Hello dear readers! I am happy to see you here again in another review.
Today I am going to review the Twistura WoodNote, a single DD IEM, that was sent to me by courtesy of Linsoul Audio in exchange for my honest review.
Let's jump into it!
(Yeah, the box is HUGE...)
I received the Twistura WoodNote from Linsoul Audio in exchange for my honest review, but still – my opinions about the IEMs are personal and written based on my own experience with them, and I was not paid for this review.
My goal in my reviews is to make it easier for everyone to understand the terms audiophiles often use, so even if you are a beginner and this is all new for you, you can feel comfortable understanding all the terms and make a better decision for yourself.
I thought it could make it easier for you to understand what I am listening to, and if we are audio soul mates, maybe this review will talk to you more personally
I mainly listen to pop music and instrumental music, such as Lindsey Stirling. I am also an EDM lover, who enjoys both sides of the spectrum: bass and treble. My favorite artist, for example, is Snail's House, and I also listen to a lot of monstercat releases. Are we audio soul mates?
This is a single DD IEM, but not the typical dynamic driver you usually see. TWISTURA claims that the diaphragm used here is crafted from compressed wood fibers, which, in theory, reduces unwanted resonances and creates a warmer, more natural sound signature. This is interesting, but as always – we need to answer the question: does it deliver? Let's find out.
In the box you will find:
The carrying case of the WoodNote is large, you can fit there the tuning nozzles, and even a dongle along with the IEM itself. The carrying case is made of a material that feels like a leather, with good feeling texture that makes it grippy. The inner part of the carrying case is made of velvet, which makes it feels very premium and will take good care of your IEM while it sits inside. There are strong magnets that keeps the carrying case well locked and safe.
The overall feel of the carrying case is premium, and it is very nice to see it here.
I have mixed feelings about this cable. On one hand, it is a good cable that feels premium, the modular switching mechanism is working great and has good locking system. On the other hand, the cable is not so flexible, has slight memory, and it tends to push the IEM outside of my ears.
There are a lot of silicon ear tips to choose from, each of them is a different kind and will give you different fit and feel. This is very good to see, not a lot of brands to that, and this is the most important aspect of the packaging of an IEM. High quality ear tips will indeed enhance the experience of using the IEM. Personally, I liked the gray-green ear tip, it gave me the best fit & comfort. But I encourage you to test and see which is working best for you personally.
There are 3 pairs of tuning nozzles: Standard, Vocal Enhanced and Instrumental. It is pretty easy to replace them. But, there is one problem with them: the Standard nozzle and Instrumental nozzle look the same. There is no visual indication of which is which, and it could be confusing, so be careful with that. The nozzles do make changes to the sound, and personally I liked the Standard nozzle the most.
The build quality of the IEM is very good, the shell is made of CNC machined aluminum which feels and looks premium, it is light on the ears and not so big. It is very comfortable to wear them for long listening sessions. Overall, they are getting a pass here.
You can find the graph in this following link.
The tuning of the WoodNote as can be seen from the graph is leaning towards being warm tuned. To be honest, most of the single DD shares this tuning, so no surprises here. But tuning is not everything. In my opinion, this is one of the better single DD in the market that I was able to test to this day. Though, I don't have a lot of what to write about the sound – because it is normal, warm and natural sounding IEM. So instead, I will give a lot of comparisons just so you can see how it competes against the competition and get some context.
The sub-bass, which covers the lowest frequencies and often delivers the rumbling sensation rather than distinct sounds.
The sub-bass of the WoodNote is pretty good, there is good amount and quality of rumble coming out from this Single DD. One of the better sub-bass I have heard in a single DD IEM. It goes deep, satisfying, and doesn't bleed. Overall, this is really good for a single DD.
The mid-bass, where the bass becomes more distinct and perceptible, is equally well-executed. In this range, you hear kick drums and some male bass vocals more clearly.
The mid-bass of the WoodNote is very good, it is punchy and tight, it has good texture and depth. Male/low vocals also sound good, full and lush. It does add some warmth to the midrange. Anyway, for a single DD, I am surprised to see good mid-bass punch and impact, you cannot be more than happy with it.
The mids are the home to most instruments and vocals.
The midrange of the WoodNote is warm, lively and full. Both male and female vocals sound good, forward, and they are well separated from instruments and the bass, they sound very lively and "sweet". Instruments sound natural, warm, and smooth. Everything in the midrange sound full, with body and depth, smooth. I think a lot are going to like it, it is one of the benefits of a Single DD - sounding even across all the frequencies, and here it is well executed. One of the better single DD IEM in the market, from what I have tested. For vocal lovers – I think you are going to love its vocal performance here.
