Sivga Luan

Comfort, Beauty and Sound​

If you are looking for headphones with nice high quality wooden finishes, you usually have to spend more than a $1000 on a ZMF, Meze or a possible JM Audio headphone, but Sivga specialise in producing gorgeous looking headphones with nice wooden and metal finishes and the Luan may well be their best headphone.



The Sivga Luan comes in 2 finishes a brown and a black finish. I felt the Brown one looked a little more “classier”, though I see most other reviews feature the darker finish.

When the Luan arrived it reminded me of the finish you might get in luxury sports car with a lovely mixture of leather, wood and metal. The marketing picture above honestly does not do it justice, but hopefully you will get the sense for how nice this headphone from various photos in this review.

Priced at $359, in this price range the Luan stands out for its combination of exceptional build quality, stunning design and excellent comfort. But how does it sound and ultimately is it the right headphone for you?

Read on to find out.

Note: I would like to thank Sivga for providing the Luan for this review. If you would like to read more information about the Luan, here is their product page
Let start with what you get in the box.

Unboxing​

The Luan comes in a nice respectable looking box:

But once you open this box you start the get an idea of the quality package offered with the leather carrying case:


Though the curves on the case did draw a few chuckles from my kids

Once you open the case you finally see the headphone itself:



The little cloth bag for the accessories is another nice quality touch I thought:

The Headphone​

One of the immediate highlights of the Sivga Luan is its beautiful wooden ear cups, which not only provide a touch of elegance but are also meticulously crafted. The 50mm dynamic drivers are housed in open-back wooden cups, which contribute to a wide and immersive soundstage.

The build features a blend of wood, metal, leather, and plastic, all of which come together to create a luxurious yet durable design.



The headband extension mechanism works well with some flexibility and extension:

Accessories​

And the cable provided is also excellent quality:

Sivga’s attention to detail is reflected in the Luan’s presentation. It comes packaged in a large, sturdy box with minimalist branding. Inside, you’ll find a hard leather case that’s shaped to securely store the headphones. The included cable, featuring a 3.5mm jack with a 6.3mm adapter, is durable and practical, though not extraordinary.

Design and Comfort​

The hybrid memory foam ear pads are incredibly soft, offering long-term comfort that’s rare even in higher-end models.



They’re breathable, thanks to perforations that allow for hours of fatigue-free listening. Weighing just 354 grams, the Luan is one of the lighter full-size headphones in its class, and the clamping pressure strikes a great balance between a secure fit and comfort.

Sound Quality:​

When it comes to sound, the Sivga Luan doesn’t disappoint, particularly for those who favor a dynamic sound profile with good soundstage. I personally would EQ the sound and I will present some simple PEQ filters later in this review but for the purposes of this section, this is my opinion without using EQ.

Bass​

The bass is accurate and tight, though it lacks the rumbling depth that bass heads might crave. The sub-bass has a slight roll-off, but the mid-bass is warm and punchy, making it ideal for genres like jazz and classical music. For electronic and hip-hop tracks, where more sub-bass presence is desirable, an EQ adjustment might be necessary.

Midrange​

The mids are where the Luan truly shines. Vocals are clean, warm, and transparent, offering a natural tone with great detail. Instruments such as guitars and pianos come across with excellent clarity, and there’s enough warmth to make the listening experience engaging without overwhelming the sound signature.

Treble​

Treble is crisp and well-extended, with a noticeable boost around the 15 kHz region, which provides a sense of airiness and space. Highs are detailed and transparent, allowing you to pick up on subtle nuances in your music. However, the treble can sometimes be a bit bright, especially with poorly mastered tracks.

Soundstage and Imaging​

Thanks to its open-back design, the Sivga Luan offers a wide soundstage with good depth, giving a sense of openness that enhances the listening experience. The imaging is precise, making it easy to distinguish the position of instruments within the sound field. This makes the Luan a great choice for critical listening and even for audio work where you need to pinpoint details.

