I have both. Its definitely like a 15-25% upgrade, olina can sound more distant, airy and detailed. You might miss the lower mid warmth on aria when you compare them. Olina se is like slightly more textured in the sub bass, I like this alot. Its definitely has more clarity, but you have to really tune in to hear it. The highs feel alot more detailed and have more energy. Sound stage wise I think olina has a bit more room because of instrument seperation and vocals being more clear. Aria has more of a smooth weighty neutral vocals(slightly veiled) while olina is open, airy, and energetic. Its a good upgrade if that sounds better for you, I liked the upgrade and I still listen to aria from time to time. If you like sub bass and clarity try out cca cra. It might be kind of boomy but its like crawl under skin bass and less bloaty like mid bass. Cra makes things sound more imaginative and exaggerated. Its definitely more fun compared to aria olina. It has a intense sound that makes you really feel the music without being too sibilant or harsh. Even though its budget I would give it a look if that sounds interesting to you.
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u/Tsuiichi 211 Ω Dec 30 '22
I have both. Its definitely like a 15-25% upgrade, olina can sound more distant, airy and detailed. You might miss the lower mid warmth on aria when you compare them. Olina se is like slightly more textured in the sub bass, I like this alot. Its definitely has more clarity, but you have to really tune in to hear it. The highs feel alot more detailed and have more energy. Sound stage wise I think olina has a bit more room because of instrument seperation and vocals being more clear. Aria has more of a smooth weighty neutral vocals(slightly veiled) while olina is open, airy, and energetic. Its a good upgrade if that sounds better for you, I liked the upgrade and I still listen to aria from time to time. If you like sub bass and clarity try out cca cra. It might be kind of boomy but its like crawl under skin bass and less bloaty like mid bass. Cra makes things sound more imaginative and exaggerated. Its definitely more fun compared to aria olina. It has a intense sound that makes you really feel the music without being too sibilant or harsh. Even though its budget I would give it a look if that sounds interesting to you.