The treble, which captures high-pitched sounds like cymbals, violins, and higher synthetic tones, adds brightness, sharpness, and sparkle to the music. However, excessive treble can lead to harshness or fatigue.
The treble of the WoodNote is relaxed, there are not a lot of stuff going up here. This makes this IEM sounds warm, and pretty safe choice for treble sensitive. I wish there was more air and sparkle, but even without it - it works well for this tuning.
These two are similar nozzles in terms of sound, both will reduce the bass and increase the upper midrange. Which in my opinion, takes away everything good about this IEM – the bass sounds worse, and it is just sounds like another bright single DD IEM. But I think it is very good for modding the IEM with filters and making your own changes to the sound if you want to. And there are some who will like the bright sound and reduced bass, so I am happy to see that here. It is like having 3 different IEMs for the price of one.
Imaging is the ability of the IEM to separate the left or right positions, put anything in the correct direction.
The imaging performance of the WoodNote is very good for a single DD IEM, and I was surprised by that. No, it is not going to win planars, but – it will be good enough to compete with other IEMs withing this price range.
Usually in IEMs this term is overused, but in general the soundstage is the feel of openness and wideness of the sound. For example, if the IEM provides a congested feeling to the sound, everything sounds in the middle, this is bad soundstage.
The stage of the WoodNote is actually very good too, there is good sense of stage, everything can spread well in the stage and it doesn't feel "in the middle", which is impressive for a single DD IEM. I am very satisfied with its performance here.
Layering & Separation is the ability to deliver you any piece of instrument or vocal in its own place, separately. The better it gets, the more resolving the IEM will be.
The layering of this IEM is good, but not exceptional. The reduced treble makes it harder to pick up a sound and following it in my opinion. It is more smoothed out and musical rather than technical. It is not bad though by any means, just not the best in that regard which is pretty common with single DD IEMs. The separation on the other hand is good, and the bass, mids, and treble stays on their place and doesn't steal the show from each other.
As promised, I am going to make a lot of comparisons here.
The Dunu Kima 2 is a single DD IEM. Starting with the bass, the Kima 2's bass is a very shy bass, it is not so well made in my opinion. There is not a lot of punch and impact, not a lot of meat, in comparison to the WoodNote – where it truly proves how good can be a single DD. In terms of technical performance – the WoodNote wins with better resolution, better staging and much better imaging. Some levels above. Moreover, the WoodNote can handle busy tracks a little better than the Kima 2. My winner: WoodNote.
The TinHiFi C2 2025 is a single DD IEM. I know it is not a fair comparison, but when it comes to a single DD – I want to make sure we are not getting a cheap DD re-shelled into premium shell and premium price. So, as probably expected, the WoodNote taking the win in the tuning, bass quality, and it handles the treble much better – the C2 2025 has a lot of sibilance going on, while the WoodNote in its Standard nozzle configuration has no sibilance that I could find. My winner: WoodNote.
The TinHiFi T5S is a single DD IEM. The T5S in comparison to the WoodNote just sounds off, the treble is muted, the midrange is lacking body and depth, and the bass is just not that high quality in comparison to the WoodNote. The WoodNote is also taking the win when it comes to technical performance: better stage, imaging, separation, and resolution. It is obvious that TWISTURA are using a much higher quality DD here. My winner: WoodNote.
The Kiwi Ears Aether is a planar magnetic IEM. The Aether is just an EDM monster for me, it does everything well: sub bass, midrange, and treble. Though, the mid-bass of the WoodNote feels more natural to my ears, and it handles the sibilance much better than the Aether. As for technical performance – the Aether takes the win with a better stage, better imaging, layering and resolution. Between the two, I would pick the Aether, but for treble sensitive I think the WoodNote might be a better choice, and people who prefer the coherence and the even and natural sound of a single dd. My winner: Aether.
The ZiiGaat Lush is a 1DD + 4BA hybrid IEM. The ZiiGaat Lush is a neutral-warm new meta tuned IEM. In terms of tuning, I prefer the Lush much more than the WoodNote. Moreover, I think it does much better job with the midrange and treble, that sound warm and neutral. But, the mid-bass of the WoodNote hits harder, and the vocals in the Lush sound recessed and some might not prefer that. In terms of technical performance, the Lush takes the win for me. Both are great options, but my pick would be the ZiiGaat Lush.