Specification and Measurements​

The key specification here is that impedance (which is fairly normal) and the sensitivity which shows how easy this Luan is to driver. With 100 dB/mW you can easily use an Apple dongle with the Luan.

But how does it measure:

Frequency Response​

So the Frequency response diverges from the Harman OE2018 target in a few places and I have suggested some EQ later in this review. Sivga have gone for a warm sound with a midrange forward tuning. It also has that “soundstage effect” with recessed 1-2Khz and mostly good extended treble.

Because the earpads are perfectly circular I thought they would measure similar with slightly different seating’s on the measurement ear and they were:

So this mostly means you have some flexibility to how you were the Luan - here is the Luan on my measurement ear:


Finally, because those earpads were very deep, and I was wearing them with glasses I thought I would see the effect with thin rimmed glasses:

Effectively this means you will hardly notice a difference with or without glasses.

Note: All these measurements were taken with my KB501X soft ear pinna with a 711 ‘Clone’ coupler.

Distortion​

So for this I took a few measurements so at a reasonable listening level of 84dB SPL there is very little distortion:

But if I go a bit crazy and play the test sounds at 104dB we do get a little bit more distortion especially in the bass region:

Group Delay​

The group delay shows nothing strange:

EQ​

OK here is a simple 3 filter PEQ to ’normalise’ the Luan:

• Preamp: -0.8 dB
• Filter 1: ON PK Fc 170 Hz Gain -3.8 dB Q 0.500
• Filter 2: ON PK Fc 1100 Hz Gain 2.2 dB Q 1.100
• Filter 3: ON PK Fc 2800 Hz Gain -6.7 dB Q 1.100

Showing this EQ against the Frequency response:



Obviously you could add more filters for the sub-bass and the upper treble, but I would start with something like this and then try a sub-bass filter and then tune the treble to your tastes and HRTF (as that region is almost always different for every person head).

Rating​

I think with the build quality, comfort and looks this deserves a 5-star rating, but I think only if you are willing to do some minor EQ adjustments. Without those adjustments the sound might be a bit bright and possible even sibilant for some users, and the bass might be a bit warm for others users. But those can also be qualities that some people seek for their sound preference. And as the old saying goes, you can’t EQ comfort and looks and the Luan will be perfect in those departments for almost everyone.

Conclusion​

The Sivga Luan is an outstanding entry-level audiophile headphone, offering a detailed and immersive listening experience for a very competitive price. While it may not satisfy those looking for earth-shaking bass, its balanced tuning and incredible comfort make it a fantastic all-rounder, especially for those who prefer an analytical and neutral sound signature. With its premium build quality and luxurious comfort, the Sivga Luan is a perfect gateway into the world of audiophile headphones and would make a perfect present for anyone interested in extending their headphone collection.

Without EQ I would recommend this headphone for its comfort and build quality (someone once told me you can't EQ comfort and build quality so get those right first in a headphone) and with some EQ, the Siga Luan is an all round luxurious headphone.

This hobby is an escapist's dream. Escape from daily routine and distress that's causing you via something as sincere and everlasting as listening to music. I believe that the power of music is still not fully understood since it works in mysterious ways. Allow it to do its magic on you and let your worries dissolve in melody.

Having had the possibility to try so many different sets in a relatively short time I felt obliged to go ahead and express my gratitude by trying to help some lost souls out there, just as I was when I first stumbled upon this weird hobby about wired earphones – so yesteryear! … I thought. Possibilities are seemingly endless and only by getting to meet the right people did I manage to jump onboard the train heading the 'right' direction without getting off-track thousands of times along the way. Make sure to understand the helping person's preferences and you too can find your footing and hit the ground running in no time.


Quick Intermezzo About Me

I won't bore you for too long with personal trivia, however my quick & short background resume goes as follows. Currently I am 27 years old and more in awe of sheer power of music by the day. I have always been moved by music just that slight bit more than average, I'd say. My spending started with a roughly 200€ Bose bluetooth speaker back in my first grade of highschool. What an extraterrestrial thing that was in early 2010s. And it keeps on playing to this day – a true testament of quality. Also sounded fantastic back then, nowadays … yeah, not so much. Lots of BT speakers, TWS, car audio speakers, IEMs, etc., later bring me to this day when I truly consider myself an audiophile. What brings me the most joy beside listening to music is singing, so I am currently participating in a choir and challenging myself with solo vocal covers (check the links in my signature to hear my projects). Unsure where all this leads, but the journey itself is marvelous and life is nothing but a journey.

