Oriveti OD200

Sound Analysis:
Note: The OD200 comes with an additional set of nozzles that alter the tuning. During brief testing, the black nozzle made the IEM sound shouty and just bad. (Not recommended).

Bass: The OD200 provides a warm, pulsating bass response with decent speed and separation. The low-end frequencies are well-articulated and extend comfortably without overpowering other frequencies.

Midrange: The midrange on the OD200 is warm and smooth. Male vocals resonate strongly and warmly, while female vocals could use a bit more airiness. Despite its decent technical performance, the OD200 is not ideal for orchestral or complex tracks. It’s more akin to a “jazz” IEM.

Treble: The treble of the OD200 extends well without being harsh. However, a touch more airiness and crispness would be welcome.

Natural Sound Signature: One of the standout features of the OD200 is its luscious and enjoyable vocals. If you’re seeking an IEM that excels in male vocals, this set is for you.

Conclusion: The Oriveti OD200 is a warm, enjoyable, vocal-centric IEM that is perfect for extended listening sessions. It’s a musical marvel under $300 that promises a delightful auditory experience.

Introduction

Oriveti. They are a Hifi company that’s founded in 2015, so they can be considered as an old player in the game. In the past, they’ve release several high quality iem like the OV800 (8BA) and O400 (4BA) yet they didn’t have much traction into the market. That is, until now.

At the end of 2023, they suddenly make a grand come back with 3 new back-to-back iem at three different price range: The OD100, OD200 and OV700. These iems, in such short amount of times, have received a lot of love and being talked about from many audiophiles accross the globe.

Today, i will talk about my experience with the OD200.


Packaging

The OD200 has one of the most thoughtful packaging i’ve ever seen. Unboxing this iem is such a fun experience.

Here’s the link to my unboxing video.



What included inside was even more impressive. I think it has almost everything you’re gonna need in order to use the iem. In total, the packaging consists of: a high quality leather case, the iem itself, a soft 8-core modular cable, 3 changeable terminations in total (2.5, 3.5 and 4.4mm), 2 pairs of replacement nozzles (black and silver), 9 pairs of tips in different types and sizes (foam tips, normal and wide bore silicone tips), and the cleaning brush to top it off.

I can’t think of another iem product that includes this many accessories into the total packaging for just $200. This is even better than some flagship iem out there.

Design/Build quality/Comfort

Oriveti didn’t stop there. With that many accessories, they did not cut back on the built quality of the iem whatsoever. The housing is made out of CNC aluminum with a matte anodized finish. It has a very ergonomic shape with the rear wing and a correct angled nozzle. I didn’t have any hotspot or discomfort in the ear when using this iem.



Judging from how the venting and accoustic chambers was designed, you can see that there were a lot of thoughts what were put in to this.

The thread to screw the nozzle in feels very smooth. The nozzle itself has many small ridges which make it easier for us to screw the nozzle on and off.

The included cable also has a high quality feel to it. It’s really soft, has no memory to it and it’s hard to tangle it too. The modular termination is a snug-to-fit type, not a screwing type like a few other modular cables.

So yeah, the OD200 has a 10/10 in build and comfort for me.

Sound impression:

*Test gear:

Source: Poco F3, Dell laptop

DAC/Amp: Chord Mojo, Ibasso DC04 Pro, E1DA 9038D
Source pairing: The OD200 is very easy to drive. I enjoy both the more bright and technical E1DA 9038D, as well as the slightly warmer and more colored Chord Mojo with the OD200.

Tonality: Warm, relaxed tuning.

Out of the 2 nozzles, i think more than 90% of people would enjoy the silver nozzles more than the black ones. The black nozzles shift the whole balance of the OD200 towards the uppermids, making it sound very shouty, bright and just simply harsh. The only good thing i can see from the black nozzles is that it can help you feel the depth of the iem better, simply because the vocal got so boosted in comparison to the other instruments. The silver nozzles on the other hand, sound way more balance and relaxing. It will be the one that i use the most during the review, along with my trusty Divinus Velvet tips.

Bass: 8.25/10

The bass of the OD200 can be describe as thick, warm, punchy and just overall satisfying.

Objectively, the bass of it can be considered as muddy. Yes, the bass of the OD200 is very fast, like it does not feel sluggish or anything, but since it doesn’t have the quick attack and decay as planar driver, you can feel the muddiness coming at you on certain songs. This right here can put someone off the OD200. It can push too much note weight into the vocal and instruments in the lower register, making it too weighty and not as clear.

Subjectively though, i enjoy it. The bass here was very much suitable for me, on those days that i just want to have fun. The bass is not too boosted by any means, it’s only around 7db on the graph. But it sounds very much satisfying and very well controlled. Drums and bass guitar in "Highway to Hell - AC/DC" are easily felt and sound natural. “Trentemøller:Chameleon” has amazing texture and a lot of air moving.

With the bass starting to roll off at 80hz, the midbass does stand out more than the subbass. That being said, the “Why so serious – Hans Zimmer” still has a very good and satisfying subbass rumble

Mids: 8/10

With the silver nozzles, we’d have a very balance and smooth midrange. The bass goes deep into the midrange till 800hz. Male vocal sounds rich and lush, although few of them can have this huskiness to it. Female vocal sounds forward, natural and just overall emotional. However, if you’re used to those Harman-ish tuned iem, you can find the vocal sound a bit too mellow and smooth.

Live instruments like piano, violin also sounds nice and natural, but it does have a darker edge to it. Trombone and trumpet sounds dense and weighty.

As for the black nozzles... No, just no.

It’s just so shouty. The “Hey” parts of “The Lumineers – Ho Hey” just sounds like it’s jumpscaring me everytime, and there’re a lot of it in the songs. Silver nozzles’ midrange is just way way better

Treble: 7.5/10

The treble of the OD200 is very smooth and non-fatiguing. There’s just enough sparkliness and shimmering to bring life to the percussion instruments. Also, there’s almost no sense of metallic and sibilants when listening to the OD200. There’s no discernable peak in the area above 10khz.

It’s just an overall very safe treble response. It serves more as a spice or supporting character to the bass and mid. Treble head may find the OD200 very lacking in the wow factor and excitement.

In “Caravan – John Wasson”, hi hats and cymbal strikes sounds natural and just stands out enough with quick decaying tail notes.

Tech 8.25/10

The thing that impressed me the most is the staging. I have many songs that have spacial cues that rely on how the bass and mid was done. With the OD200, i have so many goosebump and a “Huh?? Has that part always sound like that”-face with the OD200. This right here is the main reason why it took so long for me to write the reviews, because i just want to keep listening to the OD200. It is not impressively wide by any mean, but it does feel very holographic. With the black nozzle, the stage is way more cramp and kind of pointy.

“Swashers” and “Timbre” of Yosi Horikawa sounds very nice. The waves of Swashers is almost like it’s hitting at the back of your head. First minute of Timbre has many spacial cues that i mentioned, which was reproduced beautifully by the OD200

Layering is only above decent, as it still feels kind of blurry and not lazer cutted.

Timbre is very warm oriented, organic and natural. The dip at 6k does affect the definition of the notes and its clarity, but not too much.

Comparison

Vs Simgot EA1000

Both of these iem are in the same price bracket as each other, which is around 200$



These two are just so different from each other, yet both are still wildly good, to the point that i feel blessed to be able to try out these 2 iems. The EA1000 and the OD200 compliments each other beautifully.

The EA1000 has a more neutral bright tonality and more technically incline as oppose to a more warm and relaxing tuning of the OD200. The EA1000’s bass is tighter in its attack, with better layering and more subbass presence, where as the OD200’s bass is more bombastic, boomier, bolder with more body to it. Both of it sounds amazing.

The midrange on the other hand. The EA1000’s mid is way clearer and more energetic, “All by myself – Celine Dion”, sounds livelier. The OD200’s mid is more suitable for those who enjoy a lusher type of vocal. Note weight is heavier and denser on the OD200.

Treble wise, OD200 is not lacking by anymeans, but EA1000 has way more energy on the high treble area. Cymbals and hi hats of “Caravan – John Wasson” sounds natural with a softer roll off on OD200, where as EA1000’s sounds more splashy, more spicy and more unforgiving.

EA1000 is has better layering and detail retrieval, where as the OD200 has more satisfying stage.

Vs Oriveti OD100

Brother from the same house. How do these two sound compared to each other?

The bass of OD100 is fine, but it’s lighter in body compared to the OD200. Midrange sounds 10 times better on the OD200. It’s way more natural in tone and timbre, more forgiving than on the more shouty and nasally midrange of the OD100. Treble of the OD100 is more enegetic than the OD200.

Tech wise, it’s no comparison. The OD200 just excels in the staging, the timbre and the overall presentation.

So yea, overall the OD200 is just better. I think it's worth paying more for the OD200 instead of the OD100.

Vs BQEYZ Wind

The OD200 is simply a better Wind, or what the Wind should have been in my opinion. Sure the Wind does have a very unique bone conduction bass drivers, but even in the best fit that i manage to get from the Wind, the bass of the OD200 was everything i want from it. The OD200 just shows its superiority in its control over the bass even with just a single 9.8mm driver.

The midrange is lusher, more relaxing with better layering with the OD200. Treble is smoother on the OD200. Stage wise, the Wind sounds more open than the OD200.

Conclusion

If it has not been evident to you, i adore the OD200. It’s been such a fun experience listening to this iem. I had a hard time writing this review because i just want to keep listening and keep enjoying the iem without having to think about writing anything.

It is not for everyone though. I’m a basshead at heart, so i can enjoy this easily. If you’re looking for an iem that has a clean bass shelf, clean and lively female vocal with high treble detail, this iem is NOT for you. I think this is for those that love a warm tuning iem, those that loves to just sit back and relax and let the music flow through them without thinking about analyzing anything. That is what the OD200 made for.

