Simgot EW200

Introduction:
In the realm of audiophilia—a pursuit often driven by the allure of new technology, unique aesthetics, and the thrill of the novel—finding a piece of equipment that marries classic excellence with affordability can seem quixotic. As I delved into the exploration of IEMs, my criteria were stringent: uncover the finest auditory experience at the lowest conceivable price point. After testing an extensive array of budget-friendly models touted across various platforms, the EW200s have triumphantly ended my search.

Personal Bias:
I approach reviews with a philosophy rooted in appreciation; I choose to evaluate products that resonate with me; because, as an artist, I recognize the immense challenge inherent in creation. My focus is on constructive critique and celebrating innovation and excellence. I will only review products that I enjoy.

Pros:
1. Clarity and Precision: The EW200s offer an impeccable audio clarity that makes each note distinct and vibrant, ensuring an effortless listening experience. Every instrument sounds as it should; you won't hear plastic winds or bloomy pianos with this set, as you would with other cheap products.
2. Soundstage: They project a good soundstage that extends beyond the confines of one's cranial boundaries, a rare feat in this price bracket. It is not an extraordinary soundstage, and the image has a minor tendency to divide into three blobs; still, it surpases the competition with ease, although it cannot compete with more expensive models.
3. Timbre: The timbre of the EW200s is nearly flawless, capturing the true essence and color of instruments with astonishing accuracy. The sparkle is a little bit accentuated, nonetheless; without EQ, they are not completely devoid of certain tendency to sibilance with bright music.
4. Aesthetics: These IEMs are not only sonically pleasing but also visually appealing, boasting a design that is both elegant and understated. It is kind of sad that my own pic doesn't make them justice.
5. Comfort: With their ergonomic design, the EW200s provide comfort that allows for prolonged use without discomfort, making them ideal for extensive listening sessions.
6. Layering and separation: Really good for a single dynamic driver. But, in my opinion, still behind what (much more expensive) good hybrids and planars can achieve.

Cons:
1. Equalization: To unlock their full potential, the EW200s benefit from a slight equalization adjustment. This minor tweak elevates their performance from excellent to extraordinary. I prefer USoundV1V over HarmanIE2019v2, this set follows more closely the second than the first.
2. Driver Flex: Some users may experience driver flex when using certain ear tips, which, while not detrimental to the sound quality, can be a minor inconvenience.

Conclusion:
Priced at just €31.40, the EW200s stand uncontested in the budget IEM market. They shatter the conventional compromise between cost and quality, offering a high-fidelity experience without the expected sacrifices. Unlike other budget options, which often force listeners to endure a narrowed soundstage, artificial timbres, and noticeable distortion, the EW200s maintain a level of performance that challenges these norms.

In a market flooded with transient trends and ephemeral offerings, the EW200s distinguish themselves as an atemporal classic, capable of delivering a pure and expansive sonic experience that will satisfy both seasoned audiophiles and newcomers to the audio scene. Whether you seek the ideal entry point into high-quality audio or wish to expand an already robust collection, the EW200s deserve your consideration.



Post scriptum:
I would like to add my EQ profile to give something to the community. As stated, it has been designed to make the tuning of the set more in line with the USoundV1V target. I have left the upper treble mostly unaltered, given the low reliability of measurements at higher frequencies. This profile makes, in my opinion, the bass more impactful, the whole set more relaxed and the soundstage more cohesive. For my personal preference, this profile refines and elevates the EW200s enough to make them almost flawless.

With EQ, they are a 4,5 star set.

Here's a review video if you prefer to watch​

Introduction​

Back in November HiFi 2023 in the Philippines, I had an opportunity to try out the entirety of the Simgot lineup aside from the EW100P, EW100P DSP, and the older Simgot IEMs, and for the most part, I have a very good impression of them. However, I also want to compare one of them in my living space for at least two weeks, so when Simgot reached out to me for a review tour unit for the Simgot EW200, I obliged. Now that I had them for some time now, I want to share my own thoughts.

Disclaimer: As stated, this unit was sent over by Simgot; however, they have neither seen this written review nor the review video before publication, and all of the statements are my own.

Build, Design, and Comfort​

The Simgot EW200 features a fairly minimalist design with a glossy steel finish and a monochromatic logo at the faceplate. It is paired with a white cable with some yellow accents in the form of the yellow inner wire. The build quality is superb for its price. The metal shell feels very substantial and weighty and the cable is soft-feeling without having some form of microphonics. The provided eartips could’ve been better but it’s nothing to complain about for the price. Fit is similar to the usual “single DD shell” which is to say that it is fairly secure when worn on my ears.

Subjective Sound​

This is a well-tuned set with a very upfront focus on vocals. This is a good fit for people who want a more center-stage or intimate vocal presentation, specifically on the female vocals, as in some songs, female vocals can have a very "breathy" character.

What surprised me about the EW200 is its bass performance. It has a solid punch for a more bright-leaning set in its price point, so when I was testing some of my rock or pop playlists, I can still feel the definition of the kick drum.

However, the midrange, and maybe the lower treble, causes issues for me. This is, no doubt, too forward in the vocals for my tastes. Don't get me wrong though. I can enjoy a very intimate presentation, but the EW200 can cause a bit of a narrow center stage, which bothers me a lot. Instrumentals don't give me the same issue, though, but it depends on how the guitar is mixed. It also doesn't help that the bass is still quite lean despite its impressive performance regarding its punch and slam.

As for the treble, it's relatively fine. I never found the cymbals to have a metallic sheen, nor did they feel blunt although, depending on how treble-sensitive you are, the cymbals can still sound too strong or harsh, similar to the drummer hitting the cymbals too hard. There's also the "breathy" character on female vocals which can be pretty intense if you prioritize a smoother vocal presentation. The air region felt fine for me. It's relatively airy, giving a more spacious perception of stage width.

Other things to note:

• Imaging is less 3-blob-y compared to the lower price bracket. However, the center image sometimes gets too strong (the too-forward vocal presentation are to blame)
• Timbre is decent. It doesn't sound weird in one instrument or another, but it's not pretty "realistic" or anything. For some people, though, this might be a downgrade depending on which IEM they are coming from.
• Resolution is quite good. I'm getting more texture out of the instruments more clearly when compared to the lower price bracket.

Objective Sound​

Here is my graphtool. I publish graphs measured with a clone IEC60318-4 (IEC711) coupler I bought from Sounds Good Store in AliExpress.

A few points of focus here:

• There's much more presence from 2kHz to 3kHz compared to what I perceive as neutral. This is why I'm hearing more vocals compared to the instruments in the band. Combined with the relative lack of lower mids, it will come across as very shouty when you try to compensate for the lack of lower mids. It's a big contrast or distance between the lower mids and the upper mids.
• The elevation from 4kHz to 6kHz can relate to some harmonics of the female vocals, which is probably why I'm hearing a more "breathy" character on them. It depends on the person if they want this characteristic or not. It's similar to the Hana 2021's vocal presentation in a way.

Comparisons​

vs. Truthear x crinacle Zero​

• They’re similar in terms of the overall sound signature, but the Truthear Zero has a more elevated bass response, so that the bass feels bouncier and fun. Still both relatively thin in its lower mids, but you may favor the Truthear Zero if you listen to EDM more often.
• Truthear Zero has slightly more precise imaging, but is compromised by the elevated upper mids like the EW200.

Ultimately, the EW200 has less faults in its technical performance, is comfier, and it’s $10 USD cheaper anyway.

vs. Truthear x crinacle Zero:Red​

I always favored the Truthear Zero:Red over any IEMs in the price range its at, and it’s also the case here when comparing against the Simgot EW200. Notably:

• Zero:Red is simply more natural or smoother sounding. It may lack warmth for some people, but due to a more relaxed upper midrange presentation, it gives a more appropriate reproduction of vocals in my opinion.
• Zero:Red is more precise in its imaging. I tend to notice the separation of each parts of the drum a bit clearer despite its relatively cramped stage width.

vs 7Hz Salnotes x crinacle Zero:2​

• Not as technically impressive as the Simgot EW200. It’s less airy, and imaging is a bit cluttered in some cases.
• However, I find the Zero:2 to be simply more engaging due to its safer tonality in the mids and treble, and the extra bass presence is very welcoming, especially for new people who are coming from sets that are probably too much bass to begin with, so it’s an easier transition, or they’re just bassheads.

Let's Wrap This Up.​

I think the Simgot EW200 has a spot in the market. It is a vocal-forward set with impressive technical performance for the price. This is for people who wants their music to have a more upfront or intimate vocal presentation without somehow missing the presence of the instruments of the band. It relatively more refined sense of air compared to some IEMs at the lower price bracket. For me, though, it’s not what I prefer. My EQ profile for this set, if I have to make one, is essentially decreasing the upper mids since I’m picky on that region for the most part. It’s a solid IEM, but it’s not for me.

Disclaimer:​

Good morning, readers! Today I will talk about an IEM that has already had a lot of success. It is a little late to ride the wave, but I am happy to share my thoughts. Thank you, as always, to Betty at Simgot for providing me with the Simgot EW200 unit to review. I am waiting for the EA500LM and EA1000 to arrive before I can fully understand Simgot, but so far, the EM6L and now the EW200 follow a sound concept that I particularly like.


As always, I remind you that I am not an audiophile, but rather an enthusiastic participant in this hobby. It is not my job or a source of income. So far, I have not sold any products.
The review will be truthful and honest.

Tech Specs:​

• Driver: 10mm dual-magnetic circuit & dual-cavity SPC dynamic driver
• Diaphragm: double-sided vapor-deposited silicon crystal diaphragm
• Impedance: 16 ohm +-15% (@ 1kHz)
• Sensitivity: 126dB/Vrms (@ 1kHz)
• Frequency Range: 10Hz–50kHz
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Connector: 0.78mm
• Cable : high-purity silver-plated OFC cable

Packaging:​

Accessories
For the price range in which it is positioned, the Simgot EW200 has a very respectable package. Definitely very elegant; not too complex but the presentation is excellent. Inside, we immediately see the EW200, which looks amazing.


As accessories, we find:

• The cable
• Tips
• Carrying pouch
• Manual and QC

The cable is not excessively thin; in fact, it is perfect for maintaining maximum comfort and is, above all, soft. The tips, on the other hand, absolutely do not do the IEM justice. My advice is to buy different tips directly.


It’s not a problem anyway; often the original tips are quite cheap but perhaps you could have opted for SS20 or 07.

Design/Build quality:​

The Simgot EW200 wins quite easily. The material and mirror finish please the eye. They are beautiful and well built for my personal taste; they are really beautiful, especially when coupled with a silver cable. As we can see from the shell, we find two holes for driver ventilation, which actually seems to be of high quality. It uses a particular SCP membrane, which should give a hybrid combination compared to the results of the DLC and LCP membranes.

“The EW200 utilizes a revolutionary diaphragm material – the SCP Diaphragm. This diaphragm incorporates a special polymer film as a substrate that is coated with a hybrid silicon layer through dual-sided sputtering deposition. By combining the strengths of DLC and LCP diaphragms, it maintains the high-density mid-range performance of LCP diaphragms and the extended, exquisite high-frequency response of DLC diaphragms. Additionally, it overcomes the challenges of high-frequency control and slight harshness found in some audio sources with a DLC diaphragm, resulting in a luxurious and smooth sound with rich layering and spaciousness. The diaphragm is further enhanced through specialized molding techniques and precise material blending, optimized to deliver a full and textured low-frequency response, a natural and dense mid-frequency performance, and a detailed and splendid high-frequency reproduction. With the powerful driving force of the dual magnetic circuit and dual cavities, the diaphragm and magnetic chamber achieve a harmonious balance, thus enhancing overall performance.”
Simgot

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Indeed, the sound performance is fantastic, and together with the EPZ Q5, the entry-level range has really become competitive. Continuing to observe the shell, thanks to my macros, you will notice that the assembly is excellent, the finishing is excellent and the writing on the faceplates is very fine. An IEM that I would also aesthetically define as HI-RES.

Initial sound impression:​

Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of people calling them “shouty,” so I was a little worried but in the meantime, I was listening to the EPZ Q1 Pro and from a quick comparison on Squiglink, I noticed they were much brighter. Since the EPZ Q1 Pro is anything but shouty, sibilant, or harsh, the Ew200 couldn’t have been worse. I connect them directly to one of the brightest sources I currently have and am immediately impressed! Less than $50? Truly? It’s true that a single DD expertly tuned is better than 4/5 that aren’t perfect.


The EW200 vaguely reminds me of the EM6L; they have 1/3 of their musicality and energy. I take the original tips and replace them with Whizzer SS20s and they get even better. I haven’t changed its cable, as I already consider it perfect. But if I were to find a good offer for a silver OFC, I could definitely think about it. This Simgot EW200 will remain with me anyway.

Comfort & Fit:​

The Simgot EW200 has a fairly small shell; they are heavier than some resin ones as they are probably obtained by casting and not by CNC machining but the shape with the right tips will not give you any trouble. I’ll leave you some photos.

Final sound impression:​

Equipment used for testing the above


Device:

• iMac
• Redmi Note 7 (MIUI-Based)
• Poco M4 Pro

Software:

• Amazon music UHD 24bit 96kHz
• Tidal Hifi Plus

DAC:

• Moondrop Dawn Pro
• Simgot DEW4X
• Hidizs SD2
• EPZ TP50
• iBasso DC04 Pro
• Hidizs S9 Pro Plus
• Fiio Ka11
• Fosi SK02

I let him run for a few hours of burn-in, although I think my brain just got used to it quickly. Coming from the review of the EPZ Q1 Pro, I was already used to something bright; the EW200 is audibly less bright; they have thicker notes; in terms of details and soundstage, I think the EW200 is capable of being slightly superior but the credit probably goes to the driver with the SCP membrane. In terms of shades, I would place them between the Q1 Pro and the Q5. The timbre is very natural and not at all fatiguing, and the resolution and clarity are truly excellent.

Bass​

The bass has more kick and push than the Q1 Pro but the difference is not overly marked unless the track requires it. The bass is really precise, with excellent speed and quality. Let me be clear: this is absolutely not for bassheads.

Mids​

For personal taste, I find them perhaps superior to those on Q1 Pro, probably due to the depth of the voices. In both, we are at very high levels. Female voices have consistent silkiness track after track and musical instruments have energy and detail while maintaining a natural timbre. In some cases, it lacks a bit of depth and emphasis and some voices sound slightly thinner than they should. But the musical instruments are especially correct.

Treble​

If you are sensitive to this region, you have landed on the wrong review. In my opinion, they are bright but far from harsh, shouty, or sibilant. There are those who describe them with some adjective like that; I imagine they are simply not very tolerant of certain frequencies and amounts of brightness. The crispness of the highs and energy is overwhelming; for some, it may be too much.

Tips Rolling?​

The included tips don’t do it justice; the quality itself is good but the closed nozzle limits its soundstage and performance, in my opinion. If you don’t want to spend a lot in the AliExpress Choice section, you can find the Tri Clarion, SS20, or 07 (under different brands). You could get all 3 types for over $10.


Obviously, the Divinus Velvet tips are also extremely good but I want to keep the final cost low. The Dunu S&S are slightly cheaper but I didn’t find them particularly comfortable with this set.


I immediately found total comfort with the Whizzer/KBear SS20, which has a wide bore.

Soundstage and Imaging​

I would say that in this price range, they are truly stunning. We are faced with an IEM that has everything that someone who wants to enjoy a bit of high resolution could be looking for: the image is very sharp and precise, and the soundstage is sufficiently wide (even above average) in all directions without being too distorted from reality. They are the kind of single-DD IEMs that immerse you in the sound and make you enjoy the quality of your favorite tracks.

Comparison:​

Endless comparisons could be made but I will limit myself to those that come most naturally given the price range. If you have any particular requests for comparisons, please feel free to comment.


vs EPZ Q1 Pro

So Beautiful
If the EW200 is not bright enough for you, you can get the EPZ Q1 Pro, which further enhances the brightness without being sibilant or shouty. They are monsters of clarity and are also particularly beautiful to look at. Yet another successful model from EPZ that could satisfy some trebleheads. I would recommend reading the entire review.


vs EPZ Q5


The EPZ Q5 is the direct competitor of the EW200. Both are entry-level destroyers that leave very little room for the competitors in this price range. What I can say about it is that the Q5 has a slightly warmer tone in the mids so the overall perception is a slightly warmer tuning with a slight extra weight on the notes. The bass is slightly thicker. The trebles are slightly calmer but plenty of detail and air remain. The soundstage, being half open-back, is even bigger. Two truly excellent IEMs. Maybe the Q5 has that extra magic touch, although that MMCX may be an Achilles’ heel.


vs Tiandirehne Se846 (hidden gem)


An IEM that I have yet to find the time to review as I consider it a hidden gem. This DD thrown into a Shure-like shell (pretty cheap materials) sounds ****ing good. They sound 88% like the Q5 but the price is absolutely crazy. We are around 26 USD with cable, some good tips, and a case. Here, you only pay the price for excellent sound. They are a little less brilliant, they lose some points in image and layering and above all, the soundstage is not as developed as on the Q5. Compared to the Simgot EW200, the sound is less musical but warmer. They are a successful experiment. Seeing is believing!