My preference lies somewhere in the neutral camp with just an ever so slight tilt towards warmth, but I try to keep an open mind and truly appreciate any outliers that dare do it differently and succeed. Our ears vary, so do our brain and tastes. I am an advocate for respectful discourse, especially in topics that don't even have many objective undeniable truths. Audio is one of those.

My most listened genres are, in no particular order: jazz, singer/songwriter, slow-paced electronica, ambient, rock, metal, blues, trance, techno & pop.


Disclaimer: I have received the Sivga Luan directly from Sivga themselves. While I understand your concern about blurred honesty, even if I wanted to shill this to the moon and back, I am way too mindful of others' money to overly hype stuff that does not deserve it, so there's that.

Feel free to check out their official site here: https://www.sivgaaudio.com/product_d?id=15

Unaffiliated Amazon link for the ones that wish to try this set: https://www.amazon.com/SIVGA-LUAN-Detachable-Professional-Audiophiles/dp/B0C6D7WY8Z?th=1




How My Reviews Are Structured

Since this is my first headphone review, it will require a slightly modified approach.

I will start off by mentioning the packaging, accessories, design & comfort, then continue by placing the showcased item in my special trademarked graphs & graphics (since these are all made primarily with IEMs in mind, Luan's placement will make more sense if you also read the sound descriptions below), give it a score on certain qualities, and describe the main sound categories to reach the final star score. Those that are seriously considering a dynamic open-back headphone at a reasonable price, please do not hesitate to ask for any specifics you want me to answer via private messaging.

I have left the Luan to burn-in for 100+ hours and listened to songs of varied genres to better convey what one can expect from it. As sources I have been using my FiiO BTR7, Venture Electronics Megatron, iBasso DX180, and Venture Electronics RA2B-FE + Prime DAC (in short, called the 'VE Stack'). Certainly no lack of power and quite a different taste on all. Listening was (mostly) done at a volume ranging between 75-85dB. I am using the stock cable.

Here is the quick and rough description of how I understand various star ratings:

Do not even think about it
It has too many drawbacks and gets demolished by competition
This item has the potential but feels a bit too bland and has multiple issues
Wonderful item with rare and mostly subjective drawbacks
Eargasmic performance with all the aspects covered at an incredibly high level

Keep in mind these ratings are certainly affected by the item's price in the overall assessment too. Sometimes that might result in a slightly higher score than based solely on my scoring of bass, mids, and treble, while other times it results in a slight penalty if I deem the item a tad overpriced.

In layman's terms - anything rated below 4 stars overall does not get a space in my regular rotation and is either stored and revisited some time later again just to see if my thoughts have changed, or it gets gifted.

Despite releasing what is officially my 30th(!) Head-fi review, I am still catching my stride on how to describe the sound aspects in a clearer way. It is a slow but enjoyable learning curve. I am attempting to make my reviews as ballast-free as possible. The playful graphics were the step in the right direction, I feel. Capturing the essence of sound characteristics in a less wordy way is next on the list. We all have our own busy schedules and I understand reading a review for 15+ minutes is in (nearly) no-one's interest.



Let's Get Going!

... but before we do, a quick word.

This being my first headphone review is both a positive and a negative. I have become very familiar with different sonic performances with what must be 100+ IEMs I have heard. This allows me to better position the headphones in regards to the IEMs or try to explain how these differ and why I feel these are a nice addition to a completed IEM collection. The negative then is me lacking serious experience with headphones. That said, I do own a Meze 109 Pro for a good little while and I will compare the two in a few words at the end.

