and availability

Both of HiFiMan’s newest wireless headphones are available now for preorder and should ship next month (April 2026).

The HE1000 WiFi costs $2,699, while the Arya WiFi costs $1,449. Both are available in only one finish. The Arya WiFi comes in black, while the HE1000WiFi comes in silver and brown.

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HiFiMan Arya WiFi

• $1,449 at HiFiMan

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HiFiMan HE1000 WiFi

• $2,699 at HiFiMan

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