Conclusion:​

I finally understand all the hype built around the Simgot EW200; I can only confirm it. For those who judged them to be shouty, the only reason is that you are not very tolerant of high frequencies.


Although it is bright, I mostly tested it with fairly bright DACs to see if they are as shouty as some users claim. I can assure you that I have had no issues with either the Fosi SK02 or the EPZ TP50. The DEW4X is slightly more balanced/neutral than the other two and pairs exceptionally well with the EW200. If there was a deal for this combination, I would consider it.


Hearing differs from person to person in this hobby, and age also plays a role. The Simgot EW200 follows the very brilliant Harman curve, resulting in a very energetic, musical, and detail-rich IEM that did not previously exist at this price. The EPZ Q5 followed, which improved a few minor aspects.


Given that the Simgot EW200 has been on the market for a while and continues to impress, the hype surrounding this set is entirely justified.


My heartfelt congratulations to Simgot for making this hobby accessible to anyone with an IEM like the EW200.

Where to buy?​

Linsoul Official Site


Amazon.it


AliExpress site

*Disclaimer*
I bought the Simgot EW200 with my own money and this unit was not sent out for review all words and opinions are my own

Testing Time
1 month

Equipment
3.5mm Motherboard Audio Jack (Realtek 7.1 Audio CODEC)
Asus TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI

Testing Environments

Gaming:

• Apex Legend
• The Finals
• Valorant
• CS2

Other
Music, Podcast, Youtube

Intro

The Simgot EW200 stands out as one of the most sought-after budget IEMs under $50 currently, rivaling the TruthEar X Cinicle Zero Red. In my opinion, they offer a brighter and more engaging sound signature compared to the latter. The build quality truly impresses, boasting a sturdy full metal construction. Equipped with a 10mm SCP diaphragm, dual magnetic circuit, and dual-cavity dynamic driver, these IEMs promise a great listening experience. Let's delve into this review to explore their performance further.

Design & Build Quality

The Simgot EW200 really catches the eye with its sleek, stylish design. I was surprised at how light they felt despite the full metal build. On the outer face, there's this cool raised circular area with the logo in the middle and the company slogan around it. It's minimal but really classy.

The EW200 has two holes—one on the inside and one on the outside. They're there to prevent any driver flex, which is a nice touch. Overall, I'm a fan of the EW200's design. It's got that perfect blend of style and practicality that I appreciate.

Oh, and let's not forget about the nozzle—it's a comfy 5.6mm, which adds to the overall comfort. And speaking of comfort, these babies are top-notch. Now, onto the build quality—I was honestly blown away. I mean, a metal build at this price point? Definitely unexpected. I'd give it a solid 10/10 for build quality. I mean, come on, it's metal! Haha.

Cable

Let's talk about the cable now. The stock cable on the Simgot EW200 is covered by a PVC sheath, and for the price of these IEMs, it's quite impressive. Visually, it's a stunner with its gold and silver appearance.

One thing I really appreciate is the design of the 2-PIN connector—it's recessed, which means the cable has a very thin plastic housing around the PINs. This makes the cable versatile and basically usable on any IEM out there. It's a thoughtful touch that adds to the overall convenience and value of the EW200 package.

Comfort

Let's dive into comfort—the Simgot EW200 really excels in this department. I found myself wearing them for hours on end without any discomfort whatsoever, and I really put them to the test! They tuck into the ear nicely, and the included SpinFit CP100 eartips are fantastic—I personally prefer the Medium size for a great seal.

Overall, these IEMs are a joy to wear, except for one minor thing. When it's cold, that metal build can feel a bit chilly for the first few seconds, which might be a tad uncomfortable. But honestly, it's a small quibble in an otherwise supremely comfortable experience.

Sound Signature

The sound signature of the EW200 exhibits some slight variances from the Harman 2019 target, which serves as its inspiration.

Gaming

When it comes to gaming, the Simgot EW200 truly shines. The soundstage it offers is expansive, creating a vivid sense of space that allows you to pinpoint the whereabouts of other players with ease. You'll notice an enhanced awareness of footsteps and precise audio cues like shields cracking or popping, footsteps fading or approaching, and more. This heightened spatial awareness is particularly impressive in tactical shooters, where you can accurately discern the direction of enemy movements, gun pickups, drops, and reloads.

The EW200's soundstage creates an immersive gaming atmosphere, and its exceptional depth perception adds another layer to the experience. However, it's worth noting that the treble can sometimes come across as a bit harsh, which might lead to some fatigue, especially with certain guns or when champions' voices in games like Apex Legends sound a bit too sharp or shouty. For instance, the AKM from The Finals can be particularly jarring, prompting me to lower the volume.

Something I must add that I noticed is when things start to get really busy around you, the separation and layering can take a bit of a hit. It can become a bit muddy in those situations, which might affect your focus a bit. However, this is very situational and doesn't detract too much from the overall gaming experience.

But let me tell you, despite these quirks, I'd recommend the EW200 for gaming without hesitation. It's a fantastic choice that really brings your games to life, giving you that edge in competitive play.

Bass

It's not the most booming bass out there, but it's definitely solid and well-balanced. I'd say it's just right—not too overwhelming, but enough to give your music that depth.

What I really appreciate is how open and airy the bass feels. It doesn't hit you with a punch, which actually contributes to the spaciousness of the overall soundstage. It's like the bass is there, supporting the music, but not overpowering it. A nice touch that adds to the overall listening experience.

Mids

With its V-shaped tuning, I initially thought the vocals and instruments might take a back seat to the bass, but I was pleasantly surprised. The vocals come through crystal clear, and the instruments have a nice separation and detail to them.

However, when things start getting really busy—like a flurry of gunshots and footsteps all around you—I do notice it can get a tad muddy. It's not a deal-breaker by any means, just something to be aware of. Despite this, the overall presentation of the mids is still quite enjoyable, offering a good balance of clarity and detail in most situations.

Treble

It's definitely good and impressively detailed. However, I have to admit, I'm a bit sensitive to treble, and this one can be a touch on the sharp side for me.

That being said, the treble still manages to deliver a realistic and natural timbre. It's got this sparkling, splashy quality to it—almost crisp, you could say. There's a good amount of energy in this range, which can really elevate certain tracks and in-game sounds.

For me, I found that I had to tone down the volume a bit, especially when using certain guns in games. The harshness can get a bit much if it's cranked up too high. However, it's not a deal-breaker by any means. Just a little adjustment to find that sweet spot.

Overall, the treble on the EW200 adds a nice layer of detail and liveliness to the sound, even if it can be a bit much at times for those of us sensitive to higher frequencies.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Simgot EW200 is an outstanding starting point for anyone venturing into the world of IEMs. I would recommend them without hesitation, any day of the week. The build quality is top-notch, the sound is versatile and impressive across various purposes, and when a product performs this well, there's not much more to say.

Would I recommend them for gaming? Absolutely, 100%. In fact, I'd recommend them for just about any other use case as well. If you're on the hunt for a gaming headset under $50, I can confidently say you won't find anything that surpasses these IEMs.

Personally, I'd gladly purchase another pair if mine were to break tomorrow. That's how much I trust and enjoy the Simgot EW200.

Summary
To summarize the whole review, the EW200 is a budget offering by the bran Simgot, coming in at 40$. It is a single DD iem with a 10mm LCP dynamic driver. Build is solid, comfort is good and looks are premium considering the price. In terms of sound this has a mild U shape sound signature. This maintains a striking good balance between bass, mids and highs with good technical performance. This is the best balanced sounding iem under 50$, in my opinion.



Disclaimer:
Thanks to Simgot for providing this unit, but this review is unbiased and my honest opinion. Thanks.


Sound signature: mild U shape

Overview
Simgot EW200 is a 40$ single DD with a 10mm LCP dynamic bdriver. It has impedence of 16ohms and sensitivity of 126db.
Talking about “Simgot” they are a pretty popular ChiFi audio brand specially recently. Notable releases being EA500, EM6L, EA1000. Anyways getting back to the EW200, this is their first budget set coming in at 40$, and I must say this is the best single DD iem under 50$ in my opinion.

Packaging/ Box Contents
The packaging is simple and to the point. This comes with:
Eartips, 3pairs of standard white tips. Quality is fine.
Cable, standard 2pin 3.5mm cable.
Pouch, its basic. A hard shell case would have been better.
Papers
Iems itself



Build and Design
Let’s start with EW200’s build, one of the best in its price range. The shells are made of metal. It has a silver chrome or mirror type finish. It is prone to finger prints and scratches. The shells have nice weight to them, feels fairly substantial in the hands. The shells are average sized. This has the classic semi custom iem shape. The face plate design is minimal with the simgot logo. The 2 pin connector is flush type. Nozzle insertion is standard. Score:4.75/5

Fit and Comfort
Moving on to the fit and comfort section, it is good. The shells sit nice and flush in my regular sized ears. Fit stability is fine. Breathability is ok. It is generally comfortable for long listening sessions but the shape of the iem did cause some fatigue in my case. Score: 4/5


Cable
This comes with a OFC silver plated copper cable, for the price cable quality is good. This uses a 0.78mm 2pin connector and terminates in 3.5mm. Connectors and the Y split are made of rubber. There is no audible microphonics. Cable memory is basic. The preformed earhooks are ok, they blend in with the color of the cable and did not cause any skin irritation. Cable weight and thickness is standard. In terms of looks this goes nicely with the over all silver aesthetic.

Tested With
Source: Cayin ru7, hidiz ap80, jcally ja04
Eartips: spinfit cp100, stodk
Cable: kbear black blade, stock
Music: Tested with versatile genre of music



Sound tonality
The Ew200 has a modified harman tuning, implementing Simgot’s target to harman target.

Bass
Let’s talk about EW200’s bass performance, this maintains a good balance between quality and quantity.
Sub bass is a bit more extended compared to the mid bass. Sub bass hit has good body and rumble. Although mid bass is not as forward as sub bass, it does not lack in authority. Bass speed is good. Bass note separation is good and bass texture is decent. In terms of quality Simgot did a great job, but quantity is not for bass heads. Usually I like a bit more forward mid bass presentation but in this case I quite enjoyed it’s overall tuning. Score: 4.5/5

Mids
Coming to the mids performance its clean with energy on top.
Transition from mid bass to the mids is mostly clean with a touch of warmth. Male vocals are natural but a bit recessed sounding. Female vocals are more forward compared to male vocals, providing good energy. They are clean but can be a bit sibilant for treble sensitive listeners. There is a good sense of air present in the female vocals and carried over to the instruments section. Talking about the instruments, its transparent. There is good body through out. In certain tracks specially acoustic tracks, the level of energy in the upper midrange cause the female vocals and instruments to sound a bit unnatural. Score: 4/5

Highs
Going over to the treble section of the EW200, it provides a balanced and precise treble performance with good detail.
Treble here is tuned really nicely and flows really nicely with the other frequencies. There is a touch of warmth still maintaining an energetic presence. Detailing is crisp without being too in your face. There is no major harshness or sharpness but treble sensitive listeners will find this tuning quite bright sounding. There is a good sense of air present. Note weight is decent along with good resolving capabilities. Speed is standard to fast type. Score: 4.5/5

technicalities Score: 4.5/5
Soundstage: better than average
Imaging: good
Dynamics: good
Sound separation: good
Resolution: good



Conclusion
To conclude this review, if you like a overall balanced sound this is the best under 50$. It’s clarity and cohesiveness coupled with intricate detail creates a truly beautiful listening experience. Simgot has done a fantastic job sith the EW200.

The SIMGOT revolution is still going strong as they release some of the sturdiest, insightfully designed and well-tuned sets that will truly perform beyond its price in the current portable audio market. I have tested some of the SIMGOT products and I find them remarkable from EA500 up to the EA1000.



What I have here to be featured in this review article is another entry-level IEM model from them, The SIMGOT EW200 Maze. Like some of the previous models, this set is also a single driver IEM and it has a metal shell chassis which offers more solid construction that will last longer from wear and tear usage.



The SIMGOT EW200 utilises a dual cavity, dual magnetic dynamic driver with a composite diaphragm called SCP diaphragm. SCP diaphragm has a special polymer thin film coated with silicon layers consisting of proven LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) and DLC (Diamond-like Carbon) materials which are known to have an excellent tensile strength, very responsive and cleaner sonic output. Another facet that taking advantage the combination properties of both materials is deliver a full and deep low frequencies, a rich, smooth and airy extension on midrange and high frequencies with some improvements on technical performance like wider and spacious soundstage and better layering capability. Aside from new technology of drivers, SIMGOT also implemented a sophisticated multi-layer tuning system which incorporates two distinctive of tuning target curves, the older Harman-type of tuning and their in-house tuning which is also based in Harman tuning curve that will give a distinctive tuning curve with some corrections and improvements on dynamic range and detailed yet faithful sound reproduction.



The drivers and passive tuning system were encased in a solid aluminium alloy chassis with compact and ergonomically-designed shell contours. It has a mirror-finished surface to give a more luxurious and premium-feel and also ensures durability for long term usage. Like almost all SIMGOT models that I've reviewed in the past, it incorporates a 0.78mm 2-pin connector as it is known to be a more reliable and easy to use one as you swap it with another cable with the same connector.



As for fitting and comfort, these sets rest well into my lugholes as I don't feel any discomfort or any fitting issues that will be detrimental to our listening experience and it is able to block some external noises from the outside surroundings.



Its stock cable is quite decent and somehow suitable for its asking price. It's a 2-core silver-plated copper wirings that were insulated in a clear PVC coating that were braided and it has an L-shaped plug in a 3.5mm SE termination.




When it comes to product packaging, it appears that SIMGOT EW200 is quite basic and its inclusions are rather elementary that will be enough for its overall usage.



Here are the following contents inside of SIMGOT EW200's packaging box:

• SIMGOT EW200 IEM transducers
• Stock cable
• IEM storage bag
• Three (3) silicone ear tips of different standard sizes.
• User's manual

For power scaling and amplification, SIMGOT EW200 is quite easy to drive even though devices like smartphones usually have decent power output enough to power most head/ear gear with low impedance rating. In my LG phones and DAPs, a medium volume level is enough to have a dynamic and full range sound.

As for its tonality, it appears that this set is leaning towards a Harman-type of tuning which is a u-shaped sound profile though SIMGOT added some emphasis on upper-mids to presence part of its high frequencies to have more brighter sound.



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


LOWS/BASS:

Like most of the Harman-type sets, it focuses more on the sub-bass presence rather than mid-bass texture as this type of tuning has its own merits and shortcomings. The overall bass response of this one is tight, precise and clean as it has a good amount of reverberations and rumble from sub-bass focus instruments like synthesisers, low tone bass guitars and drum machines.

Mid-bass appears to be less textured and has an inadequate volume to give a more authority and slam that will affect the tonal colour of some instruments and vocals. Bass guitars have a rasping sound although a bit hollowed in some cases, bass kick drums have rumbly and resonant sound on them albeit it has a lack of authority on them but at least it can deliver a fast and incisive one, then on bass-baritone vocals, they sound a bit lean and less darker tone on them due to less textured mid-bass response.


MIDRANGE:

It appears that this set follows a Harman-style target curve, its midrange presentation is a bit recessed, less textured and a leaner one on some male vocals and brass instruments but it gives that clean, transparent, energetic and crisper sound that some female vocals and some instruments especially strings and woodwinds.

Male vocals like baritones have some inadequacies on their note weight as this set will not give their distinctive warm, lush or velvety sound that I am accustomed with this particular vocal type. But when it comes to tenors and countertenors, this set can deliver those dazzling and spicy leggero and lyric tenor vocals, and then a tender and sensitive vocal quality of countertenors with their falsettos. On female vocals, contraltos appear to have a less rich sounding and lack heft on their vocals while mezzo-sopranos have that fiery and glowing sound from their vocals. Soprano vocals actually sounds quite well on this set as it is able to project those gleaming, shimmering and crystalline sounds that dramatic up to the coloratura types of sopranos execute it almost flawlessly.

As for instruments, as I mentioned a while ago that strings and woodwinds sound pretty good on this one that guitars and violins have a bright and shimmering sound from them as the guitars have a ceiling and crisp sound while the violins have metallic and vibrant sound on them, and the woodwinds like piccolos and concert flutes have bright, intense and penetrating sound though there are some instances that they sometimes sounds a bit piercing that might be too sensitives to some listeners. On brass instruments, trumpets have brilliant and vivid tones on them, horns have bright and yet a bit soft and less ponderous sounding, and then, the trombones have less brassy, less darker tone and sometimes a bit overpowering sounding if they are hitting an upper register. Percussives like snares have sharp and dry sound on them on every stroke, tom-toms have resonant but somewhat lack of warmth on them while field drums have hard and precise sound on them and then on kettledrums, they have a rumbly, dry and resonant sound. Pianos sound leaning towards a brighter tone but I still consider it as even sounding one.