... OK, back to scheduled programming


Packaging, Accessories, Design & Comfort

A big box in which hides the gorgeously made case. Simple. That case has all you need. The headphones, a cable + the 3.5 to 6.35 adapter. No real complaints, but if you were hoping for a jaw-dropping unboxing, this isn't it.





These little happy feet on the 'bottom' of the case are a great addition.



These are a dream to wear. By far the most comfortable headphones I have tried. Their weight is the biggest plus. At 350g, their great headband and plush-feeling earpads allow for a fit-and-forget feel. Earpads, while not the deepest nor tallest, should fit most ears.



I'll leave the design for you to decide, but in person these are very dark brown wood, nice non-glossy silver construction and black mesh & headband, so overall a very understated and classy look.





Graphics, Graphs & Scores

These will lean a tad to the warm and musical side. Very different in perception to the more energetic Meze 109 Pro despite the Luan graphing brighter.



Six Basic Traits


Magic Balance Boards


Soundstage Measurement Tool


Quarter Circle Playground

Laidback and pretty sophisticated unless the song depends largely upon that slightly problematic upper midrange.

Overall scoring ended up looking mostly positive due to just how inoffensively tuned this is. A departure from what I may have expected, knowing how wildly daring and unique their Sivga Nightingale IEM I have reviewed recently is. No real complaints, though, this is an all-rounder headphone to go with their crazy flagship IEM.




Sound Descriptions

These were meant to be very concise, but I got carried away and wrote way too much again. Excuse me, I swear I'll get better with time.

The obvious categories will be subcategorized into a few important aspects. It is impossible to just proclaim the bass as great or not, there are levels to this hobby and since you're reading this review, you've obviously fallen deeper into this rabbit hole than many.


Bass
(some songs I used: Soldier of fortune by Deep Purple, Summer by Emeli Sande, I'm in Love by Ayo, House of the Rising sun by alt-J&Tuka, Infinity by DJ Pastis&DJ Ninu&Wasi Distorsion, Kuwait by Mazde, Drum solo by Manu Katche, Hislerim by Serhat Durmus&Zerrin, Animamundi by The spy from Cairo)

Quantity vs quality: This straddles the middle line and sacrifices neither quantity nor quality in its pursuit to offer a satisfying low end.

Rumble: Ample for an open-back HP, but it won't make your ears flap like elephant's. This is still a calmer overall approach. Trying to add artificial rumble would ruin the balance.

Attack: Just a bit soft around the edges. When I turned the volume a bit too high (95dB+) some distortion creeps in right on that initial swing of the driver, but only in the most demanding of punchy midbass notes and even then this is hardly noticeable.

Decay: Smooth and appreciably natural. Not the most full sounding and it could be carried further in some instances.

Boominess: Just slight. It adds to the playful character in this case and serves as that softest pillow you keep aside your bed for when your main one gets tiresome. In short, it is not a negative.

Bloatedness: None. Wonderfully flows into low midrange and gets it's job done.



Mids
(some songs I used: Creep by Haley Reinhart, Rosita by Coleman Hawkins&Ben Webster, Vidda by Ole Edvard Antonsen, Long after you are gone by Chris Jones, Writing's on the wall by Tom Ball, Dream on by Morgan James, Lonely island by Amble, Exhale the ash by Ulcerate, Free bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eyes don't lie by Tones and I, All about you by Sophie Zelmani)

Timbre: Getting this right is crucial in overall acceptance of any set. Always a sensitive topic. Timbre is not an easy one to unfold and pack into these little forms we call words. We also have a different understanding of 'correct timbre'. Hearing the instruments in multiple settings and played by different artists is a must to really get familiar with their intricacies. I have spotted no real timbral issues with the Luan. While it does calm down the character of all instruments, it remains truthful sounding and nothing ever sticks out like a sore thumb.

Forwardness: A healthy medium. They are neither buried far behind the rest of the spectrum, nor do they feel forward in either placement or amplitude-wise. What then makes this a good listen is that they're never overshadowed or feeling subdued.