So yeah, the Oriveti OD200 gets my recommendation.

Thank you for reading.

Some of the best unboxing experience, Oriveti seems pretty generous with accessory (-1 points for no magnetic box tho )



The review was done using Oriveti OD200 (Stock - Divinus Velvet)

If you're interested in frequency respond comparision, here's the link

Disclamer:
+ i'm a normal asian dude with some music producing background
+ i like clean balanced sound signature with focus on sub bass and lower treble, especially looking for a good dynamism and harmonic playthrough
+ i like vocal, not necessary mid dominant, can consider myself as treblehead
+ 60-68db listening session
+ 4/10 is average (moondrop quarks), 6/10 is good realm (Tanchjim Kara)

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*** Need a good source to play it to it's full potential

- Bass (6/10): A bold bass with lot of air, the bass roll off around 80hz, quite relaxing (which i like), depend on the source it might improve bass detail
- Mid (6,5/10): Unagressive mid with just enough pinna gain, lack of texture and sound a little dull/dry (when listen to electric instrument) but quite expressive in tone and timbre (when it come to natural instrument / orchestra)
- Vocal (7,5/10): Lack of body/chest voice, natural in tune and positioning. **Can easily trick and trap you if you're vocal lover!
- Treble (6/10): Sound a little similar to Oxygen, lack of excitement, good detail but not much **Can improve with good source but still, not much
- Detail (5,3/10): Macro detail (5,5/10), Micro detail (5/10)
- Soundstage (9/10): 3D staging, middle of the "Square" staging, more height would be welcome
- Imaging (5,5/10): Overall blurry, good height placement but everything else just blurry
Bias (10/10): Warm "relax" neutral
Overall: 6,5/10
Me as a vocal lover was captured right at the first listening, the expressive nature of OD200 gave me chills whenever i listen to some good vocal focus song. I would wholeheartedly recommend these to anyone who have vocal based library like mine. Well 200$ spent! Also nice accessary to boost.

Introduction


Oriveti is a Chinese audio company, originating in 2015 and based in Hong Kong.


The Oriveti OD200 is a single dynamic driver with a diameter of 9.8mm and a beryllium coated driver. The company has also developed a propriety airflow system they call DAC (Dedicated Airflow Distribution). This, they claim, allows the driver to perform at its optimum levels.


Knowing how other IEM’s with vented casings work so well I was interested to see how an internal airflow system could stand up. I note the case does have a vent with a small grill just below the nozzle.

The IEM is supplied with a good range of ear tips, a modular cable and a leather carry case.
Also there are two sets of tuning nozzles which provide two sound profiles.



TheSound.


Firstly I am reviewing this IEM using the silver nozzles.This is a warm bassy profile with full smooth vocals and easy upper mids and treble. I found the neutral bright profile with the black nozzles was too bass light and I found a lot of my music collection sounded too bright anda little harsh. Smooth and bassy is my cup of tea.


TheOD200 is easy to drive with my Hiby RS3 saber DAP on high gain. Ifound with the silver nozzles I could push the volume up from 38 thru 44 without affecting the sound balance and at the higher volumes the Oriveti really shone.


The bass is deep and fast with good timbre and moderate sub bass extension. Actually, with Daft Punk tracks they really had some serious rumble. On the whole I found the bass orientated sound enjoyable.


Midrange is mildly recessed but vocals have great timbre and tone. They are well placed in the soundscape with plenty of air. Separation is adequate but not class leading.



Trebles on the silver nozzle are smooth and balanced with less sparkle and shimmer than the black nozzle. Some people might wish for a little more zing in this department to balance the warm and bass nature of the lower registers.


I find it amazing that small dynamic drivers can create such a large space and huge sound within my head. This is a BIG sounding IEM. The soundstage is wide left to right and vocalists have air and space to breathe. Punchy tracks have great impact and electronic music is fast and powerful.


Conclusion


My ears find this a very easy to listen to IEM. The smooth balanced sound with a solid bass floor suits my listening style. I can listen to the Oriveti OD200 for long periods of time without fatigue and itsuits all my music catalog. I can’t say that for every IEM Iaudition.


There are other single DD units on the market that are more resolving or technical but I take my hat off to Oriveti for producing an earphone with a mature, natural and organic sound that is very enjoyable. Recommended for anyone after a smooth enjoyable higher end all rounder.

ORIVETI OD200: CHAMELION UNLEASHED​

Introduction: -

Oriveti is a China-based brand providing Hi-Fi quality audio products for daily use by the most discerning listeners. Founded in 2015, Oriveti started from a position of strength with years of engineering and design experience within the earphone/headphone industry.

Well, Oriveti as a brand is close to us as we started our Audiophile journey around 2016 when Oriveti launched their first product. Oriveti has revamped its product offering keeping in mind the intense competition with three new models ORIVETI OD100, OD200, and ORIVETI OH700VB priced very competitively. Today we are reviewing Oriveti OD200 earphones which are equipped with an exclusive Beryllium-Coated 9.8mm Dynamic Driver. We were excited about the OD200 patent-pending dedicated airflow distribution (DAD) design being implemented on these IEMs. Priced at US$ 199.00 only let’s see what it’s giving us.



Specifications: -

• Driver Configuration: Beryllium Coated single 9.8mm Dynamic Driver
• Impedance: 16Ω ± 10%
• Freq Response: 20Hz-20Khz
• Sensitivity: 108dB/mW ± 3dB at 1000Hz
• Distortion: 0.08%
• Plug: Gold-plated 3.5mm Stereo / 2.5mm balanced / 4.4mm balanced Plug

Disclaimer: -

ORIVETI sent us the ORIVETI OD100 IEM for this review, free of cost. All thoughts and experiences with the product are naturally our own and reflect our honest opinions. We’re thankful to them for their support.

Packaging & Accessories: -

Oriveti OD200 comes with a classic unboxing experience which is rare to find in a US$ 199 IEM. It comes in a big square box with tray designs. While unboxing the first level has the IEMs along with the tuning nozzles within a foam inlet. Below is a slide-out drawer consisting of a high-quality leather case, modular cable, and generous accessories. The OD200 comes with high-quality modular handmade 8-core OFC silver-plated copper braided wires. The modular cable permits its use with 3.5 mm, 2.5 mm and 4.4mm sources. There are 3 types of ear tips (memory foam, large-bore, and small-bore silicone) in 3 different sizes along with a cleaning tool for maintenance probably because it comes with tuning nozzles and thus needs a bit of cleaning on regular usage.

To experience our hands-on unboxing check our YouTube video here-






IEM Fit & Design: -

Each product coming from the house of Oriveti Audio has its own unique character design and tuning philosophy. With OD200, Oriveti is the first time implementing the DAD design (Dedicated Airflow Distribution). The aim of implementing DAD according to Oriveti Audio was to optimize the airflow within the housing by providing a dedicated path for airflow between the front and rear acoustic chambers of the IEMs improving the dynamic performance of the IEMs. OD200 Shells have been brought to life using a high-quality CNC Machined process for precise and accurate shaping of the earphone body. Oriveti Audio makes use of Aluminium alloy in CNC machining resulting in not only sturdy and durable but very lightweight and premium-looking IEMs. The OD200 features an ergonomic design that is very comfortable for longer usage and provides decent isolation for outdoor usage. The British racing green-coloured shells add a touch of elegance and style to the OD200.




Sound Analysis: -

Credits: @ToneDeafMonk

• Tonality: - The Oriveti OD200 comes with two tuning nozzles (Black and Silver) with each affecting the overall tonality of the IEM in a very distinctive and unique way. With the black nozzles installed, the OD200 showcases an unimpressive sterile neutral bright signature along with shouty mids which completely transforms once the black nozzle is swapped with the silver one. The silver nozzles showcase a beautifully balanced tonality across the frequency. The shouty mids disappear along with a smooth buttery tonality across the frequency thus offering excellent long-term listenability. We also like to add here that we feel the use of the DAD system has resulted in above-average air-ness and clarity across the frequency irrespective of the tuning nozzles the IEMs used. The silver nozzles along with large bore silicone tips will be our preferred setup for smoother and natural tonality.

• Lows: - The bass on OD200 is surprisingly fast on both the tuning nozzles. The DAD System does indeed offer some benefits when it comes to the presentation. The standard black nozzles offer a lighter bass both in quantity and quality without any presence of sub-bass whereas, with the silver nozzle, the bass improves both in quantity and quality without losing any speed. While using the OD200 with DTR1+ with the silver module the mid-bass is more pronounced with just the right amount of punchiness and control. The warm mid-bass hump on the silver module makes the IEM fun to listen to popular pop numbers. The quick decay and peppy attack characteristics mean that despite average sub-bass, bass still sounds snappy and satisfying the subbass extension is just average to say at very best.

• Mids: - The Mids on OD200 have decent balance and clarity irrespective of the tuning filters. Although the mids are slightly forward on OD200 and with the black module the vocal timbre is not as pleasing due to the shouty upper mids and thus no right to use it for a longer duration as per our understanding. The female vocals sound a bit better on the black module. Whereas with the silver nozzle, the OD200 showcases a very technically right and balanced mids. The mids on OD200 with the silver module are smoother and relaxed with soulful vocals. Vocals have more body and are musically rich and filled with the right balance on the silver module. Here we would like to add that with the OD200 + silver module, Oriveti Audio has done a wonderful job at creating a smooth and coherent presentation that still sounds unique and balanced across the frequencies.

• Highs: - The treble on OD200 is well-rounded with enough sparkle to balance the overall tonality of the unit. The OD200 with black nozzle transforms into a more bright and energetic-sounding IEM. Percussion instruments have a nice crisp note attack along with more emphasis on female vocals. Although instruments such as cymbals have the right sparkle, and bright and glistening sound the treble on OD200 with black nozzles sounds borderline piercing and is thus not recommended for longer listening and treble-sensitive audiophiles. While the treble on OD200 with silver nozzle is smoother and more balanced. the OD200 with the silver nozzle has just the right shimmer and sparkle at a higher frequency without sounding unnatural and piercing. Here we would also like to add that the extension has been notably improved over its younger sibling OD100. The OD200 with silver nozzle doesn’t offer the most top-end presentation but a more focused detail presentation along with smooth well-textured and matured higher notes.