HIGHS/TREBLE:

EW200's treble response's orientation is on the brighter side as the accentuated upper-mids up to the presence part of the treble region are quite noticeable. The emphasis parts of the frequency range will give more definition on female vocals and more crisper and delineation attacks of instruments. It also might be an issue to some treble-sensitive folk out there due to its energetic nature of its tuning as its sound is a bit shrilly and a tad piercing, but I can guarantee that sibilance appears to be well-controlled.

For a single dynamic set. It has a good presence of sparkle and shimmer and a moderate airy extension as I noticed it on some percussion instruments. Cymbals have bright and glistening sound while hi-hats have shortened dry and sizzling sound on them, glockenspiel have shimmering and in some stances, piercing sounding, and then celestas have bright and shimmery sound on them.


SOUNDSTAGE, IMAGING AND OTHER TECHNICALITIES:

It appears that the sound/speaker stage projection of this set is average to above average. It has a fairly decent width span, enough height and depth on a rather two-dimensional stereo imaging within my perceived head room.

To be fair, it has a good separation and layering is quite impressive for a single dynamic driver IEM as as instruments and vocal(s) are well-segregated and its frequency and dynamic tones seems to be organise where I was able to locate its placement and how it manage to play some of the most complex tracks out there.

Coherency of its dynamic driver is also excellent as it is quite responsive to deliver such fast transient audio quality. Resolution capability is good enough as it has good macro-dynamics while having a sharp micro-detail retrieval capability as it is able to extract some nuances and details on an audio track.


PEER COMPARISONS:

EPZ Q5

● This is EPZ's offering on the entry-level segment and it is also a single dynamic driver IEM.While it does have an unoriginal design and it uses a MMCX-connector but it offers two types of silicone ear tips and better IEM storage case.

● It has a V to U-shaped sound profile and somehow it has a bit more warmth on it to add texture to its overall sound quality. Compared it to EW200, it has more mid-bass texture, a more warmth and yet bit more recessed on the midrange then a quite similar treble response as both sets are quite bright and airy for a single DD set. On technical capabilities, both sets are on par but I noticed that the sound/speaker stage on Q5 is a bit larger as it has more height reach and a tad wider sound field width span.


7HZ ZERO II

● Another contender in the entry-level single DD set segment as this one also has a good cult following from the audio enthusiasts sphere lately. It has a composite shell chassis with mecha-inspired aesthetics that makes it lighter to wear and it has more choices of ear tips to choose from.

● It has a mild U-shaped sound signature which also has a warmish-neutral characteristics on it. As I compare it with EW200, it has more texture on the mid-bass, an ample warmth and less energetic sound on the midrange, and a less sparkling and a modest airy extension on its treble response. On technical aspects, it traded blows with EW200 on a case to case basis as it has better sound/speaker stage width and better macro-dynamics but EW200 has a tad better separation and layering as it is quite more capable to handle some of the most complex tracks out there and better micro-detail retrieval.


ORIVETI OD100

● One of the closest competitors of EW200 as its shell chassis is also made of solid aluminium alloy and uses a high quality dynamic driver. It also included more accessories as it has more choices of ear tips to choose from and a better IEM storage case.

● Its tonality is either U or V-shaped sound depending on ear tips that you are using as this set is known to be tip-dependent. As I compared it to EW200, it has more tactual and punchy bass response, a more recessed and yet has a good warmth on it to add more texture on male vocals but it has less energetic and bright sound that affects the timbre of some female vocals and string instruments, and then, a bit smoothen and less brighter treble response as it has modest sparkle and less airy extension. On technical capabilities, it has quite similar sound/speaker staging and stereo imaging, coherency of drivers but it has more solid macro-dynamics compared to EW200. Although on separation and layering and micro-dynamics, EW200 is more superior.


As I conclude my review on this set, It appears that SIMGOT continues to impress us with the quality of their products. EW200 is one of the prime examples of a product that takes a safer path in terms of tuning with good build quality that will satisfy the needs of audio enthusiasts who are on a budget. As its tonality might not be my alley as isn't exactly aligned with my tuning preferences as it sounds already too familiar and too safe as lessens its engaging factor but what really impresses me was its competent technical capabilities that is quite uncommon on an IEM with single dynamic driver configuration.

SIMGOT EW200 is currently available in e-commerce stores, you can check out the unaffiliated links below.

★★OFFICIAL STORE★★

★★LINSOUL★★

SPECIFICATION:

MODEL: SIMGOT EW200 MAZE
IMPEDANCE: 16Ω
SENSITIVITY: 126dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz – 20KHz
CABLE LENGTH: 1.2m
PIN TYPE: 2-PIN CONNECTOR (0.78mm)
PLUG TYPE: 3.5mm
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*
Type O Negative - Black No.1 *
Felix Ayo - Vivaldi: Presto **
Three Tenors - Nessum Dorma *
Mercyful Fate - Witches' Dance *

P.S.

I am not affiliated to SIMGOT 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 FIA LAM of SIMGOT for her generosity and trust towards me and other reviewers.

Simgot EW200 Review​

"Raising the Bar"​

Simgot EW200 “Maze”​

Intro​

What’s up friends, I have with me today the “Simgot EW200”, which is Simgot’s latest mid-budget iem coming in at roughly $42. I realize that I’m a bit late to the party with this review. Scratch that, I’m really late to this Simgot party. Still, I am considering this a “better late than never” situation. I’m actually just going to be upfront with you all, I really like what Simgot has been doing. Also, I’m not the only one. Literally, I can search “Simgot EW200 Reviews” and there is an avalanche of reviews with a tidal wave of praise. In fact, pretty much any Simgot review over the past year and a half will be like a Simgot parade of affection. Also, yes… they deserve it. I actually reviewed the Simgot EA500 last year and I absolutely adore that set. It was only my second time listening to a creation from the brand and I was hooked. How in the world do they create iems this good under $100? Shoot, under $75!

Simgot​

The audio brand “Simgot” has become a very unique outfit. Every last detail seems to be well thought out, from my vantage point anyways. The very name “Simgot” means “Simple & Elegant” which when I look at their earphones and audio devices, I don’t think I could come up with a more descriptively correct word. Yes, each and every device they’ve created has been what the name implies, simple and elegant. Even though not every design is all that simple. Still, it’s the sentiment which counts. Looking at their website we don’t get much of a history and so I won’t be able to rattle off founding facts or any kind of origin story. I will however be able to say with complete confidence that Simgot is able to artistically craft some of the best iems within their price points. So, it seems. But also, each end product is completed in such a way that the only descriptive word allotted to their products could & should be… Elegant.

The Simgot EW200 has been out on the market for roughly about six months and sells for the low cost of only $40. It’s a single DD with a beautiful look and a tank-like build and I am more than happy to give my interpretations of this budget category earphone. So, without further ado, the Simgot EW200…

Non-Affiliated Purchasing links:​

–Linsoul
–Amazon

Disclaimer:​

I received the Simgot EW200 from Simgot in exchange for a full review and feature at Mobileaudiophile.com. I have not received any payment or any other form of compensation for this review. This set is a sample iem. Simgot has not requested to pre-read any review and doesn’t have any control over “what” or “when” anything gets published to mobileaudiophile.com. All thoughts within this review are my own though please take note that I will always have my own biases. This is impossible to get around. I try to be as objective as my subjective self can be, but this is an opinion piece folks. Thank you to Simgot and thanks for reading.

Gear used for testing​

–Ifi Go Blu

–Hidizs S9 Pro Plus

–Moondrop Dawn 4.4

–iBasso DX240 with Amp8 MK2

–Shanling M6 Ultra

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Packaging / Accessories ​

Unboxing​

It is hard not to be impressed with a Simgot unboxing. I think it’s just the thoughtful presentation they have with all of their sets which impresses me. There is a tasteful classiness to it. The smaller sized black box that arrived at my door has a sweet looking design on the front. There’s a cool looking sleeve which covers the black box with the theme of the EW200 displayed on it. In gold print you see the name “Maze” in large digital looking letters and under that is “EW200 High Performance”. Surrounding them are these glossy black patterns which resemble a Maze covering the whole of the box. I know that none of us care that much about the unboxing, but it does speak volumes about where a brand’s attention is at. If they have great attention to detail on the box it comes in, then it’s very likely they would have put some time into the design & tuning too.

Nice package​

Once you take off the sleeve and open the actual box, you’ll see the gorgeous EW200 looking all fly in the foam cutouts. Next to the earphones is a box labeled “accessories” which has… you guessed it… accessories. Inside is a soft microfiber type bag for carrying the EW200. You also will see the cable and eartips in this box as well. Very nice Simgot! For the price, this set is already ahead of the curve as far as budget iems goes. It is simply a nice package, and this really truly speaks volumes about the company as a whole. Think about it, folks! If they put care and effort and thought into the simple unboxing of a $40 earphone, how much more are they putting into the earphones themselves? Now, they have to get the rest right but at least it is a brand which seeks to provide the best experience possible. Nice work Simgot!

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Eartips​

Simgot includes three pairs (S, M, L) of eartips in the package. The included tips are some white silicone tips with a nicely firm outer flange, stiff stem and a narrow bore. These tips are perfectly fine for use with the EW200. It has a slightly brighter or vibrant sounding neutral leaning playback and so a narrow bore does help to pad down some of the brighter hues. I say that but then I go and do something opposite of that. I actually use the KBear 07 tips with this set as they simply fit my ears better. The 07’s have a semi-wide bore which doesn’t really add any spiciness to the upper-mid to treble region, but they will add some punch in the mid-bass. I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised to only see a few sets of eartips. This is a $40 iem after all.

Cable​

The cable provided by Simgot is a very nice cable for the price of this set. I don’t know if you’ve seen some of the cables put into some of these earphone packages, but the Simgot got this one right. It is a lite cable, as in, it isn’t heavy. The cable itself is a 2-pin, 3.5 single ended silver-plated OFC copper cable with a white and yellow braid. Very nice looking and very usable. Again, Simgot understands the importance of a cable to us hobbyists. Granted, there are better cables in the price point (Rose Technics QuietSea etc.) but let’s not get bogged down by miniscule differences. The point is, the included cable is user friendly, not microphonic to a disastrous degree, and it sounds good with the EW200. Also, it looks nice paired with the EW200.

For balanced sources​

Now, I did swap out the included cable for another very nice cable for use with my balanced sources. This should come as no surprise. I used the KBear ST16 “Crystal” white/blue cable. It looks absolutely great with the EW200. I love the mirror silver finish of the EW200 contrasted by the white and baby blue of the ST16. I am a visual creature folks, and I have to find good pairings aesthetically. This one is a good pair for a few reasons. First it looks sweet, second it feels nice to wear without any fatigue. Lastly, the sound pairing is very nice. I didn’t find the EW200 very cable sensitive at all as far as tonality goes… It’s a good match.

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Carrying pouch​

I’ll keep this short, Simgot provides a small microfiber carrying pouch in the packaging which is a nice pouch for its purpose. It doubles as a cleaner for fingerprints on the EW200 so, just be ready for that. Anyways, I like pouches actually better then carrying hard cases because I can put them in a pocket much easier and it doesn’t look completely stupid like a hard case does. I can fit the earphones & cable as well as a dongle dac and I do that with ease.

Build / Design / Internals / Fit ​

Build Quality​

This is an easy paragraph to write. I mean, look at the EW200! Folks, this is a $40 iem! This set is built like a tank! The EW200 is an alloy set with a smaller shell and a flat faceplate. The body of the EW200 is crafted to seat perfectly in the ear. Made by way of casting and precision cutting the EW200 doesn’t have any flaws and is exquisite in its final build appearance. I honestly see no issues whatsoever friends. This set has a dual cavity structure, and you can see the two venting holes in each cavity to balance pressure internally. There is one small vent near the top and one small vent closer to the ear. This is a recessed 2-pin design, so keep that in mind when looking for replacement cables. All in all, great build quality for this iem. When we are seeing $40 iems with perfectly sculpted full alloy builds at prices under $50 I’d say we are in a great time for personal audio. Someone pat the designers of this set on the back please!

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Design​

One thing that will always hook me is a good design. I know some of you don’t care at all and so just skip this little blurb from me. I feel the Simgot EW200 is one of the best designed sets that we have seen from this price bracket. Obviously there have been some dope looking sets, without question. However, the sheer appeal & charm of this full metal iem is a perfect blend of masculine and effeminate design. The EW200 has a certain refinement to it, an elegance to it. I know that careful thought was put into the creation of this earphone. You simply cannot create something this simple yet ornate and it not come from the mind of a skilled person. I think that’s rad. Simgot has done this with all of their recent iems folks. I have a number of them with me and each has its own distinctly artistic style. Yet all of their sets have a sort of opulence or high-quality stateliness to them. This set is certainly no different.

【𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠】
The EW200 earphones feature an exquisite mirror-finished silver all-metal body, crafted with high-density alloy casting and precision machining. This ensures durability, suppresses standing waves, and enhances sound quality. The over-ear-wearing style provides stability, and comfort, and reduces the stethoscope effect. With its meticulous design and attention to detail, the EW200 delivers both an exceptional audio experience and a visually striking appearance.​

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Internals​

Looking inside the shells (no I didn’t crack them open, it’s figurative), Simgot chose to use an N52 dual magnetic circuit within a dual-cavity acoustic cavity. Inside this housing they used a 10mm dynamic driver with a SCP (Silicone Crystal) diaphragm. Basically, this is a combining of LCP and DLC diaphragms to get the best out of both. Through what Simgot refers to as “Special material blending” they were able to harness the strengths of each material. It has been said that DLC diaphragms do have some slight glare in the high frequencies and so this method does tamp that down for a smoother result. Simgot incorporated three layers of tuning filters to exact the perfect mixture of Harman 2016 and Simgot’s house sound. Just know this, the driver is very good and the well dreamed up housing works wonders for the sound.

【𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐂𝐏 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐦】
The EW200 utilizes a revolutionary diaphragm material – the SCP Diaphragm. This diaphragm incorporates a special polymer film as a substrate that is coated with a hybrid silicon layer through a dual-sided sputtering deposition. Combining the strengths of DLC and LCP diaphragms, it maintains the high-density mid-range performance of LCP diaphragms and the extended, exquisite high-frequency response of DLC diaphragms, resulting in a luxurious and smooth sound with rich layering and spaciousness.
【𝐒𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲】
The EW200 is a compact earphone with a sophisticated multi-layer tuning system for precise sound control. It utilizes various tuning methods and incorporates three layers of tuning filters to optimize performance. Through advanced finite element simulation technology, the EW200 achieves a wide dynamic range and detailed sound reproduction. It blends the H-2016 and SIMGOT-Classic target curves for a balanced sound signature with accurate positioning, rich details, and an expansive soundstage.
Simgot Promotional​

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Fit / Isolation​

The fit pretty nice for me. I don’t have to fiddle very much to get a good fit. I would say that Simgot made a set that will fit in most hobbyists’ ears without issue. Obviously, make sure to have the right eartips for a good seal and you should be fine. I actually really like the fit, no wear fatigue either as the EW200 are smaller in stature and not very heavy once seated properly. Isolation is about average. I don’t feel the EW200 are any worse or better than your average iem in the market. I can tell you that the isolation isn’t bad. So, there’s that.

Drivability​

This brings us to “Drivability”. The Simgot EW200 is really an easy set to drive from most any source. Scratch that, this set is very sensitive. I didn’t find them too finicky on any source I have, that’s for sure. Even using them for a short period attached to the Fiio UTWS5 (50mw per 32 ohms) was an easy task and sounded great. The EW200 is rated at a low 16 ohms and a sensitivity of 126 db’s. If you didn’t know, that means this set is sensitive and easy to drive.

Mobile Listening ​

You just read I used the UTWS5 and that was good. However, it isn’t the most spectacular source to use. I did do quite a bit of listening with the IFi Go Blu on 4.4 balanced. Obviously, the Go Blu has a ton of power, especially on balanced output, so driving them was a breeze. What I found awesome was the synergy of the neutral/warm dac chip of the Go Blu, CS43131. I found brighter or more neutral analytical sources were a bit too glaring at times. Like the Fiio KA3. So, I went with the Hidizs S9 Pro Plus quite a lot as well. It is another warmer but yet energetic sounding dongle dac which really blended tonalities nicely with the EW200. The Moondrop Dawn 4.4 was another great pairing. In fact, so long as I didn’t have a brighter and analytical source, whether it be neutral, neutral/warm or warm, I was fine and the EW200 paired well.