The Kiwi Ears Etude is 1DD + 3BA + 1 Vibration Transducer tri-bird IEM. The Etude is a fun tuned IEM with a fun factor – a Vibration Transducer for the mid-bass/lower midrange. To me, the Etude sounds more fun and engaging, it sounds smoother and creamy. It also has better technical performance, better stage, better imaging. The layering and resolution are on par in my opinion. Though, one benefit of the WoodNote is better mid-bass punch and impact. For vocals, you might prefer the WoodNote, as it sounds warm and full. But I think the Etude is more versatile IEM and more fun, if you are into that, and it is cheaper. So, my winner is: Kiwi Ears Etude.
The TWISTURA WoodNote is one of the better single DD in the market that I had the chance to try and review. It truly shines when it comes to the bass and the midrange performance, none of them feel lacking. It comes with handful and high-quality accessories, which you don't even find on much more expensive sets. Also, it is using a unique type of dynamic driver which is not so common, and it does deliver what it promises to deliver. The problem is, for me at least, that its price is not so competitive against the hybrid IEM you could find within this price range, that can give you better imaging, stage, and resolution. It doesn't mean that the WoodNote is bad or lacking – it is one of the best single DD IEM I have tried and own to this date, and there are who will love and appreciate the coherence and even sounding sound across all the frequencies range. For anyone who is looking for a single DD and doesn't like hybrid, or if you are a treble sensitive person, or you want a really good IEM for vocals only – the WoodNote is getting a warm recommendation from me. But if you are not – I would suggest looking at other options in the current (highly competitive) market.
You can find the TWISTURA WoodNote at Linsoul Audio for 179$ at this following link.
Big thanks to Linsoul Audio for making this review possible, and I will see you in my next reviews
– Avishai
Today I am going to review the Twistura WoodNote, a single DD IEM, that was sent to me by courtesy of Linsoul Audio in exchange for my honest review.
Let's jump into it!
(Yeah, the box is HUGE...)
Disclaimer
I received the Twistura WoodNote from Linsoul Audio in exchange for my honest review, but still – my opinions about the IEMs are personal and written based on my own experience with them, and I was not paid for this review.
My goal in my reviews is to make it easier for everyone to understand the terms audiophiles often use, so even if you are a beginner and this is all new for you, you can feel comfortable understanding all the terms and make a better decision for yourself.
A little bit about myself
I thought it could make it easier for you to understand what I am listening to, and if we are audio soul mates, maybe this review will talk to you more personally
I mainly listen to pop music and instrumental music, such as Lindsey Stirling. I am also an EDM lover, who enjoys both sides of the spectrum: bass and treble. My favorite artist, for example, is Snail's House, and I also listen to a lot of monstercat releases. Are we audio soul mates?
A little bit about this IEM – Twistura WoodNote
This is a single DD IEM, but not the typical dynamic driver you usually see. TWISTURA claims that the diaphragm used here is crafted from compressed wood fibers, which, in theory, reduces unwanted resonances and creates a warmer, more natural sound signature. This is interesting, but as always – we need to answer the question: does it deliver? Let's find out.
What's in the box?
In the box you will find:
- Large carrying case.
- Modular 3.5mm & 4.4mm cable.
- 18x Silicon Ear Tips.
- 3x Pairs of Tuning Nozzles.
- User Manual.
- QC Pass.
- The IEMs Themselves.
Carrying Case
The carrying case of the WoodNote is large, you can fit there the tuning nozzles, and even a dongle along with the IEM itself. The carrying case is made of a material that feels like a leather, with good feeling texture that makes it grippy. The inner part of the carrying case is made of velvet, which makes it feels very premium and will take good care of your IEM while it sits inside. There are strong magnets that keeps the carrying case well locked and safe.
The overall feel of the carrying case is premium, and it is very nice to see it here.
Modular Cable
I have mixed feelings about this cable. On one hand, it is a good cable that feels premium, the modular switching mechanism is working great and has good locking system. On the other hand, the cable is not so flexible, has slight memory, and it tends to push the IEM outside of my ears.
Silicon Ear Tips
There are a lot of silicon ear tips to choose from, each of them is a different kind and will give you different fit and feel. This is very good to see, not a lot of brands to that, and this is the most important aspect of the packaging of an IEM. High quality ear tips will indeed enhance the experience of using the IEM. Personally, I liked the gray-green ear tip, it gave me the best fit & comfort. But I encourage you to test and see which is working best for you personally.