Clarity: Not spectacular, but decent enough for a headphone in this price range and especially decent enough for the musicality this provides. I would not be choosing these to do any deep dive analysis on the midrange.

Vocals: They lack the ultimate detail to catch every breath, lip smack, saliva build up, … Every vocalist is just a tad smoothened out, whether it be a soothing baritone, a soaring soprano, or a screaming metalhead.

Note weight: I'm most sensitive to how the piano is played back. Hearing a grand piano live you can tell just how much body each note carries and how rich it is in under- and overtones. Note weight is one of those risky topics and it quickly segregates the field in two camps, those that prefer a thicker, rounder note weight and hence a more analog approach, and those preferring all-BA sets (in IEM language) because those usually have a quicker, less hefty character and a more digital sound. Mind, those are very very severe simplifications of this layered, 50-shade-of grey topic just to carry my point across. This is often where headphones do better than IEMs. Why? Because physics. It's a combination of having larger drivers moving more air and the effect of pinna which is absent on IEMs. Therefore, the Luan feels lush and lustrous with every note, but sacrifices a bit of that ultimate precision and clarity which I mentioned before.



Treble
(some songs I used: Vidda by Ole Edvard Antonsen, Want by The cure, All about you by Sophie Zelmani, Morning bird by Sade, Animali in Marcia by Gianluigi Trovesi, Ain't no love in the city by Robert Haglund, Barbados by Arne Domnerus, Oh Dear by Sophie Zelmani, Liberty by Kerenza Peacock&Timothy Ridout&Hum Watkins, Shivers by Ed Sheeran)

Crispness/sharpness: A mix of multiple qualities hidden all the way from upper mids high up into treble. There is no straight-cut rule to tackling this and having it fit all ears and preferences. Very limited here on the Luan, this is a slightly calm-leaning headphone. That does of course depend on your preferences and definition of what feels crisp or sharp to your ears, but I don't think anyone would find the Luan to be too energetic. It does get a bit crisper higher up in volume as is to be expected.

Sibilance: Well handled. Even the worst of offenders in modern pop, like Shivers by Ed Sheeran, get by without any cringeworthy moments. This area is very seriously attenuated, which might be part of an explanation why it feels calmer in its presentation of instruments that make use of this area.

Naturalness: Beautifully done. This is the quality that makes me either love listening to the gear in question or getting uninterested quite quickly. Luan is an all-day headphone for my ears. It can cover lots of ground and does so without ever catching your ears off-guard.

Air: Not happening. Treble is a bit on the shy side. And I have yet to hear a headphone or earbud do this area well or okay even. So those of you searching for that treble shimmer which has an almost undescribable, magical effect on the overall outcome in some scenarios, look elsewhere.


Technicalities

Soundstage: A very touchy subject with no objective truths, highly affected by source, and incredibly different from one pair of ears to another. Skipping the effect of our pinna, as IEMs do, is both a blessing and a curse. One has to figure out for themselves what tricks their brain into placing objects furthest away from their actual point source. This does not expand too far out to the sides or forwards and upwards, but it forms all sound elements into these large images yet manages to keep them separated just enough to avoid feeling claustrophobic or squeezed.

Imaging: Potentially the most crucial technical aspect in IEMs (headphones too). And this is the reason why I feel soundstage might be just a bit overhyped. The outer edges of where the sound is coming from are not as important to me as their localization and size of the image. Give me a more intimate soundstage with better presented individual sounds over a huge soundstage with more diffused imaging any day of the week. This is a funny mix of not having the ultimate precision for each minute detail, but the overall image of, say, a guitarist, is very well placed and not dubious at all.

Detail retrieval: A subject that should be cut into even smaller subjects to cover more easily, but I will try to explain it in one. Macro- and microdetails is how they are usually referred to. Macrodetails will be the larger items we can look into. Maybe something like a clap. How well is that clap separated and detailed in its onset and offset. While microdetails would mean delving even closer into that clap – how crisp is it, any minute detail that stands out, possibly the person is wearing rings and those hit each other when clapping. While I wouldn't call this detail-less, it's not its main objective to capture every little thing. Just like lenses in photography. There are so many for different situations. Spoken like a true photography expert while struggling to take any mediocre pic haha.