More juice, better quality source​

Moving into the better-quality sources I have the Shanling M6 Ultra (AK4493SEQ dac chip) and the iBasso DX240 (ES9038Pro dac chip). Both devices output a ton of power. I used medium gain and never needed to go over 25/100 on the volume scale. I think low gain would be way more than enough. Once again, it pays to make sure that you are pairing the EW200 with a source which contrasts the slightly bright or vibrant tonality of it. That would be the Shanling M6 Ultra for me. I do feel the EW200 scales with power, to a point. You can’t just keep overpowering this set. Still, a little more juice does help to tighten the frequencies on this set. It is difficult to know if it’s the added power which helps the most or what I feel is really going on; the EW200 is simply being replayed on a better and more refined source. I think that is the deal folks. The EW200 will mimic the quality of what your source is. Thankfully I don’t have any garbage sources anymore.

What do you need​

If I were you, I would try to find a nice dongle dac. It doesn’t have to be $150. You can find some fantastic options under $70, shoot under $50 there are some good sounding dongles. Anyways, try to find a decent Dongle Dac with decent power and enjoy. If you don’t have that and cannot afford anything more than this set, I would venture to say you’d be perfectly fine using a mobile phone. This is a very easy set to drive.

Sound Impressions​

Listening mostly with the Shanling M6 Ultra which has that lush velvet timbre or with the iBasso DX240 which is a little closer to neutral, I feel like I got similar results from the EW200. I hear a close to neutral sound that is lovely for such a low priced iem. I knew it the second I put this set in my ears and turned on the first song “Show Me How To Live” by Audioslave off their 2002 self-titled album. Right away the clarity and dynamics just jumped out at me. There is solidity, or a density to the dynamic structure of the notes, yet in a thin and concise note body. Those drums have elasticity to them and the rebound from the drum blast has realistic harmonics. The crest of each note at attack has a compact crispness, the electric guitar growled nicely as well. Chris Cornell‘s vocals are dirty sounding, but in a good way, as they should sound. That was my first song.

This is one of those sets with effortless clean resolution and does so in a slightly vibrant, yet naturally skewed manner. There’s no grain or little particles of fuzz floating around the sound field. Source obviously comes into play but for the most part… It’s clean. For $40 it’s one of the few times you’ll read me saying that a set punches above its price. Of course, you have to be down for the sound signature, but even then… It’s kinda hard to brush off the talent of this set.

Pint sized look Between the 20’s​

Okay, back to the sound. It’s a U-shaped tuning to almost a W-shape in my mind. I hear a slightly boosted low-end which is always in control. The lows have a punchy texture and has depth to it. There is a forward sounding midrange that is also well textured, transparent and well defined. Possibly a hint leaner than some would like but there is still density to notes here. The EW200 had a brighter treble that was composed darn near all the time. The treble extends well into the air region and there is plenty of tactile bite as well. The soundstage is wide and even has decent depth. Technically I feel the Simgot EW200 reaches levels of the more expensive EA500 which to me is wild! In fact, (not really a fact) the EW200 rides parallel to the older sibling in many regards. They don’t have the exact tonal properties, but they are both clearly fantastic in the respective approach to each set’s tuning.

If this is all the further you read​

If this is the farthest you make it because you know I’m a long-winded mess of a reviewer, then please understand this…the Simgot EW200 is the definition of “price-to-performance”. There should be a case study composed by every brand on planet earth to see “how” and “why” the Simgot EW200 is superior in so many aspects in the budget segment. Just know that you’ll be getting arguably (I’m not arguing) one of the best iems under $75 and certainly in the conversation under $50. Actually, let me just say it now… The Simgot EW200 is in my personal top three under $50. It’s the type of neutral that comes with a glass lined articulation of my music. It has a note edge within the midrange that comes with no edge particles. No grain. No electric sounding metallic fuzz or odd timbre. Yet it’s crisp and still has some edge to it. Not completely smooth like some sets with more congested dynamics. It’s just… Nice. Now, the EW200 can get shouty, so keep that in mind. Granted I don’t see it as anything close to a problem, but I know plenty of warm/dark fans who’ll disagree. Also, note weight isn’t exactly rich so also, keep that in mind. Let’s look at each 3rd of the mix, shall we?

Bass Region​

Okay friends, the bass region of the Simgot EW200 is not the type that’ll make a basshead cry tears of joy. However, it’ll put a smile on the face of a fan of good bass. This is a more mature sounding low-end that doesn’t intend to surprise the listener with a boomy thump or gravely deep boned sub-bass. This is a punchy and controlled bass that puts quality above all else. There’s a depth to the bass that’s spurred on by the cleanliness which forces the sound to come across layered and able to mimic what the track is asking of it. Normally I would say something along the lines of… “Remember, I’m talking about $40 bass here so keep your expectations in check”. However, I can’t even say that folks. Because this isn’t a $40 bass. It just isn’t! The tactility and texture of this region brings new life to my music with a lean density that is quick and doesn’t lag, at all. Transients are more exact, yet the timbre doesn’t take a hit which is alluring to say the least.

Sub-bass​

The lowest of lows on the EW200 comes across as decently extended and should carry most genres fairly well. The idea of this sub-bass presentation is not one of authoritative rumble because in that respect this set is a bit lean. No sir, this sub-bass is about speed and lean muscle fluidity. Nothing warm and creamy about it. I liken this sub-bass to a lightning-fast middleweight who can pack a punch. There is a nice extension as well with note edge integrity throughout.

I say that but there are some people who will not be okay with the lack of emphasis here. This isn’t the most guttural sounding sub region. “Groove” by Ray Wylie Hubbard can present as much droning growl as any set can handle and the EW200 seems to accentuate every modulation to the rumble. It just isn’t ultra deep in pitch, but it is well extended and makes a nice showing. This is a slightly emphasized audiophile type rendition of a song I know all too well. I use this track just for this purpose, to see how deep these iems can take it and how much resonant haptic vibration they give off. The EW200 does rumble, but it’s a controlled and precise rumble. It isn’t necessarily weak either, it just isn’t a big bass replay. There is texture and fine line definition to most any track which can present such a thing. The EW200 sub-bass seems to be able to take on the speediest of tracks with relative ease and replays exactly what is asked of it.

Mid-bass​

The mid-bass follows suit to a degree. This mid-bass is punchier than boomy. It slams when a recording slams. For instance, “2040” by Lil Durk is recorded with some weight to the bass drop. Therefore, the EW200 has some weight to the bass drop. Nothing plastic about this density, nothing pillowy about the body of the mid-bass and nothing hollow either. Again, lean density, agile, and textured as the bass has very nice ductility that stays solid no matter what. Or take the track “Undoer” by Geese. The bass does well to never encroach upon the midrange. The mid bass seems to roll-off just at the moment of good cleanliness giving off a detailed response to the drums of this track and the constant bass guitar leaving the rest of the melody separated and very clean.

So, as you may have guessed, cleanliness is also a highlight of this mid-bass. It comes across with good clarity and a more vibrant presence. However, bass guitar could use some more fullness as they do come across generally a bit less growling than some more boosted sets. Also, kick drums don’t have the most hollow-deep boom, although the harmonics are fantastic in my opinion. Just some things to keep in mind. There’s always a give and take with every tuning. Especially single dynamic drivers. Even more especially with budget single DD’s. Still, I maintain that this is a bass that punches well, clean as a whistle and very satisfying to anyone who isn’t a basshead.

Downsides to the Bass Region​

The downsides here are all related to what your preferences are. If you are a bass-boi then you will likely not enjoy the EW200 down low. That’s a downside. If you love that meaty and bulbous sounding bass drop that overtakes your senses as well as the rest of the mix bringing warmth and a bit more thunder then, you probably want to keep looking. That’s the only real issue that I see. The bass isn’t big and so any issue which relates to a lesser powerful bass will be an issue in your listening if that is what you listen for. I think I said that right. Anyways, for me the bass is fantastic and certainly one of the highlights. I feel it has just enough emphasis and density to help this leaner presentation come across lifelike and fulfilling. Also, the layering in the low-end as well as the macro-detail illumination is really nice for a set costing so little.

Midrange​

The midrange is exactly like a million reviews have stated prior to my super late review. They are sweet folks. Yeah, they are a little thin in note weight but what’s wrong with thin? I don’t think it makes the sound more natural if the sound is “thicker”. I actually feel that voices in real life are a bit thinner rather than they are thickly weighted. There isn’t always weighty warmth when a person sings in front of me. I hear neutral, naturally weighted voices, for the most part anyways. Also, who said that “natural” is better? In fact, the more I think about it the more questions I have for the gatekeepers to this ridiculously awesome hobby. The mids are sweet folks and they are musical in a neutrally tuned way. I could end this section with that and be perfectly content that I explained them exactly correctly to my humble perspective. They are not super lush or thickly weighted and they don’t come across ultra rich. No, they do not. Also, I wouldn’t want them to. It would screw up everything great about this lovely set. That said, they aren’t thin either. Maybe a hint brighter than perfectly natural, or vibrant. But again, what is “natural”? What is “organic”?

Nice midrange performance​

The midrange comes across slightly warmer in the lower half and a bit more elated and vibrant, even shimmery in the upper half. The tonality is great throughout for my listening and the midrange can get a bit hot on rare occasions. Still, the EW200 is tuned to walk that fine line. Is the midrange of the EW200 perfect? The answer to that is a hard… Nope. Something I could say for almost any set in this hobby. What the EW200 does well is present a midrange that is exciting yet can also come across soothing. It doesn’t cast a shade of veil; it isn’t tinny or metallic and it is nicely detailed. Separation is better than most single DD’s and imaging is better than most. So yes, to be able to have all these technical luxuries you must also have a slightly leaner presentation or pay a lot more money. Having said that, the EW200 also has a sort of density which is nice within the thinner framework. I believe the quality of the driver has alot to do with how nice this set sounds because transients are quicker while cruising along most any track with good and quality timbre. I’ve always called it “lean-lush” … for lack of better words.

Lower-midrange​

The low-mids are not presented with a whole lot of warmth from the bass which can either be a good thing or a very bad thing. Depending on what you prefer. However, there is more warmth than the upper half of the mids, but also the lower midrange is slightly more recessed than the upper half too. I say recessed but what I really mean as they aren’t as energetic and forward sounding as the upper half. The “presence” of lower male vocals is still very well displayed. For instance, I don’t find any issue with Dermot Kennedy in the track “Rome”. Yes, a bit lean but still masculine, bodied, and basically not an analytically weak sound. Males sound like males. Cody Jinks in “Colorado” requires a set which isn’t papery dry. His voice is very bold & deeper in pitch. The EW200 does his voice and the rest of the melody sweet justice with this lean-lush approach. I do find every vocalist in this lower half of the mids to have some crispness to them. Strings have good energy, percussion as well, has some vibrant snap to it, some sprightly energy. Not everything is smooth or buttery. I like this because there is a sense of definition and cleanliness. I think males sound great.

W/O going overboard​

Noah Guthrie does an awesome job on the track “Blue Wall” and the EW200 does an equally wonderful job presenting his voice. It is a simple track that shows off Noah’s powerful vocal delivery. The EW200 actually takes the listener right to the cusp of being too energetic. However, the control of the driver and the approach to the tuning is very nice, keeping the sound very melodic and lively without going overboard. I love the slight piano to the left which follows his vocals. Truly a nice sounding set for many different types of male singers.

Upper-Midrange​

Females on the other hand have slightly more of a brighter hue, depending on the track of course. Don’t be confused though. When I say brighter hue, I don’t mean overly & overtly shouty or glaring. Not that the EW200 can’t come across a bit glaring on the right track. I feel the glare is right at the brink of too much. I want you all to be well understood of what I’m saying. If you are sensitive to pinna glare in the upper-mids/lower treble, then you will probably not enjoy this set too much. However, for the most part the EW200 has a pleasant sounding upper-mid delivery. For the most part, I hear good control of this brighter tilting upper-mid / lower-treble area. Though it is still vibrant and energetic. Simgot made sure to tune a wide slope pinna gain which rises gradually, around 10-11 dB gain. This is not a steep rise, but it is noticeable. Again, I have almost zero issue with it and in fact I feel this right to the brink nature of the upper mids helps tremendously for the EW200 to be sweetly analytical and detailed while not losing all of its musicality.

Quality of the driver…​

The upper mids have fantastic transparency with a crisp note definition. I noticed this on darn near every track I played. In my opinion, female vocals sound really good on the EW200. Clean, resolving, svelte but also resounding… quality of the driver folks. The EW200 can afford to be a bit more energetic because the driver can handle it without breaking apart, sounding nasally, grainy, fuzzy and any other descriptor which describes something that simply isn’t that great.

Upper-mids cont…​

Caitlyn Smith in the track “High” is a perfect example of a female coming across energetic. This track displays the softer side of her voice but also the more ballad delivery to her amazing voice. Her voice is very pleasant to the ear as the verse kicks in but becomes powerful within the chorus section. I really like the way the EW200 is able to navigate these different types of energies. Never piercing or metallic to me. The EW200 does a wonderful job at this price! Her voice is clean lined folks. Again, it isn’t grainy or coarse while keeping a crisp edge to it. The chorus gets pretty congested for this recording and the EW200 doesn’t really get tripped up at all. Even though there is a lot of higher frequency craziness happening all at once. This is a track I always use for reviews and most sets will not reflect it perfectly. I enjoy listening to it with the EW200 in my ears. So, just be aware that this isn’t a thickly weighted version of a good vocal delivery. It is well resolved, finely tuned, open and airy sound with good space and a more natural timbre, but it isn’t that velvet smooth sound.

Instruments​

I’ll keep this short. Basically, take any instrument and add a hint of vibrancy to it. The sound seems authentic with some spice of vivacity with the EW200 in my ears. Strings generally sound abrasive when they need to, edgy, or very melodic and fantastic for acoustic tracks. Electric guitar may be a hair too energetic in very loud and complicated electric guitar passages of music, but also, not many sets can. Violin is probably what you’d expect, perhaps a hint thin but tonally very nice. Again, there is an edgy quality that has this nice lean-lush weight to it. Double bass has some nice harmonics too. Percussion has a brisk style snap to the attack and a tight decay time. I find it satisfying. Is it “natural”? “Who cares” is my answer. It sounds nice. Some snare drum pangs come across like a defined exclamation point! Like in the track “Billie Jean” by Weezer (Michael Jackson cover). It’s a hard lined “pang” that really feels good to my ears. I could keep going but instruments are always going to be generalizations folks. There are too many recordings to simply label something as good, or not good, according to any one set. Too many songs and too many different recordings to generalize. Basically, instruments come across energetic, sprightly, and spirited, with great separation and great imaging for a $40 iem and they are a pinch brighter. However, they have excellent control and “generally” come across highly resolute for a single DD.

Downsides to the Midrange​

The mids certainly have some issues to some of you. Any warm/dark lovers out there will probably want to keep looking. You are not going to enjoy the presentation. The EW200 is most certainly neutral/bright throughout the midrange as a whole. This will not be for everyone. There is some glare in the upper midrange on some tracks and higher volumes will expound upon this. Of course, the EW200 manages these areas a bit better than most similarly tuned budget sets but, it’s worth noting. Lastly, the EW200 is not a heavy noted or rich affair. It is not the type of sound that comes across particularly juicy or super smooth. Yes, the EW200 has its moments, and a lot depends on what you are listening to but for the most part the EW200 is on the leaner side of the aisle. Crisp over smooth, clean edges, fine lines, brisk, resolving. These downsides seem to be a lot but make no mistake, the EW200 is a fantastic midrange set. Very detailed, and technically adept for what it is, with very capable drivers and an organically neutral/bright sound.

Treble Region​

Moving on to the treble. Folks, how do I say this without it sounding more like a hype tribute. Ya know what, I just have to speak my truth. The treble may be the best part about this set. I’ve said a lot of great words thus far and I do believe that the treble is probably one of the best parts about this tuning. The EW200 treble has a very nice bite on attack. There is a refined sort of edge and snappiness to this set up top. It isn’t completely perfect, and it is a budget level treble, but I do feel that this set presents the treble region better than $40 should suggest. The separation of instrumentation and control over the top of the spectrum is very well done. Yes, I put a “very” in there. For the price that is, and for the fact that this is a single DD. This is a treble which is certainly emphasized in a tasteful way and a purposeful way. Also, this is a treble which can handle complicated tracks with speedy transient attack and decay. Also, the treble does a great job of lifting the entire frequency with an airy and open feeling throughout.

Talented treble​

The one thing which stands out is the detail retrieval of the The EW200 in the treble region. It is fairly easy to pick up on the subtleties within a track. Again, transients are pretty tight, even in the treble. Also, the treble has a crispness to it while also being pretty resolving. This all helps to bring some of the micro-details to the surface. Also, I’d say that the extension into the upper treble is better than many in the price point. I don’t hear anything splashy coming from the secondary harmonics of stuff like cymbals for example. Everything stays in good control. This extension also does well to create a wider stage and sort-of extend the overall sound.