• Soundstage & Imaging: - The OD200 has an above-average soundstage with a width that is more than the depth in comparison. With the black nozzle, the OD200 gives an impression of increased soundstage due to its bright-ish signature but we don’t feel that the black nozzle adds anything to the soundstage on the OD200 whereas the separation on the instruments does improve on black nozzles in comparison with the silver nozzle, but it also affects the overall musicality and dynamics of the IEM. The transient response of the instrument is better on the black nozzle in comparison to the silver nozzle, but the timbre and the dynamics of the vocals and instruments are very musical and natural on the silver nozzle. Here we would also like to add that the timbre of the instrument especially the guitars is one of the best we have heard from any IEMs in recent times when the OD200 is used with the silver nozzle.

• Source Matching & Pairing: - We at Aural Cafe give prime importance to source matching and pairing as every item comes with its distinct tonality. When it comes to OD200 after testing it with numerous sources we can confidently say that it is very source-dependent. It sounds different in a very distinctive way with different sources. We love how OD200 Sounds with the silver nozzle and thus will recommend the same to our readers and fellow audiophiles. Here we would also like to add that the OD200 Scales well with the quality of the sources as with the Dethonray DTR1+ and SG1 gold the bass has the right punch and layering. It doesn’t sound good with the comparatively weaker and neutral-sounding DAPs and DAC/Amps than warm musical sources. We would also suggest using wide-bore tips for better soundstage and high-quality copper cables for better musical tonality. But that doesn’t mean the standard cables with which OD200 is of inferior quality. The standard cable with which the OD200 comes in is perfect for the overall tonality of the IEMs.

Conclusion: -

We at Aural Café, would like to say that reviewing OD200 has been one of the toughest tasks for us as we have to continuously keep changing the nozzles along with source, cables and tips. While the black nozzle would suit the younger newbies in this hobby who want a more energetic sound, but we believe that it’s the silver nozzle where the soul of OD200 resides. If you enjoy fast and quality bass along with balanced yet musical tonality added to a superbly ergonomic design and excellent high-quality modular cable, then the Oriveti OD200 can be a nice choice.

Non-Affiliated Link: -
- https://hifigo.com/products/oriveti-od200
- https://www.amazon.com/ORIVETI-OD200.../dp/B0CNWFNHQ5/

"What is music for? It's to make you feel good"

~~Sebastian Bach, Ex-vocalist of Skid Row.

ORIVETI was one of the first audio brands that I've encountered in the midrange segment. It is actually an old brand and now they are somewhat reintroducing themselves again to the current audio community. Their Primacy series sets were the one of the few hybrid midrange sets that I've demoed before in a popular Hi-fi store here in my locality around late 2017.



ORIVETI was established around 2015 and they are a Hong Kong-based audio company that specialises on engineering and designing on both earphones and headphones as they have an extensive experience on producing these devices in a very meticulous approach. As I aforementioned about their popular product models, the Oriveti Primacy sets were the testament of their engineering and tuning prowess.



What I have here right now is their latest product model, The ORIVETI OD200. OD200 is a single dynamic driver IEM which has a notable feature as it has an interchangeable tuning nozzle system similar to BGVP DMG, SIMGOT EA500 and current HIDIZS’ sets. Regarding on its driver, ORIVETI implemented a 9.8mm Beryllium-coated dynamic driver which is known to have faster transient response, some improvements of its perceived sound/speaker stage, clear and articulate sound reproduction. Aside from a capable drivers, ORIVETI also implemented their self-developed acoustic pressure technology based on aerodynamics and airflow, The DAD (Dedicated Airflow Distribution) system. The DAD system is to optimised and regulate the air flow within its acoustic cavity, it has an acoustic tube that was interconnected between front to rear acoustic chambers as it regulate and dispersed well the air flow generated from high performance BE-coated dynamic driver to reduce listening fatigue and decreases the chances of distortion on its clear and articulate sound reproduction.




The driver along with its proprietary technology was encased in a CNC-milled aluminium alloy shell chassis with an ergonomically designed and modified UIEM-style form factor that assures its durability while giving a better fitting and comfortable wear to its user. It has a British Racing Green colour which I'm quite familiar as it was used on some sports cars’ colour scheme like Jaguar, Aston Martin and Lotus (it also happens that I'm also a fan of super cars too). As I mentioned a while ago, it has interchangeable nozzle tuning filters that are made of brass, and Oriveti adds a pair of nozzle tuning filters which have a silver-coloured finish. This set has a 0.78mm 2-pin connector for more stable connection and ease to do some cable swapping.



Its stock cable is quite excellent as it is a modular one and its overall quality is quite remarkable. It has 8-core OFC silver-plated copper wires which is somehow sturdy, well-braided and quite supple to touch and hold. Since it has some modular features that makes it more flexible to all types of audio jacks, ORIVETI is gracious enough to include 3 types of termination plugs; 3.5mm SE, 2.5mm balanced and 4.4mm balanced, and all of them are gold-plated to ensure better conductivity and resistance to corrosion.



When it comes for wearing and comfort, despite its all-metal construction, The ORIVETI OD200 is fairly balanced on its weight that I was able to wear it for a long listening session. It even offer some of the best noise isolation as it really seals well into my lugholes that I barely heard some external noises from the outside surroundings.



As for product packaging, The ORIVETI OD200 has a rather large square-shaped packaging box but inside, all contents are well-organised and most of its accessories are compartmentalised in a drawer. This is probably one of the most impressive unboxing experiences I've ever done on a product of such calibre.



Here are the following contents inside of its packaging box:

■ Pair of ORIVETI OD200 IEM transducers
■ Modular stock cable
■ Pair of interchangeable nozzle tuning filters (Silver)
■ Leather IEM case
■ 3.5mm SE, 4.4mm and 2.5mm balanced termination plugs
■ 3 pairs of silicone ear tips in different standard sizes.
■ 3 pairs of memory foam ear tips in different standard sizes.
■ Cleaning tool kit



As for scaling and amplification, this set is definitely an easy to drive one that a decent power output from sources like smartphones, tablets and laptops are able to amplify it. But putting on better sources like LG devices, DAPs, USB dongles and desktop amplifiers, The OD200 will sound even more vivid and full-sounding that it encompasses across the sonic frequency spectrum.



In regards of its tonal qualities, since this set has a detachable nozzle system that its nozzles offers different types of tuning, here are some of the description for each nozzles:

Black-coloured nozzles - it has a mild U-shaped sound signature that has more emphasis on upper-mids up to the brilliance part of the treble region to give that almost neutral-ish-bright kind of sound. (The Dunu S&S somehow makes it more bright-neutral sounding)

Silver-coloured nozzles - This makes this set sounds more warmer U to V-shaped sound profile as it has more emphasis on between midbass to the midrange while attenuates the upper-mids and presence part of the treble region.



(Graph was provided by @baskingshark , credits to him)

LOWS/BASS:

The low frequencies are indeed prominent on this set in both nozzle tuning filters but they have different takes in terms of quantity.

Black Nozzle

It has a tight, thumpy and precise bass quantity while maintaining a decent clean and separation on its overall response. It gives me a rather satisfying bass feedback as it has an ample texture on its mid-bass and a noticeable presence on the sub-bass region.

I discerningly felt fairly some rumbling and reverberations coming from sub-bass focus instruments like synthesisers, drum machines and low tone bass guitar. Mid-bass is reasonably well-balanced on its note weight that will affect the timbre and tone of some instruments and male vocals, particularly bass-baritone ones. Bass guitars have resonant and sustaining sound on every fretting or slapping of its strings, Bass kick drums sounds rather tight and thudding than broad sounding, then on bass-baritone vocals, they have less heftier and guttural sounding as it should be but at least they have some depth and "espresso-like" on their voices.


Silver Nozzles

This mode makes the OD200 more mid-bass focus as it really gives more texture and density on that particular part of the low frequency range. But there are some drawbacks as I noticed that there is some tad bass bleeding across some parts of lower midrange that gives less cleaner bass response but it adds some warmth to its overall sound.

On instruments, bass guitars sounds more earthy, rasping and have weight on them, bass kick drums have more sonorous and thunderous sound on every attack, and bass-baritone vocals sounds more prominent on this setting as it has more fuller, deeper and darker tone as they have dense and wool-like sound.


MIDRANGE:

Depending on tuning nozzles, it offers different midrange presentations, but both of them share the same characteristic, well-textured with a tinge of translucency.

Black Nozzles

It appears that this mode gives more emphasis on most female vocals and some instruments like woodwinds and strings to have more brilliance and energy. When it comes to female vocals, contraltos have less lusher and husky sound but it still has that smokiness on their voices, mezzo-sopranos have velvety and fiery sound on them that leaves me euphonic and insouciant. Sopranos have metallic and shimmering on them which are quite favourable to lyric and coloratura types of soprano voices on how they reach their highest possible pitch with their florid vocal passage.

As for instruments, for strings ones like guitars, violins and harps, guitars have these crisp, bright and ceiling sound on every plucking on its strings while violins have metallic, bright and lively sound on every grip and motion on its bow strings, and then harps have their metallic, sharp and blurring sound on them. Then on woodwinds, piccolos have bright and clear sound on them while concert flutes have brilliant and rich sound. And then on clarinets have lively sound and saxophones have reedy sound.