Tuning Nozzles
There are 3 pairs of tuning nozzles: Standard, Vocal Enhanced and Instrumental. It is pretty easy to replace them. But, there is one problem with them: the Standard nozzle and Instrumental nozzle look the same. There is no visual indication of which is which, and it could be confusing, so be careful with that. The nozzles do make changes to the sound, and personally I liked the Standard nozzle the most.
Build Quality & Fit and Comfort
The build quality of the IEM is very good, the shell is made of CNC machined aluminum which feels and looks premium, it is light on the ears and not so big. It is very comfortable to wear them for long listening sessions. Overall, they are getting a pass here.
In Terms of Sound
You can find the graph in this following link.
The tuning of the WoodNote as can be seen from the graph is leaning towards being warm tuned. To be honest, most of the single DD shares this tuning, so no surprises here. But tuning is not everything. In my opinion, this is one of the better single DD in the market that I was able to test to this day. Though, I don't have a lot of what to write about the sound – because it is normal, warm and natural sounding IEM. So instead, I will give a lot of comparisons just so you can see how it competes against the competition and get some context.
Sub-Bass
The sub-bass, which covers the lowest frequencies and often delivers the rumbling sensation rather than distinct sounds.
The sub-bass of the WoodNote is pretty good, there is good amount and quality of rumble coming out from this Single DD. One of the better sub-bass I have heard in a single DD IEM. It goes deep, satisfying, and doesn't bleed. Overall, this is really good for a single DD.
Mid-Bass
The mid-bass, where the bass becomes more distinct and perceptible, is equally well-executed. In this range, you hear kick drums and some male bass vocals more clearly.
The mid-bass of the WoodNote is very good, it is punchy and tight, it has good texture and depth. Male/low vocals also sound good, full and lush. It does add some warmth to the midrange. Anyway, for a single DD, I am surprised to see good mid-bass punch and impact, you cannot be more than happy with it.
Mids
The mids are the home to most instruments and vocals.
The midrange of the WoodNote is warm, lively and full. Both male and female vocals sound good, forward, and they are well separated from instruments and the bass, they sound very lively and "sweet". Instruments sound natural, warm, and smooth. Everything in the midrange sound full, with body and depth, smooth. I think a lot are going to like it, it is one of the benefits of a Single DD - sounding even across all the frequencies, and here it is well executed. One of the better single DD IEM in the market, from what I have tested. For vocal lovers – I think you are going to love its vocal performance here.
Treble
The treble, which captures high-pitched sounds like cymbals, violins, and higher synthetic tones, adds brightness, sharpness, and sparkle to the music. However, excessive treble can lead to harshness or fatigue.
The treble of the WoodNote is relaxed, there are not a lot of stuff going up here. This makes this IEM sounds warm, and pretty safe choice for treble sensitive. I wish there was more air and sparkle, but even without it - it works well for this tuning.
Vocal Enhanced & Instrumental Nozzles
These two are similar nozzles in terms of sound, both will reduce the bass and increase the upper midrange. Which in my opinion, takes away everything good about this IEM – the bass sounds worse, and it is just sounds like another bright single DD IEM. But I think it is very good for modding the IEM with filters and making your own changes to the sound if you want to. And there are some who will like the bright sound and reduced bass, so I am happy to see that here. It is like having 3 different IEMs for the price of one.
Technical Performance
Imaging
Imaging is the ability of the IEM to separate the left or right positions, put anything in the correct direction.
The imaging performance of the WoodNote is very good for a single DD IEM, and I was surprised by that. No, it is not going to win planars, but – it will be good enough to compete with other IEMs withing this price range.
Soundstage
Usually in IEMs this term is overused, but in general the soundstage is the feel of openness and wideness of the sound. For example, if the IEM provides a congested feeling to the sound, everything sounds in the middle, this is bad soundstage.
The stage of the WoodNote is actually very good too, there is good sense of stage, everything can spread well in the stage and it doesn't feel "in the middle", which is impressive for a single DD IEM. I am very satisfied with its performance here.
Layering & Separation
Layering & Separation is the ability to deliver you any piece of instrument or vocal in its own place, separately. The better it gets, the more resolving the IEM will be.
The layering of this IEM is good, but not exceptional. The reduced treble makes it harder to pick up a sound and following it in my opinion. It is more smoothed out and musical rather than technical. It is not bad though by any means, just not the best in that regard which is pretty common with single DD IEMs. The separation on the other hand is good, and the bass, mids, and treble stays on their place and doesn't steal the show from each other.