Examples​

Listening to Billy Strings and the breakneck speed of his five-string banjo, mandolin, and fiddle play fires along at very fast rates and it does take a capable treble region to properly weigh out each instrument. Take the track “In the Morning Light” off his “Renewal” album. The EW200 makes each note come across with a solid note body for a budget treble. Each note is displayed pretty well with a nice levity to the sound while not coming across as smeared treble. Or “Way Back When” by The String Cheese Incident. It’s another track which highlights some quicker treble that the EW200 takes in great stride and doesn’t skip a beat. What I notice the most is the tight transient activity, and the timing is very nice. I like to hear the notes at their attack crest as the EW200 has a satisfying note edge. There is compacted energy afforded to each note which is spaced fairly well in the treble region, though not perfect.

Downsides to the Treble Region​

Obviously, not everyone enjoys a treble which comes across this boosted. While I tend to really enjoy it, I’m sure that many of you want a more relaxed treble. So, I would say that if this type of signature applies to your preferences, then I’m sure you’ll enjoy what the EW200 is able to achieve up top. I still wouldn’t call this a “treble head’s delight”. I’m sure some folks would like even more crunch and snap and a bit more vibrancy up top. Also, the EW200 does have some more glaring and peaky moments. In all truth those moments are not a usual thing, and it isn’t something I would label as a hard “con”, but it is a downside and something to be aware of.

Technicalities​

Soundstage​

The stage size is certainly above average. Well, I should say that the actual sound field is wider than average with okay depth for layering the musical presentation in my mind. That said, everything sounds more forward and intimate than it is pushed back. It sounds as though I’m right up in front of the stage. However, that stage fills my mind space. It’s big with very expressive macro-dynamic energy which just helps the entire presentation to feel full and pretty immersive. I don’t think it beats all iems in the price point as there are a few which come to mind that sound more massive, but we are still talking about iems and so we should temper our expectations a bit. For a budget in-ear monitor I feel the EW200 has a big and full, but also intimate sound. I love it and feel it is great for enjoying an engulfing sound.

Separation / Imaging​

Speaking of the separation and imaging of the Simgot EW200, I’d say that they are two attributes that are relatively well accomplished on this set. Depending on the track, the separation of elements on an imaginary stage is fairly well spaced out. Obviously, in more congested tracks or recordings which aren’t perfect you won’t be able to make as good of a distinction on this set. Of course, that applies to most sets. I feel that in general the EW200 does a very nice job in this area. What we have is actual layering and some depth within the field of sound and very nice left to right spacing as well. Imaging follows suit and doesn’t skip a beat. I really enjoy the spatial recognition of this budget set and feel it is one of the better within the price point.

Details​

Detail retrieval is one of the EW200’s strong suits. This set comes with a crystal clear and transparent sound, a great balance across the mix, and emphasized and clean treble region, faster transients and a very nice stage size. All of these attributes help the EW200 to be a contender in the technicalities department against most any set in the price point. Of course, detailed retrieval is pretty nice. Especially for a budget single DD. I honestly don’t feel anyone is going to be missing out on much with the EW200. Again, perhaps in more complicated tracks things may seem a bit more compact and congested. The EW200 does the technical stuff very nicely folks.

Comparisons​

TRN Conch ($35)​

Oh, the TRN Conch! How you have swept through the Audioverse, while taking no prisoners. One reviewer after another came to your defense. Truly the Conch is a force at this low price of $35. This is another set which has a 10mm DLC dual magnetic single DD within its dual cavity structure. Again, we have an all-alloy design and a beautiful one at that. I haven’t even had a chance to review this one, though it may not be needed (I think enough folks have reviewed it by now). Truly a contender under $50 with the accessories to make this thing interesting. Oh, the Conch also comes with three tuning nozzles for under $40. This budget arena is getting silly folks.

Differences
First off, the price is about the same between the two, but the Conch comes with much better accessories. Usable ones at that. Both cables are nice, but the Conch has a modular cable which is bonkers at $30-$35. Both are built using an all-metal design, both are gorgeous, both are small in the ear, both priced under $50 and both sets offer better sound quality than most sets in their price point. Yes, the EW200 is a couple bucks more but let’s see how these two pair against one another in the sound department.

Sound Differences​

Between the two, I think the EW200 has the more controlled sound across the board. Both have a neutral lean in their sound signatures. Both have a good balance as well. However, I feel the Conch is simply not as refined. Really folks. I like them both but, in my opinion, the EW200 is the better set soundwise. I usually never say these things in comparisons but I feel people will actually question which is better and so it is more helpful for me to be as direct as possible.

The EW200 has more of a punch down low, better definition too. Though both sets have a nice bass replay. I like the spaciousness of the EW200 midrange which has a denser feel to notes. Neither are particularly thick sounding. The EW200 has a better transient response and better detail retrieval in this area. The Conch has a slight bit more grain present as well. The treble is where I see the biggest difference though. Also, please don’t get me wrong, both sets are fantastic for the price. Anyways, the Conch treble is just a bit too wishy-washy. Forgive my technical terminology. There is a tad less control over the treble. I hear more of a splashy treble on the Conch whereas the EW200 is pin-point and exact with much better bite and snap. It really isn’t some huge chasm between the two but there is a difference, nonetheless. The stage is bigger on the EW200 and technically it’s superior.

Further thoughts on this comparison​

Folks, I went a hair harder than I ever would in a comparison. Again, I do so just because I know that people in the hobby looking at this price point will fight themselves over which to buy. As far as pure sound quality is concerned, I do feel the EW200 is the better iem for the money. However, this is a big “however”. One thing the Conch has going for it; the package and accessories may just put some folks over the top with this one. You get a very nice modular cable in the TRN Redchain. TRN also offers a nice aluminum carrying case and seven sets of tips. Also, the Conch has three sets of tuning nozzles which do what they are supposed to do. I realize this looks like a blodd bath in the sound department but both iems are very nice sounding. Still, for my money I would purchase the Simgot EW200.

Kiwi Ears Cadenza ($35)​

The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is another huge hit in the price segment which really opened people’s eyes (I feel) to how good $35 can get you in the iem market. I reviewed this set last year and was blown away by how well it replayed my music for the cost. It’s another single DD but with a 10mm Beryllium Coated Dynamic Driver. The Cadenza is one of those sets that will appeal to a very wide group of people. Probably more-so than even the EW200 as it does have a more laid-back tuning. This doesn’t make it better though, that’s for sure. Let’s compare the two.

Differences
To start, the Cadenza is an all-resin iem while the EW200 is all alloy. Both are built pretty great but the EW200 is superior here. Resin versus metal is an easy choice for durability. I find both sets look amazing! The Cadenza is absolutely gorgeous in any color you choose with its swirling pattern. Mine has electric blue against the black base color which is amazing. However, the EW200 is beautiful in its own right. It is more business-like, more elegant and is every bit as nice looking. I do feel that the EW200 provides a much better cable as well as an actual carrying pouch whereas the Cadenza has no carrying case or pouch. Both are rather small in size, and fit is great on both. However, I feel the Cadenza fits me a bit better and simply sits in my ear more naturally.

Sound Differences​

To begin, the Kiwi Ears Cadenza has a more laid back and easy-going vibe. The EW200 has a more energetic disposition with tighter transients across the board and is the better set technically. Again… across the board. Also, the EW200 has bigger and fuller macro-dynamics. However, I feel that tonally the Cadenza is a hair better if you are into a warmer and more organic sound. The bass on the Cadenza comes across beefier and with more rumble and oomph. The EW200 is much more defined with better layering in the bass and has a faster speed of attack and decay. The Cadenza is a bit softer in its note definition while the EW200 is more exact. The EW200 has a harder and more direct punch too. The midrange of the Cadenza is warmer, smoother, easier to take over long periods while the EW200 has that fast & clean bite to it. Separation and airiness are much more apparent in the EW200’s midrange. Both sets can get some glare up top but the EW200 is the more refined midrange. The treble is much more vibrant, precise, detailed, and extended on the EW200. It has an airier sound, better separated and more energetic as a whole. The Cadenza has a more laid-back sound again in this region. Smoother, less offensive. Again, technicalities go to the EW200 almost across the board besides the stage size is pretty close. Perhaps depth is better on the EW200, but that’s up for debate.

Further thoughts on this comparison​

Again, this is another preference battle. You will either prefer one or the other just based on sound signature. Do you like a warm, emotional & musical sound signature? Or would you rather have a dynamic, analytical-Harman style clean sound with slightly above average musicality? The Cadenza is a fantastic iem for the price. There’s no doubt why so many have fallen in love over it. The timbre and tonality are very good and when you add in the popular tuning you know you have a good iem. Still, for me I don’t think this is really a match, personally. I like the EW200 quite a bit more. It is the more audiophile, mature, clean, resolving and technically superior iem. I do pop the Cadenza in my ears every now and again but the EW200 is too good to be ignored in comparison. I’m sure many will disagree, and I would have no qualms with that. Both are fantastic for what they are.

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Simgot EA500 ($79)​

This is a natural comparison for this review. The Simgot EA500 is one which I reviewed last year at some point and I was incredibly impressed. Truly one of the best iems that exist under $100 and one which would make any collection a better collection. The EA500 is another single DD. A 4th generation 10mm DLC to be exact, with a dual cavity structure and a build quality that is very impressive. Not only the build though, but the look is also absolutely gorgeous too. This is another all alloy iem that looks as though it should be much more expensive. Coincidentally, it also sounds like it should be much more expensive. This will be a huge mountain to climb for the EW200, but I think this set is up to the task.

Differences
First, the EW200 comes in about $40 less in price as the EA500 is still marked at around $79 on Linsoul at least. The build is about the same, both sets are beautifully crafted, all metal, mirror finish, dual cavity. However, the EA500 does have a trick up its sleeve with two sets of tuning nozzles. Granted they hardly make a difference but it’s a difference, nonetheless. The EA500 is ever so slightly bigger in stature. I find the accessories are a bit better on the EA500 (naturally), but both sets offer great value. Of the two I do feel that the less expensive EW200 offers a bit better of the two.

Sound Differences​

I spent quite a while between the two sets, and I would say that the EW200 is the more analytical sounding of the two. Whereas the EA500 has the more dynamically expressive sound. More V-shaped, harder slam but less haptic rumble than the EW200. The EA500’s bass region is a tad slower to my ears, more atmospheric and less cleanly defined. Certainly, the EW200 offers the more transient swift low-end of the two. The midrange of both these sets is actually fairly different in that the EW200 has a thinner note weight, less juicy and more vibrant front the low-mids to the upper-mids. The EA500 sounds more organic and truer to life in my opinion. While the EA500 is more musical and emotional, rich, lush compared with the EW200, which is more detailed, snappy and precise. The treble of the EW200 has more of that shimmery emphasis in comparison with the nicely emphasized but less detailed and exact EA500. I actually feel the EW200 has the more refined treble region. The soundstage of both sets is very similar. Perhaps a touch more width in the EA500, both equal in height, but the depth of the EW200 is a hint better. Technically the EW200 is superior as far as spaciousness and it has a better handle at micro-dynamics and micro-details.

Further thoughts on this comparison​

Folks, I cannot tell you how special these two sets are. They complement each other very well. Of the two, I have to say that I do enjoy the EA500’s musicality a bit more but man do I like the EW200! What a special iem! The fact that I’m even debating which is better is a huge nod to the EW200. Yes, the EW200 is a bit thinner in note profile, and slightly more glaring at times but it is also very clean, cleaner then the twice as expensive EA500. Of course, this will come down to your wallet and your preferences. Do you want musical over technical, or technical over musical. Both are great. Personally, I feel the EA500 is a bit better of an iem. It’s warmer (to a degree), more spacious, more dynamic, macro-dynamics are more expressive, and it is more musical. But it’s also twice the price. This should be expected. Now, is it twice as good? That’s up to you to decide. I do not feel it is twice as good. In fact, I think the EA500 just edges past the EW200 in overall quality of its replay.

Is it worth the asking price?​

This shouldn’t even be a question that deserves an answer. Or better said, I don’t even want to dignify the question with a response. Folks, the fact that the EW200 is only $40 in price is a blessing to the community. It is superior to almost any set at or around its price point in a number of ways. If the tuning agrees with you that is. Without question there will be those who disagree and dislike the EW200, and I get that. Not everyone wants the neutral/bright sound of this set. However, if you do feel that the EW200 aligns with your listening preference then I truly don’t believe you can do wrong here.

The Why…​

The first reason why is the very low price out of pocket to own the EW200. This is an iem that is built like Fort Knox and is as elegant as it is bold in both design language as well as tuning. The look alone is a reason to pick it up. Okay, that may be going a bit far, but you get the sentiment. This is a great looking set folks. Pair a dope looking cable with it and you are in business. Nobody else will be rockin’ a more fly looking set anywhere around you. However, there will always only be one true reason why anyone should purchase anything in the audio game, and that’s because of the sound quality. The EW200 sounds more expensive than it is. Flat out. It’s clean across the board and each area of the mix is as talented as the last. Bass to treble is highly resolving, mostly non-fatiguing, very well detailed, spacious, energetic and very expressive in its macro-dynamic fullness. Yes, it has flaws but name a set that doesn’t. Do I thinj the Simgot EW200 is worth the $40 asking price? Without a doubt in mind, yes.

Ratings (0-10)​

Note: all ratings are based upon my subjective judgment. These ratings are garnered against either similarly priced sets or with similar driver implementations or styles with the unique parameters of my choosing. In the case of the Simgot EW200 ratings below, that would be $30-$50 iems of any driver configuration. Please remember that “ratings” don’t tell the whole story. This leaves out nuance and a number of other qualities which make an iem what it is. A “5-6” is roughly average and please take into consideration the “lot” of iems these ratings are gathered against. $30-$50 US is a decent sized scope of iems and so seeing a 9 should probably be pretty special. My ratings are never the same and each set of ratings tells a different story. Each time you read one of my ratings it will be unique to that review. Basically, I create a Rating that makes sense to me and hopefully to the reader.

Aesthetic ​

–Build Quality: 9.9 Built well but nothing out of the ordinary.

–Look: 9.7 Very nice-looking set.

–Accessories: 8.9 Nice package for the price.

–Overall: 9.8

Sound Rating ​

–Timbre: 9.5 Fantastic timbre.

–Bass: 8.8 The bass is tight, punchy.

–Midrange: 9.5 A bit thinner but great.

–Treble: 9.8 Treble is awesome in this set.

–Technicalities: 9.6 Technically a great set.

–Musicality: 8.1 Musicality is good for what it is.

–Overall: 9.2

Ratings Summary:​

Really nothing to summarize here. I feel the ratings are pretty fair if I’m considering every set within the $30 to $50 range. I chose this range thinking of the consumer who cannot spend a dime over $50. It makes sense to me, and I’ve certainly been there. Friends, in this range I don’t feel you will find many sets Rating above a “9.2” overall. Possibly just the EPZ Q5 or the CCA Rhapsody, in my personal opinion. Of course, those are also different animals too. I wouldn’t say one is better than the other as they are different. I can’t think of another one besides those. No doubt there are some fantastic iems. Sets like the Reecho SG-01 Ova, Kiwi Ears Cadenza, previously mentioned CCA Rhapsody, Rose Technics QuietSea, BGVP P05, also mentioned EPZ Q5, Fiio FD11, Fiio FH11. I’m not going list them all, but you get the idea as there are about 50 more worth considering as tough competition. There are also some sets I haven’t tried like the Artti R2 which have garnered some praise, or the Pula Pa01 etc. The point is, there are a sea of great sets in this price point and to be one of the best, you have to be good.

A couple discrepancies ​

The only possible place I could see an issue as far as ratings are concerned is “Midrange” rating of “9.5”. Some will consider this too thin sounding or possibly too much in the pinna gain for their ears. I could see that, and I’d get it if you thought that was too high. Also, maybe the “Musicality” rating of an “8.1”. Some folks would argue that is too low I think and again, understandable. All the rest I’m good with.

Conclusion ​

To conclude my full written review of the Simgot EW200, I thank Simgot and Betty from Simgot for sending this unit out to me. Simgot asks nothing of me but to review and be honest. Obviously, it makes it much easier when they know how good their products are, but still, they ask nothing from me, and I will always be thankful for that. Also, I don’t have the most money in the world so receiving review samples is very helpful to me so that I can continue doing what I love.

Other thoughts…​

Please take in other thoughts about this set. Everyone is different folks. We all have different likes and dislikes, different music libraries, different hearing abilities even. So, it’s a good idea to check out as many as possible. I hope you all take good care, stay safe and always… God bless!

INTRO
The Simgot EW200 "MAZE" is a 40$ high quality IEM using a single 10mm DD and using a polished high density alloy shell with a dual cavity body
and a dual magnetic circuits. Many IEM in the budget range performing well. Let see how EW200 can toe to toe with other IEMs within its price range and now lets enter the MAZE!





Specifications :
Driver Type : 10 mm dual magnetic circuit and dual cavity dynamic driver.

Double-sided vapor deposited silicon crystal diaphragm.

Frequency Response : 10Hz-50kHz.

Effective Frequency Response : 20Hz-20kHz.

Sensitivity : 126dB/Vrms (@1kHz).