Silver Nozzles

On this mode on how the midrange of this set is tuned, it makes it more warmer, more natural sounding and well-textured sound that will be favourable to male vocals and instruments, particularly percussives and brass while it somehow lessens the brilliance and zestfulness on some female vocals, strings and woodwinds. On how the male vocals sounds like, baritones have those smooth, warm and rich sound from as light and lyric baritones have a sweet and mild velvety sound, kavalier baritones have those steely and deep sound and Verdi and dramatic baritones have a bit darker tone and richer sound on them. Tenors have those brassy and dazzling sound on them as leggero tenors have their light and clear sound, lyric tenors have its gracefulness yet strong vocal characteristics, spinto tenors have a heftier and spicier sound, dramatic tenors have ringing sound and both dramatic and heldentenors have its powerful rich and emotive sound from them. Countertenors have a tender and smooth although it has bit more warmth on them and Contraltos seems to have a more tonally accurate on their timbre on this sound as they have a rich and husky that these vocal type should sound like.

As for instruments, on percussives, snare drums have hard and penetrating sound, tom-toms have warm and resonant sound, field drums have booming and sonorous sound and kettledrums have deep and booming sound on every strokes hitting on its vellum. When it comes to brass instruments, trumpets have dark, full and "heroic" sound on them, horns have warm, full and sonorous sound, and then on trombones have solid, hard and full sound that really complements withs strings and woodwinds. In some instruments like guitars and violin, they sound buttery, midrange-y and a tad mellow sounding in my liking.


On pianos, on the black nozzle, they sound warm and richer tone while on silver nozzle, it has an added brighter tone on them.


HIGHS/TREBLE:

Black Nozzles

It has more emphasis on the upper-mids and presence of the treble region to give that more bright and energetic sound. It has more crisper, more resolving with well-defined percussive and rhythm instruments attacks, and also more emphasis on female vocals. But there are some slight issues that I should address, female vocals have some tendencies to sound shrilly and a tad piercing due to that accented upper-mids, so treble-sensitive folk should take caution on this one. At least, it doesn't sound harsh and sibilance is kept under control.

Cymbals have a bright and glistening sound while hi-hats have a buzzing sound albeit a tad exaggerated. Glockenspiels sound brilliant and shimmering on either mallet type or keyboard variant, and then celestas have more glistening and golden sound on them. It has a good sparkle but its airy extension appears to be modest in my opinion.


Silver Nozzles

Compared to silver nozzles mode, this is a bit dampened due to perceptible attenuation on the upper-mids and presence treble but it gives more balanced and smoother treble response which will be more acceptable to treble-sensitives folk out there due to its less aggressive type of tuning. It has less shimmer, less crisper and less sharper definition of details.

On instruments, cymbals sound rather lustrous and undulating while hi-hats appear to have a more correct timbre on this nozzle as it has that shortened buzzing sound. Celestas have lustrous and mellow sound on them to give more colour and effect on the overall sound particularly on orchestra ensemble. Then on glockenspiels, they have more lustrous sound than having a bright timbre. On the brilliance part of the treble, it has a modest airy extension while its sparkle seems to be lessened on its overall tuning.


SOUNDSTAGE, IMAGING AND OTHER TECHNICALITIES:

Overall, It has an above-average size on its sound/speaker stage as it has a decently wide on its perceived lateral span, good height reach and fairly balanced depth from front to rear that it gives me a moderately spacious headroom within my aural sphere.

It projects a concave-like presentation on its stereo imaging as I was able to locate the location of instruments and vocals in a projected soundscape but not in a very pinpoint means. The instruments and vocals separation is somehow decent but the layering isn't that well-defined. It presents me as relatively arranged in just two layers of distinct tones of instruments like the placement of guitar and bass are in one layer instead of having its own tonal and frequency layer. But in contrary, this set don't sound congested nor muddled in the mix; it is capable to play some of the complex tracks like jazz or orchestra.

Coherency of the driver is quite excellent on how it delivers a faster transient speed while handling decay. That's indeed a good characteristic of beryllium-coated dynamic drivers.

Resolution capabilities of this one is pretty balanced, it has a solid macro-dynamics and micro-detailing seems quite decent but its not the sharpest one to extract more nuances and subtleties of information from an audio track. The silver nozzle will somehow improve its sharpness due to more peak in the presence part of the treble.


PEER COMPARISONS:

Moondrop KATO (Demo)

● Like the OD200, it has a single DD and is also enclosed in a metal casing with a mirror-like finish. It also features a detachable nozzle and it has another pair nozzle that gives slight changes on its tonality. The stock cable is not a modular one but it has some good qualities on it like thickness and flexibility.

● As for its tonality, its follows a VDSF target curve, which is somewhat a variant of Harman target curve in which I find it less natural and certainly not a neutral sounding that I really want. To my ears, almost all VDSF-tuned set that I've tested are lean U-shaped sounding that plays well on specific modern genres like current J-Pop, K-pop and some acoustics which focus on more digitally processed female vocals. It has more focus on the sub-bass while attenuating the mid-bass texture, a lean and linear midrange then more emphasis on the upper mids and presence treble to give that "clean" sounding, its doesnt have enough sparkle and treble air is rather limited, the brass nozzle have rather marginal change on its overall sound quality as it is added slight warmth on it but still it sounds lean to my ears.

● On technicalities, KATO isn't that impressive at all, it has an average to above average sound/speaker stage, rudimentary imaging, decent separation but its layering isn't that well-defined. Its resolution capabilities are way too smooth that it has less firm on macro dynamics and its micro-detailing appears to be blunted.


TANCHJIM OXYGEN (Demo)

● Probably, it is still the most premier single DD set in under US$300/£240 segment. It has single DD with a diaphragm made of graphene and it was encapsulated in a stainless steel shell chassis. It doesn't have detachable tuning nozzles but it has good quality cable.

● As for sound signature, it has a mild u-shaped sound signature that has well-refined tonality. It has a balanced bass response as it has a good presence of its sub-bass rumble while having an ample texture mid-bass, it has a balanced note weight on its midrange as it has a sufficient warmth while having a smooth bright sound for vocals and instruments. It has proper sparkle and shimmer on its treble response.

● As for technicalities, both Oxygen and OD200 have similar performance. But sound/speaker stage size of Oxygen falls on average to above average which makes it a bit intimate but it has better layering definition than OD200.


BQEYZ AUTUMN


● BQEYZ's flagship single DD set, it uses a large dynamic driver and it has a unique magnetic tuning vent on as its main core feature. It was also enclosed in a solid metal shell and its a high quality stock cable but it isn't a modular one.

● With its unique magnetic tuning vent, Autumn offers three types of sound signatures, balanced-neutral, warm u-shaped and treble-focus u-shaped. This makes the Autumn more versatile sounding as it offers different types of sound profile. If I compared the treble-focus u-shaped mode of Autumn to the black nozzle mode of OD200, it has more presence of subbass while maintaining a good texture on its mid-bass, midrange of Autumn is a tad recessed compared to the OD200 but both have bright and energetic sound but on treble response, the Autumn has more sparkle and even more air on its brilliance region.

● On the technical side, The Autumn is way more superior compared to OD200, it has a very cavernous sound/speaker stage as it has very spacious span from left to right, impressive height ceiling and impressive depth. It projects 3D-like stereo imaging where I was able to locate the placement of instruments and singers in almost pinpoint manner. Layering aspect isn't the Autumn's strongest asset as they have eerily similar features to OD200 but separation is a bit better. On resolution capability, the Autumn has a better detail retrieval.


To sum up my review on this set, ORIVETI OD200 is the latest offering from Oriveti's new product line as they try to revitalise themselves in an even more competitive portable audio market that we have right now. They introduce some uncommon features like detachable nozzle, new proprietary technology on the airflow of its newly design acoustic chamber and a modular cable.

As I put my conclusion on my assessment of this product, ORIVETI OD200 is definitely a good set that an audio enthusiast should really try on how versatile this set was as it offers two distinctive tuning for both casual and fun listening or for immersive critical listening. Will OD200 be included in my recommended list for single DD? absolutely it is as it has a good build quality, working tuning nozzles, modular cable and a lot of inclusions and some refinement of its tonality to have clear and natural with acceptable technical performance for its price.


ORIVETI OD200 is now available at its official store, Check out the unaffiliated link that I have provided below.

LINK: https://www.oriveti.com/product-page/oriveti-od200-single-dynamic-driver-hifi-iem

SPECIFICATION:

MODEL: ORIVETI OD200
IMPEDANCE: 16Ω
SENSITIVITY: 108dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz – 20KHz
CABLE LENGTH: 1.2M
PIN TYPE: 0.78mm 2-PIN CONNECTOR
PLUG TYPE: 3.5mm, 4.4mm, 2.5mm
DRIVER UNIT(S): (1) DYNAMIC DRIVER

Some Tracks Tested: ( * = 16-bit FLAC, ** = 24-bit FLAC, *'* = MQA, '*' = DSD, *'= .WAV)

Alison Krauss -When You Say Nothing At All *
Jade Wiedlin - Blue Kiss**
Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks **
Mountain - Mississippi Queen *
Queen - Killer Queen **
Guns N' Roses - Patience *'*
Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven '*'
Sergio Mendes- Never Gonna Let You Go '*'
Pearl Jam - Daughter **
Roselia - Hidamari Rhodonite *
Assassin - Fight (To Stop The Tyranny)*
Celtic Frost- Visual Aggression *
New Order - Blue Monday *
The Corrs- What Can I do (unplugged version) *
Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Child *
The Madness- Buggy Trousers *
Metallica - Motorbreath **
Mariah Carey- Always Be My Baby *
Destiny's Child - Say My Name *
Malice Mizer- Au Revoir *
Mozart - Lacrimosa *
New York Philharmonic Orchestra - Dvorak- Symphony 9 " From the New World." *
Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold (Sting cover)*
Michael Jackson - Give In To Me *
Exciter - Violence and Force *
Diana Krall - Stop This World **
Debbie Gibson - Foolish Beat *'*
The Sisters of Mercy – Lucretia My Reflection**
Suzanne Vega – Luka **
Lauren Christy – Steep *
Ottoman Mehter - Hucum Marsi *
Diana Damrau - Mozart: Die Zauberflöte*


P.S.