Cohesiveness: Such an important and often overlooked quality. We focus on bass, mids, treble, etc., but do they work together as a team or is it a bunch of talented individuals pulling to their sides? This is so smoothly integrated on the Luan. Just sound. No bass, mids, treble to worry about. Just listen to frequencies while they flow around you and tell a story. Just as it should be.


Extra

Fun factor: A tough one to simply close by saying it's either fun or not fun. This won't be the most fun of V-shapes or bassiest of beasts, but it earns its fun badge by doing everything capably and being a joy to wear and listen to for longer periods.

Q: What kind of source to pair it with?
A: Do not add any warmth, so I would say neutral to neutral-bright is what would suit the Luan the most.

Q: What genres are its strength/weakness?
A: It won't be the most dynamic and quick sounding headphone, so perhaps avoiding the 'extremes' such as metal or classical is the way to go.


Comparison

To put them into some perspective, here is a rapid comparison with a similar headphone in that it features a dynamic driver in an open-back chassis, has wooden cups and feels marvelous both in hands and on head – the Meze 109 Pro.



First song I tried was the evergreen Soldier of Fortune by Deep Purple. Upon first seconds, the Meze 109 Pro resolves much better, this is the first thing that strikes me. Guitars feel more brisk, his vocal is better layered and richer, treble is zippier and more precise, bass is stronger and better textured. Despite all that Luan keeps up decently for being 40% of the price. In isolation, I would not be missing much in this particular tune.

And for something different, Hislerim by Serhat Durmus & Zerrin. Starting with the Luan, I feel a well positioned and descriptive vocal within a decently spaced area and a good sense of atmosphere to accompany the listen. With that drop, the extreme left and right elements do get a tad blurry while the center image stays strong as does the bass. The 109 Pro has a bit more area in low treble which makes her voice a bit crispier and more spiky. The atmosphere is larger and better layered. Bass is not much stronger here, but individual notes are more well defined. Left and right extremes are easier to dissect.

While similar, these two are different enough to warrant keeping both alongside.


Summing Up The Sivga Luan

And this brings an end to my first ever headphone review. A joyous adventure that makes me a better listener, slightly better reviewer, and appreciative of the difference headphones offer versus my usual IEMs. The Luan is a smooth sounding, gorgeously well made and good looking offering by Sivga that's an easy rec for its lush sound that never gets sharp and allows for longer listens.
Thanks for reading and stay wonderful.

Introduction!
Hello friends!
Today in review we’ll talk about full-size headphones from Sivga.
The headphones are currently priced at $359.
And they come in this huge box with a minimalist design with the brand name on the front, and a large drawing of the headphones themselves.

And at the back, as always, the technical characteristics of the headphones are indicated, a 50mm dynamic driver is responsible for the sound, and the sensitivity of the headphones is 100dB, and they have a 38ohm impedance.

Let's take a look at what's included!
And the first thing we are greeted with here is this hard leather case for storing headphones with the inscription Sivga, and you will agree that it has a rather unusual shape haha!

And inside it are the actual headphones themselves, which in my opinion look quite strict and feel just like audiophile expensive and here, metal and leather and wood and even plastic were used in production, the outer part of the headband is made of metal and has good adjustment, so you can adjust the fit to yourself without any problems, but this comfortable strap is made of artificial leather and has the Sivga logo on top, and the inside is corduroy material, which is quite nice.

Well, the cups themselves have a dark shade in my case, and are made of wood, so they are polished, sanded and varnished, I think that if you handle them carefully, nothing will happen, you also probably noticed this large black grille here and it is there for a reason, so as these are open-type headphones, so keep in mind that the music you will listen to will play loud enough outward, and all the people next to you will also hear it very clearly and intelligibly.