Impedance : 16Ω±15%(@1kHz).

Connectorn: SE3.5mm gold-plated.

Cartridge Connection Type : 2 Pin 0.78mm.

Cable : OFC high purity silver plated



Build Quality and Comfort :
EW200 are made out of metal, both shells and faceplates. Glossy and mirrored finish. Build quality is exceptional in this IEM a huge plus.

The shape of EW200 is compact and small. It fits my ears very well and it has enough curves to fit comfortably in your ears for hours.

Sound Aspects
Source used :

Realme 9 Pro

Jcally AP7
Ibasso DC04 pro

After 50-60 hours of burn in i find it more enjoyable and engaging



I try to recabling the EW200 with Nicechk Blackcat

I find it more warmth, more thickness of notes, forward vocals and toning down the treble a bit.


Bass
Well controlled and presented its not as boomy but it is definitely okay. The sub-bass is slightly less present, but comes up in a clean way. Definitely this is not for basshead pips out there, the EW200 have a very tight and fast bass and a moderate texture quantity.

Mids
the midrange is not recessed. Even though the lower midrange is not really deep or rich, the overall balance of the mids is surprisingly good, with very forward instrument reproduction, good layering and separation. Female vocals are suprisingly good where it excels, I find it more prominent than male vocals.

Treble
This is where it shines, picking a lot of details and nuances. Treble extension is good and a lot of air and sparkle which create illusion of having a very wide soundstage, its energetic treble can be harsh for some.

Soundstage

It is wide with average depth and height not as tall or deep. Average soundstage indeed.

Imaging

Instrument separation is good with good layering but its resolution can compete with 100$ iem price range. Its surprisingly good.

Conclusion

A 40$ set theres no more you can ask for. If you're looking for something Harman tuned that is easy to drive and its scales well with better sources this is the best choice right now. A punchy bass, clear midrange, sparkly and airy highs, good soundstage and above average resolution this is a easy recommendation for those people who just starting their journey. This is a superb iem.

Intro​

Disclaimer: The Simgot EW200 was provided to us at no charge courtesy of Simgot. However, this was done in understanding I was to give my honest thoughts and opinions of the EW200. For more of our reviews, feel free to check out our site: perrivanaudio.com

It has been a while since I’ve heard or tried a Simgot IEM. Given the opportunity to test out a new single dynamic IEM with a newly designed driver, it sounded promising. At around $40, it is admittedly a very competitive and saturated market, with plenty of great options around $20, and also plenty upwards in price as well. We would have to see if the EW200 holds its own against the competition and find its niche in the market to make it shine.

Accessories​

The IEM is packaged well for a budget IEM. The packing was well designed and everything looked well thought out. It comes with a felt pouch which is a pleasant addition for someone who is just getting his or her first IEM, and the EW200 seems poised to be a potential target with its reasonable asking price point. It also comes paired with a twisted “Silver-Plated OFC Cable”. The cable looks nice paired with the mirror polish of the IEMs. Not many complaints in this department.

Build Quality and Fit​

Build Quality is pretty good will a polished all-metal body. Apart from the fact that it’ll get smudged easily with fingerprints and oils, it’s quite a pretty and well-finished IEM. The shells aren’t too heavy themselves and are rather small in size. This lends itself to a comfortable fit for smaller ears and works well when using them on the go.

Sound​

Frequency Response of the Simgot EW200

Sources

• Fiio BTR7
• Hiby R5
• SMSL M200–>Schiit Magnius

Bass

Simgot is no stranger to single dynamic driver IEMs, having designed many models over the years and this EW200, the first IEM I’ve tried from them in a few years reminds me of their expertise. The bass on the EW200 is very tastefully done. It’s one of the nicer bass responses I’ve heard from a budget IEM. It is crisp and punchy, without too heavy a note weight and a rather natural decay. It has a reasonably satisfying sub-bass extension. This gives a very textured and nuanced bassline, that brings out clarity in the basslines without any bleeding.

Mids

Being generally quite picky on the mids, I feel this is where the EW200 falls slightly short of greatness. Don’t get me wrong, it is still good enough to make the cut for a rather decent budget option overall and not a deal breaker for me. However, right from the initial listening, and even throughout my listening journey of 2 weeks, I did notice that there is a certain thinness in the vocals and this creates a slight unnaturalness in tonality. Male Vocals can come across as a little nasal in certain tracks, and female vocals seem to lack the body. Otherwise, I find the overall balance to be decent and to be quite pleasant to listen to across most genres. The midrange is energetic but there aren’t any offensive peaks that make daily listening a pain. Clarity is really good for the price and separation exceeded my expectations for sure.

Treble

The treble does extend well with significant energy and presence. What this does to the sound is it can turn it a little dry and thin on certain tracks, especially on acoustic or simpler tracks. However, this can very well be a plus for someone given the quality of the treble and the detail retrieval which both exceed expectations. It isn’t ever sibilant and that’s a huge plus for the EW200.

Overall

The EW200 is tuned rather well and I can see that there would be people with a preference for its tuning. Combined with pretty good technical capability and clarity, and decent imaging and staging, the EW200 is a pretty good all-rounder for its price point. My main gripes are in tonality and timbre, which can get a little unnatural (my perception) when compared to my “ideal” tuning.

Conclusion​

The EW200 is a solid option for those. I really like the bass response on these and how they really shine in bassier tracks, and handle the basslines comfortably without muddiness but still having a satisfying punch and presence to keep the listening experience fun and engaging. It’s not a boring IEM and I think most should be able to enjoy their experience with these. Let’s see if Simgot can take what they did with the EW200 as a base and develop more quality thought-out products like this.

Disclaimer

• Huge thanks to Simgot for providing the opportunity for me to review the EW200. I really do appreciate it. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and are not influenced in any way.
• Please take this review with only a grain of salt, as everyone's hearing, fit, and gears may differ, so our experience may be different.

Price(MSRP)

• $39.99

Source(s)

• Truthear Shio
• FiiO KA13
• Jcally JM6 Pro

Ear tips

• Dunu S&S
• Acoustune AET07

Packaging

• EW200.
• Soft carrying pouch
  • Very good inclusion, very practical to use as well.
• 3 pairs of genetic silicone ear tips (S, M, L)
• Silver-Plated OFC Cable
  • Comfortable, lightweight, and not too thin either.
  • Tangles a little sometimes, but not the worst.

Build Quality

• Full metal finish, very solid and sturdy build.

Fit

• Nozzle has average width and length.
• Fit was alright, not the most comfortable fit ever due to its weight.
• I also don't have the deepest fit for it, maybe it is due to the shell blocking it.

Tonality

• Harman

Bass

• Sub bass is slightly more prominent than the mid bass.
• Sub bass is present and they do rumble, just don't expect it to be very deep.
• Mid bass is slightly less present than sub bass, slams isn't particularly hard and isn't very well bodied, but they are fairly punchy and textured.
• The bass presentation is also really snappy and very well controlled.
• Quantity should be sufficient if you're not a basshead or if you're not into very thick bass.
• Overall, the bass is satisfying enough to my ears and definitely is good enough for something in this price range without any major compromises.

Midrange

• Lower midrange is quite clean with a touch of warmth.
  • Male vocals sound decent, doesn't sound particularly lush and forward but it is not overly thin and pushed back either.
• Upper midrange is very energetic but is smooth.
  • Female vocals sound very engaging and forward, but can potentially be shouty and overly forward.
• Instruments and timbre is decently natural, but upper region is a bit brighter while lower region is a bit dry, so it can get very energetic on the upper end.
• Due to the thinner lower midrange and the brightness of the upper midrange and treble, the overall note weight is noticeably on the lighter side.

Treble

• Treble is definitely on the bright and sparkly side, which adds some crispiness to cymbals and notes.
• Can be slightly too harsh and fatiguing to some.
• Treble is quite smooth as well, no major spikes and peaks throughout my listening experience.
• Treble is also well extended, which is a little surprising for a single DD IEM in this price range, giving a nice airy feeling to the overall treble presentation but not overdone in any way.
• Details can be perceived fairly easily due to the bright nature of treble.

Technicalities

Resolution

• Resolution and detail retrieval is excellent for the price, can even rival certain DD IEMs that are priced nearly twice the price tag, such as the Moondrop Aria.

Soundstage

• Staging is decently wide, but not really deep or tall.
• I would say is good enough for something in this price bracket, but not very outstanding.
• However, it is not cramped or intimate by any means.

Imaging

• Imaging and accuracy is razor sharp for the price, I am able track and pinpoint where the sound is coming from precisely with ease.

Separation

• Separation and layering is good. Instruments and vocals is well separated among each other.
• Even in busier tracks, the EW200 handles it really well, without sounding congested at all.

Comparison

Simgot EW200 vs EPZ Q5

• Accessories:
  • The Q5 easily provides more and better accessories compared to the EW200
    • Main difference being:
      • Extra set of ear tips
      • Higher quality, semi-hard case
      • Extra cleaning cloth

• Others:
  • The Q5 box is a lot bigger, offering a more much more "premium" unboxing experience if that is your sort of thing.
  • The Q5 MMCX connector offers a really bad experience in my case, and the EW200 uses the usual 2 pin connector which I am very used to, which I did not encounter any issues.

• Bass:
  • Q5 has better sub bass extension, providing a slightly deeper sub bass rumble.
  • Although both bass are tight, well controlled and snappy, the Q5's bass has a better slam, definition, texture and speed.
  • Overall, I enjoyed the bass on the Q5 a bit more, but both are not bad by any means.
• Midrange:
  • Both have similar presentations, slightly thin lower midrange paired with a very energetic but smooth upper midrange which could be shouty to some.
• Treble:
  • Q5 carries more energy particularly in the lower treble region (4-6k), which ultimately adds sibilance to a lot of higher pitched female vocals during my listening experience.
  • Meanwhile, EW200 tones it down a little, cuts down a ton of sibilance for me but retains the overall brightness and energy.
  • Both have similarly decent treble extension, providing a airy but still natural tone to it.

• Technicalities:
  • While both are technically impressive for the price, I would give it to the Q5 for having better staging, resolution and speed.
  • This could be due to the bump in the lower treble region, which could give a boost in clarity, or could also be the difference in driver used.

• Overall, based on my own preference, I would pick the EW200 which offers a similar tonality and close enough technical chops compared to the Q5, but with a huge cut in sibilance which I am particularly sensitive to. However, if you're not sensitive to sibilance and treble, I would say that the Q5 offers a better package as a whole and slight edge in technicalities.

Conclusion

• As a conclusion, I think that the Simgot EW200 performs WAY above its price point, and it could potentially even rival IEMs under $100 in terms of tonality, technicalities, and even build quality.
• The EW200 is an easy recommendation for people who are looking for a clean, bright signature with as little compromise as possible, such as accessories and build quality as well.
• However, if you prefer a more warm and relaxing signature, or a more unique, non-Harman signature, then the EW200 is not for you.

Thanks for reading!

Intro
It's now 2024 and arguably Simgot has had a remarkable 2023 with its releases. It's no secret that their house sound, which revolve around various Harman FR tunings, have had a lasting appeal to a wide audience who want an engaging fun listen. The EW200 "Maze", which was released in the early-to-middle of the year, has garnered quite a following and admittedly as early as now in this review, right out of the gate is my default recommendation in the $30-$60 price bracket. Much has been said of its price-performance ratio already and I will not delve too much into that. But is it still my default recommendation this dawn of the new year? Read on to to find my updated inpressions.


Packaging
The Maze comes in a somewhat smallish black sleeve, showing some Simgot brand detailing which slides out a black box. Inside, you have the IEMs themselves in their shiny metallic glory, and an accessories box which contains the 3 sets of eartips, the cable and a gray velvet pouch. That's it. You may find the need to change the eartips according to your liking but they are decent, if not mediocre. The cable, somewhat feeling a little thin, seem to be of quality and feels much better than the ones included in similar priced sets, terminating into 3.5mm SE. Overall, it's a barebones package but feels you're getting your money's worth in terms of the build quality.


Build and Sound
The IEMs themselves look and feel solid and sturdy with their all-metal shells, having that hefty feel you rarely get at this price. It is still somewhat lightweight and comfy but it will still give you that cold-to-touch feel during a winter's night. The EW200 is a Dual-Magnetic-Circuit & Dual-Cavity (single DD) IEM which uses Simgot's proprietary tuning system tech to provide that signature Simgot sound, which is a very fun, energetic, engaging listen molded from the Harman FR with a touch of their own flavor. It also seem pretty easy to drive and responds well whether direct from your source though scales well with your DAC dongles, with increased dynamics and a more balanced energy across the spectrum. I wouldn't say it's neutral but there is quite a good harmony in terms of bass quantity, forward mids, and lively treble. It may come of as bright or sharp for a few but for the majority, the set as a whole can cater to multiple genres. Not to mention spacious staging and above average imaging to boot - you rarely get this much technicalities and good tuning at this price point.


Comparisons & Conclusion
Of course, one of the more popular entry-level sets currently is the 7hz x Crinacle Zero 2 and unless you are cash-strapped and are really sensitive to treble, I find no reason to get it over the EW200 as the 'Maze' trumps it across tuning, technicalities, resolution, and overall build quality/durability. The additional moolah on top instead of just buying a $20 set is definitely worth the value your getting in return. Quite honestly, even up until now, the EW200's $35 price tag just gives so much value that I wholeheartedly just recommend it even up until before the $79 price tier, it's that good. It just sounds more mature even when compared to the likes of the Truthear Zero (which is just too energetic at times with less technical capability) and Zero:Red (which comes off as underwhelming in its resolution and treble response at first listen). I have yet to listen to the ZiiGaat Nuo as it seem to be a capable budget entry contender though right now, even up to this early 2024 - the EW200 is still my top budget recommendation in my books after upgrading from the entry-level Tangzu Wan'Er up until you get to the $80 bracket. This makes you think what they can do more with the upcoming EA500LM. I'd say if you're still on the fence, just go and buy one as you'll rarely be disappointed (unless you really really prefer a warm-dark sounding set).

Introduction:-


Hello guys, today I am going to review yet another IEM from simgot. The Simgot EW200, you probably know all about it. But here is my take on the iem.


Simgot has been doing some amazing job in 2023, ew200 is another example of that.

I have also shared a video version of the review at YouTube any support there in form of a view, A like or A subscribe is greatly appreciated. But if you so wish to read the written version you can read this.




Before I start I want to say that the EW200 I got is a prize from giveaway I participated, All thoughts and opinions you are about to hear are my own.

I will be as usual following my bullet style format for better readability for those who are dyslexic and in general find it hard to read long paragraphs. I follow this guide in general from the British Dyslexia Association.

Lets get started!

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Build Quality, Comfort and Accessories:-



1. The packaging is really simple it comes with the IEM, 0.78mm 2 pin cable, a simple carrying pouch and a pair of tips.


2. The iem is made of metal shell.


3. They are really comfortable to wear for a long periods of time, I have had no issues as such


4. These have some driver flex for me, although a lot less than their elder brother the EA1000


5. They are quite easy to drive and can be easily driven with my smartphone.


6. EW200 uses a single 10mm Dynamic Driver

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Sound Impressions:-



1. Overall these follow the 2019 harman target but with some slight variations`


2. The overall sound is very clean


3. I have used the Hiby FC6, Fiio BTR5, Muse Hifi M4, Razer USB-C Donlge dac and my smartphone to test these out.


4. I have used all the stock accessories



Bass-


1. The sub bass in this set is sort of less than the Harman curve

2. But the quality of the sub-bass is really good. Its all about that quality of bass here

3. In certain songs like Waltz by Sunny and Crack crack crackle by Classy I do miss the punch and thump of the bass, but they do sound very tight and very crisp

4. Although by no means is the bass so less that I miss the bass in these songs

5. The mid-bass is really in line with the sub-bass so the linearity between the sub and mid-bass gives a very clean bass



Mids-



1. The mids are really good here

2. I would say they play really well with male vocals and female vocals very well here

3. The male vocals although lacks that richness and thump sometimes, they do sound good overall for the price

4. The female vocals is the star of the show here, Hako Yamasaki’s “Ano Yume Ni” sounds absolutely majestic here.

5. Although for some it could get a bit shrilly in the upper mids

6. The instruments when listening to 1985 live album from casiopea has very well separation and tonality, but sometimes they sound a tad bit thin.



Treble-



1. They are quite good for the price nothing too great nothing too off putting

2. The tone and timbre could be a bit off sometimes and they could sound a bit thin her, but thats ok for the price

3. The treble extension is quite ok for the price

4. There could be a slight amount of sibilance for some songs, for example when listening to Idol from Yoasobi it does sound shrill here in the starting segment.