I am not affiliated to ORIVETI nor receive monetary incentives and financial gains as they provide me a review unit for an exchange of factual and sincere feedback from yours truly.

Once again, I would like to send my gratitude to MARCO for providing this review unit. I truly appreciate his generosity and trust towards me and other reviewers.

A few weeks ago, I invited @Ace Bee for auditioning few iems I had with me. I was unaware of the existence of OD200 until that time. I also had not stumbled upon any posts about these iems. He brought a pair of OD200s with him, and out of curiosity, I tried them as they looked really cool. What I heard in the first listen was a quite satisfying sound - something unexpected of an iem priced at 200$. The very next day, I bought a pair for myself from my local dealer. These impressions below are unbiased, honest, and reflective of what I think about these iems.

One word that truly defines the OD200 is rare. I will start my review by thanking the makers of OD200. I had never expected an iem, at this price point, to be of such high quality tuning. My time with the OD200 has been really really good. These iems are nothing sort of gems. Since the first listen to the present day, I have listened to them daily and have enjoyed them a lot. They get more time than my other iems, some of which are really expensive.

Rating Criteria:

I want to lay out my rating criteria before we start off. For me, the primary criterion for evaluating audio gear is its intrinsic value rather than its price tag. A higher price doesn't always correlate with superior quality, and similarly, a low-priced product can give enough listening pleasure for it to be called outstanding. I consider the build, features, and, most importantly, the impact on the listening experience. I think the fundamental purpose of audio gear is to enhance the listening experience. So for me, this degree of enhancement in the listening experience is a key determinant in rating a product.

Rating below 4: I really won't be posting reviews of such items unless someone has asked for them.
Rating of 4: The product is good, and some users may find it more satisfactory, but it does come with a few caveats.
Rating of 4.5: The product is excellent and comes with an easy recommendation, reflecting its high quality and overall positive attributes.
Rating of 5: This product can be deemed groundbreaking, a trendsetter, and an eye-opener and deserves a spot on everyone's list due to its exceptional features and outstanding performance.

Let's deep dive into the various aspects.


Design and build quality:

- OD200 has a very nice, solid build, which feels very premium. The green colour on it is very nicely finished. The packaging of the iems is also quite good. The case, the eartip selection, and the cable are of very decent quality. The unboxing experience is quite satisfying.

Comfort and Fit:
- The iems are very comfortable to wear for long hours. There is no discomfort at all. I think it has to do with the smaller shape of the iems. One thing that may bother a lot of people is the smaller nozzle. It may be tricky to find a good fit for a few people. Tip selection is really important here. I tried a lot of different tips - SpinFit W1, Divinus Velvet, Tanzu colorful tips, Final E type tips, etc. - and eventually settled on Azla light tips. I think there are no better tips to go with the OD200. The wide bore on the tips settles very nicely in the ear and gives a very good fit and nice isolation - something that enhances the sound coming through the iems.

Sound Quality:

- Right out of the box, the OD200 is a surprise trip. It is quite easy to drive and has very mature and well-balanced tuning. In my time with the OD200 so far, I have paired it with the A&K SP3000, LPGT, and Earmen Angel. These iems sound a lot better with neutral sources. With good, powerful sources, they sound even better. The detailing and resolution, the sense of spaciousness, get better with good sources.

The tuning on the OD200 is really exceptional, as if it were tuned using some rulebook. It is not a typical ChiFi tuning, but rather a very mature one. One of the safest tunings that I have found on a budget iem. There is an excellent amount of bass, the mids are sweet, and the treble is as airy as you would like them to be. The tonal weight is pretty decent. All the frequencies have a very coherent sound, and each frequency range gets enough space. The sound stage and imaging are quite good. There is a good sense of spaciousness, and you won’t feel any congestion in the instruments that are being played. It is very obvious that at this price range, you won’t/shouldn't be expecting and imaging it to be as good as the Z1R, but yes, it does, it's works, and you will love it.


Bass:

There is more than enough bass on these iems. If you are a basshead, I think you will instantly fall in love with these iems. With the silver module, the bass is more pronounced and can satisfy someone's bass hunger. If you want the bass to be a bit shy, the black module can be of use. The bass on the silver module has enough quantity to it and has a good quality as well. The bass is punchy, well controlled, and not overwhelming at all. There is a noticeable subbass presence too. The bass, even if it has decent quantity, never bleeds into other frequencies.


Mids:

The mids on the OD200 are very pleasant to the ears. It's sweet, well-bodied, and does not get harsh at all. The strings, keyboard, vocals, etc. all sound quite rich and emotional. Achieving such good mids on a budget iem is a feat in itself. Mids are quite forward; there is nothing recessed. A special mention should be given to how crazy good the vocals on these iems sound. The vocals on OD200 are unbelievably good, and they get better day by day. Vocals sound so real that it feels unreal sometimes. For reference, I tried Z1R few days ago, and the vocals on it are dry for my preference, especially the male vocals. I am enjoying vocals on OD200 a lot more than on many other good/kilobuck iems.

Treble:

I am not a treble-head, so for me, the treble on the OD200 is just enough. With that said, I do not miss any treble details on the iems. There is enough air, no harshness, no shouts. I find it well extended and well controlled as far as the upper frequencies are concerned. All in all, I do not find anything lacking in this region of frequency. Also, with a brighter source, the treble can get quite hot, so I suggest going with a non-bright source.

Cable Quality:
- The default cable that came with the iems is of decent quality. Though it is soft and tangles a bit, it eventually does its work. Many times, I listen for long hours on the default cable only. The cable is modular, and it has three different adapters - 4.4mm, 3.5mm, 2.5mm to fit multiple needs. For the sake of cable rolling, I tried it with a good-quality copper cable, and there was a good improvement in the tonal weight. For the price of these iems, the cable is just right.


Conclusion:

OD200 is an exceptional iem, as simple as that. It is really hard to explain and put in words how satisfying these iems sound. If you are a longtime audiophile and have given enough time to the hobby, I am sure you will love what these iems have to offer. I do not think there is any improvement needed on these iems, nothing needs changing. All the frequencies are equally enjoyable. I do not think there is anything at all to complain about about these iems. I also do not think these iems should be compared to other ones. At this price, if some iems perform so well, you tend to forget what it costs and just appreciate the satisfaction it gives. It is a no-brainer to get a pair of the OD200. If your primary goal is to truly enjoy your music library, the OD200 stands out as a highly satisfying choice, comparable to other highly esteemed IEMs on the market.

Setting a trend:

It's a great time to associate ourselves with the audiophile hobby. Thanks to the makers, both producing high-end iems and budget iems. There is certainly a lot of innovation happening around, as we can see. The market is hot and spicy but we cannot really ignore the price tag associated with the iems in the market. I have bought and sold and bought expensive iems, but it's such budget iems as the OD200 that perform and satisfy way above their price range, which really makes me go gaga. From an expensive iem, your expectations are set; if something turns bad, it leaves you really disappointed. For the budget/inexpensive iems, it's different. If something makes you happy at this price point, you enjoy spending your time with iems as much as you do with your expensive iems.

For me, the OD200 are trendsetters. In today's crowded market, especially in the low budgets range, just like the iems - Night Oblivion Butastur and SoundRhyme SR8, OD200 is nothing less than a gem. Budget in-ear monitors (IEMs), exemplified by gems like the OD200, are causing (and should be) quite a stir in the audiophile community. I want to give a shout-out to the makers who work hard to innovate and create fantastic iems without a hefty price tag. This kind of great value not only makes the community members happy but also should be treated as a lesson by the other manufacturers. These affordable marvels are challenging and shattering the long-held myth that exceptional sound quality is exclusively reserved for high-priced IEMs. It shows that top-notch quality doesn't have to be super expensive. It's like a friendly nudge to the whole industry, saying, "Hey, let's make awesome audio accessible to everyone!"

So, big thanks to those who make great stuff without breaking the bank – Orivetti, you're setting a cool example for others to follow! I am a big, big fan now. Please keep on delivering such good-quality iems.

DISCLAIMER

I would like to thank Oriveti for providing the OD200.
It can be gotten here: https://www.oriveti.com/product-page/oriveti-od200-single-dynamic-driver-hifi-iem (no affiliate links).




SPECIFICATIONS

• Driver configuration: 9.8 mm beryllium-coated dynamic driver
• Impedance: 16 Ω
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 108 dB/mW
• Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm cable; 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm modular options available
• Tested at $199 USD

ACCESSORIES

Other than the IEM, these are included:
- 3 pairs of wide-bore silicone eartips (S/M/L)
- 3 pairs of narrow-bore silicone eartips (S/M/L)
- 3 pairs of foam eartips (S/M/L)
- Cable
- Modular distal plugs for 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm terminals
- Leather carrying case
- 2 pairs of tuning nozzles
- Cleaning brush

The accessories are a luxurious affair, definitely befitting of a midFI set. Everything required is included.

There's even a nifty little insert where the accessories are inlaid.

The foam tips provide the best isolation, though they may tame the treble and compress staging. The wide-bore silicone tips give the most treble/air, whereas the narrow-bore ones boost bass. Do explore to see what suits your needs.




Oriveti has provided an 8-core hand-braided stock cable. We do not have information on the components, but this is a 2-pin one with distal modular plugs for 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm terminals, which increases source pairing options (for balanced or single-ended sources). It is very well braided with zero microphonics. An added chin cinch for grip is present.




A leather round case is a nice addition. It is hard externally, but its innards are lined with a velvety material to cushion the contents. It operates via a button clasp and is quite spacious. We also have a cleaning brush for removing wax and debris.