Well, here at the bottom of the cup there is a connector for connecting the cable like this.
And you’re probably wondering how good these hybrid memory foam ear pads are, made in an oval shape, and I liked them, they are very comfortable and soft, when putting on the headphones, the ears literally sink into them and nothing presses anywhere, and due to the perforation inside, everything is literally it breathes, so even if you sit in them for a couple of hours, you won’t get any fatigue since the headphones themselves are very light, weighing only 354 grams.

Ergonomics and convenience.
Well, to sum up the convenience and comfort, I can say that everything is in order, the headphones are very comfortable!
Accessories.
And this is what the complete cable looks like with a 3.5 jack connector and an additional 6.3 jack plug for connecting to the source, overall it’s pretty good, it doesn’t get confused, in my opinion it is. A fairly ordinary cable that simply does its job.

How do these headphones sound?
Let's start by analyzing the frequency response graph of these headphones and you can even notice that they are quite close to my target especially at mid and high frequencies, and it’s probably worth saying that for listening to music I like a little more low frequencies, especially for listening to hip-hop genres and electronic music.

And here they are immediately noticeable that they are not very accentuated and even have a slight roll-off in the sub-bass, and they feel quite smooth and have a small stereo image since they do not have much bass, and a slightly drier presentation in comparison with the Zeus Elite, but the mid frequencies they are quite even, not too intrusive and have a pleasant and, I would say, smooth and slightly warmer tone,
but the high frequencies here have been pulled up so well; they are presented as very transparent and airy, and it’s worth saying that they go more into explicit analytics and pull out quite a lot of nuances from the music, this will be especially good for working with sound, and in general, in my opinion this model is quite suitable for these purposes, and I’ll say right away that I did not use any equalizer and listened to these headphones as they are, in order to share with you an accurate and reliable reproduction of their sound.
Low Frequencies :
Let's start with the low frequencies, which, as I said earlier, are delivered very smoothly without any bassheading, and without excessive dominance over the mids, there is a good depth of sub-bass, and a mid-bass that complements its basis with a slightly more prominent punch and impact, in most musical compositions and especially instrumental and classical music there is enough weight and fullness of the bass,but in electronic and even more so hip-hop music, I personally would like to get a little more low frequencies and tighten up the kick, but since the headphones are open-type, so this is a normal situation here you obviously shouldn’t expect a bassy presentation of the lower range here, and in this case you An equalizer can be very helpful.
Mid Frequencies :
Well, the mid frequencies in them are noticeably and thoroughly emphasized, the vocals occupy a wide position of the image in space and, together with the drums, are pushed forward towards us, and this is a fairly familiar and standard presentation in open full-size headphones, and I have already gotten used to it, and the timbre of the vocals is conveyed quite warmly and pleasantly to the ear there is both sufficient transparency and good intelligibility and clarity of transmission of various overtones, and the vocals do not sound dull and suppressed, on the contrary, they are very clear and clean, both female and male, and the drums have well-defined transients and do not sound smoothed out to hit due to a really good attack.
High Frequencies :
But the high frequencies have received excellent technicality, very clearly highlighted transparency and airiness due to the strengthening of the 15 kHz region, and yes, this is really felt, due to which the cymbals here have very long long aftersounds, and they themselves are not lost in the mix and sound quite emphasized but without excessive sharpness and obvious metallic color and in general, the presentation of this area is also quite analytical and critical of bad recordings, since all the mistakes and nuances in the music are literally in the palm of your hand, so friends, carefully select the material you listen to, since headphones will not hide all these details and nuances from you at the expense which, of course, can be really good at mixing and controlling the material for professional purposes.
Stage and stereo panorama :
But with regards to the sound stage and panorama in the Sivga Luan headphones, it turned out to be really very wide and open, there is a gorgeous stereo panorama and its elaboration and an equally wonderful depth of immersion and a rightfully fascinating depiction of each individual instrument, that is, it will not be difficult to sort everything out on the shelves for you!
My conclusion on these headphones :
Sivga Luan - in my opinion, have a very good design, light weight, and most importantly, excellent, smooth and pleasant sound that does not tire the ear!
Link where you can buy them!
https://aliexpress.ru/item/1005005665207402.html
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