Technicalties:-

They are actually good when it comes to that. For the price I think these do a good job



Soundstage & Imaging:-

The soundstage is quite a bit cramped. I am someone who loves a big soundstage but for the price these are ok. If you are someone who loves the cramped feeling in an iem then this is really good. As for imaging these are really good for that but the transition from left to right is a bit meh, but that's expected for the price



Gaming Test:-

For gaming these are quite OK, I wouldn’t suggest buying them just for that. But for small sessions these does decent enough job. During some sequences when there is a lot happening these do become shrilly and it might be a bit fatiguing

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Comparison & Recommendation:-


1. v/s Aoshida E20 they do sound very similar. But the Ew200 is tad bit better on imaging while the E20 has a bigger soundstage. I personally prefer the E20 here


2. v/s BGPV P05 The p05 are a warm sounding iem and the ew200 are quite a bit sterile sounding iem. The P05 have great soundstage.


3. Do I recommend these ? Well yes if you want a great clean sounding iem where in you are ok with the slightly lower quantity bass but ok with the great quality of the bass.


4. The EW200 also has great imaging paired with the great comfort and very easy to drive nature these make a great overall iem. Specially at the discounted price of $35 these are a no brainer.


5. Do keep the few shortcomings in mind when making the purchase.

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If you have any questions please feel free to ask me and also if you have any issues regarding this format of review please do comment I will try to mend it. Also sorry to those who are used to reading long paragraphs of review in headfi. I hope my review was upto the mark, I appreciate any feedback.

Have a great day ahead

The Simgot EW200 IEMis a budget and high quality IEM


selling at $40 USD.Using a singly 10mm DD and featuring


a polished high density alloy shell with a dual cavity body


and a dual magnetic circuits


Specifications


Driver Type: 10 mmdual magnetic circuit and dual cavity dynamic driver.


Double-sided vapordeposited silicon crystal diaphragm.


Frequency Response:10Hz-50kHz.


Effective FrequencyResponse: 20Hz-20kHz.


Sensitivity:126dB/Vrms (@1kHz).


Impedance: 16Ω±15%(@1kHz).


Jack Connector: SE3.5mm gold-plated.


Cartridge ConnectionType: 2 Pin 0.78mm.


Cable: OFC high purity silver plated.




Sound description.


Listening test were done driving the EW200 with a Hiby R3


DAP using the balanced connection on high gain. Having said that


The Simgot is very easy to drive and phone and daps will work fine.


Bass.


The bass is impactful, fast and full. The sub bass is well balanced


being both punchy and dynamic. The music feels full of energy and


rhythm. Drums sound solid and believable, bass lines have the correct


weight and resonance.


Midrange


The midrange is this IEM’s standout. Detailed, medium forward and clear.


Vocals sound natural with plenty of air and space. Details and separation


are first rate. Combine with the solid bottom end and you have a well-tuned


and musical IEM.


Treble


The treble is detailed and airy and compliments the rest of the sound profile.


I am not sensitive to high frequencies and I find cymbals and fine details are


rendered just right. The soundstage is immersive and spacious and completely adequate.





Conclusion


The Simgot EW200 isa steal at $40 and I believe it easily competes with IEMs up to the$100 price point.


The balance of bass, mids and treble results in a very well tuned, musical and enjoyable instrument.

Simgot had a great year. They obtained great success with their single DD EA500 and released hit after hit since then. One of those hits is EW200 Maze. I had my eye on a pair ever since their release and when Simgot reached out to me, I especially asked them for one to see what’s the fuss about these 40 USD IEMs.

Disclaimers​

Simgot EW200 Maze was provided to me by Simgot for free and I only paid for the customs fee. As I always say, everyone is biased one way or another so take everything you read with a grain of salt. Also I will try to be more concise and to the point in my reviews from now on without worrying about the word count etc. If you have any questions, please ask me in the comments and I will try to answer them to the best of my abilities.

Build and Accessories of Simgot EW200 Maze​

Earpieces of EW200 are fully made out of metal, both shells and faceplates. Finish is glossy and mirrored just like EA500 but shape is not oval. In fact the shape of the ear pieces is probably identical to EW100P but I don’t have a pair so cannot really comment on that. According to the marketing, during the manufacturing of the shells both casting and CNC methods are used, probably to keep the cost down. I’m glad that they did. I wasn’t interested in EW100p too much but full metal budget IEMs always intrigue me.

Just like EA500, nozzles are nicely angled, providing good comfort for my ears. I heard some people have issues with angled nozzles but, apart from comfort I also think that they help with staging and imaging, just like angled pads/drivers in headphones. Earpieces have a little heft to them so keeping them in your ears might prove difficult, but if the earhooks of the cable you use are reliable, I don’t think you will have any issues.

Speaking of drivers, Simgot says these are originally developed for their upcoming flagship IEMs. They call this driver Dual-sided Silicon Crystal Plasma a.k.a. SCP which is apparently a hybrid of DLC and LCP diaphragms, having both of their strong attributes. Of course all of these mean nothing if it doesn’t sound good. Left ear piece had driver flex but, with some friends’ recommendation I tried foams and silicon tips with wider bores so the flex issue was solved completely. I wanted to mention this in case any of you face such an issue.

I rambled about their build more than I usually do so let’s cut short to the rest of the package. After all, Simgot mostly cares about the build and the sound of their IEMs there is really not much else. Still embedding their motto: “Salute to Art and Science” to ear pieces and various places on the box is a nice touch. The cable is decent enough although a little thin, similar to the EA500 cable with only difference being the color scheme of the wires. EW200 only comes with a set of generic tips and a pouch identical to the Tanchjim provides with their budget iems minus the branding. Nothing to complain about at this price. The EA500 case didn’t have any branding either by the way.

Sound of Simgot EW200 Maze​

Tonality​

EW200 has been in the market for months now, so I’ve already seen graphs and reviews earlier. Therefore their tonal balance didn’t surprise me. They are by all means bright and I know western listeners are kind of getting tired of Chi-fi IEMs being too bright. However, EW200 is tuned tastefully with a healthy amount of bass to balance the scales. Yes, they have a satisfying bass but definitely not muddy or overbearing. Midbass and lower mids are clean but not too dry. I could enjoy both EDM and J-Pop equally. Vocals pop just like EA500, which made me believe that this is Simgot’s house sound, now that I’ve heard two of their offerings. EW200 never got harsh in healthy listening volumes during my testing, though being bright I can imagine they can get edgy for some people.

Technicalities​

I was expecting the tonal balance of EW200 to be good but, I really wasn’t expecting them to perform this well technically. Ten seconds in and I was completely caught off-guard by the enveloping sound of EW200. Their staging and imaging is extraordinary at this price, and resolving capability is just as good as any top performer single DD in the sub 100 USD category.

Of course tonal balance aside, these attributes require context so let’s move on to the comparisons.

Comparisons​

Simgot EW200 Maze vs. Truthear x Crinacle Zero: RED​

• EW200 has more bass and sub-bass presence. Zero: RED, in its stock form, has just enough bass. Adding a 25 ohm adapter increases the bass amount and skews the balance towards lower frequencies, but not really increases the impact power and fun. EW200’s bass is faster, tighter and more controlled. Red’s bass is behind in these aspects and adding impedance only makes it worse by increasing bloat and distortion.
• EW200 is much brighter, RED is darker and more relaxed compared to that. Still the clean presentation compensates for this disadvantage on RED.
• Mids, especially vocals and guitars are livelier on EW200 without being too in your face. Red is too relaxed in that regard.
• EW200 is slightly shoutier and edgier but it doesn’t cross the line in my comfortable listening volumes. However, loud listeners might prefer Red for its more relaxed and forgiving tuning.
• Both have very clean and clear mids. EW200 achieves this with brighter tuning with engagement and becomes slightly edgy along the way. Red, on the other hand, to keep its relaxed presentation, sacrifices bass and lower mids a little.
• Technically or subjectively EW200 superior in all aspects. Timbre is slightly more appealing and convincing on EW200. Also EW200 is sharper and more precise in separation and instrument placement, Red sounds hazier and more blunted compared to that.
• EW200 sounds more spacious and enveloping compared to Red. Imaging is also much more precise on EW200. I find Red’s imaging especially underwhelming. Detail retrieval and resolution are also the areas where EW200 is stronger.

In the end I prefer EW200 to Truthear Zero: Red without any hesitation not only because they suit my preferences more, but also I think they are technically more capable IEMs. However I can see some people preferring Red over EW200.

Simgot EW200 Maze vs. Simgot EA500​

• EW200 has noticeably more bass, punch and impact.
• EA500 has a slightly warmer and richer tone. Compared to that, EW200 is cleaner and female vocals pop a little bit more.
• Their treble is almost identical, they are both bright and slightly edgy but never crossing the line for me.
• EA500’s staging and imaging is slightly superior but they are again so close.
• EW200 sounds so close to EA500 that it was scary, however EA500 proved itself as the superior IEM on Dream Theater’s Panic Attack. Timbral qualities, separation and resolution capabilities of EA500 overshadowed EW200 and rightfully so.

EA500 has been my default single DD recommendation below 100 USD. EW200 performed so close that I wondered if it made sense to buy EA500 anymore. Even one can argue that EW200’s bass is more satisfying.In the end EA500 still managed to prove its worth and remained as the sub 100 USD king, but EW200 became the king of the sub 50 USD for me.



On another note, I would have liked to compare EPZ Q5 since they are close in price but, I loaned it to a friend and didn’t have it with me while reviewing the EW200. However, in my review of Q5, I also compared it to Simgot EA500 and I remember the gap being larger between them than EW200 and EA500 in technicalities. So I would probably prefer EW200 to Q5 although they measure pretty close.

Conclusion​

EW200 came as a great surprise. Like I said earlier, I was expecting them to be good, but not this good. They almost made any other single DD irrelevant. They are well built, comfortable and sound great. They are very sensitive so you can use them with any equipment. What else can you expect at this price? If you like bright tonality and looking for a balanced tuning on a budget, look no further.

The EW200 was sent to me courtesy of an impromptu message from a Simgot rep. Considering all the hype around these I was surprised I would be getting asked if I wanted to Partake, but given all the Simgot love. Well yea colour me a curious little Betsy.

Foreword
Full disclosure, I am frustrated by the never ending barrage of Chinese IEMS hitting the market, receiving praise after praise, with the dreaded “This is an easy, no-brainer, simple recommendation, eSpEciALly at $45!!!!”

And If I have $55? Then what? Then what?

While I understand budgets are budgets and that can actually be very helpful, if all I want is a fantastic IEM, what am I meant to make of that?

I get so annoyed by the Chi-fi and am so distrustful of the reviews praising them that I wanted to buy the 5 cheapest and highest rated IEM’s to review myself just to prove how completely average they really are. I was going to compare them to TWS and was certain the Denon Perl Pro would beat them all.

I didn’t do that because I had a moment of maturity. But there lies my bias.

Ok so that’s my bias onto the Simgot EW200 review.

Review
At first I was quite surprised by how good they sounded. However the more Iisten the more things I come across that has me scratching my head for the barrage of 4.5 & 5 star reviews.

Sound is out of head and has noticeably enjoyable left to right sound which I’m not sure has anything to do with tuning and am certain every earphone does as well as another, but on several tracks the sound oscillated across from one piece to the other in such a vibratory and physical way which I've only felt from an all BA set.

Bass
I am pretty sure that bass is my favourite frequency and found the EW200 to be delightful in the sub-bass and pretty good in the upper bass notes. Although it does feel inconsistent. On some tracks that I know for certain have large electronic kicks such as Astrix - Deep Jungle, the EW200 doesn’t quite reach the required levels of boom. But on other tracks with lesser bass they feel like they hit above what is required of them (which is a good thing). Overall it feels like there is a bass-cap that stops them from hitting those louder and larger bass notes. But on acoustic music feel wonderfully done.

Mids
The mids are both my favourite part of this set and my least favourite part. You'll hardly notice it on electronic music, but on female vocal tracks it sounds like their voice is coming to be through a piece of foam. Lacking the extension and full brightness of a lady voice. Piano keys also come through sounding as if you’re hearing them from outside the room they’re being played in.

It’s less apparent on male vocals and not a concern on electronic music but is a pretty noticeable otherwise.

Why the mids are also my favourite part?

Its all in the oscillations man.

When the mids are good they are really good, physical and well placed. They are detailed and have an extension that allow them to flow up and down the mix.

Highs
Not my favourite part of the EW200. It’s not that they sound “spicy” or too bright, but rather that they are slightly harsh without any of the details. Harsh and veiled would be the two words that intersect to describe them yet they really aren’t as bad as those words would suggest.

If i was going to be constructive I would say either dull/recess them down a bit, or tune them to provide more clarity with less peaks.

Overall sound
Feels a bit like an oxymoron. While they have good depth to the sound, they also seem noisy. As if there are never any gaps in the music. It leaves little breathing space for notes and everything feels like it just whizzes past with the next sound jammed in. The longer I listen the more apparent it becomes.

Positives
Overall what I like about this set are the visceral sub bass. Mid oscillations and technicals depth.

Improvements
Where I could see some easy improvements are on the upper register tuning, bass consistency and mid range tonality/clarity. As well as space & air.


Get them?
To me being cheap doesn’t affect the sound. Does a free pair of 2010 earbuds from my computer lab class get a 5 star because they didn’t cost me anything?

The question is, do I want to listen to these or not? Why would I spend $5, $15 or $450 on something that’s not going to give me something new.

To be fair, If you don’t critically pull apart your sound, have the unique ability to just enjoy the music, want something premium feeling, premium looking and and comfortable. Then I think you will really enjoy these.

However, for the critical listener I think there are too many things in need of improvement to just sit back and enjoy these,

Take that as you will.

Introduction

Hello and thank you for clicking on this article where I'll be sharing my impressions on the Simgot EW200. This is a single dynamic driver IEM coming in at $40. I'll try to keep this article short and hopefully sweet but before we dive into the EW200, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Simgot for providing this unit in exchange for my honest feedback however, they have no influence over my impressions and all thoughts and opinions are my own. With that all out of the way, let's talk unboxing and accessories

Unboxing/Accessories




As with any other budget IEMs, the unboxing experience is pretty standard. Just a simple cardboard box housing the IEMs, some interchangeable eartips, a carrying pouch (not all budget IEMs have this so this is a nice little addition), and the cable


The cable terminates in 3.5mm and has a transparent wrap over silver wiring which suits the design theme, but it's a simple cable, for a budget package and it does the job

Design


If you've seen Simgot's own EW100P, then it's pretty much that shape, but in a metal shell. There's simgot's logo at either faceplate with the tagline "Salute to art and science" and "Simgot High Resolution" going around in a circle surrounding the logo. I could've done with the taglines, but it's a very simple design and with the metal shell, it looks and feels a lot more premium than it cost. However, having a metal shell in that silver color simply means it'll attract a lot of fingerprints so something to be aware of if you're OCD about these kind of things

Fit and Comfort

Being a single DD IEM, the shape is relatively compact and small. It fits my ears no problem and it has enough curves to sit comfortably in your ears for hours so there're no complaints here.

Sound

For an IEM that cost this much, the sound presentation was quite surprising coming from the EW200.
Bass - The bass is enough to accompany your tracks and keep it engaging. There's sufficient punch and slam to make music sound fun but of course, if you're a basshead and you're looking for that concert-like soul crushing bass pound, the EW200 will not satisfy that aspect.
Midrange - There's some warmth coming through to the midrange and the vocal notes sound full. Vocals take centre stage while the instruments and accompaniments maintain their position in the background without overwhelming the vocals or take focus from it.
Treble - There's enough treble and extension to give vocal notes that open, clear sound and provides some sharpness to notes. Instruments like trumpets benefit greatly from this aspect of the sound, however, I'd put a very mild caution for treble sensitive people as it MAY pierce your ears a little depending on how sensitive you are.
Technicalities - are good, for something at this price range. It's not going to WOW anyone, but it's good enough that I feel it can stand toe to toe with some IEMs priced a lot higher than the EW200. You can tell the positions of the sound within the soundstage, details are overall quite clear within the track but when it comes to really busy tracks, specifically japanese pop/rock then as with a lot of IEMs with 1 DD or at this price point, the EW200 does struggle a little bit but I'm just nitpicking at this point because for it's overall sound presentation, again, at this price point... it's actually really great.



Conclusion

To sum it all up, the Simgot EW200 sets a very good bar on how a budget IEM should look, feel and sound like. If you're simply looking for an IEM that gives you an idea of what "high-res" sounds like but you're having budget constraints, the EW200 is a strong recommendation in that category. If you like to watch the short format version of the above impressions, do check out below's video. Thank you all very much for reading my impressions and I hope you'll have an amazing listening experiences in your audio journey. Take care - RNAR

Disclaimer: The EW200 was provided by Simgot for a fair review

NOTES:

The Simgot EW200 is the third product I’ve listened to from this manufacturer. This model is lower down in their line, but this does not mean it is not worthy, exactly the opposite I would argue.
The Ew200 has a design reminiscent of an old classic the HZ Sound Heart Mirror, but that’s where the similarity ends. While each are single dynamic driver designs, they sound obviously different. The EW200 boasts a single 10mm SCP diaphragm with dual magnetic circuit and dual cavity.
The EW200 is easy to drive and should be right at home with most capable sources. A warmer source is suggested and the Hip-Dac V1 fit the bill perfectly offering solid synergy. Attention should also be paid to tip selection which can alter the sound audibly. I went with Whizzer SS20 shallow wide bore tips for my evaluation making sure to get a deep insertion.