Last but not least, we have the all-important tuning nozzles, which are needed to vary the frequency response. We will discuss about them in further detail below.

The rest of this review was done with the stock cable and stock wide-bore silicone tips. No aftermarket accessories were used, so as not to add any confounders to the sound.


BUILD/COMFORT

The housings are teardrop shaped, and come in a refined olive green shade. They are fashioned from CNC-milled metal and built like a tank.

Shell weight is light and ergonomics are top-notch, with no discomfort on using the IEM for longer sessions. The inner aspects have no awkward surfaces, with a concha protrusion for added grip.



2-pin housings are always my preferred connector type, as MMCX may be less sturdy with frequent cable swaps.




Of note, the OD200 utilizes a unique Dedicated Airflow Distribution (DAD) concept, which diverts the airflow to influence tuning.



Tuning aside, the airflow arrangement seems properly designed in my book, with no driver flex noted. Isolation is average though, in view of the vents.


INTERNALS/TUNING NOZZLES

The OD200's engine is a 9.8 mm beryllium-coated dynamic driver.

Beryllium is a light material with a high modulus of elasticity, which in theory, allows the driver to be kept low in weight, yet with an extreme rigid core. This is marketed to furnish rapid transients with negligible distortion.


This IEM's selling point are the 2 tuning nozzles, which are no gimmick - they actually vary the soundscape:

Graphs of the OD200 via IEC711 coupler. 8 kHz is a coupler peak.

With the black nozzles installed, the OD200 furnishes a sterile neutralish bright signature, which is very resolving and crisp. Transients are quick and this set showcases great technicalities for a single DD. It can however, be shouty in the upper mids on this configuration - with a 13 dB ear gain - especially at louder volumes (Fletcher Munson curve). These black nozzles will be a great option for analytical listening.

With the silver nozzles in place, the OD200 becomes a sedate warm beast, with larger bass on tap. However, there is some resolution lost in this setup, and the mid-bass does bleed a tinge into the midrange, though this gives heft and a syrupy tone. With these silver nozzles, we get a more laid-back sound, with less fatigue in the upper mids.

Thus, the OD200 is kind of like a 2-in-1 IEM due to the tuning nozzles giving quite differing sonics.


DRIVABILITY

I tested the OD200 with the following sources:
- Apple dongle
- Cayin RU7
- Fiio K11 DAC/amp
- Fiio KA13 dongle
- Hiby R3 Pro Saber 2022 DAP
- Khadas Tone Board -> Schiit Asgard 3 amp
- Questyle M15 DAC/AMP dongle
- Sony Walkman NW A-55 DAP (Walkman One WM1Z Plus v2 Mod)
- Sony Walkman NW A-55 DAP (Walkman One Neutral Mod)
- Sony Walkman NW WM1A DAP (Walkman One WM1Z Plus v2 Mod)
- Smartphone

This IEM is easily driven from weak sources, though it may scale with amplification (in terms of bass tightness and dynamics).


SOUND & TECHNICALITIES

The rest of this review will be done with the silver nozzle in place - ie the warmer tuning nozzle.

With the silver nozzle on, the OD200 tonally has a warm V-shaped profile.

It is mid-bass focused, with bass north of neutral. We hear a satisfying thump on bassy tracks, though it is not at basshead jaw-rattling levels. Sub-bass has a slight roll-off. Quality-wise, texturing is decent, with quite nimble bass speed noted. There is a tinge of mid-bass bleed.

This mid-bass bleed warms the lower mids, thickening the note weight when compared to the black nozzles. Nevertheless, the midrange is still relatively transparent, with the mids not overtly encroached upon. The upper mids with the silver nozzles have a 9 dB ear gain, so vocals are forwards without veering too much to shouty territory (compared to the black nozzles).

The treble tails off after the upper mids, and is relatively smooth and sibilant-free. Trebleheads might want a bit more sparkle here, but it will be a suitable option for our treble-sensitive friends. Decent resolution is still retained though, and the OD200 doesn't need to resort to the usual CHIFI trick of a steroid infused treble to give "fake clarity".

The OD200 has a very organic timbre, with lifelike vocals and acoustic instrument replay. Timbre freaks (timbre is actually one of my higher priorities) will have no complaints.

In terms of technicalities, the OD200 is definitely more resolving on the black nozzle. Even with the silver nozzle in place, the OD200 fares quite well for a single DD. Soundstage is above average, with good instrument separation. Micro-detailing is present and not forced (as alluded to in other sets). Imaging is a tinge fuzzy though.


COMPARISONS

Comparisons were made with other midFI single DDs retailing at low $200ish USD. Pure BA, hybrids and planars were left out of the comparisons as the different driver types have their pros and cons.

Once again, the following comparisons are made with the silver nozzle installed on the OD200.




Tanchjim Oxygen

The legendary Oxygen is a Harman-tuned set. It has more sub-bass, but less mid-bass than the OD200. The Oxygen is also more extended in the treble, though note weight is thinner.

Technicalities are a wash between the 2. The Oxygen is slightly better in micro-detailing and imaging, though it has poorer soundstage and instrument separation.

Of note, the Oxygen has a more contentious fit due to stubby short nozzles, whereas the OD200 is better designed in ergonomics.


DUNU Falcon Ultra

The Falcon Ultra also has 2 tuning nozzles, so it is as versatile as the OD200. One nozzle furnishes a laid back L-shaped tone versus the other giving a more traditional Harmanish fare,

In technicalities, the Falcon Ultra has better micro-detailing and imaging, but loses to the OD200 in soundstage and instrument separation.

The Falcon Ultra has hiss noted on some sources, and it may be a scratch or fingerprint magnet due to the mirror-like shells. I would consider these 2 as sidegrades.


Final Audio E5000

The E5000 is a very dark bullet-shaped single DD. It is much more bassier, with a thicker note weight. The E5000 is less extended in the treble.

The E5000 is weaker technically, with inferior soundstage, micro-detailing and instrument separation, though it has better imaging.

The E5000 is one of the hardest IEMs to drive due to its low sensitivity, and not many portable sources can juice it well, unlike the more source agnostic OD200.


CONCLUSIONS

The OD200 is a nice addition to the midFI single DD pool. Versatility is its calling card, with the tuning nozzles providing 2 IEMs in 1 box - the OD200 is able to switch from a neutralish bright set to a warmer smoother single DD in the blink of an eye.

Accessories are generous, and ergonomics and build are second to none. It is easily driven, with top-notch timbre and good technical chops. This IEM is well suited for treble sensitive folk, though perhaps trebleheads might want a bit more pizazz in the upper frequencies.

There are areas for improvement though, as imaging is not its strongest suit. Additionally, there are some compromises to be made when switching between the 2 tuning nozzles - the black ones can veer to shoutiness in the upper midrange, whereas the silver ones lose a bit of resolution.

Nevertheless, in the big scheme of things, the OD200 is a solid single DD to consider, for consumers who want to savour gear in the single DD midFI market, and get an IEM with 2 tunings in one.

My usual disclaimer I'm not an analytical measurement guru or a golden eared audiophile. I'm just an old biker who has a ridiculously large music collection and is searching for the best ways to listen to it and share my findings with the community.

The Oriveti OD200 is that rare beast, an iem that for me, connects with an emotional response.

Before I get ahead of myself

I'll give you what Oriveti have to say about the OD200 and the technical details including a graph from Oriveti (personally I don't look at graphs)



(Graph and photo from Oriveti website)

OD200 Design Concept: Air control is a critical factor in the acoustic design of dynamic driver earphones. It doesn't matter how good the drivers are. If you can't control the airflow, you won't get a good sound. The OD200 is a revolutionary IEM with industry-leading air control technology. It features a new patent-pending Dedicated Airflow Distribution (DAD) design based on years of experience designing dynamic driver earphones. It provides an intense and enjoyable sound created by the most controlled airflow. The CNC-milled metal ergonomic design housing ensures comfortable wearing, product durability, and a premium feel. The British Racing Green color adds a touch of elegance and style to the OD200. OD200 also comes exchangeable nozzle, multiple connector options, and variety of eartips etc. It offers a complete package for an exceptional listening experience.




Features:

Patent-Pending Dedicated Airflow Distribution (DAD) Design Redefines the Sound

Solid CNC Milled Metal Body

Ergonomic Earbuds Body for Comfortable Wearing

Detachable 2 Pin Cable with Modular Plug (3.5mm Stereo, 2.5mm Balanced, 4.4mm Balanced)

Variety of Tips

Driver: Exclusive Be-Coated 9.8mm Dynamic Driver

Impedance: 16 Ohm

Frequency Response: 20 - 20000Hz

Sensitivity: 108+-3dB/mW, 1000Hz

Distortion: 0.08%

Plug: Gold-plated 3.5mm Stereo / 2.5mm balanced / 4.4mm balanced Plug

Package Includes:

OD200 Earphone body - 1pair

Exchangeable Nozzles - 1pair

2 Pin Detachable Cable with 2.5mm balanced, 4.4mm balanced, 3.5mm stereo plugs - 1pc

Genuine Leather Carrying Case - 1pc

S, M, L Silicone Tips - 2pairs per size

S, M, L Foam tips - 1 pair per size

Cleaning tool


Now all the technical details and Oriveti's promotional descriptions are out of the way, I can talk about how this $199 iem blew me away!

When I assess an iem I ignore the $ cost so in my reviews/impressions it's either a great iem or not there's no "good for its price range" caveats.

Why the above statement, well, because the OD200 is a Unicorn iem (using the silver filters, the black raised the upper mids and lower treble to shouty levels) . In that its tuned specifically for me(not really) every time I put them in my ears I have an emotional response, a connection to the music.
I'm in the room with the musicians. The size of the room/space is rendered perfectly I can even tell how close and in what position I am to the musicians. There's space around each instrument. The music just flows over me. Many iems give amazing details, fantastic psychoacoustic staging and great timbre. The Oriveti special sauce is a tangible tactile 3D holographic presentation of music. This is not a set for being analytical, for dissecting each kilohertz of frequency range. No this iem is for experiencing music.