Comparisons
Comparisons could give you a better idea of where this IEM stands within the market.As promised, I am going to make a lot of comparisons here.
Dunu Kima 2
The Dunu Kima 2 is a single DD IEM. Starting with the bass, the Kima 2's bass is a very shy bass, it is not so well made in my opinion. There is not a lot of punch and impact, not a lot of meat, in comparison to the WoodNote – where it truly proves how good can be a single DD. In terms of technical performance – the WoodNote wins with better resolution, better staging and much better imaging. Some levels above. Moreover, the WoodNote can handle busy tracks a little better than the Kima 2. My winner: WoodNote.
TinHiFi C2 2025
The TinHiFi C2 2025 is a single DD IEM. I know it is not a fair comparison, but when it comes to a single DD – I want to make sure we are not getting a cheap DD re-shelled into premium shell and premium price. So, as probably expected, the WoodNote taking the win in the tuning, bass quality, and it handles the treble much better – the C2 2025 has a lot of sibilance going on, while the WoodNote in its Standard nozzle configuration has no sibilance that I could find. My winner: WoodNote.
TinHiFi T5S
The TinHiFi T5S is a single DD IEM. The T5S in comparison to the WoodNote just sounds off, the treble is muted, the midrange is lacking body and depth, and the bass is just not that high quality in comparison to the WoodNote. The WoodNote is also taking the win when it comes to technical performance: better stage, imaging, separation, and resolution. It is obvious that TWISTURA are using a much higher quality DD here. My winner: WoodNote.
Kiwi Ears Aether
The Kiwi Ears Aether is a planar magnetic IEM. The Aether is just an EDM monster for me, it does everything well: sub bass, midrange, and treble. Though, the mid-bass of the WoodNote feels more natural to my ears, and it handles the sibilance much better than the Aether. As for technical performance – the Aether takes the win with a better stage, better imaging, layering and resolution. Between the two, I would pick the Aether, but for treble sensitive I think the WoodNote might be a better choice, and people who prefer the coherence and the even and natural sound of a single dd. My winner: Aether.
ZiiGaat Lush
The ZiiGaat Lush is a 1DD + 4BA hybrid IEM. The ZiiGaat Lush is a neutral-warm new meta tuned IEM. In terms of tuning, I prefer the Lush much more than the WoodNote. Moreover, I think it does much better job with the midrange and treble, that sound warm and neutral. But, the mid-bass of the WoodNote hits harder, and the vocals in the Lush sound recessed and some might not prefer that. In terms of technical performance, the Lush takes the win for me. Both are great options, but my pick would be the ZiiGaat Lush.
Kiwi Ears Etude
The Kiwi Ears Etude is 1DD + 3BA + 1 Vibration Transducer tri-bird IEM. The Etude is a fun tuned IEM with a fun factor – a Vibration Transducer for the mid-bass/lower midrange. To me, the Etude sounds more fun and engaging, it sounds smoother and creamy. It also has better technical performance, better stage, better imaging. The layering and resolution are on par in my opinion. Though, one benefit of the WoodNote is better mid-bass punch and impact. For vocals, you might prefer the WoodNote, as it sounds warm and full. But I think the Etude is more versatile IEM and more fun, if you are into that, and it is cheaper. So, my winner is: Kiwi Ears Etude.
To Sum Up
The TWISTURA WoodNote is one of the better single DD in the market that I had the chance to try and review. It truly shines when it comes to the bass and the midrange performance, none of them feel lacking. It comes with handful and high-quality accessories, which you don't even find on much more expensive sets. Also, it is using a unique type of dynamic driver which is not so common, and it does deliver what it promises to deliver. The problem is, for me at least, that its price is not so competitive against the hybrid IEM you could find within this price range, that can give you better imaging, stage, and resolution. It doesn't mean that the WoodNote is bad or lacking – it is one of the best single DD IEM I have tried and own to this date, and there are who will love and appreciate the coherence and even sounding sound across all the frequencies range. For anyone who is looking for a single DD and doesn't like hybrid, or if you are a treble sensitive person, or you want a really good IEM for vocals only – the WoodNote is getting a warm recommendation from me. But if you are not – I would suggest looking at other options in the current (highly competitive) market.
You can find the TWISTURA WoodNote at Linsoul Audio for 179$ at this following link.
Big thanks to Linsoul Audio for making this review possible, and I will see you in my next reviews
– Avishai