There isn’t really much to say here. On to the review.

SPECS:

• Driver Configuration: 1 x 10mm DD
• Sensitivity: 126 dB
• Impedance: 16±15% Ω
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz


BUILD, FIT & QUALITY:

The Simgot EW200 is a well built iem. The CNC’d shiny metal shell is finished nicely with tasteful branding visible. The shells are of medium sized combined with a nozzle that protrudes enough to offer a nice seal and moderately deep fit in my ears.
The included accessory bundle is sparse, including a set of tips, fabric pouch and cable, but enough to get you up and running. The quality of the included accessories seems commensurate with the asking price with the stock cable being a standout.







BASS:

The EW200 bass is agile. Yes, it goes deep, but this not an iem for those whom prefer pounding bass, bassheads I’m talking to you. Quality trumps quantity here. The low end is balanced with a moderate sub-bass emphasis. Bass is agile and detailed with good snap and texturing.
Listening to “No Worries” by the Robert Glasper trio, the detail of the double bass was well presented, if a little farther back in the mix than the midrange. “Poem of the Chinese Drum” by Hok-man Yim highlighted the EW200’s bass control and speed. Likewise for the bass on Moonchild’s track “Cure” which was distinct with a pleasing roundness to it.
If the bass lacks anything in the low end it’s a measure of thickness or fullness. The high quality of the low end is undeniably good regardless.

MIDRANGE:

The midrange of the Simgot EW200 is a treat. Here, we have a midrange that is more immediate than recessed and overall balanced in presentation with an upper midrange upward tilt.
Detail retrieval, macro over micro, is commendable as is layering. The EW200 sounding open and clear only suffering at higher volume level on very complex tracks. Listening to “Mr. Thomas” by Robert Hurst featuring Damion Reed and Robert Glasper, I was pleased with the cohesive presentation afforded by the EW200. This is a busy track and at reasonable volume level the EW200 made a great showing here.
There is some emphasis in the upper-mids that thankfully is manageable and is neither grainy nor harsh. This though can suffer at higher volume levels where some sibilance can poke through, but is kept under control at more moderate listening levels.
Both male and female vocals are done well. Female vocals do have that extra bite but it is not distracting and adds to the feeling of detail.
Dynamics are relayed well with just a minor softening of the leading edge of transients, but with natural decay noted. Timbre is good but with that emphasized presence area noted before.

TREBLE:

The treble of the Simgot EW200 is crisp and clean with acceptable detail. This is not a harsh or overly emphasized treble, although some overly treble sensitive folks may find fault. Treble here is natural with good extension without harshness. There is ample air and sparkle noted, the top end sounding vibrant and open.






IMAGING & SOUNDSTAGE:

The Simgot EW200 throws up a moderately sized soundstage with solid imaging. It’s layering and separation qualities really shine here even if the soundstage is not overly expansive.
Width, height and depth are all present and are balanced. The EW200 does not feel congested by any means and this is readily apparent when listening to live tracks such as “Stimelah” by Hugh Masekela. The dimensions of the venue are more intimate here but well presented.

VERSUS:

The EPZ Q5 is another standout sub $100 iem and the one I most recently listened to.
Bass on the Q5 is thicker and more prominent while being very alluring to these ears. The EW200 has bass that is less prominent but has the edge on such metrics as definition and texturing.
The mids on the Q5 are more recessed than that heard on the EW200. Each has a smooth yet detailed delivery with the EW200 just a hair more detailed sounding probably due to its more prominent upper-mid tilt.
With respect to treble the G5 is a touch more organic but each has a grain free delivery that does well. Soundstage is just marginally more expansive on the G5. Each does well with layering and separation.
In the end it’s really a tossup. For more bass heavy tracks, I’d reach for the Q5, but not always. For Jazz and vocal genres, possibly the EW200 would get the call. Still, this isn’t a given as each does very well all around and a satisfying experience could be had with either regardless of musical selection.


CONCLUSION:

The Simgot EW200 is a great set. It is one of those at the forefront to redefining what sub $100 or even sub $50 iems are capable of and consequently raise the expectation of those shopping in this price range.

Technicalities, detail and control are all commendable, in particular when the cost of $40 is factored in.

The Simgot EW200 gets a strong recommendation.

Introduction​

Simgot has been under the spotlight for months already, and this thanks to some of their releases which were a true success (EA500, EW100P, EW2000, and so on).
I am late on this review, but I asked Simgot if I could try something from them after reading many happy people spending great words about the EW200: I was curious to try these and I am lucky that they granted me a sample so that I could try this set and write a personal review of it.

Let’s get straight into the review since I can’t really wait to share what I think about these gems (and yes, this is already a little spoiler).

Disclaimer: the Simgot EW200 were sent from Simgot free of charge so that I could write a honest review. This review represents my personal opinion on the set and it is by no means a promotional or paid content.
At the time of the review, the Simgot EW200 were on sale for about 39$ at Linsoul, Tmall and Aliexpress.

Technical Specifications​

• Driver Configuration → 1 x 10mm DD
• Sensitivity → 126 dB
• Impedance → 16±15% Ω
• Frequency Response → 10 Hz – 50 kHz
• Cable → 1,20m OFC high purity silver plated copper cable with 0.78mm 2-PIN connectors
• Plug Type → L-Shaped gold plated 3,5mm jack connector

Packaging​

The packaging is simple and with very few things inside:

• The EW200
• The detachable 3.5mm cable with 0.78mm PINs
• One set of tips (S, M, L sizes)
• A soft fabric carry pouch
• User manual

Design and Build Quality​

From the images, the EW200 are very similar to the EW100P, but the latter is made of plastic while the EW200 are enclosed in glossy and mirrored metal shells. There are also some “high definition” notes on the faceplates among with the Simgot logo, which I’m not a fan of since the only logo would have been much more minimalistic, but they look rather elegant anyway.
The nozzle is of average size, which means that most tips will fit perfectly, and even though the shell is a fingerprint magnet the overall build quality and design are very good.
If anything, it’s one of the heaviest IEMs around in this price range, but this is not a dealbreaker since the shape of the shell is not awkward and the fit, as we’ll discuss later, proved to be very secure.




Lastly, there is one thing I don’t understand. The EW200 use recessed 0.78mm PINs, just like Moondrop and Truthear, and it’s surprising that other models like the EM6L instead have a QDC connector. It would have been much better if Simgot used the same kind of connectors for their whole lineup, since one could buy one aftermarket cable and use the same on every IEM with no issues (sure, you can use EW200 cable on the EM6L, for example, but there’s a higher risk of damaging the cable or the IEMs since you’re not using a QDC aftermarket cable).

Cable​

The stock cable is covered by a PVC sheath and it’s a very good cable considering the price of the IEMs. The chin slider used by Simgot on this cable is one of the nicest around, and if you have read some of my older reviews you know that I always search for chin sliders when evaluating an IEM (I know it could seem like a stupid thing, but it’s a kind of “accessory” that always turns out to be useful sooner or later.
Since the 2-PIN connector is recessed, this cable has a very thin plastic housing around the PINs, which means that this cable is basically usable on every IEM around.

Comfort and Isolation​

The EW200 are very comfortable, both because the shell doesn’t have sharp edges and because the nozzle is not annoyingly long or large.
The provided tips are not bad but some will maybe prefer playing with some aftermarket tips in order to find a better fit. I have to say that the stock ones do the job for me, even though I will definitely spend some time playing with other aftermarket tips after finishing this review.
The isolation is not the strongest around but it’s more than enough to use them outside.

Sound​

GEAR USED FOR THE TEST

• DAC: Topping E30
• AMP: Topping L30
• Mobile phones: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Xiaomi Mi A3
• Dongle: Apple Type-C dongle, Truthear SHIO
• Portable DAPs: Benjie S8/AGPTEK M30B
• Other sources: Presonus AudioBox iONE, ElGato Wave XLR

Do they need an amplifier?
The EW200 don’t strictly need an amplifier to perform well, and they reach more than satisfying volumes even when plugged to weak sources.

Sound signature
The EW200 present some minor differences from the Harman 2019 target, from which they are inspired (they have also put the graph on the box for comparison), but they can be described as an Harman-tuned set.

Lows: this is a “quality over quantity” set, hands down. The sub-bass is slightly less present than on a pure-Harman set, but comes up in a very clean way when called for and it’s well controlled. Definitely not basshead’s material, the EW200 also surprise with a very tight and fast bass and a moderate texture quantity. Some people may feel the need for more thickness, but the intention of the tuner wasn’t making a thick-sounding or bassy set.

Mids: the midrange is not recessed as on the many other sets in their price range. In fact, even though the lower midrange is not really deep or rich, the overall balance of the mids is surprisingly good, with frontal instrument reproduction, good layering and separation. Female vocals really shine and are very energetic, but those who are very sensitive will find them “borderline” sometimes.

Highs: the highs are elevated, packing a lot of details, and I was really surprised by the quantity of small nuances portrayed by the EW200. Not only that: the treble is extension is great and there is a lot of air and sparkle, even though this comes at the cost of making the IEMs not suited for treble sensitive people.

Soundstage is generally wide with average depth and limited height perception. The imaging is above average for the price though, which is good news.

Some comparisons:​

Simgot EW200 vs EPZ Q5​

Let’s be brief: from a technical standpoint, the differences are very small and, if present, mostly attributable to tuning. The signature and the overall timbre are what really make a difference in this case, since the EPZ Q5 come out as a slightly more V-shaped set.
The sub-bass, in fact, is more elevated, impactful and extended on the EPZ Q5, providing a more solid foundation than on the EW200. The Simgot EW200, on the other hand, takes the lead when it comes to the bass, with a slightly better bass response consisting in a bit more punch and tightness.
The midrange is less recessed on the EW200 (even if not dramatically so) overall, but male and female vocals sound a tad better on the EW200 with more intimacy and energy.
The upper treble has very good extension on both, but the EPZ Q5 are airier and even more open and spacious than the EW200, even though the EW200 somehow manage to sound a bit thicker and with a “cleaner” detail retrieval.
When it comes to soundstage and imaging, the differences are very small, since the EPZ Q5 are marginally better in portraying a more spacious soundfield whereas the EW200 have better imaging capabilities.
Both are comfortable and well built and both come with very nice cables. If I have to be nitpicky, the EPZ Q5 come with MMCX connectors, which tend to be less durable than 2-PIN connectors, and the EW200 benefit from the bigger shell insulating better from external noises (but again, this are really minor differences).
Summing up, there’s no clear winner and it all comes down to personal preferences: if you listen to EDM, Metal or other genres that could benefit from a more elevated sub-bass and a slightly snappier treble, then the EPZ Q5 are the ones to get; if you instead tend to listen to vocal oriented tracks and prefer a more “rounded” set, or if you don’t like the MMCX connectors at all, then the EW200 may be the smarter choice.

Simgot EW200 vs CCA Duo​

The CCA Duo are a very unique set in the KZ lineup, but this is not enough to beat Simgot’s EW200. The Duo are brighter, with an even leaner low-end, thinner midrange and less note weight overall. The EW200 are already somewhat bright, but the CCA Duo are even brighter due to the fact that the low-end is much less present than on the EW200 (especially in the sub-bass region) and also because the treble is more emphasized on KZ’s IEM.
The overall tonal balance along with the great technical ability of the EW200 really make the Duo obsolete, and even though the latter has respectable technicalities and resolution, the EW200 come out as the overall best-sounding IEMs of this comparison.
The build quality of the EW200 is better but the Duo are well built as well. The stock cable provided with the EW200 is better. Comfort is similar the same applies for the isolation.
The EW200 are just better, period.

Simgot EW200 vs Moondrop LAN​

The Moondrop LAN was overlooked by many due to the fact that most people classified it as an average set, but they are still a very balanced and well done set.
Compared to the EW200, the Lan tend to be less bright overall, with just a tad more sparkle on the upper end even though the EW200 sound more extended and open overall.
The EW200 also sound fuller in the low end and this translates into a better perception of the lower midrange that sounds slightly deeper and warmer while the Lan have a more neutral lower-midrange. The upper midrange is not very different, but sometimes the EW200 may be perceived as a tad more forward in that area.
Imaging and soundstage are better on the EW200 whereas the overall timbre is a bit smoother on the Lan.
Build quality is great on both sets even though the Lan feel a bit sturdier to the touch. EW200’s stock cable is better and has a chin slider (the Lan don’t have anything similar on their stock cable). Comfort is good on both sets, but the Moondrop are smaller and may be slightly easier to keep in the ears if you small ears.
I’d pick the EW200 but it’s just because the Lan have a less pronounced sub-bass and this doesn’t fit my personal preferences.

Final Thoughts​

The Simgot EW200 is an amazing set of IEMs, and it’s really hard to find serious flaws.
Being nitpicky, one could ask for a bit more sub-bass rumble and a slightly less forward upper-midrange, but I won’t really complain for anything particular since they perform much better than expected considering their price.

Well done Simgot!

Simgot EW200 Review - Deeper Into the Maze


Huge thanks to Simgot for giving us an opportunity to review the EW200 as a part of a review tour.

Disclaimer: Your mileage may vary.


Specifications
Connector Type: 0.78mm 2-Pin
Driver Configuration: 10mm SCP Dynamic Driver
Impedance: 16 ohms
Sensitivity: 126dB @1kHz
Price: $39.99 (Linsoul)

Sources Used:
Colorfly CDA M1
Zishan U1 (ESS Version)


Introduction:
Today we're going to review the Simgot EW200. Simgot is a brand I have not explored yet, but I've seen a lot of praise on audio groups with their recent releases. And now I am graced upon to have a go at one of their highly-praised IEM, the Simgot EW200. I've read a lot of positive feedback for this IEM so I am very excited to experience it. Now let's enter the maze to unravel the EW200.


Build Quality:

The shell is made up of a CNC all-metal body with a mirror finish. While they look so gorgeous, I was worried that they would weigh too heavy for me. But as it turns out, it is actually light. So I didn't have to worry about it falling out of my ears due to the heavy weight. My only nitpick is that these kinds of shells are prone to smudge and micro-scratches. So I had to take extra care when handling the EW200 by using a case with foam padding to keep them secured while on the go.


The Accessory box contains the stock ear tips and a pouch, which is pretty basic.


The stock cable is a silver-plated OFC cable with a L jack and a 0.78mm 2-Pin connector. To be honest when it comes to IEMs with metal shells, I prefer this kind of 2-Pin connectors as they don't weigh that much and have a more compact size compared to others.


Sound Quality:
Rated at 16 ohms and 126dB sensitivity, the Simgot EW200 is an IEM that is very easy to drive. It does not require a powerful source to maximize the performance you can get with the EW200. Even using my phone with it is able to power the EW200 easily. I hoped that I could try it with my Sony A55 but it's currently broken. Well, I'm sure there will be an opportunity soon.

For the bass the EW200 offers a clean and well-textured bass experience. It is only slightly elevated, with great clarity and detail. It has a smooth experience that I find engaging, however for those who crave bass may find these lacking. It is also well-controlled and doesn't bleed into the mids, with exceptions of tracks with boosted bass where I could notice it creeping in at times.

As for the mids I find it to be bright sounding, more specifically to the upper midrange. The initial impressions that I had with the EW200 is that they actually sound sibilant at first, but thankfully after some burn-in it became tame and tolerable. It has a great clarity and amount of detail in which I am hooked on the moment I wore the EW200. It sounds really natural while exhibiting such details, that for a 1DD is actually surprising. Both male and female vocals perform really well for the EW200. With the only caveat of it having sibilance at high volumes. This pair is very easy to drive, so you need to watch your listening volume carefully.

And for the treble it is elevated, but not piercing at all. It does not have any metallic sheen and is very natural and vivid. However some people might find it fatiguing at times, which is common with IEMs that are tuned with the Harman curve.

For soundstage I find the stage of the EW200 to be on the average side. At first I thought it was wide due to the amount of detail it is able to push out, but the more I listen to it the more I realize that it isn't that wide as I initially thought. It was an illusion brought upon with the detail that the EW200 is able to bring upon my ears.

Imaging, separation, and layering all perform above average. Good sense of depth and is accurate in the overall spectrum.


Conclusion:
At 40$ this set is unbelievably good for the price. If you're looking for something Harman then the EW200 is one of the best choices in the market right now. It's like a safe spot in a maze of IEMs with all the same Harman target curve. I can see now why it was so popular and well-praised by many people in the hobby, from newbies to veterans.

I only wish that for sets like this with a full metal shell with mirror finish, is to include a proper case for it. It's just gonna cause more damage in the long run. If you want to protect these kinds of IEM shells then it is vital to invest in a good case that ensures the protection of these IEM.