The tuning filters:

Black - Resolving, detailed shouty

Silver- more bass no shouty mids just quite frankly better.

Bass the overall sound is velvet rich, thick, lush with clean airy details. The bass is textured, dynamic with surprisingly detailed nuances. Drum skins when struck, the initial stick against skin is then followed by the dynamic flow of the sound created, just supremely satisfying. The bass while thick doesn't encroach on the Mids which are clean, detailed and smooth.


Mids are organic, natural, with a timbre so perfect it's like the vocalists male or female are there in the room with you. I swear I felt Lorde's breath against my ear while listening to Royals no sibilance just breathy clear vocals

Treble is well rounded with zero sibilance just musical with enough sparkle to balance the thick dynamics of the bass. Cymbals sound natural with just the correct decay.

When testing iem I play Dire Straits Private investigations at 4min 50sec the guitar slashes across the underlying instruments it should be aggressive, sharp and dynamic. On some iems it is dulled which brakes my involvement with the music. No such worries with the OD200 it's renders the guitars with a realistic kerrang of the guitar strings being slashed with the amplifiers distortion shaping the notes.

Another moment I look out for is at 4min 41sec a window is broken the sound of the glass breaking on the OD200 is beautifully rendered and sounds like glass breaking with a satisfying sparkle as the shards fall .


The OD200 is small exquisitely built, comfortable but very tip sensitive getting the perfect seal is important I settled on the SednaEarfit light size large. The Divinis Velvet tips were a close second. Conversely TRI Clarion and DUNU SS tips neutered the bass.

What music did I listen to?

Tracks as follows:

Delta Saints- Sometimes I worry

Lorde- ROYALS

KOVACS- Child of sin

Brothers Osbourne- Slow your roll

Kool and the gang- Get down on it

New Model army & Sinfonia- Isolation

Santana- Dealer/Spanish Rose

Hall and Oats- She's Gone

Steely Dan- Black Cow

Shawn Mullins- Anchored in you (Souls core revival)

Silksonic- Leave the door open

Simon and Garfunkel- Sonds of silence (sibilance monster)

Sinéad O'connor- nothing compares to you

Iron Maiden- Rime of the ancient Mariner

White buffalo- The woods

PRINCE- When doves cry

Michael Jackson- Billy Jean

Stevie Wonder- living for the city

Issac Hayes- Never can say goodbye

Big Boi- kill Jill

Jack Johnson- Better Together

Lady Blackbird- Black Bird

Jane's Addiction- Jane says

Steve Vai -Bad Horsie

DIRE STRAITS- Private Investigations

Sting- English man in

Metallica- For whom the bells toll

RAMMSTEIN - Du Hast

Adele- Hello

Its safe to say that the OD200 plays well across most genres I don't know about classical or ambient music as I don't listen to those genres but the tracks above which have orchestras performing with them sounded great .

When it comes to synergy with sources, I was particularly enamoured with the Hiby R6 GEN iii it was a marriage made in heaven. The perfect balance between bass dynamics with depth and airy details.

The OD200 is not difficult to drive but it does scale with power adding a smidge more bass dynamics and a touch more air.

The only source I didn't like when using was the Hiby RS2 which somehow made the OD200 sound congested in the mids.

Sources used:

IBasso dx170

Shanling H5

Shanling M6 Ultra

Sony Zx507

Sony Nw-WM1A

HiBy R6 111

HiBy R8

HiBy RS2

CAYIN N3PRO

CAYIN RU6

IFI GO BLUE

FIIO BTR7

FIIO M15



Comparisons with other DD iems.


Best is a word I tend not use, it's such a subjective area YMMV, what I will say is that the OD200 has quickly become a favourite alongside my much more expensive DD iems such as the Meze Advar with which they share an organic sense of space and clarity, with detail retrieval and layering that is excellent, the low-end is impactful, fast and realistic on both i just prefer the OD200 extra touch of atmosphere.


IKKO OH5 ASGARD
Has its own unique timbre and tonal balance that I really enjoy but its transients and details are no match for the OD200 which has a superior sub bass and more open mids with more distinct layering and detail retrieval

Now DD iems I consider to be equals in my collection that do something better but all have little idiosyncrasies that stop them being perfect for me :
Dunu Zen
FiiO FD7
Sennheiser IE600
Acoustune HS 1655 CU

Don't get me wrong I love the above selection of quite pricy DD audiophile ear jewellery.

The thing that amazes me most about the OD200 is that it has an ability to faultlessly place me in the music rather than just hear it and that for me is unique. Which is all the more impressive at the price of $199.

I unreservedly recommend you try them out.

They can be purchased here HiFi Dynamic Drivers in Ear Monitors (oriveti.com)

General/Packaging/Build/Comfort
Oriveti is a brand founded in 2015, they have years of experience in terms of design and engineering for IEMs. They released several IEMs ranging from mid-fi to totl. This is my first time testing out Oriveti’s IEM, the OD200, which is a single dynamic driver IEM with a patent-pending DAD(Dedicated Airflow Distribution) which aims to improve the performance of the dynamic driver, housed within the OD200 is a 9.8mm Be-Coated (Beryllium Coated) driver. The packaging of OD200 is spectacular, and very premium for the asking price. I've seen worse packaging at a higher asking price than OD200. The box consists of a leather storage case which looks very premium, two types of silicone eartips, wide and narrow bore, as well as foam tips, and also tuning nozzle for OD200. Modular cable is also included which is very nice in my opinion, the cable is very soft, not microphonic, slightly prone to tangling, the colorway is intended to match the OD200’s British Racing Green i supposed. OD200’s built quality is also very good, the whole unit feels very solid and premium possibly due to the finishing.
Wearing the OD200 for several hours to access the comfort as well as the sonic performance of it, I did not feel any discomfort, the fit and seal is very good for my ears, no weird protruding edges that press against my ears.


Gears used for this review

• Earmen Colibri
• Earmen Tradutto -> Earmen CH-Amp
• Hidizs S9 Pro Plus
• Fosi Audio DS1
• OD200’s Stock Cable and Eartips

Foreword
My review is solely based on what I hear via my equipment and I never consider my reviews to be objective in any way rather a subjective approach. Do take into consideration that everyone’s ear anatomy is not the same, so the psychoacoustics perception might be different as well, but i believe it will not stray too far

Sound Impression (silver nozzle)
The first thing that I noticed when I put on the OD200, it has good musicality coupled with good technicalities, in today’s overly saturated market, musicality and technicalities don't really go hand to hand, it is either one or another, in some rare cases, they do exist, OD200 being one of it. The timbre is natural, doesn’t sound odd or metallic, which is to be expected from a dynamic driver.

Bass

• The sub bass here does roll off quite a bit but the rumble is still there whenever the track calls for it
• Plenty of impact and punch from the mid bass, definitely not a basshead IEM, but the key word here is quality and control, rather than quantity and bloated bass
• The bass is tight and has very good speed, very evident in tracks like Metallica’s Lux Aeterna’s speed drumming and Slipknot’s People=crap!, it doesn’t even bleed into the mid range

Mids

• Mids are not recessed nor overly forward,
• Male vocal has good texture and body, it doesn’t sound thin which some would define it as “dry” sounding
• Female vocal such as Faye Wong, Na Ying, Chantal Chamberland sounds full and very enjoyable, emotive to my ears, especially when you push the volume up
• Lower to upper mid range are very lush and enjoyable, even at high volume, it doesn’t get harsh nor shouty

Treble

• Treble is smooth and not fatiguing, energetic enough but not excessive to the point where it is harsh and sibilant
• Extension is good and it has good amount of air, i believe the design of the DAD that contributed to this
• Detail retrieval is good, higher expectation is just nitpicking in my opinion

Soundstage/Imaging

• Good sense of width and height, depth as well, it doesn’t sound boxy and very open sounding to my ears
• Imaging is quite good, instruments can be pinpointed easily

Driveability

• OD200 is not hard to drive, however, it does benefit from extra power (better dynamics and bass control)
• It does scale with sources based on my testing with various dongles/dac-amp, i personally find uncolored source such as Earmen’s Tradutto, Colibri matches very well with the OD200, the Hidizs S9 Pro with a little bit of warmth also has very good synergy with the OD200

Comparison
IKKO OH5

• Priced several times higher than the OD200, impressive driver tech
• A warm sounding IEM overall, fuller sounding in terms of having slightly better note weight
• The bass isn’t as clean and doesn’t exhibit better control compared to OD200 despite being priced several times higher
• The mids are fuller sounding compared to OD200, which is to be expected due to the nature of the tuning
• The treble is smooth and somehow lacking, in terms of air and presence compared to OD200, hence indirectly contributed a slightly smaller soundstage
• Technicalities is not the strong suit as well vs the OD200
• I would say OH5 is more for laid back listening while OD200 offers a blend of musicality as well as technicalities
• It may sound like i’m being very harsh on the OH5 and praising solely the OD200, rest assured that’s not the case here, just trying to show that OD200 is indeed punching above its price point

OD200’s Black Nozzle (default nozzle)

• Bass performance to lower mids doesn’t change much
• The upper mids however are a little hot, or slightly more forward depending on how you word it (this is not exactly a bad or good thing, more about preferences, some prefers a more forward sounding upper mids whereas there are those who are like me who prefers it to be slightly less forward
• Treble is also slightly more energetic here, which also contributes to a better technicalities in terms of detail retrievals
• Overall note weight does sounds a little bit thinner compared to silver nozzle

Final Thoughts
Having tested Oriveti’s product for the first time after their comeback, it's safe to say they are definitely on the right track. OD200 certainly punches above its price point, offering good technicalities as well as balancing it with musicality, which to me is the intended/preferred way of listening to music. OD200 certainly can give you that, not to mention, with the included tuning nozzle, you have two different sound signatures to explore based on your preference. Easy recommendation from me!

If you are interested in grabbing a pair, head over to the following link:
Oriveti OD200 - Non affiliate
Oriveti OD200 Product Page



*Received the review sample from Oriveti, however, i am in no way influenced by them in producing this review, all thoughts are of my own, big thanks to them for the support and opportunity

Dear Head-Fiers,

I hope you all are going well and are enjoying your day so far. What follows are my short but final impressions about the OD200, a new developed single DD IEM from Oriveti.

Do you know Oriveti? If not, you might want to take a chance doing so by checking the existing offering and philosophy behind this discrete yet talented brand. Who knows, there maybe is something of interest for you around the corner.

Disclaimer & Courtesy
Oriveti was kind enough to send me a set right upon the OD200’s release. After a few hours spent with the OD200, I decided to order a brand-new set via Oriveti’s official website. A 10% early bird discount code was applied to the MSRP of USD 199.-. I am not affiliated with Oriveti and of course was not asked for publishing my impressions against any incentive. All pictures taken are mine or from Oriveti’s official website. The FR-graph has been provided by Oriveti on my request. ChatGPT-free text from head-to-toes. Please report any syntax or vocabulary mistakes of mine, so that I can correct them. Finally, there is no objectivity possible in the review/impression exercise. The reader is welcomed to cope with the writer’s potential (and maybe unconscious) biases and to try trusting him for the honesty he puts in his effort.

All information about the OD200 can be found here: HiFi Dynamic Drivers in Ear Monitors (oriveti.com)

The OD200 look and feel premium - CNC-milled metal body with CIEM-like shells


Oriveti & myself
My journey with Oriveti started almost 5 years ago with the OH500, a beautiful, amber-coloured looking set, sporting 1DD/4BA. The O400, a 4BA IEM, followed a few months later and it almost brought me into hobby retirement. They are that good, even by today’s standard. Then, I got the OV800, a mid-centric set, lacking a bit of soul for my tastes, but visually stunning.

Afterwards, Oriveti went into hiatus for a while. This is maybe the smart part, who knows? They came back in the game with the OD100 just a few months ago, an affordable bullet-like set. Now, it is OD200’s turn to be released and while writing these lines, the latest ORIVETI OH700VB - HiFi 6+1 Hybrid IEM appeared on their catalogue (those are amazing sounding too, but it is not today’s topic, my impressions are coming soon). You also can expect a few sets with different driver structures hitting the market in 2024. Oriveti has something cooking and they have put some hot sauce in the pot.

Source & amplification
Sources and top-of-the-line amping are central and decisive to me. I am not trying to convince anyone about that, but it’s a fact in my book. Hence the importance to mention the gears at play around the OD200.

I am spending most of my listening time with two (trans)portable setups. The first is the Venture Electronics (VE) Prime DAC/RA2B-FE amp/Warp Core PSU stack. It’s an analogue/neutral powerful and pretty affordable sounding stack from a trusted manufacturer. It transforms your smartphone into a premium streaming source. You also can put a DAP as source into the game, provided it has the adequate connectors for the exercise.

The second is way naughtier, being a Romi BX2-Pro amp coupled to a bespoke PSU (into a Breeze Audio generic case). That’s a unique stack, which combines the best portable amp I came across in the hobby with an ultra-beefy PSU from Romi Audio. Without any compromise in the making and under the hood, this mid-sized combo is the perfect partner to bring any IEMs to their maximal level of performance, no matter the sound signature.

My sources, mostly DAPs, are the Calyx M, the LPGT, the AR-M2 and an iPhone 13 Pro.

All stars aligned (OD200 not displayed)


The OD200
Priced at USD 199.-, the OD200 come in a complete package that make her/his owner think she/he bought much more expensive earphones. In a way, that’s true. The stock cable, the nice leather case and the selection of tips definitely belong to another price class. Only the stock tips, which are good by all means, might fall short because of potential fit issues. Not a big deal though, because AE and other boutiques nowadays propose many aftermarket options. Personally, I usually use the KBear 07 blue tips. They suit me like a glove and isolate from external noise.

The IEMs themselves are nothing but beautiful. The British racing green color and the metal shells look and feel premium. Cold to the touch at first, they warm your soul and tickle your senses a few minutes after you have put them into your ears.

From a technical perspective, Oriveti has implemented a patented-pending airflow distribution (DAD) design for the OD200. Air circulation control within the shells shall be one of the main reasons why the OD200 sound so clean and engaging. The wide yet realistic soundstage surely is positive consequence from this technology.


Filters & graph
Oriveti provides two filters (black and silver ones) in the package. I have nothing against filters per se. The black ones are mounted by default. My advice is to switch to the silver’s ones asap. More about that topic in the next paragraph.

The below graph is also how I am perceiving the OD200’s sound. Imaging, detail retrieval and soundstage cannot be “seen” and this is what comes on top of those masterfully graphed transducers.

FR-Graph provided by Oriveti – red curve with black filters, black one with silver filters.

Sound & comparisons
In the above Pro’s and Con’s section, many things had been said already, but let’s develop a bit further.

Sensitive to upper-mids and misplaced peaks starting at the end of the pinna gain section, I firstly thought that the OD200 were a bit bright and edgy in the higher frequencies. Switching to the silver filters and some (brain?) burn-in later, the OD200 keep this sweet energy, but the level of intensity and forwardness was tamed without making the IEM sounding muffled or off. On the contrary, coherency improved and the magic happened. Continuing from there, I was able to investigate the OD200’s tuning with another perspective.

No need to turn my tongue in my mouth seven times before stating that the Oriveti OD200 represent a sonic achievement in the sub USD 500.- IEMs category within today’s standards. There are so many things done right by Oriveti. Do they want the OD200 to be an allrounder set? I think so. From the tight yet hefty enough low-end to the clean and emotional mids and the energetic, but not overly boosted high frequencies, the OD200 distillate their gentle poison into your ears with confidence. The soundstage and the level of details are outstanding, once more, without the impression of something that has been artificially tuned. No trick, just experience. There is a kind of realism and correctness of tone, which is unique for a single DD. Difficult to put into words what can be felt while listening to the OD200, at least for me.

Since all of my single DDs are quite different sounding, comparing each further-mentioned sets vs. the OD200 is not an exercise I think might be very relevant here.

Having said that, let’s go through a short comparison anyway. Prices are intentionally not displayed. Internet is your friend/enemy as always. For in-depth comparison(s) or question(s), please pm me.

• Vs. Final A3000: The A3000 is a smooth sounding set. Put them into your ears, the fit is great and comfy. Not being extremely power hungry, just be sure to feed them with enough juice, they open up nicely. The A3000 is an underestimated set, but the OD200 are more complex in their tuning and display much more details, digging deeper in the information available in your recordings. The stage, imaging and pretty everything are better in Oriveti’s single DD. The OD200 take the crown without sweating too much here.
• Vs. Final E5000: The E5000 are the opposite of an OD200’s “Doppelgänger”, or better said, the exact contrary. The E5000 are one of the last models being released before Final’s founder passed away 5-6 years ago. A nightmare to be properly driven, the E5000 is a cult set in my book. I am not alone in that case. The E5000 are dark sounding, with a clear roll-off in the highs. Did someone already have stopped reading? Please come back, it’s not finished. The E5000 can keep you awake for hours. At some point, you forget everything you thought you were knowing about, what is right or not sound wise. The E5000 are the charmer and you are the snake. The perfect blend of bass and full mids coupled with cosy treble hypnotizing you. And now come the OD200 to wake you up. It’s like opening the window after a night of heavy partying, trying to remove the smell out of the room. You still want to remain in this warmth, but you welcome the fresh air, because you know this situation cannot last forever. Antagonism par excellence. Yin-Yang.
• Vs. 634ears Miroak-2 (Kalimantan Ebony wood finish): The most interesting comparison here in my opinion. The Miroak-2 is a cosy sounding set and might come as technically limited vs. the O200. It would be a mistake thinking that way, because 1) both are complementary in their very own tuning and 2) the Miroak-2 is as coherent sounding as the OD200. The Miroak-2 dig deeper and reward the listener with buttery mids and slightly softer tuned treble. The whole tuning remains warmish, but not overly dark or rolled-off in the highs. The Miroak-2 are an improved version of the Penon Serial (3DD), provided this info can help anyone. The OD200 throw the boomerang with full force back to the 634ears’ protegé. Indeed, the OD200 can bend up their thinner muscles, if it’s necessary. The OD200 know how to increase your pulse and generate unexpected goosebumps. Once more, the Orivetis are lifting a veil and expose your music with a sort of “truth” to your ears. Dynamics, imaging, layering, detail retrieval, are better rendered on the OD200. No winner here, it’s a draw, because both conveys emotions in different ways yet both will succeed in getting you fully lost into your tunes.
• Vs. 634ears Loak-TC (Blue Copper finish): The Loak-TC is my favorite single DD to date. Musashi San from 634ears just nailed the single DD game for me. The OD200 sound more “right”, better balanced and less coloured than the Loak-TC. Still, the sense of dynamic, the thunderous yet tight bass section and the magic treble are too captivating to let any other single DD putting their feet on the throne so far… It’s a close call and a little voice told me that Oriveti most likely did not say its last word in the single DD realm. Affaire à suivre.

The OD200 with a bespoke totl copper cable from Clan Audio

End words
An allrounder single DD filled with soul and technical savoir-faire. This is my one-sentence conclusion about the OD200. You are left alone deciding if you want to give them a chance or not, but given their price tag and provided you are on the market for an allrounder set, I don’t see any reason not to do so. The OD200 is goosebumps material. A five stars rating is not debatable here.

Jukebox
Below are tunes I really enjoyed listening too, while redacting my impressions. The OD200 make all of those sounding heavenly.